Multiple Intelligence International School

Multiple Intelligence International School (MIIS) is an international co-educational day and progressive school.[1] The Main Campus of MIIS is located in Loyola Heights, Quezon City, and the Upper School campus is located along Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines.[2]

Multiple Intelligence International School (MIIS)
Location
Loyola Heights, Quezon City

Philippines
Coordinates14.6453°N 121.0738°E / 14.6453; 121.0738
Information
School typeProgressive
MottoWith Our Intelligences, We Make A Difference!
Established1996
FounderDr. Mary Joy Canon Abaquin, EdD
Lower and Middle School PrincipalMikhal Arroyo
Upper School PrincipalDr. Mary Joy Canon Abaquin, EdD (Acting)
GradesPreschool-12
AccreditationCouncil of International Schools
Websitewww.mischool.edu.ph

History

The Multiple Intelligence International School was first established as Child's Place Preschool in 1996, by Mary Joy Canon-Abaquin.

It is the first educational institution in the Philippines that has based its approach on the multiple intelligence framework of Harvard-based cognitive psychologist, Howard Gardner.[3]

MIIS follows the Multiple Intelligences Framework by Dr. Howard Gardner
MIIS follows the Multiple Intelligences Framework by Dr. Howard Gardner

Child's Place is the preschool department of MIIS that caters to the Preschool Child from 2 to 5 years. The Multiple Intelligence International School (Grades 1-8) was founded to serve Lower and Middle School students. MIIS Upper School (Grades 9-12), was founded in 2007.

In 2012, music researcher Pamela Costes-Onishi conducted a study that evaluated MIIS' Music Education curriculum with that of the Department of Education and found that it had distinct differences in approach and pedagogy.[4]

In 2016, MIIS celebrated their 20th founding anniversary.[5]

Academics and Curriculum

MIIS does not conform to traditional modes of Philippine education. Following Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory, MIIS focuses on eight intelligences among their students.[6]

The K-12 program covers 6 years of primary education, four years of Junior High School, and two years of Senior High School. MIIS is aligned with the Philippine Department of Education standards for the enhanced K-12 program.

The school has been acknowledged as a leader in youth entrepreneurship in the Philippines.[7][8]

On September 23, 2019, MIIS partnered with Smart Communications to hold the Youth Innovation Challenge, at the Philippine International Convention Center.[9]

Students from the MIIS Upper School wearing the MIIS uniform.
Students from the MIIS Upper School wearing the MIIS uniform.

Campuses

MIIS is located in two campuses in Loyola Heights, Quezon City, near Ateneo de Manila University and the University of the Philippines Diliman. The Main Campus, located in Escaler Street, Loyola Heights, Quezon City, houses the Child's Place Preschool and Lower and Middle School. The Upper School is located at Elizabeth Hall, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City.

Council of International Schools Accreditation

In 2018, MIIS was given accreditation by the Council of International Schools.[10] MIIS was the fourth international school in the Philippines to attain CIS accreditation at the time.

References
  1. "Q & A: Mary Joy Abaquin, founder of Multiple Intelligence Int'l School". Rappler. Retrieved 2018-10-17.
  2. "Smart kids & multiple intelligence | Philstar.com". philstar.com. Retrieved 2018-11-14.
  3. Gardner, Howard (2009). Multiple intelligences around the world. Chen, Jie-Qi., Moran, Seana, 1967-, Gardner, Howard, 1943- (1st ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. pp. 111–120. ISBN 9780787997601. OCLC 246887318.
  4. Costes-Onishi, Pamela (2012). "Where Every Child is Smart: Nurturing Musical Intelligence Through Traditional Musics in Early Childhood Education in Multiple Intelligence International School, Manila". Musical Childhoods of Asia and the Pacific. New York: IAP. pp. 101–132. ISBN 978-1617357763.
  5. Gardner, Howard. "Multiple Intelligence International School Celebrates 20 Years". Multiple Intelligence Oasis.
  6. abs-cbnNEWS.com, Karen Galarpe. "Raising kids to be entrepreneurs". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2018-10-17.
  7. Armstrong, Thomas (2009). Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom. Virginia: ASCD. p. 201. ISBN 978-1-4166-0789-2.
  8. "Multiple Intelligence Int'l School raises new generation of social entrepreneurs | Inquirer Business". business.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2019-01-16.
  9. "MIIS, Smart host first ever Youth Innovation Challenge". BusinessWorld.
  10. "Council of International Schools (CIS): Membership Directory". www.cois.org. Retrieved 2018-10-17.
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