Stonyhurst Southville International School

Stonyhurst Southville International School – Malarayat (SSISM) was established in 2007 due to the strong demand for International Education in the city of Lipa; and the increasing number of clients coming from the city and its nearby towns.

Originally situated in a small house with a population of only 44 students, SSISM has grown to more than 500 students.

The Early Childhood Education Department (ECED) of SSIS Batangas serves learners from Nursery (2 years old), Pre-Kinder (3 years old), Junior Kinder (4 years old), Senior Kinder (5 years old), Grade 1 (6 years old) and Grade 2 (7 years old).

Early Childhood Education Department’s curriculum is patterned after Pennsylvania Standards.

The SSIS Grade School (GS) Department consists of students from the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Grades. In Grade School, students deepen their understanding of the different academic areas. The development of physical, emotional, social and functional skills are also highlighted in the GS program. Aside from the academic subjects – Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Languages, there are also courses on Arts, Culture and Sports - Physical Education, Values Education, Home Economics, Technology, Robotics, Financial Literacy, Football and Interest Clubs.

SSIS Grade School Department is generally patterned after the Common Core State Standards for English, UK Standards for Mathematics and Science, and NCTM (National Council of Teacher of Math). It applies WASC Focus on Learning called Expected Schoolwide Learning Results (ESLRs). For teaching methodologies, Grade School Department of SSIS uses innovative learning technology and effective approaches in teaching such as Brain-based Learning, Differentiated Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (D.C.I.A.), Positive Learning Environment through Discipline (P.L.E.D.), and Understanding By Design (U.B.D.).

SSIS High School Department is patterned after the Common Core State Standards for English, UK Standards for Mathematics and Science, and NCTM (National Council of Teacher of Math). It applies WASC Focus on Learning called Expected Schoolwide Learning Results (ESLRs). For teaching methodologies, High School Department of SSIS uses innovative learning technology and effective approaches in teaching such as Brain-based Learning, Differentiated Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (D.C.I.A.), Positive Learning Environment through Discipline (P.L.E.D.), and Understanding By Design (U.B.D.).

Aside from the courses in Mathematics, English, Science, Social Living and Global Education, Filipino, Home Economics and Technological Arts, Computer/Robotics, Music, Arts, Physical Education and Foreign Language (which are also offered in the Grade School Department), the High School Department also offers courses on Economics, Accounting, Investment Management & Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy.

Senior High School (SHS) covers the last two years of the K-12 Program in accordance to the Republic Act No. 10533, also known as the Enhanced Basic Education Act. SSIS follows the core curriculum and subjects under the track of their choice. SSIS also incorporates the international standards in English, Math, and Science courses.

The Senior High School of SSIS Malarayat offers the STEM and the ABM Strands. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; while ABM stands for Accountancy, Business and Management. Below is the list of courses offered for each strand.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS STRAND (S.T.E.M.). This strand focuses on University and College courses such as Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Safety Engineering, Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Programming, Data Encoding, Data Analyzing, Pre-Medical Courses, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Nursing, Medical Technology, Radiologic Technology, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy, Chemical Science, Biological Science, Physical Science, Organic Chemistry and the like. Specialized Subjects that are included under this strand are Chemistry 1 & 2, Biology 1&2, Practical Research, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Business Math, Physics 1 & 2.

ACCOUNTANCY, BUSINESS, AND MANAGEMENT STRAND (ABM). This strand focuses on University and College courses such as Accountancy, Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Marketing and the like. Specialized Subjects that are included under this strand are Business Ethics and Social Responsibility, Marketing, Business Organization and Environment, Business Math, Economics, Finance and Accounts, Business Plan, Practical Research.