Bannister Academy
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
IB DiplomaBannister Academy is an IB World Diploma Programme school that provides a holistic, classical education designed to produce morally upright and competent graduates. It integrates the Trivium and Paideia methods to prepare students for local and global society.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
Bannister Academy is guided by three pillars: the partnership of the child, parent, and teacher; the development of a well-trained mind through the classical Trivium (grammar, logic, and rhetoric); and the Paideia classroom approach, which emphasizes the pursuit of knowledge and values. The school's motto, 'transcendere' (to climb or overcome), reflects its commitment to helping students reach their full human potential. The institution views education as a holistic, character-centered endeavor where teachers serve as character educators and parents are actively involved in the formation process.
Programmes
The academic programme is structured around a K-12 curriculum that incorporates the classical Trivium and the IB Diploma Programme. The curriculum emphasizes humanities, sciences, and practical arts, with Latin taught to foster critical and analytical thinking. The school also features a formal Mentoring Program and a Personal Development Series to support character formation and individual growth.
Student support
Learning support
The school considers applicants with learning support needs on an equal basis, provided they are suitable for mainstream education and the school has the necessary resources. Each class may accommodate 2 to 3 students with learning support needs, such as speech delay, ADHD, autism, or physical impairments. Accommodations are provided based on individual requirements.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school welcomes students who demonstrate a disposition to learn. The application process requires the submission of medical and application forms, a non-refundable fee, and an entrance test. Following the test, applicants for preschool through grade 12 undergo an interview with the Headmaster, while applicants for grades 7 to 12 also complete a Study Attitudes and Methods Survey (SAMS). Foreign applicants must provide additional documentation, including an Alien Certificate of Registration and a Special Study Permit.
Calendar
The school operates on a calendar for the 2025-2026 school year.
About the campus
Since the 2024-2025 school year, the school has been located on a new, larger campus in Eastland Heights, Antipolo City. The campus provides an environment designed to support the school's academic and formation programs.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a variety of student clubs as part of its student affairs and co-curricular programming.
