

Iloilo Scholastic Academy
Founded 2004
Updated July 2026
Languages
Iloilo Scholastic Academy is a private educational institution in Iloilo City that provides a mastery-based curriculum from preschool to senior high school. It is known for its integrated Chinese language program and a learner-centered approach that prepares students for prestigious tertiary institutions.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school's philosophy is 'I am, I can,' emphasizing the potential for growth and improvement in every student. Its guiding principles are 'Virtue and Excellence,' with a core belief that excellence must be pursued virtuously and aimed toward the good.
Programmes
The school offers a curriculum compliant with the Department of Education of the Philippines, covering subjects such as Communication Arts (Filipino, English, and Mandarin), Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies, Music, Art, Physical Education, and Computer. The academic structure includes Preschool, Elementary, Junior High, and Senior High School levels, with a specialized Chinese Language Program that utilizes materials from Beijing’s top universities.
Outcomes
The school reports strong academic performance, including high rankings in the National Achievement Test (NAT) and an 80% average passing rate for graduates into the country's top three universities. It is recognized as a 'Chinese Education Model School' and maintains an 81% average passing rate in the HSK Chinese proficiency tests.
Student support
Learning support
The school employs a learner-centered approach where mentors act as facilitators to guide active learners. It offers reinforcement classes, individualized math programs, and summer workshops to support student development.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school follows an A.R.P.O. process: Application, Registration, Payment, and Orientation. Applicants must submit a birth certificate, previous report card, and photo; an entrance test is administered upon approval. Non-Filipino applicants require additional documentation, including a valid Philippine visa and a Special Study Permit.
Calendar
The school provides an online events calendar, though specific dates are subject to change. A parents' orientation is typically held approximately one week before the start of the school year.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus is located on ISA Avenue in Mandurriao, Iloilo City. It includes a gymnasium used for school events, sports activities, and club assemblies.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a variety of student-led organizations, including the ISA Learner Council, ISA Circle of Musicians (ICOM), ISA Debate Society (ISA-DS), ISA Junior Scholars (ISA JS), ISA Public Speaking Association (IPSA), ISA Teatro Baganihan, the Margins Book Club, and the Spectrum Photographers’ Guild. These clubs provide opportunities for leadership, arts, and academic competition.





Peter M. ChanExecutive DirectorFounder and Executive Director of Iloilo Scholastic Academy since 2004, with 40 years of experience in education and 23 years in school administration. He holds multiple degrees, including an MA in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages and an MA in Administration and Supervision, and has received several awards for his contributions to Chinese-Filipino education.