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Southville Earns Praise from WASC



Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) was visited by a team of six international educators last February 6 – 9, 2012 as part of the re-accreditation process for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, (WASC), U.S.A. WASC is one of the six regional accrediting associations in the United States that assure the delivery of quality education.

 

The visit began with a meeting with members of the school’s WASC Leadership Team and various school committees, teachers, staff, students, and even parents. During their four-day visit, the WASC visiting members spoke with SISC teachers and staff, students, and members of … [Read more]

Southville Offers Sibling and Alumni Discounts



The Southville Global Education Network (SGEN) established a tuition discount for families with multiple siblings. The discount is applied to the third, fourth, and fifth sibling(s) in the order of birth. A 5% discount on tuition fee will be awarded to the third sibling in a family, a 10% discount to the fourth sibling, and a 20% discount to the fifth and succeeding siblings.

 

A 5% discount on tuition fees will also be given to children of SGEN Alumni. SGEN member schools include Southville International School and Colleges, Southville Foreign University, South Mansfield College, Stonyhurst Southville International School, South … [Read more]

Battle of the Bands Rocks Southville



Southville Global Education Network (SGEN) hosted the first ever Battle of the Bands last December 1, 2011 at the Monarchs Gym of Luxembourg Campus. The competition aimed to highlight quality musical teen talent, gather students to support music and the arts, and promote active participation in school music programs.

Winning teen bands proved their music genius and walked away with cash prizes, certificates and trophies. [Read more]

University of the Philippines Awards SISC High School Business Plans



The business plans submitted by the high school students of Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) made it to the finals of the Young Entrepreneurs’ Convention organized by the University of the Philippines Entrepreneurs Circle last September 17, 2011.

 

The finalists are Isabel Fernandez, Chelsea Caceres, Chae Young Jeong, On Yo Lee, Ji Ho Lee, You Tae Jeon, Jillian Drew Reyes, Celine Aguinaldo, Jett Nuyda, Joshua Tanseco, Clyde Huang, Erika Canonizado, Kim Byul, Natasha Prins, Lucille Raterta, Patricia Bata, JC Vander Pluijm, Julia Wong, Caira Benwick, Gaby Calpo, Nathan Alarcon, Steven Masias, Danee Mangila, Biance Ledesma and Claire Hedley. … [Read more]

Southville Chorale Aces Choir Competition



The SISC Chorale won first place in the recent “Clash of the Glee Clubs” held at SM Southmall for school choirs based in southern Metro Manila. The victory earned the members the privilege to represent SM Southmall in the finals of the nationwide search for the best show choir featuring other regional winners from various SM malls.
The 10-member chorale made their mark on centerstage by performing a mash-up of pop songs “Bongga Ka, Day,” and “Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko” with dance choreography. The group is now undergoing weekly rehearsals in preparation for the grand finals to be held
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Southville Celebrates 26 Years of High Quality International Education



Southville International School and Colleges, one of the premiere international schools in the country, celebrates its 26th Foundation Month this September.

Southville, founded as a “special school for the intellectually gifted,” toasts its 26 years of excellent track record in gaining acceptance into top local and foreign universities and continuous growth as an educational institution. The celebration is also in honor and appreciation to all students and alumni, their parents and guardians, the teachers and staff, and the administrators for their invaluable contributions in making Southville the success that it is today, and aims to be in the future.

Celebrating … [Read more]

Southville Hosts the 11th Run of CMIP Investment Teaching Accreditation Program



Southville International School and Colleges is now hosting the 11th Run Capital Markets Institute of the Philippines (CMIP) Investment Teaching Accreditation Program (ITAP) on May 23-May 27, 2016 at the Achievers Core Training Farm in Dasmariñas City, Cavite.

The CMIP Investment Teaching Accreditation Program (ITAP) is a scholarship program for college instructors teaching Investments. In this program, the scholars go through a rigorous four-day live-in seminar-workshop wherein successful participants are conferred a CMIP Certificate of Accreditation for Teaching Investments, upon completion of the course.

The esteemed lecturers and workshop facilitators are from both the academe and industry practitioners, some of … [Read more]

Southville Junior-Senior Prom Set on February 17



February is a month SISC High School III & IV students look forward to with the holding of the Junior-Senior Promenade. Besides the fun and camaraderie, the event also upholds the tradition where junior students salute the achievements of the seniors, while the seniors bequeath the mantle of leadership to juniors. This year, the JS Prom will be held at Fernbrook Gardens, Portofino on February 17, 2012. There will be no classes on the said date for High School III, High School IV and IB 1 students to give them ample time for preparation. [Read more]

Efren Peñaflorida speaks at Basic Education’s Kick-Off Event



In celebration of Southville’s 25th Foundation Anniversary, the Basic Education department held a Kick-Off event last September 21, 2015 at the Monarchs Gym. Efren Peñaflorida, the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year and Founder of Kariton Klasrum, was the guest speaker. Mr. Peñaflorida shared to students from Grade 6 to 12 his advocacy of bringing education to out-of-school children. He also imparted four insightful key points and they are as follows:

• One is never too poor to think of ways to help others.
• One is never too ordinary to be a hero.
• One is never too young … [Read more]

SISC libraries unveil new activities for new year



An abundance of fun and educational events will be offered by the SISC Libraries so students – Basic Education and College alike – can enjoy activities that stimulate imagination and creativity.
The ”Book-a-Librarian” service allows the participant to get, not just one-on-one assistance from the librarian, but also a free 30-minute appointment with a “sashed rover” who will sing the Dewey Decimal Classification Song, talk about the Wedding Dance, or tour the participant around the library. Wearing a distinctive sash, sashed rovers are available in the library to assist with general library and basic Internet and computer queries.
The library
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