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SISC College of Nursing Gears Up for Global Opportunities



SISC College of Nursing Gears Up for Global Opportunities

The College of Nursing’s BSN program at SISC has always stayed true to its commitment to developing graduates who are globally competitive with a compassionate heart for service. Last Wednesday, April 3, 2019, during the regular assembly for the BSN Grand Mentoring & Lecture Series, in addition to the usual program took place. Representatives from three reputable companies came to present a varied & exciting nursing career opportunities.

The last company to present, Shearwater Health, based in Tennessee, U.S.A presented the Clinical Process Outsourcing model. The Shearwater representatives shared their personal experiences as registered nurses working away from the … [Read more]

Monarchs Fit the Bill at Top Companies



Monarchs Fit the Bill at Top Companies

Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) annually mounts an event which will help its junior and senior college students to foster professional growth and develop skills that will respectively land them an employment and internship with known companies both locally and internationally. SISC provides its students with technical and hands-on experiences that help determine their strengths and weaknesses and intensively prepare them for the “real world“.

Through a career fair attended by prominent companies such as Mega World, Placement International, and Up Skill MNL, students were provided with opportunities as they look forward to excel in their perspective … [Read more]

Southville Achieves Highest TOEIC Proficiency Rating in Eight Years



Southville Achieves Highest TOEIC Proficiency Rating in Eight Years

The College Division of Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) posted the highest language proficiency rating for Academic Year 2018-2019 besting nine other higher education institutions in Metro Manila, Cavite, and Laguna. This is also its highest rating since 2011, the year when students first started taking the examinations. The average mean score for the 468 test takers was pegged at 819/990 or an equivalent of B2 Upper Intermediate Proficiency Level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages. The CEFR is an international standard for measuring English Language Proficiency.

Four students have likewise shown outstanding achievements as … [Read more]

Jodi Sta. Maria on ACUDETOX: An Adjunct Treatment to Psychotherapy/Counseling



Jodi Sta. Maria on ACUDETOX: An Adjunct Treatment to Psychotherapy/Counseling


Southville Psychology Dean’s Lister and Acupuncture Detox Specialist, Ms. Jodi Sta. Maria facilitated a discussion on ACUDETOX: An Adjunct Treatment to Psychotherapy/Counseling. The talk is one of the series of activities comprising Southville’s annual celebration of Psychology Week. Ms. Sta Maria shared her gained knowledge, personal experiences, and general insights on ACUDETOX which now plays a major part in her venture as a mental health practitioner.

ACUDETOX, a nonverbal treatment pioneered by Dr. Michael Smith in 1985 aims to primarily aid addiction. It also treats psycho emotional issues and physical pains such as muscle sores and migraine. Yet, Ms. … [Read more]

Teresita Ssen Marquez Wins Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas Crown



Teresita Ssen “Winwyn” Marquez, three-time grand slam volleyball champion (2006-2008, ISAC) and Southville International School and Colleges High School alumna of class 2008 and Teaching Certificate Program 2017 was crowned Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas, in the recent Miss World 2017 pageant. 

“The moment was so surreal. I can’t believe that I finally have a crown on my head and that I’ll be representing the Philippines in an international pageant. The first ever Filipina to compete in Reina Hispanoamericana. Thank you to all who believed and supported me! The competition will be tough, but I know I can make it through for … [Read more]

Southville Receives ISO 9001:2015 Accreditation, Zero Non-Conformity (NC) Status



Southville Receives ISO 9001:2015 Accreditation, Zero Non-Conformity (NC) Status

Southville International School and Colleges was given a reconfirmation of its new certificate for ISO 9001:2015 standards last March 18-19 by TUV Rheinland. Southville has been consistently re-certified with Zero Non-Conformity (NC) findings with high quality standards that are sustained and maintained by the institution. For 2019,  there are four (4) campuses which were included in the re-certification – Luxembourg Campus, Munich Campus, STAR Campus and the latest addition of Southville International School  Affiliated with Foreign University (SISFU) Campus. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is one of major premier accreditations recognizing SISC’s reputable delivery of global education since the … [Read more]

Angelee Carandang Acquires Registered Marketing Professional Certification



Angelee Carandang Acquires Registered Marketing Professional Certification

Angelee Carandang, a BA Marketing Management alumna conjointly obtained an undergraduate diploma and RMP Certification respectively in 2018 and 2019. Ms. Carandang was one of the Zikaway Ladies whose business plan succeeded in Hong Kong bagging a Silver Award at the PolyU Innovation & Entrepreneurship Global Student Challenge. The Registered Marketing Professional Certification guarantees top businesses the profoundly qualified marketing experts setting the bar high to succeeding marketing graduates. Competency is measured through an in-depth assessment of major marketing areas.  The RPM is a qualifying body where graduates can exhibit their expository aptitudes, critical thinking capacities, and showcasing procedures to … [Read more]

Reading and Library Strategies Revisited at Southville’s 2nd Reading Conference



Reading and Library Strategies Revisited at Southville’s 2nd Reading Conference

In line with Southville International School and Colleges’ quest for reading excellence, the school hosted its 2nd Reading Conference with the topic Developing Successful Readers in a Diverse Community last March 14-15, 2019. The topics covered include Reading Gains through Read Aloud, Sustaining Mindful Reading Habits, and Recreational and Intentional Reading that aim to align diverse methodologies and practices to raise highly proficient readers in today’s digital age.


Developing Successful Readers in Diverse Communities
Hon. Lourdes T. David

CHAIR of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Council of Librarians – Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)


The event formally started with a refresher
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IB History Teacher and Environmentalist Joins YSEALI Spring 2019



IB History Teacher and Environmentalist Joins YSEALI Spring 2019

Mr. Jude Russel Cuntapay made it to the list of bright young leaders set to leave for Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Spring 2019, April of this year. YSEALI, an Academic Fellowship Program sponsored by the U.S. government was launched in 2013 merging Asian nations promoting diplomacy and stronger ties among Asiatic young leaders from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. Participants were chosen based on their respective advocacies and scholastic endeavors which primary objective is to shape a better community.

Currently, Mr. Cuntapay works with Southville’s top high school educators primarily teaching History, … [Read more]

ABM Students Display Business Acumen in HS Intrams Bazaar



August 31, 2017- The Accountancy, Business & Management (ABM) students of Southville International School and Colleges supported the High School Intramurals by hosting a two-day Entrep bazaar at the Monarchs Gym, practicing their skills in entrepreneurship as they commence yet another year of learning and growth.

Intrams and bazaars have always been a primary event in Southville as it allows students to participate in recreational sports and business as they advance to become movers and leaders in the global community.

HS Intrams Bazaar

HS Intrams Bazaar

HS Intrams Bazaar

In this bazaar, students showcased a wide array of food products, novelty items and enjoyable games that showed their creativity … [Read more]