Saint Jude Catholic School
- IB Diploma
- Own curriculum
About
Catholic school in Manila run by the Society of the Divine Word, with a Chinese-Filipino cultural identity. Offers Early Childhood, Elementary, Junior High, Senior High and the IB Diploma Programme.
Key facts
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Info checked 2026-11-06
Curriculum
IB Diploma · Own curriculum
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English, Tl
Type
Local school, international programme
- Religion
- catholic
- Ownership
- Religious body
- School day
- 07:15-16:15
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Chinese
- Accreditations
- IB
Admissions
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- Entry process
- Entry assessment, Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- Service
- Academics
Campus and school life
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After-school activities
- Glee Club
- Dance Club
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Additional learning support
The Guidance Office offers counselling, test interpretation and individual inventories, plus support for adjustment, goal-setting and career choices.
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Country affiliation
A Chinese-Filipino school that emphasises both Philippine and Chinese cultural heritage.
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Diving deeper
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Governance and ownership
A Catholic school founded and run under the Society of the Divine Word, led by a priest of that order as school director.
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Academics
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Curriculum
Combines the Philippine DepEd K-12 curriculum with Chinese language and culture, and offers the IB Diploma Programme in senior high.
- Mathematics
- Science
- English
- Filipino
- Araling Panlipunan
- Chinese Program
- IB Diploma Programme
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Wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
Counsellors support students with emotional and psychological concerns and run a crisis intervention process when needed.
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Safeguarding
Staff must report incidents such as abuse immediately to the Guidance Office, with a set crisis intervention procedure.
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Parent experience
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Community
Has a Community Development office linking the school to the wider community, engaging students in service.
- Lingap Judenite Program
- Blood donation drives
- Tree planting
- Donation drives
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Extra-curricular activities
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Academic and intellectual
Academic competitions are held, including math and spelling quiz bees, penmanship contests and Chinese drawing contests.
- Math quiz bee
- Spelling quiz bee
- Penmanship contest
- Chinese coloring and drawing contest
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Arts and creative
Glee and dance clubs let students develop musical and performing talent and showcase it at school events.
- Glee Club
- Dance Club
- Art
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Cultural and language
Chinese songs and dance activities expose students to Chinese cultural heritage.
- Chinese songs
- Chinese dance
- Chinese Glee Club
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Community and service
Students take part in service and partner-community programmes, including environmental and blood donation drives.
- Lingap Judenite Program
- Social action volunteering
- Environmental stewardship
- Blood donation drives
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Languages
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Language provision
Aims to build communication in English, Filipino and Mandarin. Runs a Chinese program including Chinese language, composition and penmanship.
- English
- Filipino
- Mandarin
- Chinese Language
- Chinese Composition
- Chinese Penmanship
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Bilingual teaching
A school teaching in both English and Chinese, with a two-pronged curriculum from early childhood through secondary.
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Admissions
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Scholarships
Scholarship grants, funded by benefactors, are offered to deserving students in need.
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Location
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