Xavier School, Catholic school in San Juan, Philippines
Xavier School is a Catholic institution in San Juan that educates male students from kindergarten through high school on a 7-hectare campus in Greenhills, while a satellite campus provides coeducational programs. The school combines traditional Philippine education with international academic standards and serves over 4,000 students across these locations.
The school began in 1956 as Kuang Chi School, operating from a warehouse in Manila, before relocating to San Juan in 1960. It adopted its current name to honor Saint Francis Xavier, the Jesuit missionary.
The school weaves Chinese language instruction throughout its curriculum alongside Philippine education standards, reflecting its roots in serving the Chinese-Filipino community. This blend shapes daily school life and gives the institution its distinctive character.
The main campus accommodates male students while the Nuvali campus operates as a coeducational facility, allowing visitors to see different educational environments. The Greenhills location is easy to access and offers standard facilities for students and visitors.
The school holds recognition as an International Baccalaureate World School, offering advanced programs that extend beyond standard Philippine curricula. This distinction opens educational pathways that reach beyond the local education landscape.
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