Mission Statement
Pax Et Lumen International Academy was established to give parents an alternative choice in their children’s education. Noting that the quality of education in the Philippines is affected by big class sizes, Pax Et Lumen International Academy presents a choice where class sizes are small. Aware that there is a need to intensify preparations for technological and scientific courses among the young, Pax Et Lumen International Academy gives priority to science literacy, mathema
Educational Philosophy
Pax Et Lumen International Academy, incorporated in 2007, is a selective elementary school. The small class sizes of less than 30 provide a conducive environment for learning and better interaction between teacher and students. Its rigorous curriculum - focused on math, science, and language proficiency as well as on other areas of intelligence and an inquiry-oriented teaching method - aims to set a new standard in elementary education through its enriched curriculum. Pax
A Visit to the Malacañang Museum
The whole student body of Pax et Lumen took a day off from regular classes to visit the Presidential Palace’s museum on 5 December. It was part of their annual field trip. The students were brought to the Presidential Palace, called Malacanang ( lacan or lakan means nobleman), to make them see in person where the President lives and works. During the Spanish colonial times, the Spanish Governors General stayed at the Palacio del Gobernador at the Intramuros. They used Malac
Applying Science in Daily Life
Requiring students of Pax et Lumen International Academy take up double sessions of science might seem overdoing it to some. As one applicant parent was heard to comment, “ What is the use of studying paleontology?” This comment may not seem unusual to those who only want to see practical applications of science topics (this does not mean that paleontology has no practical application—but let that be another topic for discussion). The Middle School or Grades 5 to 8 students h
Learning about the Continents and Other Countries on United Nations Day
Pax et Lumen International Academy improved the traditional presentation and student parade of national costumes of various countries during the annual United Nations Day celebrations last October. Aware that most students do not even know where the countries they represent through the costumes are located, the school wrote a skit about the world’s continents. Each grade level represented a continent. And from each continent, certain countries were represented by the student
Pax Et Lumen International Academy Ready to Compete within ASEAN
Pax et Lumen International Academy has been preparing itself in terms of its curriculum and in retaining teachers with good background in science and math to compete with other ASEAN countries and nationalities for 2015, the year the ASEAN Economic Community is to start the integration process. The Philippines has been left behind in its science and math education by most ASEAN countries. As ASEAN moves into one big labor market, companies will be able to fill up positions n
