Xavier School (XS)
Xavier School (XS), located at 64 Xavier Street, Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila, is a prominent private Catholic school with deep roots in the Jesuit tradition. Since its founding in 1956, the school has grown into one of the best IB Schools in Manila, focusing on training Chinese-Filipino students into well-rounded individuals. Offering a K-12 curriculum with a mandatory Chinese language program, XS also offers an International Baccalaureate (IB) program option for students in grades 11 and 12.
With the help of Fr. Jean Desautels, S.J., and support from local Filipino-Chinese businessmen, Basilio King and Ambrose Chiu, the school took root. What began as Kuang Chi School, named after a 16th-century Chinese Christian nobleman, later became Xavier School in honor of St. Francis Xavier.
In 1960, XS moved to a 7-hectare plot of land in Greenhills, San Juan. With 12 buildings, the campus has more than 4,000 students from kindergarten to high school. XS is one of the few schools in the Philippines with a 7-year accreditation period, the longest possible, and has achieved Level III accreditation for both the elementary and secondary levels from the Accreditation Association.
XS earned a spot among the Best IB Schools in Manila in 2010, achieving the title of International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. This program is for interested 11th and 12th-grade students, adding a global perspective and academic challenge. Led by Fr. Aristotle Dy, SJ, XS continues to pursue excellence. The school's golden anniversary in 2006 introduced Hoofy, the school mascot, symbolizing the tight-knit community at XS.
Admission to XS is tough; students often enroll in kindergarten or enter high school (Grade 9). XS sets high standards for transfer students, ensuring they meet the school's unique requirements. Through the Grant-in-Aid program, XS also opens doors to financially disadvantaged but qualified students, demonstrating its mission of inclusion.
Hotline: +63287230481
Website: https://www.xs.edu.ph/
Address: 64 Xavier, San Juan, 1500 Metro Manila, Philippines
Tuition fees: $18.000
