Another school year begins in the Philippines. And with such high regard for education in the Filipino-Chinese community in Binondo, moms with school-aged children are once again busy balancing their young achievers’ academic activities and other work-life responsibilities.

To kick-start this year’s back to school season, here are the latest updates from some of Manila Chinatown’s educational institutions:

Tiong Se Academy
708 Sta. Elena Street, Binondo

Non-sectarian private school Tiong Se Academy (TSA) utilizes the HYFLEX (hybrid and flexible) learning modality for School Year 2022-2023. Classes commenced on July 27. Face-to-face classes, on the other hand, begin on August 8.  

TSA offers programs from Grades 1 to 12, using Mandarin and Hokkien languages for its Chinese curriculum and English and Filipino for its Filipino curriculum. 

St. Stephen’s High School
1425 La Torre Street, Binondo

Stephenians enrolled in the 2022-2023 academic year are offered two modes of instruction: hybrid (with face-to-face) and purely online. 

With Chinese and English curricula, St. Stephen’s High School offers preschool, elementary, and secondary education programs based on Christian principles. 

Philippine Cultural College
1253 Abad Santos Avenue, Tondo

PCCians enrolled in SY 2022-2023 are currently taking their classes online and onsite. To ensure safety during face-to-face classes, students are required to accomplish a health declaration form every week. 

Philippine Cultural College (PCC) offers educational programs, from preschool to college, with a strong emphasis on English, Filipino, Mandarin, Mathematics, Science, and Information Technology.

Chiang Kai Shek College
1274 Padre Algue Street, Tondo

Chiang Kai Shek College (CKS) has recently acquired several units of air purifier in preparation of school reopening on August 8. 

CKS offers educational programs at all levels using Mandarin, Hokkien, English, and Filipino as languages for practical discourse.

Hope Christian High School
1242 Benavidez Street, Sta. Cruz

Since 2020, Hope Christian High School (HCHS) has been utilizing a blended learning program, combining synchronous and asynchronous modalities. Classes for SY 2022-2023 opened on August 3.

A private Christian school founded in 1946, HCHS offers programs from preschool to Grade 12. HCHS has been following the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) educational framework for its students aged 3-12. 

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For 18 years, Anchor Land has been the preferred and trusted luxury real estate developer in Binondo. Understanding the evolving needs of its valued clients, it has been building innovative residential projects to complement the lifestyle of its niche market. 

Through Cornell Parksuites, Anchor Land provides a premium address to discerning families in this flourishing district. Located along Masangkay Street, the 50-storey premium condominium promotes a balanced life that allows parents to take care of their children while attending to their businesses and other undertakings. 

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With superior spaces and well-appointed amenities made for families, bright beginnings flourish at Cornell Parksuites. 

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