Under Philippine law, those who enter the country on student visas are not allowed to have gainful employment. Expenses of foreign students must be paid from abroad.
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Shopping and Transportation
Imported goods are available for purchase with US dollars within 48 hours of arrival in the Philippines at the Fiesta Mall Duty Free Shop, which is located near the airport.
Public transportation to the nearby town of Silang (2 km) is readily available almost 24 hours a day. Fresh products can be purchased in Silang on any day of the week. Silang market days are Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. In addition, an on-campus market is open every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. A small AIIAS canteen near the students’ living quarters offers basic food and supplies at a reasonable cost. Shopping can also be done in nearby supermarkets in Silang, Tagaytay, Dasmariñas, and Pala-Pala, using public transportation available at the AIIAS gate.
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Climate
The Philippines is typically tropical, hot, and humid year-round. The average temperature is around 25°C. Usually, the dry season is from January to June, while the wet season is July to December. December to February is the ‘cool dry’ period, while March to May is the ‘hot dry’ period. You can expect rain from July to September. Students are advised to bring appropriate clothing that matches the climate here in the Philippines.
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AIIAS Academy
AIIAS Academy is an International Seventh-day Adventist school for Grades K-12.
Our Mission
To develop young leaders through distinctively Seventh-day Adventist International K-12 education, excelling in spiritual, scholarship and service.
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Apply to the AIIAS Academy via three easy steps online. Please send an email to principal@aiias.edu and we will guide you through the admission process.
This term will end July 17, and our new school year will begin August 2 with blended delivery of instruction. Face-to-face will begin when the government allows it.
Elementary Course of Study
High School Course of Study
Elementary Course of Study
Content and Skills Areas
Each year the following content and skills are emphasized: Bible, language arts (English, Filipino, spelling, handwriting, reading, and phonics), Mathematics, music, art, world social studies, civics and culture of the Philippines, science and health, physical education, and livelihood (grades 4-8).
English as a Second Language
All students entering the regular school program must be able to communicate in English. Except those students entering grades 1-3, instruction in English as a second language may be provided for one or more school years for students who are not competent in English. Upon passing the proficiency test, given at the end of each quarter, ESL students will be admitted to regular classes.
Grade Placement
The school retains the right to verify the grade placement of a student by evaluating the student’s level of achievement through a testing instrument, transcripts, and cumulative records. If there is an indication that a change of grade placement is necessary, the school reserves the right, in counsel with the parents, to change the grade placement of a student for one more suitable to the child’s demonstrated abilities.
High School Course of Study
Content and Skills Areas
Each year the following content and skills are emphasized: Bible, language arts (English, Filipino, spelling, handwriting, reading, and phonics), Mathematics, music, art, world social studies, civics and culture of the Philippines, science and health, physical education, and livelihood (grades 4-8).
English as a Second Language
All students entering the regular school program must be able to communicate in English. Except those students entering grades 1-3, instruction in English as a second language may be provided for one or more school years for students who are not competent in English. Upon passing the proficiency test, given at the end of each quarter, ESL students will be admitted to regular classes.
Grade Placement
The school retains the right to verify the grade placement of a student by evaluating the student’s level of achievement through a testing instrument, transcripts, and cumulative records. If there is an indication that a change of grade placement is necessary, the school reserves the right, in counsel with the parents, to change the grade placement of a student for one more suitable to the child’s demonstrated abilities.
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If you are thinking of joining us in the coming school year, “Welcome!” The more, the merrier! You will enjoy the kind teachers and friendly students at AIIAS Academy. We study hard, but we also relax, play, and daydream a bit. We look forward to being back together soon!
Dr. Jim C Weller
AIIAS Academy Principal
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Student Dormitory
As an AIIAS student, you have the privilege of living in one of our Student Housing (previously referred to as student apartments). A limited number of furnished units for AIIAS student families or single students are provided on the AIIAS campus and in the annex apartments a short distance from campus.
Student housing is assigned by the Housing Committee according to the AIIAS housing priority policy. Students are expected to provide their own bedding, curtains, cooking utensils, cutlery, and dishes. Dual voltage of 110v, and 220v, 60-cycle electricity is available.
Housing is assigned according to the housing priority policy after a student is academically accepted and financially cleared. Housing off-campus in the local community is available by private arrangement. Assistance in locating off-campus housing may be obtained from the Student Services Office.
Student Housing Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
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Airport Arrival
When AIIAS authorizes you to come to the campus, please notify the AIIAS Admissions Office of your flight details so that transportation can be arranged to meet you at the airport. There is a charge for the airport transportation service. The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) currently has four terminals. Please make sure that you know which terminal are you arriving in, as these terminals are quite a distance from one another.
If you encounter a problem, you may contact our driver on cell phone numbers 0918 801 6810 / 0918 801 6809 or AIIAS # 046 414-4300.
Arriving at Terminal 1
Passengers boarding an international airline carrier will proceed to Terminal I of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). After your luggage has been picked up and you have gone through the Customs checkpoint, you will proceed to the passenger pick-up area. Walk across the road and proceed down the LEFT ramp to the Passengers Arrival Extension Area. Wait at the bottom of the ramp (ground floor) under the appropriate letter sign of your family name. (e.g. Family name of Cruz will stand under the overhead sign of ‘C’)
Find out which airlines are currently being served by Terminal 1.
Arriving at Terminal 2
Passengers boarding Philippine Airlines for both international and domestic flights will proceed to Terminal II (Centennial Terminal). After your luggage has been picked up and you have gone through the Customs checkpoint, exit the terminal and proceed right towards the taxi booth where seats are available. Wait for our driver who will be carrying a placard with your name.
Find out which airlines are currently being served by Terminal 2.
Arriving at Terminal 3
Passengers boarding airlines arriving at Terminal 3, after going through Customs checkpoint can exit the terminal and wait at Bay 8 – 10 for our driver who will be carrying a placard with your name.
Find out which airlines are currently being served by Terminal 3.