A new international school is set to rise in Bacolod City.
Singapore School Bacolod broke ground at Megaworld’s Northill Gateway on Monday, Feb. 9, a press release from the Bacolod City Communications (BCCO) said.
Bacolod Mayor Greg Gasataya, who welcomed the establishment of the school, said it will enhance academic opportunities for Bacolodnon students while contributing to local development.
The presence of an international school will give learners more avenues to excel academically and compete globally, he said.
“This international school will provide better opportunities for our learners who are aiming to study in bigger universities abroad,” Gasataya said, emphasizing that the project will also boost the city’s economic development.
Singapore School Bacolod will be the fifth Singapore School campus in the Philippines, joining existing campuses in Manila, Clark, Cavite, and Cebu, the BCCO said.
The Bacolod campus, is envisioned as a green campus that integrates Bacolod’s local character while upholding international education standards.
School President Trixie Suarez, who also serves as school head of Singapore School Cebu, said the decision to establish a campus in Bacolod was driven by strong demand from parents seeking international education options for their children.
She emphasized the school’s commitment to training local teachers to adapt to the Singaporean curriculum for elementary levels and the Cambridge curriculum for secondary education, ensuring high-quality instruction while preserving local identity.
“There’s so much potential and promise here, and we’re very excited to educate the children of Bacolod,” Suarez said.
“Through this, they will be able to aspire and reach the top universities in the world.”
The school is expected to open for School Year 2027–2028, with classes scheduled to begin on July 27, 2027.*
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