Grade School at Ingenium
The Grade School Department is composed of the Lower Primary (Grades 1 to 3) and the Upper Primary (Grades 4 to 6).
The Grade School is housed in the four-storey main building, sharing the expansive space with the High School.
Modern and spacious classrooms are the standard at Ingenium. Each classroom is equipped with an LCD projector or large screen monitors.
To ensure a holistic learning environment, class sizes are limited to 25 students for Lower Primary and 34 students for Upper Primary.
Personnel
Ingenium Faculty undergo continual training and formation, both professionally and in terms of personal development, with special consultants and other resource persons.
The Focus: to guide each student, not only academically, but also in their personal development and social-emotional growth.
Each class has a Class Advisor.
All faculty receive added support from:
- The Academic Coordinator
- Subject Area Heads
- Student Activity Coordinator
- Faculty Development Coordinator
- Reading Specialist
Daily Schedule
A typical day starts at around 7:00 AM and ends at 2:30 PM. Fridays are the exemption, where classes end at noon. Each day has two (2) breaks: Snack Break and Lunch Break.
Throughout the school week, students engage in academic subjects, supplementary subjects, and other special programs.
Major subjects include English, Filipino, Social Studies, Science, and Math.
Other subjects include Computer, Music, Physical Education, Christian Living, and Art.
Aside from these subjects, time is also allotted for homeroom and clubs. Both focus on activities to enhance students’ social skills and personal development.
Special programs are spread throughout the school year. These include sports festivals, drama and theater festivals, field trips, trade fairs, and more.
In SY 2022-2023, Ingenium School will make the move to a blended learning model and return to face-to-face learning in November. To learn more about this transition, click here.
Effective Methodologies
Both progressive and traditional methods are employed in teaching.
Koobits
Ingenium Math Center is a KooBits-Powered after-school enrichment program based on the Singapore method of teaching Mathematics which has made Singapore #1 in the world in Math according to the 2016 TIMSS Survey. The KooBits Method empowers children to visualize and solve any math problem. They gain 3 essential skills:
- Ability to translate abstract concepts, such as fractions into concrete objects, for ease of understanding
- Easily seeing relationships between numbers so as to problem solve complex questions
- Learning to think logically and systematically
What will classes look like in SY 2022-2023?
Students in the Preschool, Grade School, and Junior High School will enjoy a blend of face-to-face and online learning from August to October 2022. By November 2022, as mandated by the Department of Education, Ingenium School will have five days of face-to-face classes per week.
From August to October 2022
3 Days Face-to-Face
Students will attend face-to-face classes three days a week. It is crucial that students return to school to socialize with classmates and teachers. Students can also expect more engaging activities which take advantage of the school's first-class learning facilities.
2 Days Online
Students will attend online classes two days a week. During online classes, teachers will ensure students remain fully engaged through well prepared lessons and activities. Teachers will continue to maximize the tools that allow for deeper communication online.
November 2022 Onwards
5 Days Face-to-Face
Given the latest instructions from the Department of Education, Ingenium School will return with face-to-face classes, five days a week, by November 2022. Students in all grade levels of the Preschool, Grade School, and Junior High School, can look forward to a safe and enjoyable return to in campus learning!
Grade School Life at Ingenium
Requirements
Documents
- Birth Certificate
- Previous report cards, where applicable
- Certificate of Eligiblity to transfer, where applicable
- Baptismal Certificate or Certificate of Dedication
Age Requirements
Grade 1: Must be at least six (6) years old by August 31 of the school year and must have completed Kindergarten.
All Other Grade Levels: Must have completed previous grade level.
Sibling Discount
- First Child: No Multiple Sibling Discount
- Second Child: PhP 5,000 Discount
- Third Child: PhP 10,000 Discount
- Fourth Child: PhP 15,000 Discount
Procedure
Go to Ingenium School, located at Cream St., SSS Village, Concepcion 2, Marikina City (beside Marikina Hotel and Marikina Convention Center.)
Fill out the Ingenium Application Form at the Front Desk and pay the application and assessment fees.
- Request for an assessment schedule.
- Get the result within 3-5 days after the assessment.
- Come for an interview.
- Pay the reservation fee.
- Enroll your child; note the enrollment schedule to avoid inconveniences.
Online Applications
We have also set up online applications. Click the button below to begin your online application.
Inquire Today.
SCHEDULE A SCHOOL TOUR
Mondays to Fridays by appointment. Call us at 0917 153 1941, 0917 160 3920 or 8942 8834 to schedule a school tour.
Ingenium Blended Learning
The Ingenium Blended Learning program will combine the best of face-to-face and online learning. Students in Preschool, Grade School, and Junior High School will have the opportunity to learn in campus and online, Covid-19 conditions permitting. See the latest updates below.
