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Pre-K through Grade 12 · IB World School

Where curiosity becomes capability.

Northbrook is a co-ed independent school in Quezon City. We're small, we know your child's name, and we're very serious about play, projects, and the things that come after multiple choice.

Ms. Reyes · Grade 4"Today we built bridges."
Student–teacher ratio
8:1
54
Years educating
8:1
Student–teacher ratio
96%
University placement
40+
Clubs & activities
Programs

Four divisions, one continuous arc.

Pre-K through senior year on a single campus. Curriculum shaped around the IB framework but rooted in Filipino context.

A
Ages 3–5

Early Years

Reggio-inspired play-based learning. Outdoor every day. Two teachers per classroom of twelve.

3 levels · Nursery → Kinder2 sections each
B
Grades 1–5

Lower School

Reading, writing, mathematics, plus weekly art, music, Filipino, P.E., and project-based units.

5 grades · 18/class max240 students
C
Grades 6–8

Middle School

IB Middle Years framework. Advisory groups, capstone exhibition in Grade 8, real instruments and labs.

3 grades · 4 sections180 students
D
Grades 9–12

Upper School

Full IB Diploma in Grades 11–12. Independent research project, internship semester, college counseling from Grade 9.

4 grades · IB Diploma240 students
A day at NBA

What does "a school day" actually look like?

For a Grade 4 student, this is a typical Wednesday. We rotate special periods so every student gets art, music, P.E., and a language every week.

See it in person →

Grade 4 · Wednesday

7:45Morning meeting & advisory circleCore
8:15Mathematics — fractions in bakingCore
9:30Snack & outdoor recessFree
10:00Reading workshop & book clubsCore
11:00Science lab — building bridgesLab
12:00Lunch & choice timeFree
12:50Studio art — printmaking unitArt
1:50Filipino language & cultureCore
2:40P.E. — track & field cycleGym
3:20Reflection & dismissalFree
Where they go next

96% of graduates place at first-choice university.

The class of 2025 received 412 university acceptances across 9 countries. A sample, with apologies to the rest:

University of the Philippines
14 students
Ateneo de Manila
11 students
De La Salle University
8 students
National University of Singapore
4 students
University of Tokyo
2 students
Stanford University
1 student
McGill University
3 students
University of Melbourne
5 students
University College London
2 students
Upcoming events

Come visit. We're a campus, not a brochure.

We host open mornings monthly. Sit in on a class, talk to current parents, see the lunch.

14MAR · SAT

Open Morning · Lower School

Tour the Lower School with our division head. Two demo classes. Coffee with current parents after.

9:00–11:00 AMRSVP required
22MAR · SAT

Spring Arts Showcase

Open to the public. Student art exhibition, choir, and the Grade 8 capstone presentations.

4:00–7:00 PMOpen to all
04APR · FRI

Information Evening · Upper

For families considering Grades 9–12. IB Diploma, college counseling, internship program walk-through.

6:00–7:30 PMAdults only
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"By Grade 6, our daughter could research a topic, interview a stranger, and present her findings without notes. We didn't ask the school to teach her that — they just did. Twelve years in and we're still amazed."
— The Quintos family · Three children at NBA · Class of '21, '24, current Grade 7
Admissions · Fall 2026

Come see a Wednesday in session.

The best way to know if NBA fits your family is to walk the halls during a regular school day. Tours run Tuesday and Thursday mornings, by appointment.

Have specific questions first? Email our admissions team at admissions@northbrook.edu.ph — replies within one business day.

Book a campus tour