Prepare Your Child For Academic Success & Global Competence
Darwin students consistently top national exams and get placed in top universities
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Many parents find themselves thinking these exact things...
“I don’t want my child to just pass subjects—I want them to actually understand and grow”
“I’m worried my child won’t be competitive when applying to universities later on.”
“I’m afraid my child will fall behind academically compared to other students.”
“I need to know my child is safe, supported, and well-guided while they’re at school.”
“I’m worried my child isn’t getting the quality education they need to succeed long-term.”
“It’s hard to know which schools actually deliver on their promises.”
If that resonates with you, understand that I've been in your shoes, and you're not alone.
WELCOME TO DARWIN
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Darwin International School is a Philippine school duly accredited by the Department of Education. Darwin was established in 2003 with the vision of bringing high quality level education to Filipino students and make them globally competitive.
Darwin offers the revised MATATAG K-12 curriculum by the Department of Education (DepEd) of the Republic of the Philippines. However, Darwin has additional subjects enriching the national curriculum offered to the students.
Darwin performs exceptionally well in subjects examined by DepEd in the National Achievement Test (NAT) and the National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE).
FROM THE
PRESIDENT’S DESKS
We don't just work hard. We care so much for the students. We implement some of the most innovative programs and rules to ensure that our students acquire the values of Godliness, Integrity, Courage, Excellence, Discipline, Nationalism, and Internationalism.
We make them love learning and the pursuit of big dreams. We help them attain mastery to make them enter the best universities in the Philippines as well as prepare them, if they so wish, for the best post-graduate schools abroad so they can build the best future.
“Darwin International School exists to educate and form students through disciplined, values-centered, and intellectually rigorous learning, guided by faith and moral conviction, in order to develop thinking, character, productivity, and responsibility for real life beyond school.”
“One School, One Dream: The greatest future for graduates of Darwin International School—successful men and women who are intelligent, humane, disciplined, value-oriented, very productive, and most of all Godly.”
TESTIMONIALS
What Parents say about us
"Highly Recommended sa amin ang Darwin"
“Highly Recommended sa amin ang Darwin, that’s when we decided to give it a go. Very Warm, Accommodating, Approachable, at Magagaling yung teachers.”
- Anne Morales
"Darwin is at the top of our list"
“To be honest, Darwin is at the top of our list for two reasons: first is Darwin wanted to go Global, second is we appreciate that Darwin share the same moral compass as we do.”
- Ellie Alcaraz
"I discovered Darwin through my sister an alumnus"
"As a First time Mom, I was eager to find the perfect school to support his development and that's when I discovered Darwin through my sister an alumnus, I was impressed by the positive impact the school had on her academic performance, commitment to excellend and character ."
- Issa Leana Cruz
"Quest for knowledge should start at early age and Darwin supports thats vision"
"We chose Darwin International School because of its strong academic foundation, My husband and I believe that the childs quest for knowledge should start at early age and Darwin supports thats vision."
- Maria Carolina Yuson
"Her Confidence makes me the proudest"
“Her Confidence makes me the proudest. She no longer hesitates to step into events that involve many branches. That’s big improvement from how shy she used to be.”
- Jigs Santos
"We are one big Family"
“This events allows Parents, Teachers, and Students to support one goal together, and it creates sense of unity and shared pride. We are one big Family.”
- Michelle Reyes Ople
"We are truly grateful for everything the school has done for him"
"Ethan has been with Darwin since his toddler years and as a Family, We are truly grateful for everything the school has done for him. At just 10 years old, we've seen remarkable growth in him, not only academically but also in confidence, values and character "
- Joy Hubahib
"Our main goal has always been to find a school that can truly prepare our kids for college"
"Darwin came highly recommended by a close friend whose kids also go here, She mention that the students speaks mostly in english. Our main goal has always been to find a school that can truly prepare our kids for college and Darwin seemed the right school for that"
- Your Name
TESTIMONIALS
What Students say about us
"The most exciting thing I learned in coding today was the making of a costume"
I’m 9 years old, and I’m Grade 4. The most exciting thing I learned in coding today was the making of a costume, because it can really enhance your creativity, and it’s really fun to do it. I definitely recommend you try it because it’s really so fun.
- Ethan Hariot
"The most exciting thing that I experienced today is I can learn technology and build my future"
"The most exciting thing that I experienced today is I can learn technology and build my future. And the most happiest thing that I have thought is I can create animation, video games, and apps. I am so happy for what is upcoming, the building for I can learn more about technology."
- Kylie Isabelle De Guzman
"One of the things I like the most about Darwin, is that not only is their teachers passionate, but I also think that their environment is mostly friendly."
“I owe a lot to them for teaching me to learn how to compose myself in front of a lot of people, how to regulate my voice, how to choose my words, and how to pace myself my speech. It’s one of the things I like the most about Darwin, is that not only is their teachers passionate, but I also think that their environment is mostly friendly.”
- Andre Sebastian San Martin
"Darwin plays a really big role for my future, especially because of its advanced education system."
"Darwin plays a really big role for my future, especially because of its advanced education system. Whatever I learned will be very useful for the future, especially senior high and college. It’ll help me get through whatever future career or future occupation that I want to get to in the future."
- Aerian Theia Labarda
"When we put our mind to do something, we’re gonna make everything"
When we put our mind to do something, we’re gonna make everything, everything, like, for it to be perfect. That actually will help me when I get to the future because the future is, like, very unexpected.
- Migaela Alexandria Tuazon
"My friends, my family, and God—those are my main motivations"
"My friends, my family, and God—those are my main motivations. My seniors that are graduating, they showed leadership, they taught me really well experience, and I feel really connected with a deep bond with him."
- Ephraim D.C. Bagheed II
"Don’t be afraid to start on something"
"My message would definitely be don’t be afraid to start on something, even if you feel like you’re the weakest or you don’t belong in that particular field. It reminds us that you can’t be the best at everything, but you can still try. It shapes and builds us to who we are today, and that growth doesn’t require perfection."
- Zashlyn Sammantha Parrel
"They don't just teach for the sake of finishing a topic, they also make sure that us students can actually grasp the ideas behind them"
"If I had to describe our teachers, I would say that they are patient, very approachable as well, and when it comes to teaching, they are generally dedicated to helping their students understand their lessons. Of course, they don't just teach for the sake of finishing a topic; they also make sure that us students can actually grasp the ideas behind them, and that's what I really appreciate from their teaching method"
- Aeyonna Khaylie Samonte
STILL NOT SURE?
Frequently Asked Questions
PHYLOSOPHY
Question 1: What does Darwin mean by a “whole child” philosophy of education?
Darwin’s Whole Child Philosophy is based on the conviction that a child is not a single skill or score to be optimized, but a whole human being to be formed. It recognizes that education must take responsibility not only for academic learning, but also for the child’s emotional, social, physical, moral, and creative development—because these areas grow together and affect one another.
Question 2: What areas of development are included in Darwin’s definition of the whole child?
Darwin understands the child as developing across interconnected domains: intellectual, emotional, social, physical, moral, and creative. These areas do not develop in isolation—weakness in one affects the others, and strength in one can support growth elsewhere. Education that ignores this interconnectedness becomes fragmented and incomplete.
Question 3: How does Darwin apply the whole child philosophy in daily school life?
Darwin’s whole child approach is intentional and structured. Academics develop reasoning and judgment, sports build discipline and resilience, clubs and the arts support identity and confidence, service develops empathy and responsibility, and technology and A.I. are integrated with values and discipline. Each area has a role, and none is treated as optional or as a replacement for another.
METHOD
Question 1: What is the International Progressivist Method of Education used by Darwin?
The International Progressivist Method of Education is Darwin’s response to the reality that students are growing up in a global, complex, fast-changing, and uncertain world. It moves education away from mere information transfer and toward the formation of thinking, judgment, character, and adaptability. Knowledge remains important, but it is treated as a tool—not the final goal.
Question 2: What does “international” mean in Darwin’s International Progressivist Method?
“International” does not mean copying foreign systems blindly. It means being aware of global realities, cultures, and perspectives, and preparing students to think beyond local assumptions while remaining grounded in local identity and values. Students learn to place ideas within broader historical, cultural, ethical, and global contexts.
Question 3: What does “international” mean in Darwin International School’s name?
“International” at Darwin refers to educational orientation, perspective, and standards, not nationality, ownership, or legal status. It means preparing Filipino students to think beyond local assumptions, engage with global ideas, and meet intellectually demanding standards—while remaining rooted in Philippine identity
CURRICULUM
Question 1: Is Darwin a Philippine school or a foreign school?
Darwin is a Philippine school.
All campuses and programs are recognized by the Department of Education of the Republic of the Philippines. While Darwin has an international outlook and offers enhanced programs, it remains firmly grounded in Philippine education, culture, laws, and national identity
Question 2: Is Darwin implementing the MATATAG Curriculum?
Yes. Darwin is implementing the MATATAG Curriculum in accordance with Department of Education policies and timelines.
Implementation began with selected grade levels and continues through the phased rollout. Required MATATAG competencies are integrated while maintaining academic rigor, mastery standards, and Darwin’s established learning framework.
Question 3: Is Darwin an English-speaking school?
Yes. Darwin is an English-speaking school.
English is used as the medium of instruction in all subjects mandated by the Department of Education to be taught in English, such as English, Mathematics, Science, MAPEH, and TLE or EPP. This helps students develop strong academic English skills and confidence in communication
Question 4: If Darwin is an English-speaking school, does that mean Filipino is not prioritized?
No. Filipino is highly valued and actively taught at Darwin.
Subjects mandated by the Department of Education to be taught in Filipino, such as Filipino, Araling Panlipunan, and Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao, are taught using Filipino. The school believes that strong grounding in the national language strengthens identity, thinking, and communication rather than weakening English proficiency.
Question 5: Does Darwin teach beyond the standard curriculum?
Darwin deliberately goes beyond the minimum national curriculum through a coordinated package of academic enhancements designed to deepen learning and prepare students for higher demands.
These include enrichment and advanced subjects such as:
• Humanities from Toddler to Senior High School
• Japanese as an enrichment subject from Grade 1 to Junior High School
• Coding from Kindergarten to Grade 12
• Though not required by DepEd in Toddler to Grade 2, Science is taught at Darwin from Toddler to Grade 2 to develop early scientific thinking
• Philippine History is retained even where it has been removed from the standard Grade 7 curriculum, to strengthen national identity
• Mathematics is taught in advance at all levels to build strong analytical and problem-solving skills
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVIES
Question 1: What extracurricular activities and clubs are available to students?
Extracurricular activities are an essential part of student formation at Darwin.
Virtually every month, students participate in major activities such as:
• July: Nutrition Month
• August: Linggo ng Wika
• September: Talent Olympics
• October: United Nations Celebration
• November: Inter-Branch Sports Competition
• December: Outreach Program
• January: Dream Day
• February: JS Prom
• March: Cosplay
Question 2: Are there student clubs at Darwin?
Darwin offers student clubs where learners meet like-minded peers who share common interests. Club offerings vary by campus.
Common clubs across many campuses include:
• Glee Club
• Dance Club
• Arts Club
• Green Thumb Club
Additional clubs may be offered in campuses with larger student populations or higher grade levels, such as:
• Chess Club
• Theater Club
• Debate Club
• Writers’ Club
This approach allows each campus to offer clubs that are appropriate, sustainable, and meaningful for its students, rather than forcing identical offerings regardless of size or level.
Question 3: Do students participate in sports?
Darwin holds an annual Sports Festival and the Inter-Branch Sports Competition, featuring basketball, volleyball, cheer dance, and other events.
Sports help develop teamwork, discipline, resilience, and school spirit.
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