Boys and girls currently enrolled in Kindergarten level preparatory for Grade 1 for SY 2026 - 2027 and with a Department of Education-issued LRN (Learner Reference Number) are eligible to apply. There is NO AGE CUT-OFF.
What are the requirements for Grade 1 applicants to School Year 2026-2027?
The following documents must be ready for the applicant:
Scanned birth certificate (PSA/NSO copy)
Most recent 2 x 2 picture (colored, with white background)
Scanned copy of the latest Kinder Report card SY 2025 - 2026 (front and back pages) indicating the applicant’s Learner Reference Number (LRN)
Scanned copy of applicant’s certificate of enrollment filled out by the current school of the child indicating his/her current Grade level and his/her Learner Reference Number (LRN) issued by DepEd. (downloadable template)
Recommendation form that is automatically forwarded by the enrollment system to the email address of the child’s nominated recommender (current teacher, guidance counselor, or school administrator)
If the applicant is not a Filipino citizen, please also submit:
Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR)
Student Foreign Passport (bio page)
Visa
For applicants with dual citizenship or with 1 parent who is a foreign national, kindly submit a scanned copy of anyof the four documents below:
Valid Philippine passport
Certificate of Recognition as a Filipino Citizen from the Bureau of Immigration
Certificate of Naturalization
Certificate of Re-Acquisition of Filipino Citizenship
How much is the application fee?
The Grade 1 application fee is Php 1000.
How do we apply?
All Grade 1 applications are done online.
Pay the application fee as an initial step. Payment confirmation will be approximately 2-3 working days.
Step-by-step instructions on how to input needed information and upload pertinent documents are in the portal. Once the online application is done, the submitted information and documents will be processed. After verification of information and documents, the applicant will be given a schedule for on-site testing.
When will Grade 1 applications close?
Application will close on 15 April 2026 or when the number of accepted applicants is met, whichever comes first. Please apply early.
Who do we contact for inquiries?
For inquiries, questions, or comments, email Ateneo de Manila Grade School Admissions Office directly at admissions.gs@ateneo.edu.
The Admissions Office can also be reached at (+63 2) 8426 6001 thru 8426 6020 (loc. 7118/7117) from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Philippine time, Mondays to Fridays (except holidays) for assistance.
