Kindergarten Admissions

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Kindergarten co-ed application for School Year 2026-2027 is open.    

 

When will Kinder co-ed application begin for School Year 2026-2027?  

Kinder application for SY 2026-2027 opens on 1 September 2025.    

What is the age requirement for Kinder applicants to School Year 2026-2027? 

For SY 2026-2027, children who are 5 years old by October 2026 are eligible to apply. Children who will be 5 years old by November 1- December 31, 2026, may still apply with additional requirements.     

What are the requirements for Kinder applicants to School Year 2026-2027? 

The following documents must be ready for the applicant:

  • Most recent 2x2 picture (colored, with white background)
  • Scanned birth certificate (PSA/NSO copy)
  • Early Childhood Development (ECD) Certificate from a Dep. Ed. recognized school (Note: This is only required for children turning 5 years old by November 1 - December 31, 2026.)
  • If the applicant is not a Filipino citizen, please also submit:
    • Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR)
    • Student Foreign Passport  
    • Visa
  • For applicants with dual citizenship, kindly submit a scanned copy of any of 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 Kinder application fee?

The application fee is Php 1000. 

 

How do we apply?

All Kinder applications are done online.

Submit all documents at the Ateneo de Manila Grade School admissions portal.

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 Kinder applications close?

Kinder application will close when slots are filled up, so please apply early.

How much will tuition and fees be in School Year 2026-2027 for Kinder? 

Tuition and fees for Kinder School Year 2025-2026 range from P190,000 - 195,000 for a whole year, depending on the schedule of payment (yearly, semestral, or quarterly). These estimates, however, are expected to rise by at most 6% in SY 2026-2027. 

 

Who do we contact for inquiries?

For inquiries, questions, or comments, please email the Ateneo de Manila Grade School Admissions Office directly at admissions.gs@ateneo.edu.

The Admissions Office can also be reached at (+63 2) 8426 0880 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Philippine time, Mondays to Fridays (except holidays) for assistance.

 

 

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Information accurate as of 1 September 2025.