Multiple Intelligence International School

Multiple Intelligence International School (MIIS)
Location
Parklinks Estate, Pasig City

Philippines

14°35′58″N 121°05′01″E / 14.59944°N 121.08361°E / 14.59944; 121.08361
Information
School typeProgressive
MottoWith Our Intelligences, We Make A Difference!
Established1996
FounderDr. Mary Joy Canon Abaquin, EdD
Lower and Middle School Principal
Mikhal Arroyo
Upper School Principal
Dr. Mary Joy Canon Abaquin, EdD (Acting)
GradesPreschool-12
AccreditationCouncil of International Schools
Websitewww.mischool.edu.ph

Multiple Intelligence International School (MIIS) is an international progressive school. The Campus of MIIS is located in Parklinks, Pasig, where it features classrooms for students grades K-12.

History

The Multiple Intelligence International School was first established as Child's Place Preschool in 1996, by Mary Joy Canon-Abaquin.

It is the first educational institution in the Philippines that has based its approach on the multiple intelligence framework of Harvard-based cognitive psychologist, Howard Gardner.

MIIS follows the Multiple Intelligences Framework by Dr. Howard Gardner
MIIS follows the Multiple Intelligences Framework by Dr. Howard Gardner

Child's Place is the preschool department of MIIS that caters to the Preschool Child from 2 to 5 years. The Multiple Intelligence International School (Grades 1-8) was founded to serve Lower and Middle School students. MIIS Upper School (Grades 9-12), was founded in 2007.

In 2012, music researcher Pamela Costes-Onishi conducted a study that evaluated MIIS' Music Education curriculum with that of the Department of Education and found that it had distinct differences in approach and pedagogy.

In 2016, MIIS celebrated their 20th founding anniversary.

In 2018, MIIS was given accreditation by the Council of International Schools. MIIS was the fourth international school in the Philippines to attain CIS accreditation at the time.

On September 23, 2019, MIIS partnered with Smart Communications to hold the Youth Innovation Challenge, at the Philippine International Convention Center.

Academics and curriculum

MIIS focuses on eight intelligences among their students, following Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory.

The K-12 program covers six years of primary education, four years of Junior High School, and two years of Senior High School. MIIS is aligned with the Philippine Department of Education standards for the enhanced K-12 program.

The school has been acknowledged as a leader in youth entrepreneurship in the Philippines.

Students from the MIIS Upper School wearing the MIIS uniform.
Students from the MIIS Upper School wearing the MIIS uniform.

Campus

MIIS (Multiple Intelligence International School) is situated in a newly-built campus along Road 3 within the master-planned Parklinks estate, a mixed-use development that straddles the boundary between Pasig and Quezon City, positioned near the banks of the Marikina River.

The MIIS Main Campus was previously situated at Loyola Heights, Quezon City (Housing Preschool, Lower School and Middle School), along with another campus previously situated at Elizabeth Hall, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City (Housing Upper School, Grades 9-12).

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ "Q & A: Mary Joy Abaquin, founder of Multiple Intelligence Int'l School". Rappler. Retrieved 2018-10-17.
  2. ↑ Gardner, Howard (2009). Multiple intelligences around the world. Chen, Jie-Qi., Moran, Seana, 1967-, Gardner, Howard, 1943- (1st ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. pp. 111–120. ISBN 9780787997601. OCLC 246887318.
  3. ↑ Costes-Onishi, Pamela (2012). "Where Every Child is Smart: Nurturing Musical Intelligence Through Traditional Musics in Early Childhood Education in Multiple Intelligence International School, Manila". Musical Childhoods of Asia and the Pacific. New York: IAP. pp. 101–132. ISBN 978-1617357763.
  4. ↑ Gardner, Howard. "Multiple Intelligence International School Celebrates 20 Years". Multiple Intelligence Oasis.
  5. ↑ "Council of International Schools (CIS): Membership Directory". www.cois.org. Retrieved 2018-10-17.
  6. ↑ "MIIS, Smart host first ever Youth Innovation Challenge". BusinessWorld. 20 September 2019.
  7. ↑ abs-cbnNEWS.com, Karen Galarpe. "Raising kids to be entrepreneurs". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2018-10-17.
  8. ↑ Armstrong, Thomas (2009). Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom. Virginia: ASCD. p. 201. ISBN 978-1-4166-0789-2.
  9. ↑ "Multiple Intelligence Int'l School raises new generation of social entrepreneurs | Inquirer Business". business.inquirer.net. 9 December 2014. Retrieved 2019-01-16.
  10. ↑ "MIIS finds new home at Parklinks". Manila Bulletin. March 18, 2024. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  11. ↑ "MIIS Presents School of the Future at Parklinks". Multiple Intelligence International School. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Multiple Intelligence International School: History, Tuition, Application". Candy Mag. July 24, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2026.