See what learning looks like at every stage.
From early foundations to Senior High, each Filipino Institute grade level has its own learning expectations, subject depth, weekly rhythm, materials and degree of independence. Explore the right stage before choosing Live Online or Self-Paced Homeschool.
Each stage asks more of the learner—in the right way.
FI does not use one learning template for every age. Early Years emphasizes readiness and guided foundations. Elementary builds fluency and habits. Junior High deepens reasoning and application. Senior High moves toward independent academic work.
Communication, routines, pre-literacy, early numeracy, fine-motor work, creativity and confidence.
Reading, writing, mathematics, core subjects, practice routines and growing learner responsibility.
Subject specialization, research, problem solving, projects, performance tasks and stronger written work.
Academic Track support, research, advanced subject work, reflection and college-career readiness.
Choose the learner’s stage.
Open the stage page to see subjects, weekly expectations, materials, Live Online schedule information and developmentally appropriate learning guidance.
Nursery
Communication · routines · pre-literacy · early numeracy · fine-motor development · school readiness
Explore Nursery → EARLY YEARS KKinder
Foundational literacy · numeracy · creativity · independence · Grade 1 readiness
Explore Kinder → ELEMENTARY 1–6Grades 1–6
Core subjects · reading fluency · written expression · mathematical foundations · growing independence
Explore Elementary → JUNIOR HIGH 7–10Grades 7–10
Deeper subject learning · research · analysis · projects · application · performance tasks
Explore Junior High → SENIOR HIGH 11–12Grades 11–12
Academic Track support · advanced learning · research · independence · college-career preparation
Explore Senior High →Go straight to your child’s grade.
These links are designed as permanent grade-level destinations so families can move directly from search, social media or the sitemap to the exact grade they need.
From foundations to deeper subject learning.
Subject names and exact offerings vary by grade and the applicable academic arrangement. The learning journey becomes progressively more demanding in reading, writing, mathematics, science, Filipino, social studies and other applicable subject areas.
Explore Subjects & Curriculum →Print-first materials change as learners become more independent.
The structure stays familiar, but the amount of text, complexity, independent work, research and application increases from grade to grade.
Visual + guided
Short instructions, tracing, drawing, matching, oral language, early number work and parent-supported routines.
Foundational practice
Reading, handwriting, core math practice, worked examples and regular guided-to-independent tasks.
Growing independence
Longer reading, multi-step problems, structured writing, projects and subject-specific practice.
Secondary depth
More complex texts, research, analysis, performance tasks, evidence and stronger independent study habits.
Independent academic work
Advanced reading, research, academic writing, reflection, application and college-career preparation.
The grade stays the same. The daily delivery can change.
Once you know the learner’s grade, choose whether the family needs daily teacher-guided Live Online instruction or flexible Self-Paced Homeschool study.
Fixed 2.5-hour teacher-guided block
Sunday–Thursday through Google Meet, followed by printable offline practice, projects and submission work.
Explore Live OnlineFlexible daily timing inside the same 47-week progression
Google Classroom organizes the week while families choose practical study times and complete print-first learning tasks.
Explore Self-PacedEach grade has one 2.5-hour block.
These are the standard Middle East-friendly Live Online blocks. Self-Paced learners do not follow a fixed daily Live Online block.
Kinder · Grade 3 · Grade 6 · Grade 9 · Grade 12
Nursery · Grade 1 · Grade 4 · Grade 7 · Grade 10
Grade 2 · Grade 5 · Grade 8 · Grade 11
Every grade moves through three terms.
The regular academic year begins every August and runs across 47 learning weeks, with July as the annual vacation period. Exact dates belong on the Academic Calendar page so the Grade Levels hub stays evergreen.
View Academic Calendar →Foundation · core learning · practice · assessment
Progression · deeper application · projects · progress monitoring
Mastery · integration · year-end assessment · transition
Admissions reviews records before final grade placement.
For transferees, returning learners and students entering from another curriculum or country, Admissions reviews the available records and confirms the appropriate grade and start arrangement before enrollment is finalized.
Questions families ask before choosing a grade.
Individual placement decisions are finalized through Admissions after records review.
Does each grade have its own learning materials?
Yes. Weekly materials, examples, practice, assessments and expectations are developed for the learner’s grade and developmental stage.
Do all grades follow the same subjects?
No. Subject depth and applicable offerings change by grade. Early Years emphasizes readiness and foundations, while later grades include deeper subject work, research, projects and performance tasks.
Do all grades follow the same 47-week calendar?
Yes. The FI learning system follows a 47-week academic progression across three terms, while the exact content and expectations differ by grade.
Can my child join after August?
Yes. Applications are open year-round, subject to records review, grade placement and program availability. Live Online later-entry tuition is prorated, while Self-Paced includes the complete 47-week program.
Does every grade use Google Meet?
Google Meet is used for Live Online. Self-Paced Homeschool does not use a fixed daily Google Meet block as its primary delivery method.
Does every grade use Google Classroom?
Google Classroom is used for applicable organization, materials, assignments, submissions and feedback in both K–12 pathways.
Are printable materials included?
Core FI printable learning materials are included with the applicable enrolled program.
How do I know whether Live Online or Self-Paced is better for my child?
Start with the learner’s need for teacher-led structure, flexibility, independence and available parent support, then use the full program comparison page.
What if my child is transferring from another school or country?
Admissions reviews the available records and confirms the appropriate grade placement and start arrangements before enrollment.
Where can I see the exact subjects for a grade?
Use the specific grade page and the Subjects & Curriculum page for detailed subject information.
Choose the grade, then choose the learning mode.
The K–12 enrollment form lets families select the learner’s grade, Live Online or Self-Paced Homeschool, preferred start date and sibling status. Admissions then reviews the records and confirms the final placement and tuition.
Use the complete website sitemap to browse every permanent K–12 page, learning hub, free-resource category, Middle East guide and family-support page.