Faith Academy began as a dream of a few missionaries who envisioned a place where their children could grow and learn. These parents confidently placed their vision for a school in the hands of God and watched as He took their dream and formed it into reality. The school began with donated books and equipment in a rented, large, old house on V. Mapa Street in Manila, which served as both classrooms and dormitory.
July 15
47 students and 6 teachers began their first day at Faith Academy
1961
The school grew and land was purchased east of Manila, in Rizal
1962
The 1962-63 school year began. There were 212 students at the new Faith Academy campus.
1965
11 students graduated and became the first graduating class of Faith Academy.
1970
November 19
Typhoon Yoling hit the island of Luzon, and 60% of the campus was destroyed. Elementary classes were canceled through Christmas break, while grades 7-12 held classes at International School in the afternoons. As news of the disaster went out, God faithfully began to bring in the funds and expertise to rebuild.
1971
January 8
God provided and Faith was not only able to rebuild, but was also able to expand the campus. According to one staff member, “God has turned our disaster into one of the best things that has happened to Faith Academy.”
1972
1972
Faith Academy received accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
1979
As global missions began to shift and grow, Faith welcomed the first of many Korean students, expanding and enriching its demographics.
1981
Faith began offering the University of Cambridge, U.K. IGCSE Education program.
1999
The first Korean teacher joined the teaching staff at Faith Academy.
2004
A Korean Studies course was developed and implemented for high school students.
Faith began offering the University of Cambridge, U.K. IGCSE Education program.
The first Korean teacher joined the teaching staff at Faith Academy.
A Korean Studies course was developed and implemented for high school students.
2006
The 2006-2007 school year held the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Faith Academy!
2008
October
The Dick and Helen Cadd Fine Arts Center was opened in October 2008. The heart of the Center is a 907-seat auditorium.
The Dick and Helen Cadd Fine Arts Center was opened in October 2008. The heart of the Center is a 907-seat auditorium.
2009
The Kiehlbauch Science Wing was completed, adding three state-of-the-art science classrooms on campus.
2015
May
May
Sy Field was completed adding a much needed second field for Physical Education and co-curricular programs.
TODAY
God has been faithful and has provided abundantly for Faith Academy for over 60 years, allowing us to remain devoted to providing affordable, quality education.