Mission Statement
Brent is an International, co‑educational, day school associated with the Episcopal Church in the Philippines.
The Brent Manila family inlcudes students from more than forty‑six countries. Within a Christian environment, the school seeks to help students to become rational, intellectually curious, and receptive to new ideas.
The Mission Statement of all Brent Schools states that…
“Brent Schools, in a Christian ecumenical environment in the Philippines, are committed to develop individual students as responsible global citizens and leaders in their respective communities, with a multicultural and international perspective, and equipped for entry to colleges and universities throughout the world.”
Goals and Philosophy
Brent International School, Manila is an international co‑educational college preparatory day school, Nursery to 12, affiliated with the Central Diocese of the Episcopal Church in the Philippines.
Brent School is a community in which the love of God is fostered and which is characterized by the Gospel ideals.
Brent School aspires to be a living International School community, where young people from different nationalities, cultures, religions and family backgrounds, educate one another by mutual understanding and respect, open‑ness of mind in dialogue, acceptance of the uniqueness and limitations of each, growth in the spirit of service and the practice of justice and charity.
Brent School aims at every level to be characterized by quality education, a truly professional spirit, and genuine service to students and society. Programs and teaching methods are continually revised, in the light of modern educational developments, to meet the needs of the times.
Brent School is concerned to develop critical minds, sensitivity to important issues and the ability to form judgements. This is important in a society in which discernment in the use of mass media is required to maintain one’s personal liberty in the face of all undesirable influences.
Brent School’s philosophy is summarized in the Expected School‑wide Learning Results which state that the school, in a Christian environment prepares its students to be:
- Responsible citizens who:
exercise leadership, work cooperatively with others, and are sensitive and responsive to the needs of their communities; - Critical thinkers who:
are self directed, solve problems creatively, and contribute their talents to their communities; - Technologically literate individuals who:
use technology effectively to achieve personal, professional and academic betterment, adapt their skills to respond to the needs of a changing world, and use technology in an ethically responsible manner; - Healthy individuals who:
exhibit behaviors conducive to physical wellness, understand the spiritual and emotional dimensions of health, and are appropriate role models of wellness in their communities; - Tolerant individuals who:
are familiar with and proud of their own cultural traditions, are familiar with and appreciate diverse cultures and value systems, and recognize that they are members of a global community; - Effective communicators who:
demonstrate accuracy and fluency in written and oral communication, demonstrate the ability to listen and understand, and take responsibility for the messages within their communications; - Life‑long learners who:
are intellectually curious, have a passion for the truth, and integrate and apply what they learn.