Ateneo Grade School goes co-ed after 165 years

Ateneo Grade School goes co-ed after 165 years

/ 11:18 PM August 01, 2024

Ateneo de Manila Grade School accepted female enrollees for Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 7 for the school year 2024-2025.

Ateneo de Manila Grade School accepted female enrollees for Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 7 for the school year 2024-2025. (Screenshot from video courtesy of Ateneo de Manila Grade School/Facebook)

MANILA, Philippines — The Ateneo de Manila Grade School (AGS) opened its doors for the first time on Thursday for girls after being exclusive to boys for nearly 165 years.

In a Facebook post, AGS said that 200 girls are currently enrolled in Kindergarten and Grade 1.

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“History was made today, August 1, as Ateneo de Manila Grade School welcomed girls in Kindergarten and Grade 1 for the first time in our school’s nearly 165-year history,” the post read.

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Ateneo de Manila Junior High also accepted female enrollees in Grade 7 for the school year 2024-2025.

According to the Ateneo Admissions, all levels in Basic Education from Kindergarten to Grade 12 will be fully co-educational by the school year 2029-2030.

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