Full Co-Education Implementation by 2030 (Memo U2223-059)

At its meeting held last February 4, 2023, the Board of Trustees approved the full implementation of a co-education scheme in the Basic Education schools by SY 2029-2030. This is in response to our goal in the Lux-in-Domino Strategic Plan: Strategic targeted growth in the university’s student population to increase access to and impact of the Ateneo de Manila education; specifically the strategy to increase student diversity by granting female students access to the Ateneo de Manila basic education schools.

Much work is needed to prepare the Basic Education schools for this milestone decision. The implementation plan includes a preparatory year beginning SY2023-2024. Co-ed admission will begin in SY2024-2025 for Kinder, Grade 1 and Grade 7 levels. The Vice President for Basic Education has been tasked to put together the communication plan, facilities and infrastructure requirements, as well as the academic, formation and capability development aspects of the co-ed scheme.

This action of the Board concludes the 6-month study and consultation conducted by the project team composed of:

Fr Joaquin Jose Mari C Sumpaico III, SJ – Team Lead
Dr Jaime Jose G Nicdao – Co-team Lead
Dr Maria Regina M Hechanova
Dr Helen U Amante
Ms Maria Rosario R Arespacochaga
Ms Rosanna M Borja
Ms Paula M Quodala

We thank them for their dedication and generosity in preparing a thorough and comprehensive work. I now enjoin the community to pray for the smooth implementation of a full co-education in the Basic Education.

Ad majorem Dei gloriam.