Ateneo Grade School is the school of the Ateneo de Manila educational system that provides elementary education (Kinder and Grades 1 to 6). Its immediate aim is to provide learning tools, skills, habits, attitudes and values that will be needed by the students in pursuing studies in Junior and Senior High School and in the tertiary levels, and beyond.

 

Ateneo provides a well-balanced program of activities and experiences to develop academic competence and a commitment to Christian values. It strives to form its students into young Catholic Christian men who will become leaders in the service of God and mankind.

 

Its first rector was Fr. Jose Fernandez Cuevas, then Superior of the Society of Jesus in the Philippine Province.

Grade School News

Incoming Grade 3 gymnast Joe Mendoza wins 2 silvers for PH in Singapore

Representing the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila Grade School student-athlete Joe Mendoza (2-Lauan) brought home two silver medals from the Prime Gymnastics Invitational 2025, held at...

Eyes opened, heart touched: A journey of friendship, culture, and faith

Ateneo's Japan Cultural Immersion Program (28 May to 4 June 2025) was one of the most memorable experiences of my life! The itinerary stops taught...

Officer-in-Charge, Office of the Vice President for Basic Education (Memo U2526-008)

(Memo U2526-008) Fr Joaquin Jose Mari C Sumpaico III SJ, Vice President for Basic Education, will be on an official business trip from 26 June to 7 July 2025

My 'epic' Japan cultural immersion

I am excited to share my Japan immersion experience. I was fascinated and curious to learn more and explore what the AGS teachers and staff...

Ateneo SALT as a University-wide Institute (Memo U2526-004)

(Memo U2526-004) I am approving the promotion of the following faculty members in the Junior High School

A journey of peace, friendship, and growth: my Japan immersion experience

A few days after Graduation Day, from May 28 to June 4, 2025, I had the opportunity to travel to Japan with my fellow students...

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