Five Best Schools in Tanza, Cavite near Lumina Homes
23 November 2022The Province of Cavite is widely known for its two major monikers: The "Land of the Brave" and as the "Historical Capital of the Philippines," both of which put the province in the national spotlight, especially for being one of the monumental locations that shaped the country's bloody rich history.
Fast forward to today, the province has transformed into a giant hub with ample economic activities that matched its wealth of people with tremendous economic progress, owing mainly to agriculture, tourism, infrastructure, and proximity to the capital region, which is the epicenter of the country's vast economic activity.
Cavite has outgrown its vastly rural living from way back and has now become a fast-growing economy with a wide selection of commercial establishments that hint at its massive urbanization, but not necessarily losing its rustic and classical beauty with monumental historical significance.
In this article, we take focus on the top educational institutions in the province, particularly in the first-class municipality of Tanza, known for being the venue where the first Philippine President Emilio Aguinaldo took his oath.
Tanza, Cavite: Suburban Living, Urban Perks
The town of Tanza played a large part in the history of the province and the Philippines at large. It is a progressive municipality that continues to flourish as an ideal spot for various opportunities to offer its existing residents and future locals who will relocate from the bustling metropolis.
Aside from access to a number of establishments to meet the needs and lifestyle of Tanza residents, below is a list of academically competent universities and schools in Tanza for aspiring students within the town and neighboring areas. At the end of this piece, be sure to check out a convenient location for permanent residency where you could start and build a family.
1. Cavite State University - Tanza Campus
The Cavite State University (CvSU) humbly began its operations in 1906 as the Indang Intermediate School with the American Thomasites as its first school teachers. Before becoming CvSU, it has undergone several name transformations, such as Indang Farm School, 1918; Indang Rural High School, 1927; and Don Severino National Agriculture School in the year 1958. In 1964, the school was recognized and converted into a State College through Republic Act 3917 and became Don Severino Agricultural College (DSAC).
Finally, on January 22, 1998, DSAC became Cavite State University by virtue of Republic Act No. 8468. At present, CvSU holds a total of 11 campuses in the province, including Tanza. The Main Campus is named Don Severino de las Alas Campus, situated in the town of Indang.
CvSU pens its vision of becoming a premier university from the historical province of Cavite, extolled for its provision of academic excellence and the production and development of students who shall become internationally competitive and morally upright. Its core values center on Truth, Excellence, and Service.
The following are the college courses offered in the Tanza Campus of Cavite State University.
- Bachelor of Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Secondary Education
- BS Business Management
- BS Hospitality Management
- BS Information Technology
- BS Tourism Management
- BS Psychology
2. Good Tree International School (GTIS)
Boasting over two decades of experience in its provision of an international curriculum integrated with the Philippines' Department of Education, this international school proudly presents itself as the only academic institution in Tanza that provides an international curriculum that aims to produce well-rounded students who will have the liberty to choose the career path that they will traverse down the road.
GTIS is a reputable school offering quality educational services for kindergarten, elementary, junior, and senior high school students. The academic traditions and way of teaching are carefully tailored to fit a learning environment that caters to multinational students of varying cultures.
Parents who have enrolled their children in GTIS also testify to the school's legitimate provision of quality education, with parents and students featured on the school's official website saying the multinational school has produced higher education graduates from the country's top-caliber universities such as the University of the Philippines, Ateneo, De La Salle, and the University of Santo Tomas, with many even graduating with Latin honors. Others call it the best school in Cavite, and their second home.
3. Punta Elementary School
Established in 1937, Punta Elementary School in Tanza stands as one of the oldest schools in the Cavite town. A testament to this fact is a giant tree that sat on the campus for more than 50 years. For environmental conservation, the SM Foundation furnished the area to become a “green space” by placing tables and benches surrounding the tree to accommodate pupils during their breaks and extra study sessions.
Punta Elementary school in Tanza is equipped with the necessary facilities to aid the educational needs of its manifold students. The campus has a covered court, library hub, school infirmary with an isolation room, a counseling room, and a handwashing area that are also huge thanks to the initiative of SM Foundation, where students could be protected from contracting an illness in light of the coronavirus.
4. Tanza National Trade Annex
On June 27, 1963, the school was established as Tanza National Trade School. It officially commenced operations offering Secondary Trade Education 10 years later in 1973. From 1973 to 1987, the school's administration was supervised under Cavite College of Arts and Trades, in Rosario, Cavite as an annex-satellite campus. But funding was directly provided through the Regional Office of DECS. Its financial operations, meanwhile, are separate from the appropriation dispensed to its mother school, the Cavite College of Arts and Trades.
It was in June 1987 when Tanza National Trade School achieved its independence. It has since had its financial autonomy and, through the Technical-Vocational Education Division, was directly under the care and supervision of the DECS Regional Office. In June 1992, Tanza National Trade School began offering Post-Secondary Education, specifically a two-year Technical Education in addition to its existing four-year Secondary Trade Education.
The following are the vocational Courses offered as specialization courses in the secondary level.
- Food Technology
- Garment Technology
- Electricity
- Drafting
- Auto Mechanics
- Electronics
- Civil Technology (FCM)
- Civil Technology (Building construction)
- Welding
- Computer Hardware Servicing (CHS)
- Cosmetology
Aside from this, the trade school offers the ALST-EST program for all out-of-school youth, cultural minority members, those seeking skills-bassed training for immediate employment, industry-based workers, and Persons with Disabilities (PWD).
The Open High School Program, meanwhile, is an alternative mode of providing secondary education, in that it uses distance learning to accommodate students who have legitimate reasons for not being able to participate in traditional schooling.
Below is completing the set of education services that Tanza students have a variety to enroll from.
Technical Vocational Livelihood Track
1. Industrial Arts
- Automotive Servicing NC II
- Automotive Servicing NC II
- Carpentry NC II
- Consumer Electronics Servicing NC II
- Electrical Installation & Maintenance NC II
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC II
2. Home Economics
- Hairdressing NC II
- Tailoring NC II
- Bread & Pastry Production NC II (2 semesters)
- Food & Beverage Services NC II (2 semesters)
3. Computer and Information Technology
- Animation NC II
- Computer Programming NC II
ACADEMIC TRACK
1. Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) Strand
- Creative Writing/Malikhaing Pagsusulat
- Community Engagement Solidarity & Citizenship
2. General Academics Subject (GAS) Strand
ABM (Business Math)
5. Dei Gratia School, Inc (DGSI)
Established in June 1998, Dei Gratia School, Inc. traces its history when couple Gemma Cribe-Cartel and Manuel Sablayan Cartel started a kindergarten school with Dei Gratia Learning Center as the original name. It was initially designed to be a tutorial type, or a one-on-one learning session between a teacher and a pupil, just so they could learn how to read and write before stepping up to proceed to the elementary level.
The parents of some twenty kids discovered Mrs. Cartel’s teaching competence and dedication to the craft, so the parents did not hesitate to entrust their children to Mrs. Cartel and enrolled them in the latter's class for the first-grade level.
Fast forward to 1999, the school became Dei Gratia School, Inc., and started to accept grades one to three for interested enrollees until it received its government recognition to finally cater to grade levels up to six. The school also received its Government Recognition for the Complete Secondary Course in the year 2005, and formally opened and accepted enrollees for First Year up to Fourth Year high school students.
With its continuous offering of quality education as a private academic institution, the school was granted the Fund for Assistance to Private Education (DepEd-FAPE) Certification for Education Service Contracting (ESC) during the school year 2012-2013, plus a government program that is eyed to benefit students who want to pursue and continue their education in a competent private school.
Finally during the school year 2016-2017, Dei Gratia School was granted an official permit to offer Senior High School in General Academic Strand (GAS) and, according to its website, currently has 34 Voucher Beneficiaries for Grades 11 and 12. DGSI takes pride in being the only school in the vicinity to be certified by FAPE-ESC, catering to a total of 226 beneficiaries for the school year 2018-2019 and still counting.
The Dei Gratia School, Inc. advertises itself as a child-friendly institution, a welcoming community, and puts a premium on considering the needs of low-income families, and helping students become future leaders and simply fulfill their dreams of a better, brighter future.
Lumina Tanza: Comfort and Convenience in a Prosperous Cavite Province
Lumina Homes in Tanza Cavite holds the distinction of having the highest reservation sales record among all the Lumina projects in the country. This says a lot about Lumina Tanza being a bestseller for its amenities and perks, such as close proximity to the aforementioned schools for quality education, as well as other essentials to aid every homeowner's daily living such as hospitals, churches, shopping centers, transport terminals, government offices, malls, and marketplaces.
What most people also like is the perfect balance of suburban living and the enjoyment of urban perks that make daily survival more bearable and far less hassle. With its strategic location in the prosperous province of Cavite, Lumina Tanza assures future homeowners the comfort and convenience they downright deserve through a top-quality yet affordable house and lot.
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