Backed by the National Teachers College (NTC) and APEC Schools, NTC SmartClass Homeschooling is providing a solution to many families. Schooling poses numerous challenges for children, and parents are not exempt from its demands. They face tasks such as bringing kids to school and being present to support their learning. Many parents today also have to juggle work alongside these chores.
For Rochelle Bondoc, parent to a ninth grader, the SmartClass Homeschooling program is not just a convenient option, but one that cultivates her son’s potential.
“For us, SmartClass is more than a school. It is the cornerstone of our effort to engage with our son and provide him with a comprehensive education,” Bondoc said. “It has become a platform where he passionately pursues his interests, fostering the development of essential skills.”
Through its constructivist approach, SmartClass Homeschooling uses the learners’ existing knowledge and experiences to stir up the teaching. This way, students are pushed to be more independent as they drive their own learning. To achieve this, the subjects in SmartClass are integrated. Students learn concepts in math, science, languages, and other subjects in a real-world setting.
This way, the learning translates to the development of 21st-century skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, grit, creativity, and collaboration. In a survey conducted by SmartClass Homeschooling, 9 out of 10 parents said that their kids have also developed integrity, gratitude, and ownership.
Mark Xian Bagtong, an 8th grader, has established a love for learning at a young age. “Do not be afraid that you might commit mistakes. It is part of the process to learn. Always have fun learning,” Bagtong said.
With asynchronous classes and distance learning methods, SmartClass learners can accomplish tasks on their own time when the family has to travel for vacation or business or take part in other activities. The flexibility paves the way for more holistic development and a healthy study-life balance, both crucial in molding young individuals.
“It allows for a continuous and efficient learning experience, as students can adjust their schedules to meet their individual needs and preferences,” explained Enrique Jandusay Jr., another SmartClass Homeschooling parent.
Each child is unique, and SmartClass caters to that by offering customized learning pathways to every student in the program, from kindergarten to Grade 10.
Built on the 95-year track record of NTC, a premier teacher education institution, and the progressive methods of APEC Schools, the only Google Reference School in the Philippines, NTC SmartClass Homeschooling provides a new way of learning that meets modern demands — accessible, flexible, and top-notch education for Filipinos.
