Senior high at Makati school to allow students to choose subjects, schedule

Makati-based IT school iACADEMY is offering a flexible learning approach in the next school year in which students will be free to choose which subjects to take and when they want to take them.

In a statement, iACADEMY President and CEO Vanessa Tanco said the new program called DRIVE or Design for Remote, Individualized Versatile Education would be adopted for the senior high school department 

"It's the response of iACADEMY to cater to students with unique learning styles and preferences. It is the offspring of learnings and insights gained from the shift to online learning," Tanco said.

“We continue to innovate and find ways to provide a game changing approach that enables our students to achieve their fullest potential all while maintaining and being in their best element," she added.

DRIVE is an alternative for students who are challenged in regular, structured, predefined classes.

"It is for those who may be very busy pursuing other things; for those who cannot log in or attend online/onsite classes but would still like to finish schooling at the right time," Tanco said.

"DRIVE is completely asynchronous but offers 30 hours of optional consultation should the student or parents want to have sessions with the teachers and success coaches," she added.

Under DRIVE, Tanco said students would go through their modules and examinations at their own pace throughout the academic year, allowing for more flexibility.

Meanwhile, students still have the option to reach out to their subject teachers and coaches for a maximum of 30 hours per year of consultation or mentorship sessions. —Ma. Angelica Garcia/NB, GMA News