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Despite the challenges students, parents and schools continue to face due to the pandemic, Edustria High School continues to push for relevant education that can help support economic recovery in the province of Batangas and CALABARZON. The joint venture between Far Eastern University (FEU) and the Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP) aims to bridge education and local industries by preparing the students for immediate deployment, equipping them with practical skills, knowledge and values that companies are looking for in senior high school graduates who can potentially join their ranks. Companies and locators nearby are guaranteed a reliable pool of talents that they can easily tap.
Edustria is located within LIMA's growing Central Business District - at The Outlets At Lipa, a premier open-air lifestyle and leisure destination that complements the primary industrial use of LIMA Estate in Lipa City and Malvar in Batangas. It is only a few rides away from Lipa City, Tanauan City, Sto. Tomas City and the town of Malvar and is accessible via public transportation passing through Jose P. Laurel National Highway. The school is open to Grade 7 to 12 students from across CALABARZON through online and distance learning. Lipa and non-Lipa students can avail of various scholarships and discounts available while Senior High School students can apply for vouchers from the Department of Education (DepEd) with assistance from the school. Special discounts also await siblings and children of employees of any establishment within the LIMA Estate.
LIMA Estate is a 794-hectare Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) registered industrial-anchored development that is home to over 130 local and international locators, their 60,000 employees and 2,500 households. It also has a 138-room four-star hotel development and 167 shops located in its commercial establishments. As the Estate is currently developing its expansion areas which is expected to generate up to 20,000 new jobs for Batangas and neighboring areas upon completion, Edustria is keen on leveraging the opportunity to supply talent needed by businesses that are set to expand and settle within LIMA. Aboitiz Integrated Economic Centers First Vice President Rafael Fernandez De Mesa said, “Edustria came in at the perfect time as we are ramping up our expansion at LIMA Estate. This gives them a unique opportunity to mold young Batangeños amongst some of the top multinational companies in the world. The school will be able to give its students employment prospects as we gradually head into recovery."
Moreover, since its main objective is to provide industry-relevant education that enables its students to achieve meaningful careers, economic upliftment and life aspirations, Edustria works with existing local and multinational companies in the Estate to ensure that its students are work-ready and have the best possible opportunities towards success. Students have the chance to immerse or even land a job with one of the many companies in the Estate. “More than producing a competitive, technology-based workforce, Edustria seeks to contribute to nation-building by cultivating and optimizing the potential of the Filipino youth and the local opportunities available for them. With the track record of our mother institutions FEU and T.I.P., businesses can be rest assured that our graduates will receive quality education," said Edustria High School Executive Director Engr. Jemuel Castillo. Since Edustria offers academic strands including STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), ABM (Accountancy, Business, Management), HUMSS (Humanities and Social Sciences) and GAS (General Academic Strand), its students are capable of immediately pursuing their career after graduating from high school. After spending their time in the workforce, Edustria's graduates can also choose to seamlessly earn a college degree at either FEU or TIP without the need for an entrance exam and with free bridging classes if needed.
Edustria currently uses the renouned Canvas Learning Management System, utilized by prestigious universities across the globe, to seamlessly bring learning to the comfort of students' homes in line with its adoption of EDUflex, a flexible learning modality that provides customized learning. The easy-to-use LMS provides teachers and students a good platform where engagement is dynamic and targeted, organizes the students' lessons for the day and eventually sets their learning agenda for the coming weeks. Once face-to-face classes are allowed, Edustria is all set and ready for the students' return with air-conditioned classrooms, state-of-the-art science laboratories, modern multimedia equipment and WiFi hotspots across the campus - all within the vibrant environment of The Outlets At Lipa. Edustria is well-situated at the heart of LIMA Estate surrounded by green spaces, commercial developments and local and multinational industry locators. As LIMA emerges as the leading integrated economic center in South Luzon, Edustria is poised to become the foremost breeding ground for future industry leaders.
Edustria High School by FEU and TIP is still accepting students for School Year 2021-2022. For more information on enrollments or corporate partnerships, visit https://edustria.edu.ph or contact them at 0917-1540545 and via e-mail at marketing@edustria.edu.ph.
