iACADEMY, the Makati-based private educational institution, has reaffirmed its position as the nation’s leading innovative school. Established 24 years ago, it received the “Most Innovative School” award at the Global Brands Awards in 2025, following its first distinction as “Most Innovative Education Provider” in 2020. This recognition makes it the only Philippine school to have received this honor twice, standing alongside global leaders such as Harvard University, MIT, and Nanyang Technological University.
The institution’s focus lies in bridging the gap between classroom learning and industry requirements. Instead of traditional classrooms, iACADEMY has developed industry-standard facilities: a sound lab with professional audio equipment, a commercial-grade kitchen lab for culinary training, and a production lab equipped with high-end cameras and post-production tools. These spaces function as practical training grounds where students gain hands-on experience aligned with current industry standards.
According to president and COO Raquel Perez Wong, “We do not build classrooms; we build launchpads. Our facilities replicate real professional environments so students move beyond theory and are ready for the workforce before graduation.”
This approach has yielded tangible results. Students have achieved notable success, including two works selected as among Asia’s Top 10 Best Films of 2025 by Asian Movie Pulse in February 2026. iACADEMY continues to invest in modern infrastructure to ensure graduates are not only academically prepared but also immediately employable, positioning the institution to prepare future leaders who can shape the evolving creative and technology industries.
