Our History
A school built on a promise to form heart and mind — one student at a time.
A community, from day one.
In the summer of 1999, STI Pre-school Bicutan opened its doors to young learners in a spacious lot in a quiet neighborhood. Its founder, the late Mr. Edgar H. Sarte, had a simple dream: to provide a place for nurturing young learners to help them discover and realize their limitless potential.
From those first preschool classrooms, the school grew with its families — expanding into grade school, then junior high, then officially becoming an independent institution on February 4, 2015, when it was renamed St. John Paul II Academy, Inc.
Today, located in Marimar 2 Village, Parañaque, the school is home to over 25 teachers, 8 administrative staff, and 250+ students from Kinder 1 to Grade 10 — all rooted in the same founding promise.
Through the years.
A school is founded
STI Pre-school Bicutan opens its doors in a quiet Parañaque neighborhood. Founded by the late Mr. Edgar H. Sarte with one School Directress, seven preschool teachers, and three administrative staff — set on nurturing the heart, the mind, and the body.
Government recognition
The Department of Education grants full authority to operate Nursery, Kindergarten, and Grades 1 and 2. STI Pre-school becomes STI Academy of Parañaque, welcoming its first batch of Grades 1 and 2 students.
A complete elementary school
Authority is granted to offer the complete elementary course. Grades 1 through 6 join the school community.
Junior high begins
Authority is granted to operate Grades 7 and 8 — the school's first steps into junior high education.
A new name, a new chapter
The school is officially renamed St. John Paul II Academy, Inc. — an independent institution carrying a name that reflects its vision, mission, and ideals.
A community grown
Over 25 teachers, eight administrative staff, and more than 250 students. Schooling for grades Kinder 1 through Grade 10 — all rooted in the founding promise to nurture the whole child.
Years in pictures.
