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How Can High School Students in the Philippines Explore Design Careers Before College?

Students dive into hands-on design exploration at Enderun Colleges’ McKinley Hill campus in Taguig. (Contributed photo)

Filipino high school students curious about design can now explore their creative passions through Enderun Colleges’ Multidisciplinary Design Pre-College Program—a two-week short course crafted to ignite inspiration and develop skills in architecture, interior design, and multimedia arts.

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Running from July 14 to 25, 2025, the immersive program is held at Enderun’s McKinley Hill campus in Taguig and is open to Grade 9–12 students and incoming college freshmen. It gives young minds a rare chance to experience design education before committing to a full degree.

The short program focuses on discovery and creativity. “No prior experience? No problem. What matters is your curiosity and creativity,” the course organizers shared.

Enderun Colleges also hosted a heartwarming charity dinner led by Chef Alain Ducasse—see how world-class culinary education helped empower Filipino street children.

Participants can expect:

  • Hands-on workshops in sketching, model-making, and design thinking
  • Mentorship from professionals in architecture and design
  • A curated field trip and final exhibit to showcase student work
  • Collaborative learning with like-minded peers

Each week offers a new layer of learning:
Week 1 jumpstarts creativity with sketching, ideation, and guest talks.
Week 2 builds up to a design exhibition where students present their own projects.

Guidance comes from Enderun’s expert faculty, including:

  • Dean Nikki Escalona-Tayag, an architect and lighting designer with 15+ years of experience
  • Jianina Rivera-Carag, an interior designer focused on residential styling
  • Gabrielle Loreno, an architect-researcher studying design’s impact on human behavior

Enrollment is limited to 20 students per batch, ensuring personalized instruction.
Rates are:

  • PHP 12,999 (Early Bird until June 20)
  • PHP 14,999 (Regular)
  • PHP 6,999 (Observer rate – excludes meals and materials)

At Enderun’s College of Architecture and Design, students don’t just learn to design—they learn to think like designers. The school promotes innovation, sustainability, and human-centered thinking to help students make a lasting difference through their work.

Get more information from Enderun Colleges here:

To register or inquire, email: precollegeprogram@enderuncolleges.com

Read more Good School stories about programs helping Filipino students unlock their creative potential on GoodNewsPilipinas.com.

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