Imus institute
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The Imus Institute is a co-educational, non-sectarian private school
in the town of Imus
, in the province
of Cavite
, Philippines
. Founded in 1923, it is the oldest secondary school
recognized by the government in the province. The school established its College
Department in 1952 and has since expanded with plans of attaining university
status on its centennial.
, high school and vocational education.
In 1928, the ownership was transferred to Dr. Eugenio Villanueva, Sr. and under his management the classes were reduced to just Secondary education and name of the school was changed to Imus Institute. By 1934, ownership of the school was transferred to a newly formed corporation, the Imus Institute Incorporated, after Dr. Villanueva decided to concentrate on his medical profession.
During World War II
, the school opened only for one school year. After the war, classes resumed in the school under a new president, Dr. Leoncio B. Monzon, with two additional directors, Dr. Enriqueta Virata and Mr. Zosimo Topacio. With the continuing increase in school population, the administration moved the campus to its current location on D.T. Nueno Ave., within the poblacion
of Imus, in 1951.
The College Department started in 1952 as a Junior college offering a 1-year Secretarial course and 2-year Liberal Arts Course, producing its first graduates in 1954.
Under the presidency of lawyer Atty. Manuel Paredes, a new four-story building for the fourth-year high school students was erected in a new second campus in Dimasalang Subdivision, in Imus Poblacion. On November 25, 2000, three buildings in the main campus were gutted by fire. Over fifty classrooms, administrative offices, libraries, laboratories, computer rooms and school records were lost. School continued by accommodating classes in the Dimasalang campus and makeshift classrooms in Imus. The following year, the new M-building, replacement for the old main building, was completed.
. The program also integrates Information Technology
and Entrepreneurship
as part of the course. The Science High School Curriculum is geared more towards students who wants to pursue Engineering
or Science education
in the college level. Adult High School Curriculum give adults a second opportunity to complete a high school diploma.
Music by:Honesto T. Darvin
With cheerful hearts
Round thee we flock
Most beloved Imus Institute
And raise our voice in merry song
Glorifying thy noble name.
Dear Alma Mater keep us all
Thy loyal children in thy fold
Worthy of thee shall we e'er be
Thou our light, our guide, our pride.
Private school
Private schools, also known as independent schools or nonstate schools, are not administered by local, state or national governments; thus, they retain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students' tuition, rather than relying on mandatory...
in the town of Imus
Imus, Cavite
The Municipality of Imus is a first-class municipality in the province of Cavite, Philippines, and it is the officially designated capital of Cavite...
, in the province
Provinces of the Philippines
The Provinces of the Philippines are the primary political and administrative divisions of the Philippines. There are 80 provinces at present, further subdivided into component cities and municipalities. The National Capital Region, as well as independent cities, are autonomous from any provincial...
of Cavite
Cavite
Cavite is a province of the Philippines located on the southern shores of Manila Bay in the CALABARZON region in Luzon, just 30 kilometers south of Manila. Cavite is surrounded by Laguna to the east, Metro Manila to the northeast, and Batangas to the south...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. Founded in 1923, it is the oldest secondary school
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
recognized by the government in the province. The school established its College
College
A college is an educational institution or a constituent part of an educational institution. Usage varies in English-speaking nations...
Department in 1952 and has since expanded with plans of attaining university
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
status on its centennial.
History
The school was founded by groups of concerned citizens led by Messrs. Manuel and Lorenzo Paredes with the intention of providing affordable quality education for citizens of the province. Originally called Ymus Central Academy, the school was incorporated as a non-stock family corporation on January 20, 1923. The original school building fronting the Imus town plaza opened its doors for classes on June 12, 1923 offering elementaryElementary school
An elementary school or primary school is an institution where children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as elementary or primary education. Elementary school is the preferred term in some countries, particularly those in North America, where the terms grade school and grammar...
, high school and vocational education.
In 1928, the ownership was transferred to Dr. Eugenio Villanueva, Sr. and under his management the classes were reduced to just Secondary education and name of the school was changed to Imus Institute. By 1934, ownership of the school was transferred to a newly formed corporation, the Imus Institute Incorporated, after Dr. Villanueva decided to concentrate on his medical profession.
During World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, the school opened only for one school year. After the war, classes resumed in the school under a new president, Dr. Leoncio B. Monzon, with two additional directors, Dr. Enriqueta Virata and Mr. Zosimo Topacio. With the continuing increase in school population, the administration moved the campus to its current location on D.T. Nueno Ave., within the poblacion
Poblacion
A Poblacion or Población, literally "town" or "Population" in Spanish, is the name commonly used for the central barangay or barangays of a Philippine city or municipality. Common features of the poblacion include a town plaza, church, market, school and town hall. It is sometimes shortened to...
of Imus, in 1951.
The College Department started in 1952 as a Junior college offering a 1-year Secretarial course and 2-year Liberal Arts Course, producing its first graduates in 1954.
Under the presidency of lawyer Atty. Manuel Paredes, a new four-story building for the fourth-year high school students was erected in a new second campus in Dimasalang Subdivision, in Imus Poblacion. On November 25, 2000, three buildings in the main campus were gutted by fire. Over fifty classrooms, administrative offices, libraries, laboratories, computer rooms and school records were lost. School continued by accommodating classes in the Dimasalang campus and makeshift classrooms in Imus. The following year, the new M-building, replacement for the old main building, was completed.
Secondary education
Imus Institute currently offers three high school curricula - Business, Science and Adult High school. The Business High School Curriculum complies with the Basic Education Curriculum of the Department of EducationDepartment of Education (Philippines)
The Department of Education , is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for the management and governing of the Philippine system of basic education. It is the chief formulator of Philippine educational policy and is responsible for the Philippine primary and secondary...
. The program also integrates Information Technology
Information technology
Information technology is the acquisition, processing, storage and dissemination of vocal, pictorial, textual and numerical information by a microelectronics-based combination of computing and telecommunications...
and Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is the act of being an entrepreneur, which can be defined as "one who undertakes innovations, finance and business acumen in an effort to transform innovations into economic goods". This may result in new organizations or may be part of revitalizing mature organizations in response...
as part of the course. The Science High School Curriculum is geared more towards students who wants to pursue Engineering
Engineering education
Engineering education is the activity of teaching knowledge and principles related to the professional practice of engineering. It includes the initial education for becoming an engineer and any advanced education and specialization that follow...
or Science education
Science education
Science education is the field concerned with sharing science content and process with individuals not traditionally considered part of the scientific community. The target individuals may be children, college students, or adults within the general public. The field of science education comprises...
in the college level. Adult High School Curriculum give adults a second opportunity to complete a high school diploma.
Alma Mater Song Lyrics
Lyrics by: Liria E. GaerlanMusic by:Honesto T. Darvin
With cheerful hearts
Round thee we flock
Most beloved Imus Institute
And raise our voice in merry song
Glorifying thy noble name.
Dear Alma Mater keep us all
Thy loyal children in thy fold
Worthy of thee shall we e'er be
Thou our light, our guide, our pride.