Bohol Deaf Academy

Bohol Deaf Academy (BDA) is a private, Christian, residential high school established in 2005 in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines, specifically serving deaf students. It is accredited as an outstanding school by the Philippine Department of Education. The academy provides a comprehensive secondary education that combines standard high school academic coursework with extensive vocational training, all within a safe, residential campus environment. Its mission is to equip young deaf individuals with high-quality academic, spiritual, social, and vocational education to prepare them for responsible, self-reliant, and fulfilling lives after graduation. The vision is to foster an educated deaf society in Bohol where individuals reach their full potential and contribute valuable social and economic benefits to their communities. Academically, BDA follows the national curriculum with an average student-to-teacher ratio of 8:1 and employs a Total Communication policy, emphasizing Philippine Sign Language. Residential life focuses on fostering responsibility, pride in the campus, and good personal habits through daily chores and guidance from dorm parents and student leaders, balancing work, study, and fellowship. A key differentiator is its vocational training program, which offers hands-on, professional skills development to prepare students for future employment. The academy offers scholarships and tuition assistance on a case-by-case basis, with flexible payment plans available through its finance office.