About Top Achievers Private School - Santiago Campus
Top Achievers Private School, Incorporated (TAPS) is a non-stock, non-profit, non-sectarian educational institution based in Alicia, Isabela, Philippines. It offers Preparatory, Elementary, Junior High, and Senior High curricula across seven campuses in Region 2, with locations in Alicia (main campus), Cauayan City, Santiago City, Roxas (Isabela), Solano (Nueva Vizcaya), and Ilagan (Isabela). A new campus in Puerto Princesa, Palawan is planned to open soon. The school is fully recognized by the Department of Education (DepEd) for its Pre-School, Elementary, and Junior High School programs, with specific Government Recognition numbers: 07,s.2013; 08,s.2013; and J-25,s.2015, respectively. Its Senior High School holds DepEd Permit S-125s.2015 to offer STEM, HUMSS, GAS, and ABM strands. TAPS is noted for its innovative, technology-driven approach to education, having been awarded as 'The Most Hi-Tech School in the Philippines' and 'Most Innovative School in the Philippines' by Bayan Academy, Knowledge Channel (ABS-CBN), and Rex Publishing, Inc., receiving a P300,000 award on November 20, 2014. The school emphasizes the use of educational gadgets and technology in its delivery methodology, with each grade level having separate, fully air-conditioned classrooms equipped with interactive/touch boards, large-screen plasma/LCD TVs, projectors (including 3D-ready), DVD and blu-ray players, iPads, iPod touches, portable media players, teacher laptops, student computers in labs, and various educational software. Additional facilities include science labs, electronic references, books, and more interactive gadgets. A power generator ensures uninterrupted classes during outages. TAPS employs high-caliber teachers and has international consultants to support its vision, mission, and goals. The management implements policies benefiting students, faculty, staff, parents, and the community. Future plans include launching TAPS College in 2025, with operations starting in the 2026-2027 school year.