The School
Westdrive Educational Foundation, Inc. is a learning institution that incorporates the best in Traditional and Individualized approaches to education.
One of its strengths is its small-sized class (maximum of 15 students per class), which translates into a cozy family-like atmosphere where students can be given greater individual attention by teachers and administrative personnel.
The school is conveniently located in Barrio Kapitolyo, next to Ortigas Complex and 15 minutes away from EDSA.
Our Philosophy
The Westdrive system of education is designed to provide a child with a set of experiences that will help him develop as a whole-physically, socially, intellectually and morally.
As a result of a child’s continuous creative interaction with the school environment, he shall assimilate concepts that will increase his knowledge and understanding of himself and of the world.
The teacher is an essential component of the WESTDRIVE learning environment. She serves not only as a provider of information, but also as a pillar of virtue that her students can emulate through her example.
Our Objectives
- To cultivate the child’s natural love for learning.
- To develop the unique capacities in each child, enabling him to be self-reliant, analytical, critical, reflective and discerning.
- To provide a balanced and holistic program of school activities which help in developing the good physical, mental, social, spiritual and emotional health of the children.
- To provide a pleasant and stimulating environment with carefully devised teacher-made materials while utilizing the best and most appropriate equipment available.
Our History
Mr. Leonardo Verdolaga and his daughter-in-law Rita, a seasoned Montessori teacher, created Westdrive Pre-school (WDPS) in 1986.
Upon joining her family abroad in 1991, Leonardo’s son George took over as Administrator. Westdrive Educational Foundation, Inc. (WEFI), a non-stock, non-profit parent company responsible for maintaining quality at WDPS, came into being in 1994.
In 1995, the Special Education Department, with Teacher Dada Zafra as Head Teacher, was established. And in 1996, Cecil Ramos was appointed School Directress to lead a continuously growing student population and competent faculty to greater levels of academic and moral excellence.
Year 1997, a new Grade School Department was added, offering one grade level every school year. In 2010, Recognition of the Special Education Department was granted, with Ms. Wilma De Leon as the School Directress.
At present, Mr. Angeloe Macalalad heads the school with the same standard WEFI is known for.