After 10 years of serving Filipinos worldwide, FI 2.0 begins a new chapter. For the resilient, for the rebuilding. Filipino at heart, open to all.
Born from fire, built for legacy. This is the Filipino Institute. Filipino Institute is committed to providing uniquely designed professional programmes and to make a difference to the lives of Filipino expatriates in the UAE and elsewhere in the Middle East. Established on November 19, 2015, the training facility is the brainchild of Gabriel John Rimando, 34, a Filipino accountant who has lived a
nd worked in Dubai since 2007. Rimando, who is an avid photographer, felt the need to help empower Filipinos by providing access to high quality yet affordable education. Since opening its first training facility at the Al Quoz district of Dubai in 2015, the institute now has branches in Al Rigga, BurJuman, Business Village and Jumeirah Lakes Towers in the emirate, as well as in Sharjah, Ajman and Abu Dhabi. It offers short courses in photography, accounting, human resources and office administration, caregiving, IT skills training, guitar and Arabic language classes, among others. Students can choose from basic, intermediate and advanced courses designed to update their skills and knowledge, help them advance their career, or give them a competitive edge in the job market. In a span of two years, Filipino Institute has produced 23,000 graduates in the UAE and some countries within the GCC. The institute stepped up its presence in Qatar by opening a campus at West Bay in November 2016 and at Al Waab a month later. And on the same month, it branched out to Bahrain and in Kuwait, marking another milestone in its Middle East journey. Rimando has now set his sights on Oman and Saudi Arabia as well as in Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei before 2020. The expansion is no mean feat but definitely doable, he says.
07/04/2026
Still checking if online K–12 will fit your child’s routine?
Before enrollment, you can check the class schedule first.
See the available setup for:
• Live Online classes
• Self-Paced homeschool support
• Parent-friendly study options for Filipino families abroad
This helps you see which learning setup may work better for your child before moving forward.
✅ DepEd-Aligned Philippine Curriculum
✅ Designed for Filipino families abroad
✅ Flexible learning options
📣 BAGUIO CITY! ENROLLMENT OPENS on JANUARY 30, 2026!
For Filipinos living in Baguio City, La Trinidad, Itogon, Tuba, Sablan, and nearby Benguet areas — the Filipino Institute is now open for enrollment for ALL Global Online Programs.
Perfect for students, working adults, OFW families, and professionals upgrading their skills while living in the Cordillera region.
✨ Programs Available
• Early Programs (Playhouse & Kids – Online)
📚 K–12 Online (DepEd-aligned)
🎓 Career Certificates
💼 Professional Diplomas
🎯 Lifelong Learning (Executive & Advanced Programs)
🌐 Study from Baguio — no need to travel.
FI brings flexible, affordable Filipino education right to your home.
🎒 Whether you're in Baguio City, La Trinidad, or any part of Benguet, FI makes learning easy, flexible, and accessible.
25/01/2026
🇵🇭 OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR BAGUIO — UPDATED WHATSAPP NUMBERS (2026)
To all students, parents, and Filipino families in Baguio City and the Cordillera region, the Filipino Institute has released the updated WhatsApp support numbers for 2026.
Old FI numbers may no longer be active.
Please use the verified updated numbers below to avoid delays with enrollment, schedules, or online program inquiries.
📞 +971 52 189 2728
(For Baguio students enrolling in Online K–12, Diplomas, Certificates & Skills Programs)
✔ UAE-time classes fit well for evening study in Baguio.
These are the only verified and active WhatsApp numbers for Filipino Institute support for 2026.
Use these contacts for:
✔ Enrollment & requirements
✔ Online K–12 (Grades 1–12) for Baguio students
✔ Diploma & Certificate programs
✔ Exam & assessment schedules
✔ Support for OFW families in Baguio, La Trinidad & surrounding areas
✔ Study-from-home programs aligned with UAE time
📲 Follow our official FI channels for real-time updates:
🇵🇭 Baguio & Cordillera Filipino community —
Use these updated WhatsApp numbers to get the fastest and most reliable support from the Filipino Institute.
25/01/2026
📢 Official Updates from Filipino Institute
To keep communication clear and reliable, Filipino Institute shares important updates through one official announcements channel.
Learn where to get:
• Verified program updates
• Enrollment advisories
• Academic announcements