JCA through the years
JUBILEE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (JCA) exists today because a handful of men and women worked into reality the God-given vision of a quality school that teaches English, Filipino, and Chinese subjects in a Christian context. Since its founding, JCA has prepared its students for excellence in the different areas of our society.
1967
The Christian Gospel Truth Foundation, Inc. (CGTFI), a non-stock, non-profit corporation, established Jubilee Christian Academy Elementary School (JCES). Gonzaga served as Principal and Mr. was the Chairman of the Academy Board of Trustees
1968
The Ministry of Education, Culture, and Sports (MECS) granted full recognition to the JCES Kindergarten Department.
1969
JCES graduated its first batch of Elementary students.
1973
The Department of Education, Culture and Sports granted government recognition for a complete six-year elementary course (day)
1977
For the next two years, JCA continued to grow under the supervision of Dr. Gerardo Veloso.
1979
Ms. Yap Siok Ho took over to continue the mission.
1980
JCES moved from the 1,097 square meter lot with a wooden building in Matienza, San Miguel, Manila to a 4,881 square meter property with a new concrete building in New Manila, Quezon City. JCES received a special permit for the operation of the High School Department and was named Jubilee Christian High School (JCHS). Dr. Tan Chuy Lieng was then in charge.
1982
Mrs. Nenita Nessia directed operations in JCHS for two years.
1984
The year featured another golden moment as it produced its first batch of High School graduates. assumed the chairmanship of the Academy Board of Trustees from Mr. Nicasio G. Co, Sr.
1985
For the next 12 years, the School further developed under the leadership of Chairman / Executive Director Alejandro G. Beltran, Sr.
1986
MECS granted government recognition to JCHS for a complete general secondary course. JCHS was renamed Jubilee Christian Academy (JCA). JCA reinforced its pursuit for academic excellence in the Christian context.
1995
A 2,123 square meter property on E. Rodriguez Avenue and F. Manalo Street, Cubao, Quezon City was acquired and it was occupied by the Preschool Department.
1997
Executive Directress, Dr. Sally L. Coyukiat, started work in sculpturing the JCA education into a competitive Christian institution for the 21st century. Co, Sr. chaired the Academy Board of Trustees.
1998
The 768 square meter lot on E. Rodriguez Avenue and adjacent to the Preschool Department was purchased. Chan Kok Bin was elected Chairman of the Academy Board of Trustees.
2001
Construction of the new building at E. Rodriguez started year-end of 2001. The Preschool Department moved in November 2002. On December 01, 2003, the High School Department followed. The Elementary Department stays on in D. Hemady.
2010
The 1,039 square meter lot on 4th Street and adjacent to the Elementary Department was purchased.
2013
JCA first opened its doors for a Formal Visit from the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU). The Junior High School Department was granted a three-year Level 1 Accreditation.
2014
The 655 square meter property on F. Manalo Street and adjacent to E. Rodriguez Campus was purchased.
2015
The School Year marked the first year of implementation of the K to 12 Program following the two years of bridging the old curriculum to the new one. JCA began the use of iPad as a learning tool in the School’s blended e-learning program. The grades 4 and 7 students were the pioneers in the adoption of Teachnology to enhance learning in JCA.
2016
A partnership with De La Salle University’s Connect-Ed to strengthen the Senior High School began. Advance Placement (AP) courses in Calculus, Physics, and Chemistry were also offered to Senior High School students. The Singapore International Primary School Examination (iPSLE) was first used by the Elementary to benchmark Jubilee standards with Singapore, considered to be the best performing country in the basic education. Junior High School Department was granted a five-year Level 2 Accreditation.
2017
Jubilee Christian Academy celebrated its 50th Foundation Anniversary by holding an evangelistic musical production entitled Once Upon A Parable. The construction of the 4th Street Building began in the 1,039 square meter lot adjacent to the Elementary Department.
2019
The Elementary Department was granted a three-year Level 1 Accreditation.