De La Salle Santiago Zobel School
De La Salle Santiago Zobel School (DLSZ) is a private Catholic basic education school for boys and girls in Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is run by the Philippine District of the De La Salle Brothers and sits on a 7-hectare urban campus in Ayala Alabang Village.
Motto and identity
- Motto: Religio, Mores, Cultura (Faith, Morals, Culture)
- Colors: Green, gold, white; Mascot: Junior Archer
- Alma mater song: De La Salle Alma Mater Hymn
- Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Christian Brothers)
History and leadership
- Established in 1978 to expand De La Salle’s elementary program into secondary education.
- Part of the De La Salle Philippines network.
- President: Br. Bernard Oca, FSC
- Grade School Principal: Inigo Matto Bautista
- High School Principal: Br. Bernard Oca, FSC
- Chaplain: Vacant
Campus and facilities
- Large, modern campus with a countryside feel, designed to support blended learning.
- Major facilities include the Angelo King Center for the Performing Arts (a large theater and performing arts complex), a modern library system, multiple Learning Resource Centers, a state-of-the-art computer and technology spaces, and extensive performing arts, science, and arts classrooms.
- Sports facilities include an Olympic-size swimming pool, tennis courts, a full-sized football field, and baseball/softball fields.
- The campus also features a chapel (Our Lady of the Star Chapel), a retreat facility (Parmenie), and various homes for student formation and pastoral activities.
Academics
- Grade School: Prep to Grade 6
- High School: Grade 7 to 12
- Curriculum emphasizes core subjects plus Lasallian values and faith formation.
- Grade School subjects include Mathematics, Science, Language, Reading, Filipino, Social Studies, Computer Science, Music and Art, Physical Education, and Home Economics/Livelihood Education ( MAKABAYAN components).
- High School subjects include Christian Living, English, Filipino, Araling Panlipunan, Science, Math, Music and Art, Physical Education, Technology and Home Economics.
Achievements and community
- DLSZ is active in academics and athletics, regularly competing in local and national contests and leagues.
- The school supports a range of Lasallian formation programs and community service through its CLF Center for Lasallian Formation.
Affiliations and extras
- Accredited by PAASCU
- Affiliations include UAAP, NAMCYA, and WNCAA
- Part of the De La Salle Brothers’ network of schools, and shares traditions with other Lasallian institutions.
Website
- www.dlszobel.edu.ph
The De La Salle Santiago Zobel School aims to provide a holistic education that combines strong academics with faith, morals, and culture in a modern, well-equipped setting.
This page was last edited on 2 February 2026, at 09:54 (CET).