About us
St. Francis of Assisi Montessori School of Cainta—SFAMSC (pronounced “spam-see”)—is a private preschool, grade school, and high school in Cainta, Rizal, Philippines. Guided by the teachings of Christ and the example of our patron, St. Francis of Assisi, we uphold the motto Cura Personalis—“care for the whole person.” While we pursue academic excellence, we place equal emphasis on each child’s spiritual, emotional, and moral growth, fostering well-rounded individuals prepared to serve others with compassion and integrity.
Our Mission
At St. Francis of Assisi Montessori School of Cainta, we provide our students with an education that shapes both their minds and hearts. We teach the facts and skills they need for life, while also guiding them in the values lived out by Jesus Christ and St. Francis of Assisi. Our goal is to graduate young people who are sensible, strong, and ready to serve others with kindness and compassion.
Talent and intelligence can open doors, but good character shows us which path to take. History proves that clever people who lack ethics,whether in politics or business,often harm others. True success joins ability with honesty, choosing what is right over what is merely easy or profitable.
We remember the words of Mark 8:36: “What does it profit a man to gain the whole world yet lose his soul?” Achievements lose their worth if they cost us our integrity. We therefore urge our students to align their ambitions with lasting values, so that their success contributes to building a fairer, more caring world.
Our Core Values:
At St. Francis of Assisi Montessori School of Cainta, four core values—purpose, diligence, self-reflection, and compassion—form the heart of our culture. They give our community clear direction, foster unity, and guide every ethical decision.
Purpose reminds us that each person has a God-given mission. When we discover and live this mission, we serve the Lord, our families, and society, setting the stage for genuine personal and spiritual growth. Saint Francis exemplified this truth: once he found his purpose, he relinquished worldly privilege to become a humble servant of all.
Diligence calls us to sustained effort and perseverance. Talent and intelligence alone are not enough; consistent hard work turns vision into reality. Saint Francis demonstrated this value by rebuilding ruined chapels stone by stone and founding an order that continues to influence the Church today.
Self-reflection invites us to examine our thoughts, actions, and motives so we can change for the better and help improve the world around us. Through honest introspection, Francis transformed from a carefree merchant’s son into one of history’s most revered saints, proving that authentic growth begins within.
Compassion shapes how we treat others, urging us to respond with kindness and respect—especially to those in need. Jesus taught, “Whatever you did for one of the least of these, you did for me,” a lesson Francis lived daily as he cared for the poor, the sick, and even animals.
By weaving purpose, diligence, self-reflection, and compassion into every aspect of school life, we strive to form students who are not only capable and accomplished but also deeply caring—young men and women ready to build a more just and harmonious world.
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We are recognized by Deped and ready for K+12
St. Francis Montessori School of Cainta is recognized by the Philippine Department of Education for meeting its standards of qualified curriculum, personnel, faculty, and facilities. We are K+12 ready adopting the guidelines and mandates of DeptEd to our curriculum. Rest assured that SFAMSC matches and exceeds national standards of Education quality. Our school ID is 403044. Please feel free to confirm at DepEd's BEIS (Basic Education Information System) website.
Pre School Department: Recognition No. K-001, s.2000
Grade School Department: Recognition No. E-042, s.2003
High School Department: Recognition No. RIV-A067, s.2006
Tutorial and Review Center: SEC No. CRN-A199900724
Bureau of Immigration: MCL-2012-081
