Since 2003
Manila’s LEADER and Pioneer in Entrance Test Preparation
Established by pioneering DOST-SEI scholars from Manila Science High School and UP Diliman. Twenty years of consistent passing rates, in ten branches across Luzon.
2003
Founded
200+
First cohort
10
Branches
2024 & 2026 Results
Our students place at the top
UPCAT 2024
UP Oblation Scholars
5 of the 25 Top UPCAT Qualifiers nationwide came from ACAD1.
2024 & 2025
UP INTARMED Candidates
Admitted to the seven-year integrated medicine program.
ACET 2024
Ateneo Director’s Listers
Director’s Listers and Freshman Merit Scholars.
2026
Science High School Qualifiers
PSHS-NCE, Makati Science, Pasig City Science and Baguio Science.
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Consistent track record of high passing rate for over 20 years
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Outstanding professional educators from UP and Science High Schools
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ACAD1 is Manila’s undisputed leader and pioneer in entrance test reviews
Review Programs
Four tiers per program — Basic, Basic Plus, Premium and Premium Plus — across ten branches and online.
College Entrance Test
College Entrance Test (CET) Review 2026
One comprehensive program for General College Entrance Tests (CETs).
From ₱3,900
Science / Junior High School
Science High School Review (PSHS-NCE)
Preparation for the Philippine Science High School National Competitive Examination.
From ₱4,900
Senior High School Admission
SHAPE Review
Preparation for the Senior High School Admission and Placement Exams — A-SHAPE (Ateneo), D-SHAPE (De La Salle) and USTET.
From ₱3,900
Science / Junior High School
USHAT Review
Preparation for the Unified Science High School Admission Test (USHAT), the new admission system for Metro Manila science high schools.
Schedules to be announced
National Medical Admission Test
NMAT Review
Manila's earliest specialised NMAT review, for graduating and graduate students applying to medical school.
Schedules to be announced
College Entrance Test
UPCAT/CET Review 2027
UPCAT-focused review with full online access. Complete topic coverage to ace the DLSU, ADMU, UST, and other top CETs.
From ₱6,900
Schedule of Classes per Venue
| Program & section | Tier | Dates | Days & time | Fee | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CET ONLINE REVIEW · OL CET Online | Basic | Nov 7 – Dec 19 | Saturday 1:00 pm -5:00 pm | ₱3,900.00 | Enroll |
| PSHS-NCE LAS PIÑAS VENUE · LP BC2 (LATE REGISTRATION) | Basic | Oct 18 – Dec 13 | Sunday 8:00-12:00 nn | ₱5,900.00 | Enroll |
| PSHS-NCE MANILA · TAFT BC6 | Basic | Nov 8 – Dec 20 | Sunday 8:00-12:00 nn | ₱5,900.00 | Enroll |
| PSHS-NCE NORTH LUZON · BAG BC2 | Basic | Nov 7 – Dec 19 | Sat 1:00-5:00 pm | ₱5,900.00 | Enroll |
| PSHS-NCE ONLINE REVIEW · OL BC4 (LATE REGISTRATION) Online | Basic | Oct 18 – Dec 13 | Sun 1:00-5:00 pm | ₱4,900.00 | Enroll |
| PSHS-NCE QUEZON CITY 2 - WEST AVENUE · WEQC BC5 (LATE REGISTRATION) | Basic | Oct 17 – Dec 12 | Saturday 1:00-5:00 pm | ₱5,900.00 | Enroll |
| SHAPE EAST · PASIG SHAPE1 | Basic | Nov 7 – Dec 19 | Saturday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | ₱4,900.00 | Enroll |
| SHAPE MANILA · TAFT SHAPE3 | Basic | Nov 8 – Dec 20 | Sunday 8:00 am - 12:00 nn | ₱4,900.00 | Enroll |
| SHAPE ONLINE REVIEW · OL SHAPE2 Online | Basic | Nov 7 – Dec 19 | Saturday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | ₱3,900.00 | Enroll |
| SHAPE QUEZON CITY 2 - WEST AVENUE · WQC SHAPE1 | Basic | Nov 7 – Dec 19 | Saturday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | ₱4,900.00 | Enroll |
| UPCAT ANTIPOLO · RZL BC2 | Basic | Jan 16 – Jun 26 | Saturday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | ₱7,900.00 | Enroll |
| UPCAT ANTIPOLO · RZL FC1 | Full-Course | Jan 16 – Jun 26 | Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 nn | ₱11,900.00 | Enroll |
| UPCAT ANTIPOLO · RZL FC2 | Full-Course | Jan 16 – Jun 26 | Saturday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | ₱11,900.00 | Enroll |
| UPCAT ANTIPOLO · RZL-BC1 | Basic | Mar 13 – Jun 26 | Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 nn | ₱7,900.00 | Enroll |
| UPCAT EAST · PASIG BC4 | Basic | May 13 – May 31 | Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 nn | ₱7,900.00 | Enroll |
| UPCAT EAST · PASIG FC2 | Full-Course | Jan 16 – Jun 26 | Saturday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | ₱11,900.00 | 8 seats left Enroll |
| UPCAT EAST · PASIG FC4 | Full-Course | May 3 – May 31 | Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 nn | ₱11,900.00 | Enroll |
| UPCAT EAST · PASIG-FC1 | Full-Course | Jan 16 – Jun 26 | Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 nn | ₱11,900.00 | Almost full Enroll |
| UPCAT LAGUNA · NUV BC1 | Basic | Mar 13 – Jun 26 | Saturday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | ₱7,900.00 | Enroll |
| UPCAT LAGUNA · NUV FC1 | Full-Course | Jan 16 – Jun 26 | Saturday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | ₱11,900.00 | Enroll |
| UPCAT LAS PIÑAS VENUE · LP BC1 | Basic | Mar 13 – Jun 26 | Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 nn | ₱7,900.00 | Enroll |
| UPCAT LAS PIÑAS VENUE · LP BC2 | Basic | Mar 14 – Jul 27 | Sunday 8:00 am - 12:00 nn | ₱7,900.00 | Enroll |
| UPCAT LAS PIÑAS VENUE · LP FC1 | Full-Course | Jan 16 – Jun 26 | Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 nn | ₱11,900.00 | Enroll |
| UPCAT LAS PIÑAS VENUE · LP FC2 | Full-Course | Jan 17 – Jun 27 | Sunday 8:00 am - 12:00 nn | ₱11,900.00 | Enroll |
| UPCAT MANILA · TAFT BC7 | Basic | May 14 – May 31 | Monday-Friday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | ₱7,900.00 | 11 seats left Enroll |
| UPCAT MANILA · TAFT FC3 | Full-Course | Jan 17 – Jun 27 | Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | ₱11,900.00 | 11 seats left Enroll |
| UPCAT MANILA · TAFT FC4 | Full-Course | Jan 16 – Jun 26 | Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 nn | ₱11,900.00 | Almost full Enroll |
| UPCAT MANILA · TAFT FC5 | Full-Course | Jan 17 – Jun 27 | Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | ₱11,900.00 | 5 seats left Enroll |
| UPCAT MANILA · TAFT FC6 | Full-Course | May 3 – May 31 | Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 nn | ₱11,900.00 | 5 seats left Enroll |
| UPCAT MANILA · TAFT FC7 | Full-Course | May 3 – May 31 | Monday-Friday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | ₱11,900.00 | 11 seats left Enroll |
| UPCAT MANILA · TAFT-BC3 | Basic | Jan 17 – Jun 27 | Sunday 8:00 am - 12:00 nn | ₱7,900.00 | 11 seats left Enroll |
| UPCAT MANILA · TAFT-BC5 | Basic | Jan 17 – Jun 27 | Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | ₱7,900.00 | 5 seats left Enroll |
| UPCAT MANILA · TAFT2 FC1 | Full-Course | Jan 16 – Jun 26 | Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 nn | ₱11,900.00 | Almost full Enroll |
| UPCAT MANILA · TAFT2 FC2 | Full-Course | Jan 16 – Jun 26 | Saturday 1:00 - 5:00 pm | ₱11,900.00 | 8 seats left Enroll |
| UPCAT NORTH LUZON · BAG BC3 | Basic | Mar 14 – Jun 27 | Sunday 8:00 am - 12:00 nn | ₱7,900.00 | Enroll |
| UPCAT NORTH LUZON · BAG FC3 | Full-Course | Jan 17 – Jun 27 | Sunday 8:00 am - 12:00 nn | ₱11,900.00 | Enroll |
| UPCAT ONLINE REVIEW · OL-BC1 Online | Basic | Mar 13 – Jun 26 | Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 nn | ₱6,900.00 | Enroll |
| UPCAT ONLINE REVIEW · OL-FC1 Online | Full-Course | Jan 16 – Jun 26 | Saturfday 8:00 am - 12:00 nn | ₱10,900.00 | Enroll |
| UPCAT PARAÑAQUE · PAR BC1 | Basic | Jan 16 – Jun 26 | Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 nn | ₱7,900.00 | Enroll |
| UPCAT PARAÑAQUE · PAR-FC1 | Full-Course | Jan 16 – Jun 26 | Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 nn | ₱11,900.00 | Enroll |
| UPCAT QUEZON CITY 2 - WEST AVENUE · QC BC1 | Basic | Mar 13 – Jun 26 | Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 nn | ₱7,900.00 | Enroll |
| UPCAT QUEZON CITY 2 - WEST AVENUE · QC FC1 | Full-Course | Jan 16 – Jun 26 | Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 nn | ₱11,900.00 | Enroll |
| UPCAT QUEZON CITY 2 - WEST AVENUE · QC2 BC1 | Basic | Jan 16 – Jun 26 | Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 nn | ₱7,900.00 | Enroll |
| UPCAT QUEZON CITY 2 - WEST AVENUE · QC2 BC2 | Basic | Jan 16 – Jun 26 | Saturday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | ₱7,900.00 | Enroll |
| UPCAT QUEZON CITY 2 - WEST AVENUE · QC2 BC3 | Basic | Jan 17 – Jun 27 | Sunday 8:00 am - 12:00 nn | ₱7,900.00 | Enroll |
| UPCAT QUEZON CITY 2 - WEST AVENUE · QC2 BC4 | Basic | Jan 17 – Jun 27 | Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | ₱7,900.00 | Enroll |
| UPCAT QUEZON CITY 2 - WEST AVENUE · QC2 FC1 | Full-Course | Jan 16 – Jun 26 | Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 nn | ₱11,900.00 | Enroll |
| UPCAT QUEZON CITY 2 - WEST AVENUE · QC2 FC2 | Full-Course | Jan 16 – Jun 26 | Saturday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | ₱11,900.00 | Enroll |
| UPCAT QUEZON CITY 2 - WEST AVENUE · QC2 FC3 | Full-Course | Jan 17 – Jun 27 | Sunday 8:00 am - 12:00 nn | ₱11,900.00 | Enroll |
A 50% downpayment reserves a slot; the balance is settled before the first session. School, group, honour, loyalty and sibling discounts are applied by the branch.
School discounts — Science High School and Public High School · Group discounts — 2–4, 5–9, 10+ · Early registration discount available
Ten branches across Luzon
Main · Manila
Taft Main
Room 301 Mirasol Building, Taft Avenue corner Apacible St., Manila (across UP-PGH, g/f New World Diagnostics)NCR · Manila
Taft 2
Unit 310 West East Center, Taft Avenue, Ermita, Manila (near cor. Padre Faura St., beside KFC, g/f Mercury Drug)North · Quezon City
Quezon City
Ground Floor, Lexington Condominium, Xavierville Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City (near Katipunan Avenue, g/f ChinaBank)North · Quezon City
Quezon City 2
Room 308, West City Plaza Building, 66 West Avenue, Quezon City (across Puregold West Avenue)East · Pasig
Pasig City
Room 302 Global Star Building, 102 C. Raymundo Avenue, Brgy. Caniogan, Pasig City (g/f Taters, beside Rapide)East · Rizal
Antipolo City
Room 8, 4th Floor, JGA Building, Lot 1E Block 4 Provincial Road, Brgy. San Jose, Antipolo CitySouth · NCR
Las Piñas City
Room 302 Aurora Arcade, Alabang-Zapote Road, Las Piñas City (g/f EastWest Bank & ChinaBank, near The Excelsior)South 2 · Laguna
Laguna
1st Flr Unit E-1, Venture Bldg., Sta. Rosa-Tagaytay Road, Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna (near Vista Mall, g/f Uncle John’s, MindChamps)North Luzon · CAR
Baguio City
Room 302 GP Arcade Building, Upper Mabini St., near cor. Session Road, Baguio City (g/f RCBC Bank)South · NCR
Parañaque
Sapphire International Aviation Academy, 8227 Dr. A. Santos Avenue, Westmont Village, San Isidro, Parañaque CitySeats fill by branch. Reserve one today.
Register online with a downpayment and secure a slot in your branch and schedule. Full payment, school and group discounts apply at payment.