Abot Tala Block One 2025

Self-Directed & Interest-Led Learning Program For Teens Ages 12-22

Launch yourself into an empowering journey where you get to take charge of your learning! Our program goes beyond the traditional classroom, offering exciting experiences to explore new interests, collaborate with fellow teens, and apply your passions with real-world opportunities. Through a balance of online sessions and in-person meetups, you'll build skills, make connections, and gain the confidence to shape your path, whether that's toward college, a career, or discovering what drives you. Learn more about this block below!

Abot Tala Block One 2025

Self-Directed & Interest-Led Learning Program For Teens Ages 12-22

Launch yourself into an empowering journey where you get to take charge of your learning! Our program goes beyond the traditional classroom, offering exciting experiences to explore new interests, collaborate with fellow teens, and apply your passions with real-world opportunities. Through a balance of online sessions and in-person meetups, you'll build skills, make connections, and gain the confidence to shape your path, whether that's toward college, a career, or discovering what drives you. Learn more about this block below!

Block Details

Where: Live Online Classes via Zoom, Slack Workspace, or Gather Town

Duration:

June 2-July 26

Block Details

Where: Live Online Classes via Zoom, Slack Workspace, or Gather Town

Duration:

June 2-July 26

Block Events

June 9 – SDL Monday: Spontaneous edition

This will be at our favorite SDL venue, SaLaro along Maginhawa St, Quezon City from 1-9pm. The teens can play card games and board games available at the venue, hang out and spend time and talk endlessly with friends, have a videoke session, jam, or even watch a movie!

June 9 – SDL Monday: Spontaneous edition

This will be at our favorite SDL venue, SaLaro along Maginhawa St, Quezon City from 1-9pm. The teens can play card games and board games available at the venue, hang out and spend time and talk endlessly with friends, have a videoke session, jam, or even watch a movie!

June 23 – SDL Monday: Deliberate edition

This is going to be a special session that's all about thrifting clothes and sustainable fashion. Only teens who would like to join our ukay shopping day can join this SDL. This will be at Makati Central Square. For those who are signed up for the fashion design class, this will count as one class session and they are not required to pay the SDL fee. If you are not part of the fashion design class but would like to join the ukay day, you need to pay for the SDL fee.

June 23 – SDL Monday: Deliberate edition

This is going to be a special session that's all about thrifting clothes and sustainable fashion. Only teens who would like to join our ukay shopping day can join this SDL. This will be at Makati Central Square. For those who are signed up for the fashion design class, this will count as one class session and they are not required to pay the SDL fee. If you are not part of the fashion design class but would like to join the ukay day, you need to pay for the SDL fee.

July 7 – SDL Monday: Liberated edition

This will be at our favorite SDL venue, SaLaro along Maginhawa St, Quezon City from 1-9pm.

July 7 – SDL Monday: Liberated edition

This will be at our favorite SDL venue, SaLaro along Maginhawa St, Quezon City from 1-9pm.

TBA – Field trip

Field trip venue and date to be announced during the block.

TBA – Field trip

Field trip venue and date to be announced during the block.

SDL for Parents

The parents in our community get to experience what SDLs are like at our favorite SDL venue - SaLaro Staycations in QC.

Date TBA

SDL for Parents

The parents in our community get to experience what SDLs are like at our favorite SDL venue - SaLaro Staycations in QC.

Date TBA

These activities and events are completely optional, but open to all members! Please note that there are separate fees for SDL sessions and events.

Fees

Track A

1-3 Class Slots

4 Mentoring Sessions

Early Rate:

₱6,500

Regular Rate:

₱7,500

Track A

1-3 Class Slots

4 Mentoring Sessions

Early Rate:

₱6,500

Regular Rate:

₱7,500

Track B

4-6 Class Slots

6 Mentoring Sessions

Early Rate:

₱10,500

Regular Rate:

₱12,000

Track B

4-6 Class Slots

6 Mentoring Sessions

Early Rate:

₱10,500

Regular Rate:

₱12,000

Track C

7-9 Class Slots

8 Mentoring Sessions

Early Rate:

₱12,500

Regular Rate:

₱14,500

Track C

7-9 Class Slots

8 Mentoring Sessions

Early Rate:

₱12,500

Regular Rate:

₱14,500

Track D

10-13 Class Slots

8 Mentoring Sessions

Early Rate:

₱15,000

Regular Rate:

₱16,500

Track D

10-13 Class Slots

8 Mentoring Sessions

Early Rate:

₱15,000

Regular Rate:

₱16,500

Track E

14+ Class Slots

8 Mentoring Sessions

Early Rate:

₱18,000

Regular Rate:

₱19,500

Track E

14+ Class Slots

8 Mentoring Sessions

Early Rate:

₱18,000

Regular Rate:

₱19,500

SDL & Event Fees

One (1) SDL Session

₱600

All Three (3) SDL Sessions

₱1,500

Event and Field Trip fees will vary.

Additional Mentoring Fees

Portfolio Mentoring

₱1000/session

Business Start-up Mentoring

₱1000/session

One-on-One Writing for Teens with Mich Alagao

₱1000/session

Early Registration

Get discounted rates by registering AND paying in FULL from May 6-23

Regular Registration

Regular Registration Rates will apply on May 24

For regular rates, payments can be made in three (3) terms:

  • 30% upon registration

  • 35% by the 4th week of the Block

  • 35% by the 7th week of the Block

After signing up for a block, invoices will be sent to the legal guardian via email. Payments can be settled through bank transfer via BDO, credit/debit card via Paypal, and online payment via GCash.

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