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نسخة Rizal in Ateneo
نسخة Rizal in Ateneo
in Manila (1872-1877)
Education in the 19th century Philippines
“I owe a lot to this Order (the Society of Jesus), almost all that I am to be taken
to be.”
Jose took the entrance exam at Colegio de San Juan de Letran in June 10,
1872.
Subjects were Christian doctrine, arithmetic, and reading
He returned to Calamba for town fiesta, “well pleased with himself.”
Difficulties in entering Ateneo
The term had already begun
The Father Minister was rather dubious about the boy’s health
Paciano secured the help of Father Manuel Xerxes Burgos
Rizal at Ateneo
Rizal and his school records • Rizal and his school records
1876-77 • 1877
Philosophy 1 • Bachelor of Arts
Grade: EXCELLENT • Grade: EXCELLENT
Mineralogy and Chemistry
Grade: EXCELLENT
Philosophy 2
Grade: EXCELLENT
Physics • He graduated
Grade: EXCELLENT as Sobresaliente or
"Outstanding", the highest
Botany and Zoology
recognition in Ateneo.
Grade: EXCELLENT
Rizal at Ateneo