EDUCATIONAL

FACILITY
PLANNING

BSArch V-2
Arch. Rey Gabitan
 Division of Learning
Institution

 PRESCHOOL (KINDERGARTEN)
 ELEMENTARY
 SECONDARY
 HIGHER EDUCATION
 PRESCHOOL (KINDERGARTEN)

 School minimum lot area- 500 square meters. The area may be divided
into a minimum of 140 square meters for the classroom and 360
square meters for the playground. This area is only good for not more
than 4 classes.
 Space for playground must be provided, otherwise, easy and safe
access to the nearest part of the open space or not more than 200
meters walking distance from the school site maybe presented as an
alternative.
 Ideal class size is 25-30 children per teacher. Class size may be
increased to 30-40 pupils per teacher if there is a teacher aide.
 Classroom size should be 1 ½ square meters per child.
 There should be atleast one toilet seat for every 25 children at one
time, preferably with separate bathroom for boys and girls.
 Lighting and ventilation should be proper and adequate. There should
be natural and electrical lighting. For a classroom 7 x 9 meters, there
should be atleast 2 flourescent lamps and one window & electric fans
to allow cross ventilation.
 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

 Provides basic learning for all children

 Programs are usually grouped into two:
 Primary Grades - Grades 1-4,where
mental, physical, social and emotional
develops for young learners
 Intermediate Grades – Grades 5-6,
emphasis on intellectual dev’t and other
social skills, habits & attitudes
 SECONDARY SCHOOLS
 Provide secondary general education for all
 Prepare students for college
 Provide practical preparations for common life
problems
 Types of Secondary Schools:
 General Secondary
 Comprehensive high school
 Vocational- technical four year high school
 ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY

 The school site should be accessible to the population it

serves. The maximum distance for a pupil or student to
walk from residence to school site is three (3) km, while the
maximum time from residence to school on board of public
conveyance is thirty (30) minutes.
 It should be located beyond 200 meters of places of ill-
repute, recreational establishments of questionable
character, manufacturing, and industrial plants or military
barracks.
 The ground area occupied by school buildings and other
structures should not exceed 40 % of the school site in
order to provide adequate open spaces for assembly and
co-curricular activities, as well as to conform with the
national and local regulations and standards pertaining to
setbacks and distances between buildings.
 STANDARDS FOR SIZES FOR
SCHOOL SITES
a. Elementary
1 or 2 classes & no grade above0.5 hectare
Grade IV (Rural School)
6 or more classes (for central1.0 hectare
school) or 3-4 classes (for non-
central school)
7 to 9 classes 2 hectares

10 to 12 classes 3 hectares

More than 12 classes 4 hectares

In special cases where there is difficulty in
meeting the above standards, the following may
be allowed:
For Rural Areas:

6 or more classes (central school)0.5 hectare

or 3-4 classes (non-central
school)

5-10 classes 1.5 hectares

More than 10 classes 3 hectares
For Urban Areas:
6-10 classes 0.5 hectare
11-20 classes ¾ hectare
 STANDARDS FOR SIZES FOR SCHOOL
SITES
B. SECONDARY SCHOOLS
For Urban Areas (minimum):
12 sections 0.5 hectare
13-25 sections 1.0 hectare
26-50 sections 1.5 hectares
51-75 sections 2.0 hectares

Provide additional 0.5 hectare for every 25 sections above

75 sections
For rural (minimum):
Barangay 1.0 hectare
General/Trade 3.0 hectare
Agricultural 3.0 hectare campus 2.0 has for freshwater
fishponds and/or 2.0 hectares for brackish water
fishponds
Barangay 1.0 hectare
 Minimum Standards for Instructional and
Administrative Spaces:
ELEMENTARY
Elementary Classroom 1.40 sq. meters per place
Elementary School Shop 2.50 sq. meters per place
Administrative Office 5.00 sq. meters per place
Library 2.40 sq. meters per place
(10% of the total enrollment)
Provided that it is not smaller than the size of
a classroom
Medical/Dental Clinic 28 sq. meters gross
Guidance Room 28 sq. meters gross
Corridor Above the ground level, the minimum clear
width is 2.00 meters, provided that the
provisions of the National Bldg. & Fire Codes
of the Phil. and other relevant rules and
regulations are observed
 Minimum Standards for Instructional and
Administrative Spaces:
B. SECONDARY
Secondary Classroom 1.40 sq. meters per place
Science Laboratory 2.10 sq. meters per place
Secondary School Shops
- Practical arts/technology and2.50 sq. meters per place
economics
- Girls trades/homemaking 2.50 sq. meters per place
- Wood trades 5.0 sq. meters per place
- Metal trades 5.0 sq. meters per place
- Mechanical trades 7.0 sq. meters per place
- Electrical trades 4.0 sq. meters per place
- Drafting/drawing 2.50 sq. meters per place
- Farm mechanical 5.0 sq. meters per place
- Farm machinery 6.50 sq. meters per place
- Fish capture/ 2.50 sq. meters per place
culture/preservation
 Minimum Standards for Instructional and
Administrative Spaces:
B. SECONDARY
Administrative and Services Spaces
Administrative Office 5.0 sq. meters per place
Medical/Dental Clinics 28.0 sq. meters gross
Guidance Room 28.0 sq. meters gross

Library/Learning Resources Center Capacity of 10% of the enrollment at 2.40 sq.

meters per place. (Provided that the total area is
not less than that of a standard classroom. In
schools with more than one shift, the basis for
computingf thae area is the shift with the largest
enrollment.

Corridors Not required at ground level if appropriate

access to enclosed spaces is provided. Above
groundlevel, the minimum clear width is 2.0
meters provided with the provisions of the Nat’l
Bldg.&Fire Codes of the Phil. and other relevant
rules & regulations are observed.
 STANDARDS FOR SIZES FOR SCHOOL
SITES
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITIES
500 or less students 0.50 ha.
501 to 1,000 1.00 ha.
1,001 to 2,000 2.0 has.
2,001 to 3,000 3.00 has.

As a general rule, the same ratio should be maintained for

enrollment in excess of 3,000.
 
For larger colleges and universities the campus should be
at least 7.0 has. on the minimum number of students
which is 10,000. ( In the utilization of the 7.0 has., the
regular open space minimum dimensional standard
needed for any activity of the school is determined by
multiplying a constant of 2.50 sq. m./student. On the other
hand, the minimum standard for indoor facility is
multiplied by a constant of 0.90 sq.m. to the total number
 EDUCATIONAL STANDARD REQ’T BY SETTLEMENT
A. Metropolis
TYPES
TYPE OF SCHOOL SCHOOL SIZE OF 1 AREA LOCATION DESIGN ACCESSORY
SCHOOL AGE CAPACITY TYPICAL REQUIREME FEATURES /FACILITIES
CLASS NT

Nursery 2.5-5 years Min. 1 15-20 250-500 Within subd. and Accessible by Indoor play
old square residential zones path from areaPlay lot,
classrooms adjacent to elem.
meters or community dwelling units administration
Max. 4
centers w/o crossing
classrooms major streets

Elementary 7-12 years old Min. 6 35-40 2000 square Near the Accessible by Playground,
meters- 1 residential foothpath from administration
classrooms dwelling units, if
hectare area streets be office, clinic,
Max. 30
crossed it shld library,
classrooms be a minor street cafeteria

High School 12-16 years Min. 20 30-35 1.5-3 Near the Distant from Playfield, multi
old hectares residential major street purpose hall,
classrooms clinic, library,
area cafeteria
Max. 40
classrooms

College 16-21 years Min. 20 20-30 2-5 hectares Near the Adjacent to a Playfield,
old classrooms residential park or an parking lot,
area open space clinic
 EDUCATIONAL STANDARD REQ’T BY SETTLEMENT
TYPES

 CONTINUATION METROPOLIS
TYPE OF SCHOOL SCHOOL SIZE OF 1 AREA LOCATION DESIGN ACCESSORY
SCHOOL AGE CAPACITY TYPICAL REQUIREME FEATURES /FACILITIES
CLASS NT

University 25-30 Min. 80 5-40 on 20-1000 Accessible Preferably Chapel, gym,

playground,
years old classroom case to hectares at all isolated social hall,
s case points playfield,
parking lot,
Max. 150 basis clinic, house
facility, library
classroom
s
 EDUCATIONAL STANDARD REQ’T BY SETTLEMENT
TYPES

TYPE OF SCHOOL AGE SCHOOL SIZE OF 1 AREA LOCATION DESIGN ACCESSORY/F

SCHOOL CAPACITY TYPICAL REQUIREMENT FEATURES ACILITIES
CLASS

Nursery 2.5-5 years old Min. 1 10-20 250-500 square Within subd. and Accessible by Indoor play area
classrooms meters residential path from Outdoor Play lot,
Max. 4 zones adjacent dwelling units administration
classrooms to elem. or w/o crossing
community major streets
centers

Elementary 6-12 years old Min. 6 35-40 2000 square Near the Accessible by Playground,
classrooms meters- 1 residential area foothpath from administration
Max. 30 hectare dwelling units office, clinic,
classrooms library, cafeteria

High School 12-16 years old Min. 12 30-35 1-2.5 hectares Near the Distant from Playfield, multi
classrooms residential area major & busy purpose hall,
Max. 32 street clinic, library,
classrooms cafeteria

College 16-21 years old Min. 12 20-30 1-3 hectares Near the Adjacent to a Playfield,
classrooms residential area park or an open parking lot, clinic
Max. 150 space
classrooms
 EDUCATIONAL STANDARD REQ’T BY SETTLEMENT
TYPES

 Cont. Regional Centers

TYPE OF SCHOOL SCHOOL SIZE OF 1 AREA LOCATION DESIGN ACCESSOR

SCHOOL AGE CAPACITY TYPICAL REQUIREME FEATURES Y/FACILITIE
CLASS NT S

University 25-30 Min. 50 5-40 20-1000 Centrally Adjacent Chapel, gym,

playground,
years old classroom hectares Located Preferably social hall,
s from quiet playfield,
parking lot,
Max. 150 zones clinic, house
facility, library
classroom
s
 EDUCATIONAL STANDARD REQ’T BY SETTLEMENT
TYPES
c. MAJOR URBAN center
TYPE OF SCHOOL AGE SCHOOL SIZE OF 1 AREA LOCATION DESIGN ACCESSORY/
SCHOOL CAPACITY TYPICAL REQUIREMEN FEATURES FACILITIES
CLASS T

Nursery 2.5-5 years Min. 1 10-20 200 square Within subd. Accessible by Indoor play
old classrooms meters and residential path from area
Max. 4 zones adjacent dwelling units Outdoor Play
classrooms to elem. or w/o crossing lot,
community major streets administration
centers

Elementary 7-12 years old Min. 6 35-40 2000-7000 Near the Accessible by Playground,
classrooms square meters residential foothpath from administration
Max. 18 area dwelling units office, clinic,
classrooms library,
cafeteria

High School 12-16 years Min. 12 30-35 8000 square Near the Distant from Playground,
old classrooms meters-2 residential major & busy multi purpose
Max. 28 hectares area street hall, clinic,
classrooms library,
cafeteria,
parking lot

College 16-21 years Min. 12 20-30 1.5 -3 Near the Adjacent to a Playfield, multi
old classrooms hectares residential park or an purpose hall,
Max. 28 area open space clinic, library,
classrooms cafeteria,
parking lot
 EDUCATIONAL STANDARD REQ’T BY SETTLEMENT
TYPES

d. MINOR URBAN CENTERS

TYPE OF SCHOOL SCHOOL SIZE OF 1 AREA LOCATION DESIGN ACCESSO
SCHOOL AGE CAPACITY TYPICAL REQUIRE FEATURE RY/FACILI
CLASS MENT S TIES

Elemen 7-12 Min. 3 35-40 Min. 1000 Centrally Accessi Playground

classrooms sq m located in ,
tary years Max. 9 Max. 2000 every ble by administrati
old classrooms sq m settlement foot on office,
cluster multi
purpose

High 12-16 Min. 9 30-35 Min. 8000 Centrally Distant Playground

classrooms sq m located from major , library,
School years Max. 20 Max. 2 & busy admin
old classrooms
hectares street
 EDUCATIONAL STANDARD REQ’T BY SETTLEMENT
TYPES
e. Satellite Municipalities
TYPE OF SCHOOL SCHOOL SIZE OF 1 AREA LOCATION DESIGN ACCESSO
SCHOOL AGE CAPACITY TYPICAL REQUIRE FEATURES RY/FACILI
CLASS MENT TIES

Element 7-12 Min. 3 35-40 1000 sq Centrall Accessi Playgro

ary years classroo m- y ble by und,
old ms 2000 sq located foot administ
Max. 6 m ration
classroo office,
ms