Education Secretary Armin Luistro and Biñan Mayor Marlyn Alonte-Naguiat were among the guests of honor during the school's opening rites.

[4] The campus of the Beacon Academy measures 9 acres (0.036 km2), located approximately 45 kilometres (28 mi) south of Metro Manila.

The Beacon Academy's facilities also include an eight-lane Olympic-size swimming pool, a basketball court, a football pitch, a fitness room, and a climbing wall.

An average class size is between 12 and 15 but not more than 20, as the school emphasizes its desire to cater more effectively to its students in an environment of personalized learning.

The Beacon Academy's curriculum utilizes discussion-based learning as a form of independent study in order to foster critical thinking and collaborative skills amongst its students.

The Beacon Academy, however, only offers the following subjects in IB DP (listed per IB DP subject groups):[4] A member of the League of Southern Manila Schools and the Manila International Schools Athletic Association, the Beacon Academy has varsity teams in badminton, basketball, chess, football, swimming, and volleyball that compete locally and regionally.

The school also participates in local and regional Model United Nations conferences and actively competes in the World Scholar's Cup internationally.