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A family of educational institutions spanning the USA and UAE, united by our commitment to accessible, quality education.
SPADE School for Professional Alternative Delivery Education
Limitless Education — Your Experience is Your Degree.
SPADE (School for Professional Alternative Delivery Education) is a UAE-licensed and USA-registered educational institution empowering working professionals to earn fully recognized academic degrees through the ETEEAP (Expanded Tertiary Education, Equivalency and Accreditation Program) and ODEV (Online Degree by Experience Validation) pathways. Certified by the European Center for Accreditation (ECA, EURO-9001) and CIRCA France, SPADE works with CHED-recognized universities in the Philippines to deliver degrees that are internationally valid — all 100% online, in less than a year.
Key Offerings:
Walthon Business Academy (Degree)
Regular Degrees in Business & Hospitality
Walthon Business Academy offers regular degree programs for students who want to study Business Management or Hospitality Management, building a strong academic foundation for their careers.
Key Offerings:
Walthon K-12
Pioneering Online Learning
Walthon K-12 is an American curriculum online school for students who want to study online. Our mission is to pioneer online learning and move the study experience forward for online students.
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SPADE Sports School
Sports Education for Youth
SPADE Sports School provides comprehensive sports education and training programs for youth in the UAE. We combine athletic training with academic support to develop well-rounded student athletes.
Key Offerings:
Walthon American Business Academy
Study Globally. Learn Flexibly. Graduate Confidently.
Walthon American Business Academy (WABA) is an American online business education institution serving students from over 120 countries. WABA offers professional diplomas, certificates, and executive programs designed to empower working professionals with globally recognized American business education — delivered 100% online.
Key Offerings:
Turn Your Experience Into a Degree
SPADE's alternative education pathways are designed for working professionals who deserve academic recognition for their years of real-world expertise.
ETEEAP
Expanded Tertiary Education, Equivalency & Accreditation Program
A Philippine government-recognized program that allows individuals to earn an academic degree through an assessment process that credits knowledge, skills, and prior learning from formal, non-formal, and informal training and work experience. Fast-track your bachelor's degree in less than a year.
Qualification Requirements:
- 1High School Graduate (minimum)
- 223 years old and above
- 3Minimum 5 years of work experience (relevant field is an advantage)
ODEV
Online Degree by Experience Validation
A program specifically designed for undergraduate professionals who never had the opportunity to finish their college degree. ODEV validates your real-world experience and converts it into academic credit — enabling you to earn a fully recognized degree entirely online.
Available Degree Tracks:
- BSBA — HR, Marketing, Finance, Operations
- Bachelor's in Education
- Bachelor's in Tourism & Hospitality
- Master's — MBA / MSc / MTech
- Doctorate — Professional / Honorary
SPADE's Commitment to Every Student
Full ETEEAP Preparation
Deliberation, exams, and all processes handled with expert guidance.
University Admissions
Complete admissions support and document collection for university endorsement.
Professional Certifications
CHED-required professional certifications provided as part of the program.
Academic Advising
Ongoing program advising and dedicated academic assistance throughout your journey.
PRO Services (Philippines)
On-the-ground professional services in the Philippines for document processing.
Alumni Benefits
Exclusive program discounts, features, and a lifelong alumni community.
Our Graduates
Working professionals from across the Middle East and the Philippines who earned their recognized degrees through SPADE School.
SPADE Dubai Graduation — January 2025
Our inaugural Dubai ceremony celebrating the first cohort of working professionals earning their bachelor's degrees.
SPADE Dubai Graduation — December 2025
A landmark ceremony featuring graduates from UAE and Saudi Arabia with the celebrated "Million Dreams" tribute.
Graduates in Academic Regalia
SPADE graduates proudly wearing their academic regalia, celebrating that experience deserves recognition.
Featured Graduate Stories
Mr. Florie Jae
Saudi Arabia
One of SPADE's most celebrated success stories — earned his degree while working full-time in KSA.
Ms. Crisel
Saudi Arabia
ETEEAP graduate who balanced a demanding professional career with her academic journey through SPADE.
Ms. Ces Gatdula
ETEEAP Batch 1 Alumni
A pioneer of SPADE's inaugural ETEEAP cohort who shows that experience deserves recognition.
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SPADE Institute of Management's educational support team can help you find the right program and guide you through the enrollment process.