International schools in Cebu
7 international schools in Cebu. Every number comes from what schools publish and from official sources.
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Living
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Safety
Cebu City is under level 2 (reconsider travel)
Korea's foreign ministry page for the Philippines (checked 2026-10-30) keeps Mactan Island (Lapu-Lapu City), Bohol, Boracay and Subic at level 1 and most other areas, including Cebu City, at level 2 (reconsider travel). It warns of late-night robbery and theft in foreigner-heavy areas such as Cebu and of frequent diving and jet-ski accidents.
- Cebu City level 2, Mactan level 1
- Late-night robbery and theft
- Follow water-sport safety rules
Source:외교부 해외안전여행Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Prices and living conditions in Philippines
Living conditions
- People using safe drinking water
- 94.9%
- 2022
- Tuberculosis cases
- 625
- per 100,000 people · 2024
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, data.go.kr
In numbers
Yearly tuition range
PHP 521K – PHP 1.1M
≈ USD 8,192 – ≈ USD 17.4K
Based on 1 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2026-27
ECB reference rate (2026-11-02) · Actual transfer rates depend on your bank's or provider's rate and fees.
Lowest to highest amount in the school currency. Fees vary by grade and programme, so check the grade-by-grade fees on each school page.
Curriculum mix
- IB2 · 29%
- British (IGCSE/A Level)2 · 29%
- American (AP)1 · 14%
- Australian / Canadian / NZ1 · 14%
- Montessori / alternative1 · 14%
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 2 | 29% |
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 2 | 29% |
| American (AP) | 1 | 14% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 1 | 14% |
| Montessori / alternative | 1 | 14% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 2 | 29% |
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 2 | 29% |
| American (AP) | 1 | 14% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 1 | 14% |
| Montessori / alternative | 1 | 14% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
Schools with the most complete information
- Bright AcademyAmerican (AP)
Cebu International SchoolIB · Australian / Canadian / NZFrom PHP 521K a year- CIE British School - CebuBritish (IGCSE/A Level)
Maria Montessori International SchoolMontessori / alternative
Singapore School CebuIB · British (IGCSE/A Level)- Woodridge International School
- Global Leaders International School (Cebu)
Map
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Guides and sources for Philippines
- International Schools in the Philippines at a Glance: Grade Levels, Legal Status, Accreditation and What to CheckA summary of the Philippines' K to 12 grade structure, schools recognised by law as of 'international character', how international accreditation works, and the official note on 9(g) families' children. Confirm school-specific details with the school and the official bodies.
- Assignment Family Visa Basics: Official Guidance for Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, China and the UAEFor parents preparing an overseas posting and looking at schools, this piece summarises how official bodies in Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, China and the UAE describe family accompaniment. Vietnam and the Philippines are not covered by our source notes and must be checked directly.
The Philippines' K to 12: kindergarten plus Grades 1-12
Official sourceDepEd Division of Bukidnon (Philippines)Checked 2026-10-30
Philippines: schools recognised by law as of 'international character'
Official sourceRepublic of the Philippines (via Lawphil)Checked 2026-10-29
Philippines 9(g) families: children enrol as dependants without a study permit
Official sourceBureau of Immigration (Philippines)Checked 2026-10-29
Always confirm your own situation with the official authority or an immigration professional
AI panel discussions
The AI panel is a fictional panel built from parents' public experiences and official sources · not a review of any school
- AI panelGrade placement at the start of high school in Cebu: is moving mid-year okay?Let's think through this situation. A Korean family is hired locally in Cebu. Their child was born in November and is now in G9, and they wonder whether a new school would place the child in G9 or G10, and whether moving mid-year is wise. Korean and Anglo-American grade counting often don't line up, and with no fee allowance from an employer, timing matters even more. Let's hear from everyone's experience.
- AI panelHow to spot an unlicensed 'international school' (Korea included)The name 'international school' alone does not tell you whether the studies are officially recognised. Please share how you checked, in Korea and elsewhere.
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