International schools in Metro Manila
48 international schools in Metro Manila. Every number comes from what schools publish and from official sources.
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Living
Each item shows its source and the date we checked it. Check the source again before you move.
Safety
Metro Manila is under level 2 (reconsider travel)
Korea's foreign ministry page for the Philippines (checked 2026-10-30) keeps only a few places such as Subic, Boracay, Bohol and Mactan at level 1; most of the country, including Metro Manila, is level 2 (reconsider travel). It says violent crime is frequent and that most of the five killings of Korean nationals in 2023-2025 were robberies with illegal guns.
- Metro Manila: level 2
- Violent crime is frequent
- Avoid showing cash; take care at night
Source:외교부 해외안전여행Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Schooling
Education: some international schools are set up by their own law
The Philippines sets up some international schools by statute. Republic Act 12264, approved on 2025-09-05, lets Singapore School Manila admit students of any nationality and set its curriculum after consulting DepEd, while one foreign nationality may not exceed a third of students (dependants of diplomats and temporary residents excepted). As of 2026-10-30 our directory lists 48 schools in this city (still growing).
- Set up by individual statutes
- One-third cap per nationality, with exceptions
Source:Republic of the Philippines (via Lawphil)Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Family life and climate
Climate: warmest-month high 33.5°C, coolest-month low 23.5°C
Normals from PAGASA on the WMO World Weather Information Service (1971-2000): the warmest month (Apr) averages a high of 33.5°C, the coolest (Jan) a low of 23.5°C, and yearly rainfall is about 2,201 mm. Months with more than 150 mm of rain: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. These are older normals and may differ from today's climate.
- Apr average high 33.5°C
- Jan average low 23.5°C
- About 2,201 mm of rain a year
Source:World Meteorological Organization (World Weather Information Service)Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Airport and travel
Airport transport: NAIA has no rail link
The NAIA guide (updated 2026-05-19) says no train reaches the terminals, so travellers use ride-hailing apps such as Grab, the UBE Express airport bus, airport taxis or private transfers. It recommends ride-hailing for first-time arrivals with luggage and checking the plate before boarding; beware of taxi scams.
- No rail link
- Ride-hailing suggested for families
- Watch for taxi scams
Source:MNL Airport (NAIA guide)GuideChecked 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 55.9K – PHP 1.12M
≈ USD 879 – ≈ USD 17.7K
Based on 11 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2027-28
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
- IB20 · 42%
- British (IGCSE/A Level)12 · 25%
- American (AP)11 · 23%
- Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese3 · 6%
- Australian / Canadian / NZ2 · 4%
- French1 · 2%
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 20 | 40% |
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 12 | 24% |
| American (AP) | 11 | 22% |
| Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese | 3 | 6% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 2 | 4% |
| French | 1 | 2% |
| German | 1 | 2% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 20 | 40% |
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 12 | 24% |
| American (AP) | 11 | 22% |
| Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese | 3 | 6% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 2 | 4% |
| French | 1 | 2% |
| German | 1 | 2% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | n |
|---|---|
| PHP 0 – PHP 160K | 5 |
| PHP 160K – PHP 320K | 2 |
| PHP 320K – PHP 480K | 2 |
| PHP 480K – PHP 640K | 1 |
| PHP 640K – PHP 800K | 1 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-02)
| date | events |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-12 | 1 |
| 2026-11-18 | 1 |
| 2026-11-27 | 1 |
| 2027-01-11 | 1 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
Schools with the most complete information
Benedictine International SchoolAges 3–18From PHP 88.6K a year
Brent International School ManilaIB · Ages 3–18From USD 3,584 a year
Chiang Kai Shek CollegeIB · Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese · Ages 3–18
Faith AcademyIB · British (IGCSE/A Level) · American (AP) · Ages 3–18From USD 3,080 a year
Multiple Intelligence International SchoolAges 2–18
Nord Anglia International School ManilaBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 2–18
The Beacon AcademyIB · Ages 12–18From PHP 550K a year- The British School ManilaIB · British (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 3–18From PHP 444K a year
Map
Pins with a dashed ring show an approximate location.
Upcoming info sessions and open days
Dates confirmed on each school's own page. Check the school page again before attending.
- Nov12ThuOpen dayAll day
Kinder Open House #1
Everest Academy ManilaMetro ManilaChecked 2026-11-01
Check on the school's page - Nov18WedOpen dayAll day
Kinder Open House #2
Everest Academy ManilaMetro ManilaChecked 2026-11-01
Check on the school's page - Nov27FriApplication deadlineOnline16:00 GMT+8 (local time)
SY27-28 scholarship application deadline
International School ManilaMetro ManilaChecked 2026-10-29
Check on the school's page - Jan11MonOpen dayAll day
Kinder Open House #3
Everest Academy ManilaMetro ManilaChecked 2026-11-01
Check on the school's page
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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