The British School Manila
- British
- IGCSE
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 7.05K–15.5K
PHP 444K–978K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
About
International British school in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, offering a holistic British international education with an IB Diploma Programme.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
British · IGCSE · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
955
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 50
- Founded
- 1976
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Scholarships
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Nursery | PHP 444,180≈ USD 7.05K |
| Reception - Year 6 | PHP 738,510≈ USD 11.7K |
| Year 7 - 9 | PHP 830,730≈ USD 13.2K |
| Year 10 - 11 | PHP 873,180≈ USD 13.9K |
| Year 12 -13 | PHP 977,790≈ USD 15.5K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery | PHP 444,180 (about USD 7.05K) |
| Reception - Year 6 | PHP 738,510 (about USD 11.7K) |
| Year 7 - 9 | PHP 830,730 (about USD 13.2K) |
| Year 10 - 11 | PHP 873,180 (about USD 13.9K) |
| Year 12 -13 | PHP 977,790 (about USD 15.5K) |
Source: school website (britishschoolmanila.org) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The British School Manila (this school) | PHP 444,180 (about USD 7.05K) | PHP 977,790 (about USD 15.5K) |
| The Beacon Academy | PHP 550,000 (about USD 8.73K) | PHP 609,600 (about USD 9.67K) |
| Benedictine International School | PHP 88,606 (about USD 1.41K) | PHP 102,845 (about USD 1.63K) |
Source: school website (britishschoolmanila.org) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Service
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 95%
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Sports field
Sports
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Badminton
- Football
- Swimming
Arts
- Visual and performing arts
- Purpose-built Creative Arts Centre
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Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- CIS, WASC, COBIS, IB
- Memberships
- fobisia, EARCOS
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
A Student Support Services Team and pastoral guidance and counselling are used to tailor support to each student.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Adapted from the English National Curriculum, grouped into Key Stages. Senior School offers IGCSE and the IB Diploma.
- English National Curriculum
- IGCSE
- IB Diploma
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Describes IB Diploma results as consistently above world averages and IGCSE results as excellent. Lists a 95% IB Diploma pass rate.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Uses a Well-Being Framework based on Positive Education, covering self-acceptance, self-regulation, belonging and resilience.
- Self Acceptance
- Self-regulation
- Sense of Belonging
- Growth and Resilience
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Runs a whole-school Well-Being Framework for physical and mental health, with dedicated Positive Education classes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Has delivered the IB Diploma Programme since 2003. Its scholarship programme has supported scholars for about 20 years.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Builds community through the PTA, whole-school events and community work.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTA runs whole-school events and supports family-school communication. Members are elected by the school community.
- Guy Fawkes Night
- Summer Fete
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports facilities
Has a sports field and a climbing wall, and PE is taught in an inclusive, mixed ability and gender format.
- Sports field
- Climbing wall
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Arts and creative
Places importance on visual and performing arts through its Creative Arts programme.
- Visual Arts
- Performing Arts
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Emphasises service learning, including community service and the IB Creativity, Activity, Service element.
- Service learning
- Community service
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Highlights Model United Nations groups and student leadership opportunities.
- Model United Nations
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Offers IB language subjects in French, Mandarin and Spanish, including Spanish ab initio.
- French B
- Mandarin B
- Spanish B
- Spanish ab initio
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
States full accreditation by CIS, WASC and COBIS. Also lists IB, FOBISIA, EARCOS and other regional affiliations.
- CIS
- WASC
- COBIS
- IB
- FOBISIA
- EARCOS
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Steps: enquiry, briefing and school visit, document submission, year-group assessment, then decision. School visits need advance booking.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
Runs the BSM Taguig Scholarship Programme, supporting financially disadvantaged students in Taguig for higher education.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
Admission decisions are communicated as accepted, waitpool or declined.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
36th Street, University Park, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
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