German European School Manila
- German
- IB PYP
- IB Diploma
- IB Career-related
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Per yearabout USD 3.89K
PHP 245K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
German European School Manila is a non-profit bilingual school in Parañaque with strong German roots and an international community. Founded in 1980 as Jose-Rizal-Schule, it offers German, IB and Cambridge (IGCSE) pathways for ages 3 to 18.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
German · IB PYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English, German
Type
Bilingual school
Fee level
- Grades
- Kindergarten – Grade 12
- Nationalities
- 60
- Founded
- 1980
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Entry process
- Interview
- Accreditations
- IB
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 |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | PHP 245,000≈ USD 3.89K |
Show fee charts
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| German European School Manila (this school) | PHP 245,000 (about USD 3.89K) | PHP 245,000 (about USD 3.89K) |
| Benedictine International School | PHP 88,606 (about USD 1.41K) | PHP 102,845 (about USD 1.63K) |
Source: school website (gesm.org) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- PHP 10,000
- Enrolment fee
- PHP 150,000
- Deposit
- PHP 130,000
- EAL support
- PHP 120,000
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 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB DP (Diploma) · IB CP (Career-related) · IGCSE
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
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)Offered
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
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
- Languages
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Service
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Moderately selective
- Mother-tongue programmes
- German
- School bus
- Yes
- Food options
- Vegetarian
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
After-school activities
- Football
- Volleyball
- Swimming
- Gymnastics
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Runs an individualised additional needs programme, with support plans based on assessment and regular review. Acceptance depends on the school's current support capacity.
- Additional Needs Program
- In-class assistance
- Small-group sessions
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Door-to-door school bus service across Metro Manila and nearby areas, operated by accredited third-party providers with a trained attendant on every route.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
Fresh meals are prepared daily in the on-site canteen, with online pre-ordering and options for different dietary preferences.
- Vegetarian dishes
- Plant-based protein options
- Meat entrées
- Fresh fruits and salads
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
A non-profit school; a joint body with the French school oversees shared campus and common facility matters.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Offers a German pathway alongside IB PYP in early years, IB Diploma and Career-related Programme in upper years, and IGCSE.
- German pathway
- IB PYP
- IB Diploma Programme
- IB Career-related Programme
- IGCSE
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
States that students consistently pass the German DSD I and II language exams.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Provides socio-emotional development support to build self-awareness, emotional resilience and healthy relationships.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Offers a focused programme for English-section students who need to build English proficiency.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Guidance and counselling services support emotional development, career readiness and identity, through individual counselling and classroom guidance.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 1980 as Jose-Rizal-Schule, moved to the Eurocampus in Parañaque in 1992, and expanded German and international programmes over time.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Students from around 60 nationalities learn together in an international school community.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Academic facilities
A library with 30,000+ multilingual resources and an extension with computer workstations and an interactive screen.
- Library
- Library Extension
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Afternoon clubs run Monday to Thursday and include sports and physical activities such as football, volleyball, swimming and gymnastics.
- Football
- Volleyball
- Swimming
- Gymnastics
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
German is taught at every grade level including kindergarten, and students can earn German language certificates through DSD exams.
- German
- English
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Operates bilingual teaching in German and English, with both German and English sections.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Received the Excellent German School Abroad seal in 2011 and 2017, and accreditation as a Pearson Edexcel exam centre in 2019.
- Excellent German School Abroad seal
- Pearson Edexcel exam centre
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Families visit or contact admissions, submit documents, attend an assessment interview, receive a letter of acceptance and then pay fees. Grades 6 to 9 also sit an admissions test.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Eurocampus, 75 Swaziland Street, Better Living Subdivision, 1711 Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines
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