International School Manila
- IB Diploma
Per yearUSD 9.72K–19.7K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
International School Manila is a non-profit day school for students from Preschool to Grade 12, founded in 1920 and located in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
2,465
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Preschool – Grade 12
- Nationalities
- 91
- Founded
- 1920
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Preschool 3-4 | USD 9,720 |
| Kindergarten-4 | USD 15,160 |
| 5-8 | USD 16,520 |
| 9-10 | USD 17,620 |
| 11-12 | USD 19,660 |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Preschool 3-4 | USD 9,720 (about PHP 613K) |
| Kindergarten-4 | USD 15,160 (about PHP 955K) |
| 5-8 | USD 16,520 (about PHP 1.04M) |
| 9-10 | USD 17,620 (about PHP 1.11M) |
| 11-12 | USD 19,660 (about PHP 1.24M) |
Source: school website (ismanila.org) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| International School Manila (this school) | USD 9,720 (about PHP 613K) | USD 19,660 (about PHP 1.24M) |
| Faith Academy | USD 3,080 (about PHP 194K) | USD 18,425 (about PHP 1.16M) |
Source: school website (ismanila.org) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- USD 700
- Enrolment fee
- USD 4,500
- Capital levy
- USD 4,500
- EAL support
- USD 1,625
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
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
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Service
- Academics
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 98%
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Intensive support
- Learning support (SEN)
- Specialist
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Theatre
Sports
- Athletics
- Swimming (Sailfish Swim Club)
- Tennis
- Gymnastics
Arts
- Fine and performing arts
- Middle school circus arts
- Music classroom
- Dance studio
Upcoming events
- Nov27FriApplication deadlineOnline16:00 GMT+8 (local time)
SY27-28 scholarship application deadline
Checked 2026-10-29
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Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- WASC, IB
- Memberships
- EARCOS
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Bus service
The school runs bus transport from many areas in and around Fort Bonifacio, with zoning and rates published each year.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Uniform
School uniform is required and sold at an on-campus shop and online. Preschool children wear PE uniform daily.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
The school describes itself as a non-profit day school for Preschool to Grade 12.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
The school is organised into elementary, middle and high school divisions and offers the IB Diploma programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school reports that 98% of IB candidates received the full diploma in 2025.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Mental wellbeing
A student-led therapy dog programme supports student well-being and mental health on campus.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Child protection policies are based on core values. Staff and volunteers are vetted and trained, and the school has internet use and safety education policies.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding policy
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Founded in 1920, the school describes itself as the oldest international school in Manila and the first in Asia to offer the IB Diploma.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Service learning runs across all divisions with students, staff, parents, alumni and community partners involved.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
The school has a purpose-built seven-hectare campus in Fort Bonifacio Global City, including a Fine Arts Theater.
- Fine Arts Theater
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Community and service
Service activities run through long-term community partnerships and environmental programmes.
- Classroom Without Walls
- ICARE (International Community Actively Responding to the Environment)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Awards
The school received the Judges Choice Award for Service Learning at the 2026 ASEAN School Awards.
- ASEAN School Awards: Judges Choice, Service Learning (2026)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Scholarships
Need-based scholarships for Filipino citizens entering Grade 7 or 8. Selection includes testing, activity days and interviews.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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