Boracay European International School (BEIS) is a non-profit, co-educational international school on Boracay Island. It teaches English as the language of instruction and serves children aged 3 to 14 through Nursery to Grade 8. BEIS offers the American Curriculum alongside Cambridge Secondary programmes, aligning with a pathway. The school was founded in 2008 by parents to serve Boracay's diverse nationalities and is fully accredited by Philippines Department of Education for elementary and secondary education. It operates in partnership with the German European School Manila, which holds IB World School accreditation to support an international framework. The campus comprises 10 classrooms, an Information and Communications Technology lab with 15 computers, a multipurpose gymnasium and playgrounds, and an air‑conditioned school bus. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry‑based learning, Math and Language Arts, and Pilipino language and culture. Distinctive features include BEIS House Teams—White Tigers, Blue Rays and Golden Phoenix—that foster teamwork and school spirit.
Location
The school is located at Sitio Cagban, Manoc Manoc, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, 5608, Philippines. It sits on Boracay Island in the municipality of Malay.
Stages
Early Years includes Nursery, Kindergarten 1, and Kindergarten 2. Primary School covers Grades 1 through 5. Middle School comprises Grades 6 through 8.
Type
The school is a non-profit, co-educational international school.
Country affiliation
The Philippines.
School day structure
School days begin at 8:15 am for most grades and end at 3:05 pm for Grades 1–8. Nursery runs 8:15–10:15; Kindergarten 1 runs 10:00–13:00; Kindergarten 2 runs 8:15–14:05. Lessons are 45 minutes long.
Uniform Requirement
A school uniform is provided to all students. Fridays are dress-down days.
House System
BEIS has three house teams—White Tigers, Blue Rays, and Golden Phoenix. House activities include a House Points system with regular scoreboard updates. The BEIS House Teams page displays current points and winners.
Governance and Ownership
BEIS is a non-profit, co-educational international school that uses English as the language of instruction. It is fully accredited under the Philippines Department of Education to provide instruction in elementary and secondary education. BEIS began in partnership with the German European School Manila.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The BEIS mission develops the whole child academically, socially, physically and emotionally.
Mental Wellbeing
The BEIS mission includes emotional development as part of its holistic approach.
Safeguarding
Harassment and Bullying Policy provides a safe and respectful environment, with harassment or bullying not tolerated; Surveillance Policy starts 30 minutes before registration and ends 15 minutes after the last class, with supervision and pickup procedures.
History
Boracay European International School (BEIS) is a non-profit, co-educational international school that uses English as the language of instruction. BEIS was founded in 2008 by a group of parents to provide international-standard programs for Boracay's diverse nationalities. It offers Nursery to Grade 8 and began in partnership with the German European School Manila, which has IB World School accreditation. BEIS is fully accredited by the Philippines Department of Education to provide elementary and secondary education. Today BEIS has a campus with 10 classrooms, an ICT laboratory, an outdoor gym, and an air-conditioned school bus.
Community
BEIS emphasizes cooperation and communication; every member of the BEIS community—parent, student, faculty, and staff—is committed to developing and supporting the school's mission. There are many options for families to receive and share information, reflecting a priority on open communication. The Gymnasium serves as the venue for sporting activities, assemblies, special events, and PTA functions, illustrating how community life centers on school facilities. BEIS describes itself as a community where parent involvement and collaboration with staff support student development.
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The BEIS board consists entirely of parents and ex-parents of BEIS students. The Gymnasium is the venue for PTA functions, in addition to sporting activities and assemblies. BEIS is described as a community where parent involvement is central to school life. The cooperation and communication emphasis means there are many options for families to receive and share information. PTA functions are part of BEIS's broader school events and community life.
Facilities Overview
The school sits on Boracay Island in the Philippines and has 10 classrooms. Nursery/Kindergarten 1 has a loft-type learning area for smooth transitions. An Information and Communications Technology Lab includes 15 student computers and improved Wi‑Fi. A multipurpose gymnasium and playgrounds host PE, sports, assemblies and events. A younger children's playground behind Kindergarten and an upstairs play area support breaks and outdoor activity.
Sports Facilities
The BEIS Gymnasium serves as the PE facility and venue for sports, assemblies and PTA functions. Students play volleyball, badminton, football, basketball and other court games in the gym. A younger children's playground behind the Kindergarten has play equipment added in 2014. An upstairs play area provides space for ball games and reading during breaks. Staff supervise all playground areas during breaks and the 45-minute lunch recess.
Academic Facilities
An updated Information and Communications Technology Lab provides 15 student computers and enhanced Wi‑Fi. Students learn document creation, design, presentations and video production. The school provides access to technology to help students become competent and productive in a dynamic world.
Academic & Intellectual
Early Years use interest centres including art, dramatic play, block building, manipulative, sensory, Science, Math and Language. Through play and self-initiated learning, the curriculum weaves across subject areas through themes and inquiry-based learning. Primary School includes Pilipino (Philippine culture classes) focusing on language and the cultural heritage of the Philippines. The BEIS curriculum follows the Common Core State Standards for Math and Language Arts to support learners on a global pathway.
Arts & Creative
Art is present in Early Years as a core part of the interest centres, and art is integrated with other lessons across the year. Students develop skills in document creation, design, PowerPoint presentations and video production. Art topics and projects are incorporated throughout the curriculum, including in Grade 4 and 5 where Art appears as a dedicated subject and is also woven into other lessons.
Cultural & Language
Pilipino (Philippine culture classes) focus on the language and cultural heritage of the Philippines. Kulturang Pilipino is part of the core curriculum in Grades 4 and 5. Filipino language is integrated into weekly subjects across grades, supporting multilingual learning.
Social & Hobbies
The gymnasium hosts PE classes and a range of team sports, including volleyball, badminton, football and basketball. Students participate in court games and intramurals, with social spaces such as playgrounds and reading areas used during breaks.
Leadership & Professional
BEIS uses BEIS House Teams with White Tigers, Blue Rays and Golden Phoenix, including points and monthly winners to foster teamwork and leadership among students. House competition supports collaboration and school spirit. The school also hosts PTA functions to engage families in the BEIS community.
Lifestyle & Wellbeing
A BEIS gymnasium serves as the PE facility and a venue for school sports and intramurals. Outdoor play areas and playgrounds provide space for physical activity and social interaction. Breaks and lunchtime encourage movement and social well-being within a supportive campus environment.
Language Provision
The school teaches in English as the language of instruction. The school presently offers programs from Nursery to Grade 8. Language, Communication and Literacy is a focus area in the curriculum, with components that address oral language and literacy development.
