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American Curriculum International Schools in Manila, Philippines

Compare 15 American Curriculum international schools in Manila, Philippines. Filter by curriculum, fees (average PHP 609,583), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
15
Curricula
19
Average annual fee
PHP 609,583
Fee range
PHP 116,000 – 1,138,700
More school facts
Most common curriculum
American Curriculum (13 schools)
Average school size
500 pupils
Largest by enrolment
International School Manila
Oldest
International School Manila (1920)
With boarding
2
About international schools in Manila, Philippines

American-curriculum international schools in Manila deliver a US-style K - 12 programme that typically leads to a US high-school diploma and, at many schools, options such as Advanced Placement (AP) courses or a combined IB pathway in the senior years. Instruction is almost always in English, with many schools also offering additional language programmes (Filipino/Tagalog, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese or Spanish) and English-as-an-additional-language support for learners who need it. Annual fees vary widely across the city - smaller or specialist schools can be at the lower end while long-established international schools publish tuition in the tens of thousands of US dollars (often shown as a USD + PHP split), and typical Manila international-school planning ranges sit in the mid-hundreds of thousands of Philippine pesos. Most schools operate an August - June academic year, use rolling admissions with age-placement checks and short assessments, and charge application or one-off enrolment fees, so relocating families should apply early and prepare school records and assessment time for their children.

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FAQs for Philippines

What does “American curriculum” mean in a Manila international school context?
An American curriculum in Manila means a US-style K - 12 structure with grade levels, subject credits and a US high-school diploma pathway; many schools also offer AP courses and some combine a US programme with IB diploma options at upper secondary. The emphasis is typically on a broad subject choice and continuous assessment rather than the UK exam-based year groups, but programme details vary by school so check each school’s published curriculum.
What ages and stages do these schools cover and what qualification will my child get?
Most American-curriculum international schools in Metro Manila cover early years through Grade/Year 12 (approximately age 3 - 18) and award a US high-school diploma; older students may take AP exams or pursue the IB Diploma where the school offers it. Verify the school’s age ranges and credential offerings on its admissions pages because some schools combine different curricula across stages.
How much should I budget for fees?
Fees vary considerably: some smaller or specialist international programmes can be below USD 7,000 a year, while long-standing international schools can publish annual tuition in the tens of thousands of US dollars, usually presented as a USD plus PHP split; planning ranges for Manila international schools commonly fall in the mid-hundreds of thousands of Philippine pesos per year. Always check the school’s current published fee schedule for the specific year and year group, and budget separately for application, enrolment, capital or development charges, meals, uniforms and trips.
When should we apply and what does the admissions process look like?
Most international schools in Manila run an August - June academic year, use rolling admissions and accept mid-year entry where places exist, but popular grades can have waiting lists so early application is advisable. Admissions typically require previous school reports, proof of residency, an age-placement policy (some schools use a 1 September cut-off), and short, age-appropriate assessments or interviews in English and mathematics plus EAL screening when needed.
What language support and additional languages are available?
English is the medium of instruction in American-curriculum international schools in Manila, and most schools provide English-as-an-additional-language (EAL/EALD) support for non-native speakers. Many schools also run additional language classes or bilingual strands in Filipino/Tagalog and offer Mandarin, Korean, Japanese or Spanish extracurricular or curriculum options depending on the school community.