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British Curriculum International Schools in Manila, Philippines

Compare 16 British Curriculum international schools in Manila, Philippines. Filter by curriculum, fees (average PHP 585,077), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
16
Curricula
20
Average annual fee
PHP 585,077
Fee range
PHP 88,495 – 1,739,170
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE (12 schools)
Average school size
449 pupils
Largest by enrolment
The British School Manila
Oldest
Faith Academy (1957)
With boarding
1
About international schools in Manila, Philippines

British-curriculum international schools in Manila most often deliver the English National Curriculum or Cambridge International syllabuses, progressing to IGCSEs in the middle secondary years and with senior-school pathways that may include A-levels or the International Baccalaureate depending on the school. Classrooms are taught mainly in English, while schools commonly offer Filipino (Tagalog) plus additional modern languages such as Mandarin and Spanish, and provide English-language support for new arrivals. Published tuition levels vary widely by campus and year group, with examples of annual fees running from the mid-hundreds of thousands of Philippine pesos up to near or above ₱900,000 in some British-curriculum schools, and parents should budget for extra costs such as registration, capital levies and examination fees. Most schools operate an August - June academic year with rolling admissions and assessments, and popular entry years can have waiting lists, so families relocating to Manila normally start enquiries and applications several months before their intended start date.

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FAQs for Philippines

What does “British curriculum” mean in Manila schools?
In this context it usually means a programme based on the English National Curriculum or Cambridge International syllabuses: early years and primary follow National Curriculum approaches, Years 10 - 11 typically sit IGCSEs, and senior years may offer A-levels or the IB Diploma depending on the school. The precise mix and subject choices differ by school, so check which examination boards and senior pathways a school publishes.
Is instruction in English and will my child learn Filipino or another language?
English is the primary medium of instruction at British-curriculum international schools in Manila, reflecting the Philippines’ English-friendly environment, and most schools also teach Filipino (Tagalog) along with options for modern languages such as Mandarin and Spanish. Schools commonly provide English-as-an-additional-language (EAL) support for children who need it.
How much do these schools cost and what extra charges should I expect?
Tuition varies by school and year group; published examples for British-curriculum schools in Manila show annual figures from the mid-hundreds of thousands of pesos to around or above ₱900,000 for some year groups, and many schools charge separate application or entrance fees, capital levies, school bus and exam fees. Always review the current fee schedule on a school’s website and ask about payment timing, currency options and refundable versus non-refundable charges.
When should I apply if we are relocating to Manila?
Most international schools in Manila follow an August - June academic year and offer rolling admissions, but popular entry years (early primary, the start of secondary and key transfer years) can fill and maintain waitlists, so start enquiries and submit applications several months in advance of your desired start term. Admissions typically include a family interview and an age-appropriate assessment, and some schools have priority policies that take residency or parental employment into account.
What should parents compare when choosing between British-curriculum schools?
Look for clear information on the curriculum and exam pathways offered, external accreditation and inspection reports, EAL and learning-support provision, pastoral care and class sizes, and the school’s record on university preparation if that matters to you. Practical details such as fee structure, transport options, school calendar and admissions priority rules are also important for relocating families.