International Schools in Philippines
Compare 30 international schools in Philippines. Filter by curriculum, fees (average PHP 529,803), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 30
- Curricula
- 25
- Average annual fee
- PHP 529,803
- Fee range
- PHP 35,900 – 1,739,170
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- IB (DP) (11 schools)
- Average school size
- 675 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Saint Jude Catholic School
- Oldest
- International School Manila (1920)
- With boarding
- 2
About international schools in Philippines
International schools in the Philippines are principally English-medium, privately run institutions concentrated in major urban hubs such as Metro Manila, Cebu and Clark, and they offer a mix of international programmes rather than a single national system. The most commonly available programmes are the International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP), British-style curricula (Cambridge/IGCSE/A-level variants) and US-style or American-accredited programmes, with a smaller number offering other national systems or blended models. Annual tuition varies widely by school and campus: in Manila the typical published annual fee is around ₱509,300, with most schools listing fees in a band roughly between ₱330,000 and ₱892,000, while lower-fee international or foreign-section options also exist outside the capital. Private international schools set their own academic calendars within the national legal window (schools may open between the first Monday of June and the last day of August), so intakes and term dates can differ from one school to another and families should check each school’s published admissions calendar before relocating.
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22 international schools in Manila
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2 international schools in Angeles
See all 2 →1 international school in Boracay
See all 1 →1 international school in Subic
See all 1 →1 international school in Davao
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Curricula
There are 30 international schools in Philippines covering 25 curricula. The most widely offered are IB (DP) (11), American Curriculum (10), Cambridge IGCSE (6), IB (MYP) (5), IB (PYP) (4). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Philippines runs from about PHP 35,900 to PHP 1,739,170, averaging roughly PHP 529,803. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Philippines run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
2 of the 30 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Philippines we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.