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The Beacon School

Philippines, Manila

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₱392,177 - 919,181
Ages 3 - 14 years
Pupil numbers 360
Type Co-educational
Opened 2001
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
Taught languages Filipino, English, Spanish, Mandarin
Typical class size 16
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

The Beacon School is an independent, non-profit, secular IB World School in Makati that serves students from Pre-K through Grade 8. It follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Pre-K to Grade 5 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6 to 8, with the school positioned as the first in the Philippines authorised to deliver both PYP and MYP. The programme is delivered in a Filipino context, anchoring learning in Filipino culture and language while engaging with a global IB framework. The curriculum integrates Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics through transdisciplinary Units of Inquiry, and includes Filipino language development and language electives such as Spanish and Mandarin. A broad co-curricular program runs alongside academics, including after-school activities in the arts, sports, music, coding, and more, with service learning through community projects. The campus is located in the Magallanes area of Makati, central Metro Manila, and the school has grown to support a community of over 300 students.

2266 Chino Roces Ave, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines

The Essentials

The Beacon School has 360 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English.

Location
The Beacon School is located in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The campus address is 2266 Central Square, Chino Roces Avenue Extension, Makati City 1231. It sits in central Makati with access to major roads and public transport options. Beacon announced a move to a new Makati campus along Pasong Tamo Extension in February 2023, with Phase I opening for Pre-K to Grade 8 in August 2023.

Stages
Beacon School offers education from Pre-K through Grade 8. It is an IB World School authorized to deliver the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP).

Type
Beacon School is an independent, non-profit, secular and co-educational IB World School. It is an IB World School offering the PYP and MYP; it operates as an independent, non-profit institution.

Additional learning support
A publicly listed SEN program is not described on public pages. The school publishes a Child Safeguarding policy and has a Student Services section that includes onboarding, a community portal, after-school activities, and school conferences, indicating available student support structures.

Country affiliation
There is no country affiliation listed; The Beacon School operates as an independent IB World School.

Religious affiliation
The Beacon School is secular and has no religious affiliation.

School day structure
Public pages do not publish start and end times for the school day; the exact timings are provided by the admissions team upon inquiry. The school calendar lists dates and events but not daily hours.

Bus service
Public pages do not list a school bus service for The Beacon School. Families may arrange private transport or other arrangements as needed.
Fees

Annual tuition at The Beacon School ranges from PHP 392,177 to PHP 919,181 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- An application fee of PHP 2,500 is payable at the time the completed application documents are submitted.

Tuition fees (by year group)

Note: The school's published annual tuition structure is shown as a two-part amount (a USD component plus a PHP component). The published annual totals and a per-term estimate (see Billing schedule and note on calculation below) are given here.

- Pre-Kinder
- Annual: USD 850 plus PHP 344,500.
- Estimated per term (annual divided by three terms): USD 283.33 plus PHP 114,833.33. (Per-term figure shown as an arithmetic division of the annual amount; see note below.)

- Kinder to Grade 5
- Annual: USD 1,800 plus PHP 760,000.
- Estimated per term: USD 600.00 plus PHP 253,333.33. (Calculated by dividing the annual amount by three terms.)

- Grades 6 to 8
- Annual: USD 2,000 plus PHP 807,000.
- Estimated per term: USD 666.67 plus PHP 269,000.00. (Calculated by dividing the annual amount by three terms.)

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school year is organised in school terms (the calendar references Term 1, Term 3, etc.), and admissions and re-enrolment references use a three-term structure. The per-term amounts above are derived by dividing the published annual tuition by three, consistent with the school's three-term academic references.
- Once a place is offered, a reservation fee is required by the date shown in the letter of offer to secure a place; the school's admissions information also states that returning-student re-enrolment requires payment of a Returning Students Fee by the date advised by the Board of Trustees. (Specific reservation/returning fee amounts are not published in the accessible admissions text.)

Boarding fees

- The Beacon School operates as a day school for students from Pre-K to Grade 8; no boarding programme or boarding fees are listed for the Makati campus.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- School-branded clothing and merchandise (examples and prices):
- One Beacon Shirt — Adult PHP 800; Child PHP 650.
- Barracudas Shirt — PHP 600.
- Ball cap — PHP 500.
- Barracudas water tumbler — PHP 900.
- (These are sample shop items and prices available from the school shop.)
- Co‑curricular activities, field trips and program-specific costs are included in descriptions of the school's programmes; such activities and any related fees (for example, curriculum trips or optional activities) are additional to tuition and merchandise costs.

Refund information

- The school's public admissions pages specify the application fee, reservation/returning-student payments and that reservation payment secures a place, but no publicly available page or downloadable policy on fee refunds (for application, reservation, tuition or other deposits) was located in the published admissions or policies material accessible on the school pages. The availability and terms for refunds (if any) are therefore not explicitly published in the materials examined.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer via Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is provided as an online payment method with both PESO and DOLLAR account numbers listed for the Beacon International School Foundation. The Enrol/Finance contact information and the BPI account details are published as a school payment method.
- The Enrol page provides step-by-step instructions for adding the school as a biller in BPI Online (Manage Recipients → Add recipient → select Biller → BEACON INT'L SCHOOL FOUNDATION; confirm details and submit). The Finance Office contact details are published for payment queries.

Summary of evidence and limits of the available public information

- Application fee and the requirement for a reservation fee (amount given in the offer letter) are published in the school's admissions information.
- Annual tuition amounts by broad year-groups (USD + PHP components) are published in a recent independent parent- guide article that lists the school's published tuition ranges and figures. The per-term numbers above are arithmetic divisions of those annual totals by three because the school's published calendar and admissions pages reference a three-term year; the per-term figures are therefore inferred from the published annual totals and the school's term structure.
- The school's Enrol/Finance information explicitly lists BPI bank account numbers and instructions for online payment, and the school shop lists sample prices for branded shirts and items.
- What was not publicly available in the pages examined: a detailed official tuition and fees schedule in a single downloadable fee schedule that lists every fee line (for example: explicit reservation fee amount, Returning Students Fee amount, term-by-term billing schedule text, formal refund rules) was not located in the accessible admissions and policy pages. For those specific line items and formal refund terms, the Finance Office contact is provided for direct confirmation.
Academics

The Beacon School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP) for students aged 3 to 14.

Curriculum
The Beacon School Philippines offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Pre-K to Grade 5 and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grade 6–8, with high school years planned for the future. It is accredited by the Philippine Department of Education and IB-authorized to deliver PYP and MYP. The PYP uses transdisciplinary units built around six themes (Who We Are; How We Express Ourselves; How the World Works; Where We Are in Place and Time; How We Organize Ourselves; Sharing the Planet), integrating core disciplines and stand-alone subjects such as Visual Arts, Filipino, Music, Physical Education, and Religious or World Religion. The MYP organizes learning around eight subject areas—Language A (English), Language B (Filipino and another language), Humanities, Sciences, Mathematics, Design, The Arts, and Physical Education—guided by global contexts and culminating in a Grade 8 Community Project; Grade 6–7 also includes Religious and Moral Education. Service as Action is embedded across the MYP, with school partnerships for service learning, and the campus is located in Makati with IB School Code 002224.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Beacon School PH supports social and emotional learning through the House System, which fosters a close-knit community and cross-grade collaboration, with house-based service projects and school-wide activities.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school uses an inclusion approach with reading and learning support specialists and provides additional services for students whose needs can be met; admissions assess whether Beacon has the resources to support a student with special needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Limits are placed on the number of English Language Learners within any one section.

Mental Wellbeing
Art Therapy is offered as part of After School Activities (3-5) to support students' emotional well-being.

Safeguarding
The Beacon School PH has a Child Safeguarding policy as part of its School Policies.
Parent Experience

History
The Beacon School was founded in 2001 by educators and professionals who sought a rigorous, progressive K–8 program within a close-knit learning community. It is governed by The Beacon International School Foundation, an independent, non-profit, secular organization that currently serves Pre-K to Grade 8 and envisions adding a high school in the future. In 2023, Beacon moved to a new Makati campus as part of the One Beacon Project, which consolidates The Beacon School with Beacon Academy under a single organizational umbrella. The One Beacon Project intends to extend Beacon's inquiry-based IB education by adding a high school at the Makati campus and by offering Pre-K to Grade 8 at Beacon Academy's Laguna campus, which currently serves up to Grade 12. Beacon was among the first Philippine IB World Schools authorized to deliver both the Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme.

Community
The Beacon School is an independent, non-profit, secular and co-educational IB school for students from Pre-K to Grade 8 in Metro Manila. It emphasizes inquiry-based learning and Filipino cultural values, building a global-minded community rooted in local culture. Beacon's community life includes sporting achievements, student performances, and family events that bring together students, parents, alumni and friends, such as the ISAA volleyball tournament results and events like the Moana 2 Block Screening. Families participate through the Beacon Community Portal and school programs that connect parents with staff and activities.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A formal Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is not publicly listed on The Beacon School's public pages; parent involvement is organized through The Beacon International School Foundation and broader community programs. The Beacon International School Foundation acts as the school's governing and fundraising body, reflecting its independent, non-profit status. Community events that involve families include the Par for a Purpose: 1st Beacon School Golf Cup and related fundraising tournaments. Other family activities include Moana 2 Block Screening, which invites parents, alumni and friends, and merchandise campaigns such as Beacon Barracudas merch. The school maintains a community portal for parent volunteers and communication, and offers after-school activities and conferences to engage families.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Beacon School's Makati campus serves students from Pre-K to Grade 8 as part of its IB program. A 2023 announcement described relocation to a 12,500-square-meter Makati campus along Pasong Tamo Extension, with a main building renovated to house Pre-K to Grade 8. The campus includes a playground, a soccer field, a gymnasium, and an urban garden. Visual arts is integrated into the curriculum and there is a gallery showcasing student work, with drama and music also offered as part of the arts program.

Sports Facilities
The site includes a gymnasium for indoor activities and a soccer field for outdoor play and games. Outdoor spaces also include a playground and an urban garden that can be used for physical education and movement activities. These facilities support a range of PE and team sport activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Beacon School offers an after‑school activities program for students from K to 8 that extends learning beyond the academic day. STEM and related enrichment options include Robotics Class (3–8), Nutty Scientists, Coders' Playspace, and Bricks 4 Kidz. There are film‑ and media offerings such as Film‑making, Future Film Makers, and Cartoon Creations, alongside other academic and inquiry‑based activities like Tatak Filipino!, Sign Language for Kids, and Lego/Bricks‑related clubs. The program supports inquiry, collaboration, and creative problem‑solving beyond regular class time.

Arts & Creative
The Music After School program offers group classes including Chorale, JAM, Guitar Ensemble, Stick & Stomp, Glee, Showstoppers, and String Ensemble, with individual lessons in violin, piano, guitar, drums, and voice available. Recitals are held, and students regularly perform at school assemblies and events. Additional arts offerings include Film‑making, Art Therapy, K‑2 Painting, K‑2 Photography, Origami, Storybook Artists, and Cartoon Creations, among other creative activities.

Cultural & Language
The Beacon School emphasizes language learning through curriculum‑based language acquisition opportunities and a global perspective. The school marks Filipino Week, International and Book Week, and the Christmas celebration to celebrate culture. Sign Language for Kids (K‑2) and Tatak Filipino! (3–8) provide structured cultural and language experiences, complemented by cross‑grade and cultural activities organized through the school's community programs.

Social & Hobbies
A broad range of social and hobby activities runs after school, including film‑making, photography, crafts, and board games such as 3–8 Board Geeks. Students can explore creative and social pursuits through K‑2 Storybook Artists, K‑2 Painting, K‑2 Origami, K‑2 Cartoon Creations, and similar clubs. These offerings give students opportunities to build friendships and pursue personal interests beyond academics.

Community & Service
The Beacon Experience includes a House System that runs service projects and community initiatives, with students contributing to house goals through participation, collaboration, and leadership activities. Grades 7–8 participate in a four‑day RAFI Center for Leadership program to develop self‑awareness, social consciousness, collaboration, and resilience. Off‑campus activities connect classroom learning to the wider community, and students practice responsible outdoor behavior through Leave No Trace principles.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is embedded in Beacon's programs: the House System promotes collaboration and community leadership, with service projects and school‑wide initiatives. The RAFI CFL Center for Leadership program provides structured leadership training for older students. The Beacon Experience and school conferences also offer mentoring, planning, and opportunities for developing professional skills as part of the student leadership pathway.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The athletics and wellbeing program includes Taekwondo, Gymnastics, T‑ball/Baseball, Futsal/Football, Archery, Volleyball, Badminton, and Chess. K‑2 Kid's Yoga is offered as a mindfulness‑ and movement‑based activity. The program emphasizes teamwork, discipline, safety, and enjoyment across sports, with ongoing opportunities to participate in group physical activities. Off‑campus experiences and outdoor activities further support students' physical health and overall wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
The language of instruction is English for all core subjects in The Beacon School's IB Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme. Filipino is taught as a second language, organized into six phases, and students may begin at any phase and progress through the continuum. English language arts is provided as Language and Literature, emphasizing reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Spanish and Mandarin are offered as language electives to develop additional language proficiency.
Reputation

Awards
In 2024, The Beacon School's volleyball teams achieved a notable ISSA Inter-Scholastic Sports Association result: the Middle School Boys won the championship and the Middle School Girls finished in third place.

Accreditations
The Beacon School is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Kindergarten to Grade 5 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–8 at its Makati campus. This marks the school as an IB World School with internationally recognized curricula in its current facility.
Admissions

Admissions
0. Age-Grade Level Placement Information: The Beacon School places new students according to age by the end of August for the academic year, with a clear mapping to grade levels and local/national equivalents. The table shows how ages align to Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grade 1 through Grade 8, and beyond (for the IB structure). Class size limits are 16 students for Pre-K to Grade 3, 17 for Grades 4–5, and 20 for Grades 6–8. This framework guides initial placement decisions and ensures alignment with the school's program.

1. Introductory Tour: Prospective families are welcome to visit The Beacon School for an introductory tour. It is advised to contact the Admissions Office in advance to arrange a visit so you can receive a structured briefing. During the tour, you will get an overview of the admissions process and information about the school; a packet of application forms is provided to take away and study. This visit helps families assess fit before submitting formal materials.

2. Submission of Application Documents and Application Fee: To formalize an application, complete and submit the forms and required documents from the admissions packet to the Admissions Office. If any documents are in a language other than English, provide certified translations in English. You can download the required documents from the admissions packet, and an Application Fee of PHP 2,500 is payable with the submission of all completed documents.

3. Sit-in Visit: After review of the application materials and if there is an available slot in the requested grade level, the prospective student is invited to attend a “sit-in” pre-entry visit at the level applied for (or another level as determined by the Admissions Committee). The sit-in duration equals the length of the school day at that level. The sit-in is a required step and helps assess fit and, where applicable, whether the school has the resources to support a student with particular needs.

4. Academic Testing and Interview: All applicants will have an interview with the Guidance Counselor. Students applying for Grades 4–8 will be tested in Math and English and will write an essay to establish academic readiness. These assessments are conducted on paper during the sit-in visit.

5. Interview with Parent(s): In some cases, after the sit-in, an interview is arranged with the prospective student's parent(s) together with the grade level coordinator and the Head of School to discuss fit, expectations, and any additional considerations. This step ensures parents and the school share alignment on the student's needs and the school's offerings.

6. Offers of Placement and Acceptance: Once the sit-in, testing (if applicable), and committee review are complete, space may be offered. Offers for the following school year are generally issued by early March, with the possibility of earlier offers if space permits. Acceptance decisions are final once communicated.

7. Reservation and Enrollment: After a place is offered, a reservation fee is due by the date indicated in the offer letter to secure the slot. The enrollment process proceeds with the completion of necessary forms and the submission of any outstanding documents. This step formalizes enrollment and moves the family toward the start of the term.

8. Re-enrolment of Returning Students: The school supports returning students who remain in good standing (academic proficiency and behavior per the Code of Conduct). Returning Students Fee must be paid by the date advised by the Board of Trustees, and the reservation fee guarantees space for the following academic year.

Scholarships
The Beacon School offers The Beacon School Scholarship Programme, which can provide tuition coverage for Grades 6, 7, and 8. Scholarships are awarded based on three pillars: 1) Academic Merit (evidence of strong academic ability, critical and creative thinking, and strong communication; options include above-average ACER (OPI) scores, CAT4 results, stellar school records, an essay, and a teacher recommendation), 2) Financial Need (families must demonstrate need and provide documents such as the current Income Tax Return and a completed Beacon Scholarship Application Form), and 3) Potential Contribution to The Beacon School Community (leadership and evidence of responsible citizenship). Applications and decisions are managed by the Admissions team, and the school can provide more information via email.

Waitlist
Yes. When a grade-level section is full, prospective students who meet Beacon's admissions requirements are placed on a waitlist. They may be invited to sit in when an opening arises, subject to Admissions Guidelines. This waitlist mechanism allows families to remain in consideration while the school manages space and resources.
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