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Bannister Academy offers a blend of classical education and curricula for students aged 3 to 18. The school delivers a Bespoke Curriculum alongside the IB Diploma Programme and the DepEd-aligned Indian Curriculum, with the K-12 program running Preschool through Senior High. Its learning model is rooted in the Trivium—grammar, logic, rhetoric—within a Paideia framework, cultivating critical thinking, inquiry, and articulate communication. Latin study supports analytical skills. The Senior High integrates the IB DP with English A Literature SL/HL, Filipino A Literature SL/HL, English B SL/HL, Global Politics SL/HL, Philosophy SL/HL, Chemistry SL/HL, Physics SL/HL, Mathematics SL/HL, and Visual Arts SL/HL, with Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity, Service, and Extended Essay. In 2024-25 Bannister relocated to Eastland Heights campus in Antipolo City, part of Philippines' first global ecotherapy community, offering sustainable living. The school emphasizes small class sizes, mentoring, and Grade 11 internships. Extracurriculars include sports, arts, language clubs, leadership programs.
Chinese International School Manila (CISM) is a K-12 international day school located on Upper McKinley Road in McKinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Metro Manila. It was founded in 2007 by Felicia Hung-Atienza and Maria Louisa Sian, starting with the American Core Curriculum and Mandarin across all grade levels. The school has grown into an IB World School authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) for Grades 11–12, with IB authorization achieved in 2011. The campus educates students from around 24 nationalities, with English as the language of instruction and Mandarin offered as a language across the curriculum. The four-storey campus houses libraries, science laboratories and a rooftop sports facility, and is designed to support a broad co-curricular programme. The school emphasises field trips, service and leadership activities, and a wide After School Activities programme with sport, arts and language clubs. A bus service operates to support commuting families.
Britesparks International School (BIS) is a progressive international day school in Quezon City, Philippines, offering preschool through senior high. The school traces its roots to 2000 as a progressive preschool and moved to its Metropoli Drive campus in 2013, placing it in the heart of Quezon City. BIS follows an international standards-based curriculum planning approach (Understanding by Design) and aims to implement Cambridge and International Baccalaureate programs, with ongoing consideration for regular membership in WASC and CIS. The BIS program spans Preschool (Toddler to Kinder 2), Grade School (Grade 1–6), Junior High School (Grade 7–10), and Senior High School (Grade 11–12). Core subjects align with Common Core English Arts, English National Curriculum Social Studies, and the Singapore Curriculum Framework for Science and Mathematics, with additional offerings in Visual Arts, Physical Education, Information and Communication Technology, and Entrepreneurship/Technology. This structure supports college preparedness, career readiness, and opportunities for experiential learning and leadership development.
International School Manila (ISM) opened in 1920 as the American School and is the oldest international school in Manila. In 2002, ISM moved to a seven‑hectare campus in Bonifacio Global City, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, a purpose‑built, state‑of‑the‑art facility. ISM provides a PK‑12 program rooted in an American‑based structure and is an IB World School, with the IB Diploma Programme offered in the upper grades and accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The school emphasizes an inquiry‑based, internationally minded curriculum and supports multiple languages through an English‑language program (EAL) and a Modern Language offering. ISM's facilities include a 400‑meter all‑weather track, three playing fields, eight tennis courts, a 920‑seat Fine & Performing Arts Theater, libraries, a Design Technology and Robotics space, and dedicated spaces for science, music, and media. Located in Bonifacio Global City, the campus benefits from proximity to major business and residential districts and contemporary urban amenities. ISM serves students from Preschool through Grade 12, drawing students from more than 90 countries.
The British School Manila (BSM) is a not-for-profit international school established in 1976. It provides a British international education for students aged 3 to 18, with a Primary School and a Senior School on a single, open campus in University Park, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila. The campus is open, airy and family-friendly, encouraging interaction across year groups. The curriculum is adapted from the English National Curriculum and is organised into Key Stages (Early Years Foundation Stage and KS1; KS2; KS3; KS4; KS5). In KS4 students study the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), and in KS5 they follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). The school welcomes more than 950 students from over 50 nationalities and offers a wide range of after‑school activities across five strands: Academic, Creative Arts, Physically Active, SIDE (Science, Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurship), and Service & Sustainability. Facilities include a Creative Arts Centre, two swimming pools and multiple sports fields. A school bus service operates with routes to Bonifacio Global City, Makati, Ortigas and Alabang.
Brent International School Manila is a long‑standing international day school located in Brentville Subdivision, Mamplasan, Biñan, Laguna. The Brent family holds over a century of educational tradition in the Philippines and maintains Episcopal, prep‑school heritage with a student‑centred focus on academic, interpersonal, physical and spiritual growth. The Main Campus covers 10.6 hectares (26 acres) and comprises dedicated facilities for different school levels. The school was originally established in 1984 in Pasig, Metro Manila, and the Mamplasan campus opened for the 1999‑2000 school year. Brent Manila operates within a two‑campus network under Brent Schools Inc., with a distinct community identity centred on a lion mascot and a Pride spirit. Families are welcome to take a tour by appointment to learn more about Brent's facilities and community. The campus coordinates are approximately 14.30314° N, 121.08196° E.
Xavier School San Juan is a Jesuit Catholic K–12 basic education institution with a distinct Chinese–Filipino character. It offers a three‑level curriculum (Early Education, Grade School, High School) and is an IB World School authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme since 2010. The main campus is in Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila, with a southern satellite campus (Xavier School Nuvali) in Laguna. The school provides an integrated Chinese language program and ICT-enabled learning as part of its curriculum. Its Ignatian formation framework centers on the 6 Cs: competence, culture, compassion, conscience, character, and community. The student body exceeds 4,000 pupils from Nursery to High School. The current School President is Fr. Joseph Y. Haw, SJ; Grade School and High School are led by Principal Ma. Theresa N. Ladrido. The language of instruction is English, and Chinese studies are part of the program. The school hosts events such as JAM and features student publications and arts initiatives.
MGC New Life Christian Academy, located in Bonifacio Global City, offers an education rooted in Biblical truths alongside the IB Primary Years Programme for Early Years to Grade 6 students. High schoolers follow a localized curriculum that includes classes like Earth Science, Basic Calculus, and Creative Writing. The campus features a seven-story multi-purpose building housing specialized facilities, including a library, gymnasium, and a student-designed 83-foot backdoor mural accompanied by a wall-climbing area. The school distinctly integrates Christian Education through daily Bible classes, weekly Cell Groups, and the Coral Reef Students’ Fellowship. Extracurriculars span diverse options such as the "String and Beats for Jesus" club, Chinese Choir, and varsity sports. High school students also engage in specific initiatives like the student-led LIFEMUN (Model United Nations) program to debate global issues. With a structured progression from Pre-nursery to Grade 12, the academy prioritizes measurable character development and civic responsibility.
Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) offers a distinctive K–12 education integrating the American Common Core and British frameworks, culminating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for senior students. A defining feature of SISC is its Portfolio Assessment for Southville Students (P.A.S.S.) Research initiative, introduced in Grades 6 and 12 to build advanced research and communication skills early on. The school also integrates financial literacy and business education into its curriculum, extending practical training through its Real-Time Financial Trading Lab. Students have access to the TREX Residences, providing nearby boarding accommodations. For language acquisition, SISC teaches Mandarin, French, Spanish, and Special Filipino alongside its core English instruction. Support services like the Mentoring Program and specialized ESL classes ensure that individual student needs are met, preparing them thoroughly for university pathways in an actively engaging campus environment. (Source: southville.edu.ph)
Chiang Kai Shek College - Manila Campus, located in the historic Tondo district, is the only higher education institution in the Philippines founded by overseas Chinese-Filipinos. Opened in 1939, it operates as a day school for over 4,000 students. The school provides a dual-track curriculum that merges the Philippine K-12 framework with a specialized Chinese program. CKSC is also an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, delivering the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes. Instruction is delivered in English, Mandarin, and Filipino. A distinctive feature of CKSC is its heavily integrated Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts program, which emphasizes community adoption projects and has produced numerous Asia-Pacific regional awardees. Students develop language skills at the dedicated Language Learning Center through compulsory Functional Chinese courses designed for practical use. Operating without boarding facilities, CKSC equips students with trilingual proficiency and direct civic ties.
Hope Christian High School (HCHS) is an IB World School in Manila offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The campus is at 1242 Benavidez Street, Sta. Cruz, Manila, and serves Preschool through Senior High School. The school teaches in English and provides Chinese and Filipino as subjects; it also operates English as an Additional Language program when needed. HCHS emphasizes inclusive education, implements a multilingual language policy, and offers after‑school co‑curricular programs such as Robotics, Journalism, Math competition training, Performing Arts (dance and music), team sports, and chess. The principal is Dr. Angeline K. Tan. These elements reflect the school's mission to develop leaders for God and man across a K‑12 spectrum with IB guidance and sustained IB accreditation since 2020–2021.
Life Academy International (LAI) in Pasig City offers a Christ-centered education for day students aged 3 to 18. Integrating Biblical principles directly into everyday lessons, the school follows the Cambridge International framework for primary and lower secondary levels, before transitioning students into the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Grades 11 and 12. A distinctive feature of their early education is an Integrated Chinese Language Program, giving younger learners foundational exposure to Mandarin. The Ortigas East campus houses specific facilities for hands-on learning, including dedicated science and STEM labs, art studios, and a Library Media Center. For physical education, students utilize two full-sized indoor gymnasiums, a swimming pool, and a football field. According to the school's foundational mission, spiritual development is prioritized alongside core subjects, supported by an on-campus Chapel where students regularly gather for worship and pastoral mentorship.
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.
M7 Philippine Cambridge International School (PCIS) operates as a day school situated in Imus, Cavite, serving a student body originating from over 20 countries. Instruction is delivered entirely in English. The academic structure follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, holding full authorization for the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for senior students alongside candidate tracking for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). The campus features dedicated facilities for inquiry-based learning, including specialized spaces for science fairs, technological exploration, and cross-cultural student assemblies. PCIS is characterized by its Flexible Learning Programme Pathways (FLEX), a distinct framework designed to ease student transitions into the international schooling system. The institution is recognized for its structured House System—featuring houses such as Polaris and Imperials—which serves as the basis for annual school-wide sports matches, creative chants, and cooperative leadership initiatives among the student body.
Domuschola International School (DIS) is an IB World School in Pasig City, Philippines, offering a three‑phase program that blends the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Nursery to Grade 5, the Cambridge Programme for Grades 6–8 (CLSP) and IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12. The campus is located at 13 J. Cruz Street, Ugong, Pasig City 1604, within Barangay Ugong in Metro Manila. The language of instruction is English, with Filipino as a core subject. DIS provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and a Learning Support Programme to assist students with diverse learning needs. Facilities include science laboratories, dedicated music and drama spaces, a library, indoor gym, and multi‑sport courts; a third‑party bus service operates daily transport. The school supports a robust co‑curricular programme through After School Activities, Athletics, and Clubs (ASAC), with clubs such as Debate, Model United Nations, and the Honey Badger Herald. DIS emphasises inquiry‑based learning, global-mindedness, and university preparation through its College Counselling & University Admission services.
Learning Links Academy in Silang, Cavite, utilizes an Interdisciplinary Curriculum anchored in the Multiple Intelligence theory, ensuring students learn through projects tailored to their dominant intelligences. The school integrates the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, focusing on solution-based thinking and experiential learning. A standout initiative is the Learning Links Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship (LALE) in high school, where students engage in the "BizArtE" fair and "Kiddopreneur" marketplace to develop practical business skills. Students also drive long-term environmental advocacy through the student-led Pawikan (sea turtle) Conservation and the Bottle School Project. The suburban campus features collaborative project spaces and dedicated areas for the arts, supporting annual musical productions like "Quest for the One True King." By combining hands-on entrepreneurship with direct community action, the school grounds its academic framework in real-world applications.
Keys School Manila, located in Mandaluyong City, operates a progressive, inquiry-based curriculum spanning from infant care to Grade 12. The early years program follows the Reggio Emilia approach, utilizing play and hands-on experiences to develop foundational literacy and numeracy. In the upper grades, the school offers multiple tracks, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) and a local DepEd diploma pathway. The school maintains a 15:1 student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for individualized attention and collaborative, project-based learning. Facilities include a library with over 32,000 resources. A distinctive offering is the "Forming Foundations" program for toddlers, alongside supplemental short courses in gymnastics and music. Secondary students engage in interdisciplinary coursework, combining subjects like Robotics, Tech Ed, and the Arts. With an emphasis on practical application, students are regularly assessed through performance tasks rather than standardized testing, ensuring they can apply concepts to real-world scenarios.
Singapore School Manila Green Campus (SSMGC), situated in Silang, Cavite, provides an international educational track from Preschool to Pre-University. For Early Years through Lower Secondary, the school adapts the Singapore Curriculum, emphasizing positive reinforcement and higher-order thinking without conventional grading pressures. In Higher Secondary, students prepare for the Cambridge IGCSE, progressing to the Cambridge International AS and A Levels in their final years. The campus actively integrates bilingual and multicultural appreciation into student life. Signature initiatives include celebrating Linggo ng Wika with traditional Filipino games like piko and patintero, and participating in Mandarin theatrical storytelling during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Additionally, SSMGC supports international learners with specialized Intensive ESL and English Language Accelerator programs that include conversation groups and community service projects. This creates an environment where students engage deeply with both local traditions and an international academic framework, supported by dedicated conversational and cultural immersion activities.
Victory Christian International School (VCIS) is a Christian basic and college-preparatory school in Pasig City, Metro Manila. It was founded in 2000 as Victory Christian School by Victory, a non-denominational church, and renamed VCIS in 2010; the institution began a Homeschool Program two years later. The campus is at 339 Robinson Circle, Capt. Henry Javier Drive, Oranbo, Pasig City, 1600 Philippines. VCIS operates in the Oranbo area and offers both VCIS Online and Integrated Hybrid learning. The online program provides daily online classes with a biblically-integrated curriculum and a structured homeroom; the hybrid program combines weekly in-person sessions with online instruction. Core subjects include Math, English, Science, Filipino, Social Studies, and Bible, with Mandarin taught as a language and Filipino as a regular subject. The school emphasizes Christian character, academic achievement, and leadership development, and runs after-school programs and student clubs.
ICA Greenhills is a Catholic, non-profit school for girls located at 10 Grant Street, Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila. The campus serves Pre-Kindergarten through Senior High School and hosts an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the senior years. Facilities include the Delia Tetreault Arts and Sports Center, Learning Resource Center, science laboratories, and a Visual Arts Lab. The Grade School program emphasizes mathematics, science, and language studies, with English, Filipino, and Chinese Language Arts represented in the curriculum. The student population is reported as about 3,103, with 1,678 in Grade School. The school is led by Sr. Irene N. Ferrer, MIC (President). Entry ages for the upcoming year include a minimum of 4 years for Pre-Kindergarten and 5 years for Kindergarten. The ICA site presents the school as a day program; there is no published boarding or bus-service information on the site. The school describes its community as catering to Chinese-Filipino female students and emphasizes values-based education rooted in Catholic tradition.
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