Bright Academy
International School in Cebu City
Quick answer
Bright Academy provides an American curriculum with AP course options. Well-suited to budget-conscious families. At $5,000–$10,000/year, it sits below the Cebu City average — offering strong value. Note: K-12 US-curriculum school in Cebu.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American taught at Bright Academy.
- Tuition: $5,000–$10,000/yr published annual range.
- Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
Rolling
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- •Listed (unverified): Learning support: limited
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,000 – $10,000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $9,000(+20%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $10,500 |
| Cost position in Cebu City | 50th percentile(mid-range) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
K-12 US-curriculum school in Cebu. Popular with Filipino-American returnee families and the BPO-expat workforce.
American
limited
Recommended neighborhoods
Banilad, Mabolo
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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K-12 US-curriculum school in Cebu. Popular with Filipino-American returnee families and the BPO-expat workforce.
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