Chinese International School Manila
International School in Manila
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Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Chinese International School Manila.
- Tuition: $11,628–$18,973/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 25) Manila international school · 380 students total.
- 25 nationalities top: Filipino.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at On Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, classes begin at 7:30 a.m. On Wednesdays, classes begin at 8:30 a.m..
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS verified.
380
25 (Filipino)
20 avg / 25 max
Rolling
IBO, CIS
About Chinese International School Manila
Chinese International School Manila is a private, non-sectarian, co-educational K-12 international school devoted to delivering to its students the highest standard of education. CISM fosters the values of integrity and honesty and strive to instill a global outlook through immersion in Western and Chinese cultures and the Mandarin and English languages
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
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.
- In-house specialist staff listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —School states it does NOT offer dedicated EAL/ESL support
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $11,628–$18,973 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Php662815-Php1081471 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $16,951(+11%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $18,451 |
| Cost position in Manila | 82th percentile(premium tier) |
IB
IB Diploma
Mandarin, Filipino, Spanish
unknown
Yes
No
On Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, classes begin at 7:30 a.m. On Wednesdays, classes begin at 8:30 a.m. – KG1: 2:15 pm KG2 - G12: 2:30 pm
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
At a Glance
Fee Position in Manila
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Filipino
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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