International Schools in ManilaCost, Quality & Market Intelligence — 2026 Data
Based on 35 schools · 11 with published fee data · Updated April 2026
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$14,569
per year
+11%
above published tuition
75/100
Manila, Philippines has 35 international schools. The median true annual cost (including hidden fees) is $14,569. Published tuition typically understates the real cost by 11%. Admissions are mostly open (rolling). The most common curricula are IB, American, British.
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Key facts
- 35 international schools 11 with verified published fees · WhereNext-curated DB.
- Median true cost: $14,569/yr tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, activities).
- Hidden-fee markup: +11% published tuition typically understates real annual cost by this amount.
- Top curricula IB (15) · American (9) · British (8).
- Admissions mix 27 open · 4 moderate · 4 competitive · 0 highly selective.
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Curriculum Breakdown
Admissions Difficulty
27
Open / Rolling
4
Moderate
4
Competitive
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Data source: WhereNext International School Database. 35 schools in Manila, 11 with published fee data. Last updated April 2026.
True cost: Published tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, exams, activities) based on city-specific norms.
Value score: 0-100 composite measuring class size, diversity, accreditations, and learning support relative to cost percentile.
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