International School Manila
International School in Manila
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Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American leaving qualifications include IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $14,982–$30,402/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 20 Manila international school · 2,250 students total.
- 80 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: IBO, WASC verified.
2,250
80
20 avg
Rolling
IBO, WASC
IB Diploma
About International School Manila
International School Manila is an independent, international school with a structure, style and traditions that emanate from the United States and with a curriculum and methodology that reflect the best in worldwide educational research and practice. ISM school is diverse and dynamic, and our students have the highest aspirations for their education and future lives.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $14,982–$30,402 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Php853981-Php1732942 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $24,342(+7%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $25,842 |
| Cost position in Manila | 91th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, American
IB Diploma
IB diploma SAT
99,2% of International Baccalaureate Candidates received the full Diploma in 2015.
Chinese, French, Spanish, Filipino, Japanese, Korean
The school's classroom teachers work alongside the learning support teachers, educational and teaching assistants, specialist teachers, speech and language pathologists and occupational therapists. These professionals, together with parents, ensure that the school is providing a high quality education and the students have the support they need.
The school has Learning Support Program. Each applicant is considered on an individual basis. The decision to admit an applicant with special educational needs is made by the Learning Support Resource Team (LSRT). Any student who is applying for admission and has documented learning needs will receive special consideration by the LSRT. The School reserves the right to refuse applications where the student appears to have needs that cannot be met by our current program.
The International School Manila provides an ESL program for students whose first language is not English and whose English language skills limit full access to the regular grade level curriculum.
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
Very diverse
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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