The British School Manila
International School in Manila
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Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma.
- Tuition Fee not verified — check the school's published schedule
- Avg class size: 22 Manila international school.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at School starts at 7.40 am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. On Thursdays it starts at 8.10..
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, COBIS plus 3 more.
22 avg
Rolling
1976
IBO, CIS, COBIS, WASC, FOBISIA, CIE
IGCSE and IB Diploma
About The British School Manila
Established in 1976, we are the oldest and only non-profit international school in Manila offering a British education for students from Nursery (age 3) up to Year 13 (age 18). Each year we welcome more than 950 students from 50 + nationalities.
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
IB, British
IGCSE and IB Diploma
IGCSE at 16 years old. IB diploma at 18 years old.
BSM average total score is 36 vs. world average of 30, though many of our students score above 40 points each year.
Mandarin, French and Spanish.
The Student Support Services department offers different stages of support for students. It includes Learning Support Consultation and Monitoring, Learning Support Intervention, Enhanced Learning Support, and Extended Learning Support.
Our Student Support department offers Learning Support services for students.
Learning Support Assistants with specific expertise are available for students who require English as an Additional Language (EAL).
School starts at 7.40 am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. On Thursdays it starts at 8.10. – For nursery school ends at 12.30 pm. Reception ends at 1.30 pm. Key stage 1 (year 1 and 2) ends at 2.20 pm. For the rest of the school classes end at 2.30 pm.
The Primary School and Senior School FoodiE Bistros are open daily offering a selection of our healthy meal options. These can be pre-ordered and paid in advance or bought on the day. They offer a variety of food options from Asian to continental to pasta and salads.
Yes, we can help out with most of your dietary requirements. Just talk to the cafeteria personnel and they can assist you.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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