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The 10 best international schools near BGC

BGC is Manila's international-school district. The two best-known expat schools sit side by side on University Parkway, with more on McKinley Hill.

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01International School Manila (ISM)

Corporate families Top pick
IB Diploma, US-style · Preschool–Grade 12 · University Parkway, BGCWebsite ↗Instagram ↗

Manila's oldest international school (1920). A 7-hectare campus with students from 91 countries. The default choice for many corporate and diplomatic families.

Accreditation: WASC; non-profit IB World School
Annual tuition SY 2026–27: about US$9,700 + ₱306,400 (Preschool) to about US$19,650 + ₱623,800 (Gr 11–12)

02The British School Manila (BSM)

British-system families
English National Curriculum + IB Diploma · Nursery–Year 13 · 36th St, University Park, BGCWebsite ↗Instagram ↗

Manila's main British-system school, next to ISM. Easy transfers for UK and Commonwealth families.

Accreditation: CIS, COBIS, FOBISIA; IB World School
Annual tuition AY 2026–27: about £4,150 + ₱444,200 (Nursery) to about £9,150 + ₱977,800 (Years 12–13)

03Chinese International School Manila

Mandarin + IB
American curriculum + IB Diploma · Nursery–Grade 12 · Upper McKinley Rd, McKinley HillWebsite ↗Instagram ↗

Teaching is in English, with daily Mandarin from the early years. Good for families who want a third language plus IB.

Accreditation: IB Diploma–authorized since 2011
Annual tuition Ask the school (not published)

04Everest Academy Manila

Catholic, US-style
US-style Catholic college prep, AP · K–Grade 12 · 38th Drive North, BGCWebsite ↗Instagram ↗

A smaller Catholic school with a values-based US program and AP courses. Fees are much lower than ISM or BSM.

Accreditation: Regnum Christi network; AP courses
Annual tuition About ₱384,000 (Kinder) to ₱616,000 (Grade 12)

05MGC New Life Christian Academy

Christian, IB primary
IB PYP + Christian curriculum · Pre-nursery–Grade 12 · University Parkway, BGCWebsite ↗

A Christian school in BGC that uses the IB Primary Years Programme. Popular with faith-based families who want to stay close to home.

Accreditation: IB World School (PYP)
Annual tuition Ask the school (not published)
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06Victory Christian International School

Christian, IB Diploma
IB Diploma + Christian curriculum · K–Grade 12 · Pasig (about 20 min from BGC)Website ↗

A non-denominational Christian school that ends in the IB Diploma. Easy for families on the Pasig/Ortigas side.

Accreditation: IB Diploma
Annual tuition Ask the school (not published)
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07Singapore School Manila

Singapore-method
Singapore curriculum → IGCSE → A Levels or IB · Nursery–Grade 12 · Paseo de Magallanes, Makati (20–30 min)Website ↗Instagram ↗

Singapore-method math and science, then a choice of Cambridge or IB. Suits families who move around Asia.

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Accreditation: IB World School; Cambridge school
Annual tuition Ask the school (not published)

08Korean International School Philippines

Korean families
Korean national curriculum + English · PK–Grade 12 · Upper McKinley HillWebsite ↗

The main school for Korean families in BGC. Teaching is in Korean and English.

Accreditation: Approved by the Korean government
Annual tuition Ask the school (not published)
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09Canadian American School

North American system
North American curriculum (US Common Core + Canadian arts and languages) · Preschool–Grade 12 · Salcedo Village, Makati (15–25 min)Website ↗

A small North American school just across the border in Makati. Seniors graduate with a local CAS diploma and a US-based diploma. Good for families who live or work in Makati.

Accreditation: US Embassy World Consular School
Annual tuition About US$11,800 + ₱24,200 (Preschool) to US$19,300 + ₱84,200 (Gr 11–12)
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10Nord Anglia International School Manila

British system, A Levels
English National Curriculum → IGCSE → A Levels · Early Years–Year 13 (ages 2–18) · Aseana Business Park, Parañaque (20–30 min)Website ↗Instagram ↗

A British school run by the global Nord Anglia group (90+ schools). Small classes of 10–18. Programmes with MIT and Juilliard add STEAM and performing arts.

Accreditation: Nord Anglia Education; MIT and Juilliard partnerships
Annual tuition Ask the school (not published)
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