Educational Institutions in the Philippines
The Philippines offers a broad range of educational opportunities for resident
Americans. With the exception of the International School of Manila (ISM),
the school year is usually from June to March, with summer holidays April-June.
English is the language of instruction in most schools in the Philippines.
Please note: The US Embassy does not recommend particular
schools or send representatives to visit and evaluate educational institutions.
The educational institutions listed below are popular with expatriates living
in the Philippines. For additional informatoin check with the State Department's
Office
of Overseas Schools.
Pre-Schools and Nursery Schools
There are many English-language schools available for children aged
2 to 6 years old. All of the preschools offer a variety of activities
and instruction for the preschool child. The schools are often located
in private home neighborhoods and private subdivisions and feature small
class sizes. The minimum enrollment age is generally from 2-1/2 years,
although some preschools admit children at 18 months of age. Some of the
most popular schools include:
Casa Montessori Internationale
43 McKinley Road, Forbes Park South
1220 Makati City
Tel.: (02) 810-9722 or 810-6775
e-mail: casamontessori@skyinet.net
Creative Play Corner
e-mail: ariana@broline.com
Early Learning Center
27 Tampinco Street, San Lorenzo Village, Makati
Tel.: (02) 817-7274
Eleanor Esteban Learning Center
http://www.ecis.org/esteban
Tel.: (02) 844-2812
International Montessori
Tel.: (02) 810-6613
Pre-School Camp, Inc.
54 Victoria Street, Magallanes Village
Makati City
Tel.: (02) 852-4921
The Little Gym - "Terrific Tots Program"
Ground Floor, DPSI Business Center
210 Nicanor Garcia (formerly Reposo) Street, Bel Air Village, Makati
Tel.: (02) 890-1019
(offers a two or three day a week schedule)
TEA House
McKinley Road, Forbes Park
Tel.: (02) 840-5874
e-mail: Teahouse@evoserve.com
(toddler/pre-school program 2 or 3 times a week)
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Elementary and Secondary Schools
Brent International School Manila
http://www.brent.edu.ph
Brentville Subdivision
Barangay Mamplasan
Binan, Laguan 4024
Tel.: (63-49) 511-4330 to 39
P.O. Box 12201
Ortigas Center Post Office
Pasig City 1605
Tel.: (63-2) 631-1265 to 68
Email Address: bism@brent.edu.ph
Brent International School Manila is an international, co-educational
day school for students in nursery through Grade 12 and is associated
with the Episcopal Church in the Philippines. More than forty-five nationalities
are represented in the student body at Brent. A full International Baccalaureate
Diploma Program is offered in the Upper School (or High School). Brent
also offers Middle School and Lower School programs. The Special Learning
department offers extra assistance to those students identified as learning
different. These students receive assistance with their language acquisition
and mathematics skills, as well as with their speech and occupational
therapy needs.
For additional information, please contact Jeffrey Hammett, Director
for Student Services, or visit the Brent International School Manila website.
South Campus (Nursery through Grade 12) North Campus (Nursery through
Grade 8)
The International School Manila (ISM)
http://www.ismanila.com
Box 1526 MCPO
1255 Makati City
Philippines
Tel.: (63-2) 896-9801
e-mail: admissions@ismanila.com
The International School Manila is a private, co-educational program for
Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The
curriculum is American-based and courses are primarily college-preparatory
including Advanced Placement Courses and the International Baccalaureate
Diploma program. Instruction is in English. The testing program includes
the SAT and Achievement Tests of the College Board, the PSAT/National
Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, the American College Test, the Secondary
Schools Admission Test and the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. The School also
services students with special needs. The School also provides an extensive
English as a Second Language (ESL) Program based on need for those whose
first language is not English.
For additional information, please contact Celine Evans, Director for
Admissions, admissions@ismanila.com, or visit the International School
Manila website.
The British School Manila
http://www.britishschoolmanila.org
36th Street University Park, Fort Bonifacio Global City
Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
PO Box 2079, MCPO 1260, Philippines
Tel.: (63-2) 840-1561 to 70
e-mail: head@britishschoolmanila.org
The British School in Manila accepts students from age 5 through 12 or
13 (second year high school) and has an enrollment of about 300 students.
Class sizes are about 15 each. It follows the British system, is staffed
solely with expatriate British teachers under a British headmistress,
and offers a wide variety of after-school activities. The school has recently
opened a new campus at Fort Bonifacio Global City.
Faith Academy
MCPO Box 2016
0706 Makati City, Philippines
Website: www.faith.edu.ph
e-mail: registrar@faith.edu.ph
Faith Academy is located in Antipolo, Rizal and serves missionary families
in the Philippines and South East Asia. Faith Academy offers elementary,
secondary and high school curriculum with a choice of American or British
tracks.
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Philippine Universities
Asian Institute of Management
Ateneo de Manila University
DeLaSalle University
University of Asia and the Pacific
University of the Philippines Diliman
University of the Philippines Los Banos
University of the Philippines Manila
University of Santo Tomas Espana, Manila
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