International School Fees Philippines: Budget to Premium

The Philippines (Manila, Cebu and other cities) has a mix of international schools – from budget to premium British, IB and American options. This guide gives fee ranges and example schools so you can make an informed choice.

Quick overview of fee ranges (annual tuition, indicative)

• Budget: Roughly PHP 150,000–280,000 per year (primary). Smaller or newer schools, recognised curricula.
• Mid-tier: Roughly PHP 320,000–550,000 per year (primary). Established schools, good facilities.
• Premium: Roughly PHP 600,000–950,000+ per year (primary). Top facilities, strong IGCSE/IBDP.

Secondary and exam years are usually higher.

Budget end: example schools and fees

Brent International School (Baguio), Cebu International School and Faith Academy (certain programmes) can sit in the budget band. Primary often PHP 180,000–280,000 per year. Confirm latest fees on each school’s website.

Mid-tier: example schools and fees

British School Manila (BSM), International School Manila (ISM) (certain divisions) and Reedley International School are mid-tier examples. Primary often PHP 350,000–550,000; secondary/IBDP can be PHP 550,000–750,000. Strong British/IB provision.

Premium: example schools and fees

International School Manila (ISM), Brent International School Manila and Manila Japanese School (international stream) sit at the premium end. Primary can be PHP 650,000–900,000 and secondary/IBDP PHP 800,000–1,100,000+. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to watch beyond tuition

• Registration and enrolment fees (one-off; can be PHP 30,000–100,000+).
• Learning support and EAL – often extra; can add PHP 50,000–150,000+ per year.
• Board exam fees (IGCSE, IB, A level) – not in tuition; budget PHP 50,000–150,000+ per exam session.

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How to choose

• Decide budget band and curriculum; get full fee schedules (tuition + one-off and annual extras).
• Compare total cost over 3–5 years and fee progression by year group.
• Ask what is included vs add-on (support, trips, exams).

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