Australian International School Manila, known as AIS, is a day school in Paranaque City that offers an Australian pathway in the Philippine capital. The school traces its roots to 1964 and adopted the Australian curriculum in 2011, giving families a clear route towards Australian universities and beyond. It is a distinctive option among the Manila international schools because it is the school in the country associated with the Victorian Certificate of Education, delivered through a partnership with Haileybury in Melbourne.
This profile sets out the curriculum, the fee band, the admissions route and the community around the school. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, so this is an editorial reference rather than a prospectus. For the wider shortlist of options in the city, see our guide to the best international schools in Manila.
Australian International School Manila at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | Australian curriculum with the Victorian Certificate of Education via a Haileybury partnership |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Early years through senior secondary, day |
| Founded | Origins in 1964; Australian curriculum adopted in 2011 |
| Accreditation | Delivers the VCE through Haileybury, Melbourne; confirm current accreditation with the school |
| Fee band | Premium Manila tier (see Manila fees guide) |
| Campus area | Paranaque City, southern Metro Manila |
Curriculum and academics
Australian International School Manila delivers the Australian curriculum from the early years through to senior secondary, culminating in the Victorian Certificate of Education. The VCE is offered through a direct partnership with Haileybury in Melbourne, which is the feature that sets the school apart in the Philippine market and gives leavers an Australian senior credential recognised for university entry in Australia and internationally.
The Australian route contrasts with the International Baccalaureate offered elsewhere in the city, so families comparing pathways can weigh the two through our Manila IB schools hub. Alongside the academic programme the school runs sport, the arts and clubs typical of an international day school.
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Australian International School Manila fees
Australian International School Manila sits in the premium part of the Manila market, in line with the established international day schools in the city. Fees fall towards the upper end of the range mapped in our Manila school fees guide, are set annually and rise through the year levels towards the senior years. We do not republish a precise figure here because schedules change each year, so confirm the current rate with the school before you budget.
Plan for the costs that sit above headline tuition. Expect an application or enrolment charge, a deposit or facilities fee, transport for pupils who use the school buses, and charges for some trips and activities. In the senior years there are examination and assessment costs tied to the VCE. These extras add a meaningful amount to the total cost of attendance.
Admissions and intake
Australian International School Manila admits across year levels subject to availability, with the school year structured on the Philippine calendar. Entry considers previous school records and an assessment of readiness for the year level, and demand is strongest at the main entry points.
Applicants typically supply recent school reports, passport and visa documentation for expatriate families, and references, and may complete an assessment or interview. Confirm the current application window, assessment format and deadlines directly with the admissions office.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in Paranaque City, in the southern part of Metro Manila, within reach of the residential districts and business parks that many expatriate and Filipino professional families call home. The southern location suits families living in the Paranaque, Alabang and Muntinlupa corridor and along the routes into Makati and Bonifacio Global City.
The parent body mixes expatriate families, many with Australian ties, and Filipino families who want an Australian pathway. For the wider picture of how the international, British, IB and other schools sit across the city, including fee tiers and neighbourhoods, see the Manila schools hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Australian International School Manila fees?
AIS Manila sits in the premium Manila band, with fees rising through the year levels towards the senior years. Schedules change annually, so confirm the current rate with the school and budget separately for enrolment, a deposit or facilities fee, transport, activities and the senior year assessment costs tied to the VCE.
Is Australian International School Manila a good school?
AIS Manila is an established day school offering the Australian curriculum and the Victorian Certificate of Education through a Haileybury partnership. Whether it suits your family depends on your preference for an Australian pathway and a southern Metro Manila location. Confirm current results and accreditation with the school.
What curriculum does Australian International School Manila follow?
The school delivers the Australian curriculum from the early years to senior secondary, culminating in the Victorian Certificate of Education offered through a partnership with Haileybury in Melbourne, rather than the International Baccalaureate.
When do Australian International School Manila applications open?
Entry is across year levels subject to availability, structured on the Philippine school calendar. Apply early for the most in demand years, and confirm the current window and assessment format with the school.
Where is Australian International School Manila located?
The school is in Paranaque City in the southern part of Metro Manila, convenient for families in the Paranaque, Alabang and Muntinlupa corridor and along the routes into Makati and Bonifacio Global City.
