Canadian American School, widely known as CAS, is a small day school in Salcedo Village in the Makati central business district that offers a North American education in the Philippine capital. It runs an independent, coeducational programme spanning preschool, primary and secondary, and its compact size is central to how it presents itself, with personalised attention and small classes rather than the scale of the larger campuses. It is one of the more central options among the Manila international schools, sitting inside the business district rather than out in the suburban school belts.
This profile sets out the curriculum, the published fees, 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 across the capital, see our guide to the best international schools in Manila.
Canadian American School at a glance
| Curriculum and standards | North American model using United States Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, with Canadian standards for the arts, music and world languages |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Preschool and Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten to Grade 8, Grade 9 to Grade 12, day |
| Founded | Not published |
| Recognition | Philippine Department of Education; known to the United States Office of Overseas Schools. Confirm current accreditation with the school |
| Fee band | Upper mid to premium Makati tier (see fees below and the Manila fees guide) |
| Campus area | Salcedo Village, Makati, Metro Manila |
Curriculum and academics
Canadian American School follows a North American model that draws on both United States and Canadian practice. The core academic subjects sit on United States standards, using the Common Core for English language arts and social studies and the Next Generation Science Standards for science and the wider STEM subjects. Canadian standards inform the performing and fine arts, music and world languages, which is where the Canadian half of the name shows through most clearly. Families weighing an American pathway can read our American curriculum pillar, while those drawn to the Canadian elements can compare through the Canadian curriculum guide.
Language exposure is a notable feature. The school introduces several languages at the early stages and continues world language learning up the grades, so pupils meet more than one language during their time there. Because the school is small, the programme leans on close teacher knowledge of each child rather than a wide menu of senior options, so families who want a large sixth form with many advanced courses should check how the upper grades are staffed before applying.
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Canadian American School fees
Unusually for a school of its size, Canadian American School publishes a clear annual tuition schedule, and the figures for academic year 2026 to 2027 were reported through PhilSTAR Life. Tuition is billed in two parts, a United States dollar amount plus a Philippine peso amount, a structure common among the dollar denominated schools in the capital. The dollar portion runs from about USD 11,800 at preschool to USD 19,300 in the senior grades, with the peso portion between about P24,200 and P84,200. That places the school in the upper mid to premium part of the Makati market, lighter than the top tier campuses mapped in our Manila school fees guide but well above the value schools.
| Stage | Annual tuition 2026 to 2027 |
|---|---|
| Preschool | USD 11,800 plus P24,200 |
| Senior Kindergarten | USD 13,050 plus P64,200 |
| Grades 1 and 2 | USD 14,900 plus P64,200 |
| Grades 3 to 5 | USD 17,300 plus P64,200 |
| Grades 6 to 8 | USD 17,800 plus P84,200 |
| Grades 9 and 10 | USD 18,050 plus P84,200 |
| Grades 11 and 12 | USD 19,300 plus P84,200 |
Treat these as headline tuition only. Schedules are set each year and schools commonly add an application charge, a deposit or reservation fee and other one off costs, so the total cost of a place will run above the tuition line. Confirm the current schedule, the payment terms and any extras directly with the admissions office before you commit, and note that the dollar portion is normally paid in dollars and the peso portion in pesos.
Admissions and intake
Canadian American School admits across grade levels subject to places, on a rolling basis structured on the Philippine school calendar. As a small school it fills popular years quickly, so early enquiry matters, particularly if you are moving mid year and need a specific grade. Entry weighs previous school records alongside an assessment of readiness for the grade applied for.
Applicants usually supply recent school reports, passport and visa documentation for expatriate families, and references, and younger children may sit an informal readiness check while older pupils complete an assessment or interview. Confirm the current application window, the assessment format and the required documents with the admissions office, since a compact school can adjust intake to available places.
Location and who goes there
The campus sits in Salcedo Village, one of the two residential enclaves inside the Makati central business district, which makes it one of the more centrally placed international options in the city. Families living in the Makati towers, or commuting in from Bonifacio Global City and the surrounding districts, can reach it without the long suburban drives that some of the larger campuses require, and the location suits working parents who value being close to the office.
The community is a mix of expatriate families posted to Makati and Filipino families who want a North American pathway close to home. Because the school is small the parent body is tight knit, which appeals to families who prefer a personal setting over a large institution. For the wider picture of how the international, British, IB and other schools sit across the capital, including fee tiers and neighbourhoods, see the Manila schools hub.
Canadian American School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Canadian American School fees?
For academic year 2026 to 2027, published annual tuition runs from about USD 11,800 for preschool to USD 19,300 for the senior grades, each plus a Philippine peso component of between about P24,200 and P84,200. Budget separately for application and other charges, and confirm the current schedule with the school.
Is Canadian American School a good school?
Canadian American School is a small North American curriculum day school in Makati recognised by the Philippine Department of Education and known to the United States Office of Overseas Schools. We do not publish ratings, so parents should visit and read the most recent evidence before deciding.
What curriculum does Canadian American School follow?
The school teaches a North American model, using United States Common Core standards for English and social studies and the Next Generation Science Standards for science, with Canadian standards informing the arts, music and world languages.
When do Canadian American School applications open?
The school admits across grade levels subject to places, on a rolling basis structured on the Philippine calendar. Apply early for the most in demand years and confirm the current window and assessment format with the admissions office.
Where is Canadian American School located?
Canadian American School is in Salcedo Village in the Makati central business district, at the heart of Metro Manila and within easy reach of the Makati and Bonifacio Global City residential communities.
