Colegio San Agustin Makati, widely known as CSA, is a private Catholic school in the leafy Dasmarinas Village district of Makati. It was founded in 1969 by the Augustinian order, which has a long history of education in the Philippines, and today teaches several thousand pupils from nursery through senior high school. Although it follows the national curriculum, its unusually diverse enrolment, with pupils from more than forty countries, gives it a place among the Manila international schools that expatriate Catholic families consider.
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.
Colegio San Agustin Makati at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | Philippine K to 12 curriculum aligned with the Department of Education, with Augustinian Catholic formation |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Nursery through senior high school, day |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Accreditation | Accredited through the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities; confirm current status with the school |
| Fee band | Mid Manila tier (see Manila fees guide) |
| Campus area | Dasmarinas Village, Makati, central Metro Manila |
Curriculum and academics
Colegio San Agustin Makati teaches the Philippine K to 12 programme, aligned with the Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education standards, and threads Augustinian values through school life. The curriculum runs from the early years through junior and senior high school, with the senior high strands preparing pupils for Philippine and international university entry. This is a national curriculum school rather than an International Baccalaureate or a British curriculum provider.
The school is known for a strong tradition in sport, music and the arts alongside its academic and faith formation, and its accreditation through the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities places it among the recognised Catholic schools in the capital. Families comparing a national route with the International Baccalaureate can weigh the options through our Manila IB schools hub.
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Colegio San Agustin Makati fees
Colegio San Agustin Makati sits in the mid part of the Manila market, more affordable than the premium international day schools while reflecting its Makati location and long standing reputation. Fees fall within the range mapped in our Manila school fees guide, are set annually, and vary by year level. 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 reservation charge, miscellaneous and facilities fees, books and uniform, transport for pupils who use the school buses, and charges for some activities. These extras add to the total cost of a place.
Admissions and intake
Colegio San Agustin Makati admits across levels subject to availability, structured on the Philippine school calendar. Entry considers previous school records and an assessment, and demand is strong given the school reputation, so families are encouraged to apply ahead of the intake.
Applicants typically supply report cards, birth and baptismal records where relevant, passport and visa documentation for expatriate families, and references, and may sit an entrance test or interview. Confirm the current application window, assessment format and deadlines directly with the admissions office.
Location and who goes there
The campus sits in Dasmarinas Village, one of the established gated residential districts of Makati, the central business city of Metro Manila. The location places the school close to the homes of many professional and diplomatic families and within reach of the Makati and Bonifacio Global City business districts.
The community mixes Filipino Catholic families with a broad international contingent, reflecting the school diverse enrolment. For the wider picture of how the international, British, IB and Catholic schools sit across the city, including fee tiers and neighbourhoods, see the Manila schools hub.
Colegio San Agustin Makati reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Colegio San Agustin Makati fees?
CSA Makati sits in the mid Manila band, more affordable than the premium international day schools. Fees vary by year level and change annually, so confirm the current rate with the school and budget separately for the application charge, miscellaneous and facilities fees, books, uniform, transport and activities.
Is Colegio San Agustin Makati a good school?
CSA Makati is an established Catholic school founded in 1969 by the Augustinians, teaching the Philippine K to 12 curriculum with a diverse international enrolment. Whether it suits your family depends on your preference for a Catholic national curriculum school in Makati. Confirm current details with the school.
What curriculum does Colegio San Agustin Makati follow?
The school teaches the Philippine K to 12 curriculum aligned with the Department of Education, with Augustinian Catholic formation, rather than the International Baccalaureate or a British curriculum.
When do Colegio San Agustin Makati applications open?
Entry is across levels subject to availability, structured on the Philippine school calendar. Apply ahead of the intake because demand is strong, and confirm the current window and assessment format with the school.
Where is Colegio San Agustin Makati located?
The school is in Dasmarinas Village, an established gated residential district of Makati in central Metro Manila, close to the Makati and Bonifacio Global City business districts.
