Nord Anglia International School Manila

Families comparing international schools in Manila put NAIS Manila on the shortlist when they want a straightforward English National Curriculum route to IGCSE and A Levels on a modern campus near Manila Bay. This profile sets out what GlobalSchoolGuide Editorial has verified: the curriculum and exam pathway, where the school sits on fees, its admissions rhythm and the community around it. We are independent and no school pays to be listed.

NAIS Manila sits in the reclaimed Bay Area of Paranaque, a business, residential and leisure district on the edge of Manila Bay that is about fifteen minutes from the international airport. The school caps its roll at a few hundred pupils and keeps average class sizes small, which is a large part of its appeal for families who want individual attention rather than a very large campus. For wider context on what comparable schools charge, see our guide to international school fees in Manila.

Curriculum and academics

NAIS Manila follows the National Curriculum for England from the Early Years through to Key Stage 3, then the IGCSE in Key Stage 4 and A Levels in the sixth form, so the academic route is the familiar British one that transfers cleanly into schools in the United Kingdom and other British international schools worldwide. Membership of the Nord Anglia Education group gives pupils access to the group wider learning programmes and collaborations, and small classes let teachers tailor support closely. The A Level sixth form keeps university options open across the United Kingdom, the United States, Asia and beyond, and the school markets itself on personalised learning within a British framework.

Nord Anglia International School Manila fees

NAIS Manila publishes a fee schedule by year group and sits in the premium band for Manila. Independent school fee databases put annual tuition for 2026/27 in roughly the PHP 504,359 to PHP 1,739,170 range across the year groups, rising by stage to the sixth form. New families should budget for one off charges on top of tuition, and we would confirm current figures with the admissions office before planning.

• Application fee: a per child charge on application, published at PHP 28,413 and normally non refundable
• Enrolment fee: a one off charge to secure a place, published at PHP 209,209 per pupil
• Extras: transport, meals, uniform, trips and IGCSE or A Level examination entry billed in addition

Admissions

NAIS Manila admits for the August academic year and processes applications on a rolling basis subject to places. Because the school keeps numbers small, popular year groups can fill quickly, so families relocating to the Bay Area or the nearby southern districts should register early. Assessment usually considers prior school records and an age appropriate readiness or English check for pupils joining mid system.

Location and who goes there

NAIS Manila is in the Bay Area of Paranaque, a planned waterfront district of hotels, malls, offices and residential towers that has become a convenient base for internationally mobile families, helped by its short run to the airport. The location suits households living in the Bay Area itself and the neighbouring southern cities who want to avoid a long cross city commute.

The community is broadly international, mixing expatriate families posted to Manila with internationally minded Filipino families who want an English National Curriculum education and an A Level pathway. Small class sizes and the global Nord Anglia network appeal to parents who expect to move again and want qualifications that travel. Those weighing alternatives often compare NAIS Manila with the wider list of international schools in Manila in our directory before booking visits.

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Frequently asked questions

If NAIS Manila is on your list, it helps to see it next to the other names families shortlist in the city. Our overview of international school fees in Manila and the full directory of international schools in Manila are good next steps before you book visits.