Singapore School Manila

Families comparing international schools in Manila who want a Singaporean style academic foundation that opens into internationally recognised qualifications often look at Singapore School Manila. This profile sets out what GlobalSchoolGuide Editorial has verified about the school: its curriculum and exam routes, where it sits on fees, its admissions rhythm and the community around it. We are independent and no school pays to be listed, so this is a reference for relocating parents rather than a prospectus.

Singapore School Manila was established in Makati in 2004, at Paseo de Magallanes, and later moved to a larger campus in Aseana City, Parañaque, in the south of Metro Manila. The school built its identity on the strengths of the Singaporean system, particularly in mathematics and science, and then layered internationally recognised qualifications on top so that pupils finish with a portable diploma. It is recognised by the Philippine Department of Education, accredited by Cambridge, and authorised as an IB World School. For wider context on what comparable schools charge, see our guide to international school fees in Manila.

Curriculum and academics

Singapore School Manila adapts the Singaporean curriculum through preschool, primary and lower secondary, giving pupils the structured, mastery focused grounding in mathematics, science and English that the Singapore system is known for. From upper secondary the school moves to Cambridge IGCSE, and at pre university level it offers two recognised routes: Cambridge AS and A Levels, and the IB Diploma Programme. The grade structure runs from kindergarten through primary one to six, then secondary, then the pre university years. Offering both the Cambridge A Level and the IB Diploma is unusual and valuable, because it lets a family choose the deeper specialisation of A Levels or the broader profile of the IB without changing schools. That combination of a Singaporean foundation with a dual Cambridge and IB exit is the school's main point of difference for families weighing it against the city's other internationals.

Singapore School Manila fees

Singapore School Manila sits in the mid band for Manila, below the city's most expensive tier one internationals while charging more than the budget end of the market, with tuition rising through the grades to the pre university years and the IB Diploma or A Level stage. New families should expect a one off registration or enrolment charge on first entry alongside annual tuition, plus the usual recurring extras and examination entry. The school publishes its current rates on enquiry. To judge where the school sits against other options, read our overview of international school fees in Manila or model a budget with our school fee calculator.

• Registration: a one off application and registration fee, normally not refundable
• Deposit: a reservation or place deposit where charged
• Extras: transport, meals, uniform, trips and Cambridge or IB examination entry billed in addition

Admissions

Singapore School Manila admits on a rolling basis subject to places, with the main intake aligned to its academic year and entry points across the grades. Assessment considers prior school records and an age appropriate readiness or English and mathematics placement check, with attention for older entrants to the fit between the applicant and the demands of the chosen Cambridge or IB pathway. Because the upper secondary and pre university years lead directly into examinations, families joining at those points should expect placement to depend on prior coverage. Families relocating to Parañaque and the southern districts of Metro Manila should register early for the most sought after year groups and contact the admissions office to confirm availability and the documents required.

Location and who goes there

Singapore School Manila is in Aseana City, Parañaque, a planned mixed use development in the south of Metro Manila near the Entertainment City zone and the airport district. The location suits families living in Parañaque, the Bay Area reclamation districts and the southern parts of the metro, and it offers a southern alternative to the schools concentrated in Bonifacio Global City. The campus brings the full age range onto one site, which helps families with children in different stages.

The community mixes internationally minded Filipino families with expatriate households, including families with ties to Singapore and the wider region who value continuity with the Singaporean system. It is a mid sized school with a clear academic identity, which appeals to parents who want structure and a recognised qualification without the price of the largest internationals. For families who expect to move again, both the Cambridge qualifications and the IB Diploma transfer cleanly into schools and universities abroad, and such families often compare the school with the wider list of international schools in Manila in our directory before booking visits.

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Frequently asked questions

If Singapore School 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.