Stonyhurst Southville International School is an English medium school in Batangas province, run within the Southville group and carrying the name of Stonyhurst College, the long established school in England. It is a separate institution from Southville International School and Colleges in Las Pinas, and it serves families to the south of the capital who want a single school from the early years through to the end of secondary. Among the wider set of Manila international schools it is one of the options that sit outside the city itself, on greenfield campuses in the Calabarzon region.
This profile sets out the curriculum, the fee level, the admissions calendar and the community around the school. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, so what follows is an editorial reference rather than a prospectus. For the wider shortlist of options in the region, see our guide to the best international schools in Manila.
Stonyhurst Southville International School at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | Blended British and American programme, drawing on the UK National Curriculum and United States Common Core; senior examinations confirmed directly with the school |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Kindergarten to Year 12 |
| Founded | Not published |
| Accreditation | Operates within the Southville group; confirm current accreditation and memberships directly with the school |
| Fee band | Mid to upper tier (see Manila fees guide) |
| Campus area | Batangas province, south of Metro Manila |
Curriculum and academics
Stonyhurst Southville follows the model used across the Southville group, which blends the UK National Curriculum with elements of the United States Common Core. Children move from the early years through primary and into the secondary school on a continuous pathway, and the senior years prepare students for internationally recognised examinations. Because the school combines two reference systems rather than following a single national route, families weighing it against a purely British school should read our guide to the British curriculum to understand how the English stages and qualifications work.
The school presents itself as values led, drawing on the heritage of its English namesake, with an emphasis on character alongside academics. Class sizes and the precise suite of senior qualifications change over time, so confirm the current examination offer, including any diploma or advanced pathways, directly with the admissions office before you decide. We do not publish examination results we cannot verify.
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Stonyhurst Southville International School fees
Stonyhurst Southville sits in the mid to upper part of the Philippine market, above the most affordable local schools but generally below the premier campuses in Bonifacio Global City. Its position is mapped in our Manila school fees guide, which sets out the tiers across the city and the surrounding region. We do not republish a precise figure here because schedules change each year, so confirm the current rate on the school fees page before you budget.
Plan for the costs that sit above headline tuition. Expect a registration or application charge, a reservation or enrolment deposit, miscellaneous and facility fees, and bus fares if you use the school transport, which matters more here than in the city because many families commute across the province. Build these extras into any relocation package discussion.
Admissions and intake
The Philippine school year runs from around August to May, and Stonyhurst Southville admits across year groups subject to places being available. The natural entry points are the start of the early years and the move into secondary, although international arrivals can apply at other times when a posting brings a family to the region.
Admission is based on prior school reports, age appropriate assessment and, for older applicants, evidence that a student can follow an English medium programme. Applications are made through the school and require recent reports, birth and passport documentation and, for transfers, a leaving record. Apply as soon as a move is confirmed because individual year groups can fill.
Location and who goes there
The school is located in Batangas province, south of Metro Manila, on a campus setting rather than in the dense city centre. Families who choose it tend to live in the southern growth corridor that runs through Laguna and Batangas, where larger homes and green space draw households out of the capital. The trade off is a longer journey to central Makati or Bonifacio Global City, so the daily commute is worth testing before you commit.
For the wider picture of how the British, American, IB and local curriculum schools sit across the capital and its southern suburbs, including fee tiers and neighbourhoods, see the Manila schools hub.
Stonyhurst Southville International School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Stonyhurst Southville fees?
Stonyhurst Southville sits in the mid to upper part of the Philippine market. Schedules change annually, so confirm the current rate on the school fees page and budget separately for registration, a deposit, miscellaneous charges and bus fares.
Is Stonyhurst Southville a good school?
Stonyhurst Southville is part of the established Southville group and teaches a blended British and American curriculum from Kindergarten to Year 12. Suitability depends on whether a campus setting south of the capital and that curriculum blend fit your family. Confirm current accreditation and inspection findings directly with the school.
What curriculum does Stonyhurst Southville follow?
The school follows the Southville group model, which blends the UK National Curriculum with United States Common Core standards, rather than a single national curriculum. Confirm the exact senior qualifications offered with the admissions office.
When do Stonyhurst Southville applications open?
The Philippine academic year runs from around August to May and the school admits across year groups subject to availability, with international arrivals applying through the year. Apply as soon as a move is confirmed because year groups can fill.
Where is Stonyhurst Southville located?
The school is in Batangas province, south of Metro Manila, on a campus setting rather than in the city centre, serving families in the southern Laguna and Batangas corridor.
