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Benedictine International School (BIS) is a co-educational international school in Quezon City, founded in June 2000. It sits along Capitol Hills Drive in Matandang Balara, within Metro Manila. BIS follows the Department of Education's K-to-12 Curriculum with English as the primary medium of instruction; Korean is taught as a foreign language from Grades 1 to 10. The school operates Kindergarten, Primary School, Intermediate School, and High School, including Junior High (Grades 7–10) and Senior High (Grades 11–12) with tracks in ABM, GAS, and HUMSS. The BIS methodology foregrounds Social Emotional Learning (SEL), complemented by the Natural Born Winners program and Financial Literacy as part of its Academic Enrichment. Facilities include a Science Lab, ERC, Covered Court, Canteen, and Kindergarten spaces. Student life emphasizes co-curricular and extra-curricular activities through a Student Council, athletic teams, and clubs such as the Benedictine Chorale, Dance Club, and Arts/Cooking clubs. BIS aims to foster practical, real-world learning and 21st‑century skills.
Benedictine International School has 800 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.
Location
Capitol Hills Drive, Matandang Balara, Quezon City, NCR, Philippines. Located in a residential area of Quezon City, BIS is accessible from Capitol Hills Drive and surrounding local roads in northern Metro Manila.
Stages
Kindergarten (Kinder 1-2); Primary School (Grades 1-3); Intermediate School (Grades 4-6); Junior High School (Grades 7-10); Senior High School (Grades 11-12) with Academic Tracks ABM, GAS, HUMSS.
Type
Co-educational Day school.
Additional learning support
BIS offers an English as a Second Language (ESL) program to support learners with varying language needs. It also runs an Inclusion Program with SPED support, including shadow teachers in classrooms.
Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is listed; BIS operates as a Philippine-based international school.
Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is listed.
School day structure
The 2025-2026 school year starts in August 2025. Public information does not publish fixed daily start and end times for BIS; the school operates on a standard academic calendar aligned with the Philippine system.
Fees
Annual tuition at Benedictine International School ranges from PHP 111,675 to PHP 144,995 for 2026/27.
Application / Assessment fee
- PHP 500.00 — assessment fee charged at the time of student assessment.
Tuition and miscellaneous fees — annual amounts by year group and student type
- Local students — Grade 1 to Grade 6: - Miscellaneous fee: PHP 42,150.00. - Tuition fee: PHP 94,203.32. - Total annual fee (miscellaneous + tuition): PHP 136,353.32.
- Local students — Junior High (Grades 7–10): - Miscellaneous fee: PHP 42,150.00. - Tuition fee: PHP 80,375.31. - Total annual fee (miscellaneous + tuition): PHP 122,525.31.
- Local students — Senior High (Grades 11–12): - Miscellaneous fee: PHP 31,300.00. - Tuition fee: PHP 80,375.31. - Total annual fee (miscellaneous + tuition): PHP 111,675.31.
- Foreign (international) students — Grade 1 to Grade 6: - Miscellaneous fee: PHP 42,150.00. - Tuition fee: PHP 102,845.37. - Total annual fee (miscellaneous + tuition): PHP 144,995.37.
- Foreign (international) students — Junior High (Grades 7–10): - Miscellaneous fee: PHP 42,150.00. - Tuition fee: PHP 88,606.27. - Total annual fee (miscellaneous + tuition): PHP 130,756.27.
- Foreign (international) students — Senior High (Grades 11–12): - Miscellaneous fee: PHP 31,300.00. - Tuition fee: PHP 88,606.27. - Total annual fee (miscellaneous + tuition): PHP 119,906.27.
(All amounts are shown in Philippine pesos.)
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition and miscellaneous charges are presented as annual totals. Families are offered a choice of payment schedule during enrollment. A receipt is issued after payment is validated.
Boarding fees
- No boarding fees are listed; the school operates as a day school.
Other costs and fees
- The published fee breakdown separates a "Miscellaneous fee" from tuition; the miscellaneous fee is listed in the amounts above. Specific line-item charges (for example: uniform, textbooks, school lunch, transport, extracurricular activity fees) are not listed separately in the publicly available tuition summary.
Refund information
- No explicit refund policy or refund schedule for tuition or miscellaneous fees is published in the accessible tuition and admissions materials.
Fee payment options
- Payments accepted by bank deposit/transfer to the following banks: BPI, Chinabank, or Unionbank. Proof of payment must be emailed as instructed and a receipt will be sent once payment is validated. No public listing of credit-card payment as an option was found in the tuition or admissions materials.
Notes on available information
- The figures above are the published annual totals and the separate miscellaneous fee shown for each level. The school's published admissions and tuition materials do not include a per-term instalment breakdown, an itemised uniform or textbook charge, nor a publicly posted refund policy in the materials accessed. The assessment fee and the bank payment instructions shown above are taken from the school's admissions guidance.
Academics
Benedictine International School teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 16.
Benedictine International School implements Social Emotional Learning as a formal part of its education, describing SEL as the systematic classroom teaching of Emotional Intelligence with added programs to the regular day to develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and cooperation.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
An Inclusion Program exists to support students with special needs, including shadow teachers in the classroom to assist SPED students; BIS is not described as a specialist SEN institution.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The primary medium of instruction is English, and Korean is offered from Grades 1 to 10; Benedictine International School also provides an ESL Program to support learners with varying English proficiency.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through Social Emotional Learning, which focuses on self-awareness, emotion management, and empathy and cooperation as part of BIS's general educational approach.
Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding and child protection policies; the public site shows a BIS Handbook is available but its contents are not publicly accessible.
Admissions
Admissions
1. New Students, International and Local: Begin by completing the Student's Application Form. This form starts the admissions process and collects essential information about the student and family, including contact details and intended entry grade. Ensure all information is accurate to facilitate the initial evaluation. The school's admissions team uses this form as the first formal submission for consideration.
Scholarships
3) Scholarships: There is no publicly described scholarship program on Benedictine International School's site or admissions materials. No details are provided about eligibility, application processes, renewal, or renewal conditions. For definitive information, contact the school directly.
Waitlist
2) Waitlist/Pool: Benedictine International School does not publicly publish a waitlist or pool system. Admissions decisions are made by the principal after evaluating the submitted documents, and all new and returning students are placed under a probationary status for a year. The BIS Enrollment Portal is used for renewing or current students to manage enrollment, but no formal waitlist mechanism is described.
FAQs
What age range does Benedictine International School serve?
Benedictine International School serves students aged 3-16, with approximately 800 students.
What curriculum does the school follow?
Benedictine International School follows the Department of Education's K-to-12 framework with an enhanced practical curriculum; English is the primary medium of instruction, Korean is offered from Grades 1 through 10, and an ESL program supports learners who need English-language assistance. The.
How much are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from approximately PHP 111,675 to PHP 144,995 depending on the year group or programme.
Where is the school located?
Capitol Hills Drive, Matandang Balara, Quezon City, NCR, Philippines. Located in a residential area of Quezon City, BIS is accessible from Capitol Hills Drive and surrounding local roads in northern Metro Manila.
What learning support is available?
BIS offers an English as a Second Language (ESL) program to support learners with varying language needs. It also runs an Inclusion Program with SPED support, including shadow teachers in classrooms.
What languages are taught?
The primary medium of instruction for all learning areas is English. Korean is offered as a foreign language from Grades 1 to 10. Benedictine International School provides an ESL program to support non-native English speakers. Foreign students from Levels 4 to 10 take Special Filipino subjects, and
What extracurricular activities are offered?
The Benedictine International School offers an extensive range of co-curricular and extracurricular activities to support intellectual development. Active participation in Student Organizations includes the Student Council and athletic teams, as well as the Benedictine Chorale, Dance Club, Cooking C
How do I apply?
1) New Students, International and Local: Begin by completing the Student's Application Form. This form starts the admissions process and collects essential information about the student and family, including contact details and intended entry grade. Ensure all information is accurate to facilitate
What is the school's approach to wellbeing?
Benedictine International School implements Social Emotional Learning as a formal part of its education, describing SEL as the systematic classroom teaching of Emotional Intelligence with added programs to the regular day to develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and cooperation.
What are the school facilities like?
Benedictine International School's Quezon City campus includes dedicated science laboratories, a Kinder area for early years, an ERC, a covered indoor court, and a canteen for dining. All classrooms are equipped with LCD projectors to support technology-enabled teaching. The science labs support pra
When was the school founded?
Benedictine International School was founded in 2000.
What are the school hours?
The 2025-2026 school year starts in August 2025. Public information does not publish fixed daily start and end times for BIS; the school operates on a standard academic calendar aligned with the Phili
What is the school community like?
The school has a diverse student body composed of learners from various cultures. The program integrates Systems Thinking, the 5Cs, and social emotional learning, with ESL and Korean language provisio
