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Singapore School Manila has 700 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.
Location
Singapore School Manila is located in Aseana City, Paranaque, Metro Manila. It is part of the Singapore Schools Philippines network which operates multiple international campuses in the region. For on-site visits, the address is Paseo de Magallanes, Makati City, Philippines.
Stages
Preschool to Lower Secondary; Cambridge IGCSE is offered for upper secondary; Cambridge AS/A Levels and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) are available for pre-university studies.
Type
The school is co-educational and offers boarding facilities.
Additional learning support
Details of Additional Learning Needs (SEN) support are not published publicly on official materials.
Country affiliation
Affiliated with the Philippines as part of the Singapore Schools Philippines network.
Religious affiliation
Not stated; no explicit religious affiliation is listed.
School day structure
Class hours vary by level.
Bus service
A school bus service is available.
Fees
Annual tuition at Singapore School Manila ranges from PHP 7,500 to PHP 135,000 for 2026/27.
Application and testing fee - Application and testing (processing) fee: PHP 7,500.
One‑time fees and deposits (payable on acceptance) - School Development Fee (one‑time, non‑refundable): PHP 135,000 (SSM). - Slot Reservation / Enrollment Deposit (deductible from tuition upon enrolment): PHP 50,000. - School Deposit (one‑time; refundable without interest when the student graduates or withdraws): PHP 50,000.
Tuition fees by year group (SSM) - The school does not publish a public, campus‑wide tuition table for Singapore School Manila; tuition, materials and examination fees for SSM are stated to be available only on request. No per‑year / per‑term tuition schedule for the Manila campus is publicly posted.
- For context only (affiliated campuses): Singapore School Green Campus and Singapore School Clark publish full yearly and trimestral tuition schedules and materials fees; those published examples show a structure with yearly tuition by level and an option to pay in three terms (trimestral) or full‑year payments with discounts, and separate materials fees that cover books, uniforms and some activities. These affiliated campus schedules are not the SSM (Aseana City) published tuition but illustrate the group's typical fee structure: Preschool through Upper Secondary yearly tuition figures and trimestral instalments are listed in the Green Campus and Clark brochures.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The academic year is organised in three terms each year; the school publishes enrolment and term start dates for upcoming school years (three terms with term tests, short term breaks and Parent‑Teacher Conferences as scheduled). Specific term start and break dates are published in the school calendar. - On acceptance the School Development Fee and Reservation/Enrollment Fee must be settled. The Slot Reservation / Enrollment Deposit is deducted from tuition when the student is enrolled. The School Development Fee is one‑time and non‑refundable. The School Deposit is refundable without interest on graduation or withdrawal. - Some group campuses operate with the following commercial terms (examples from affiliate campus brochures): full‑payment discounts (e.g., 10% off tuition for full‑year payment) and a smaller discount for trimestral payments (e.g., 5% on tuition); late payment penalties (example: PHP 5,000 per month shown in an affiliate campus brochure); materials fees are required to be paid in full before the start of class. These terms are published for affiliated campuses and reflect typical payment practices within the school group, but the exact SSM (Manila) billing discounts, late penalties, and instalment discounts are not publicly listed for the Manila campus.
Boarding fees - The school is listed in international directories and the IB profile as having boarding facilities; however, no public boarding fee schedule for Singapore School Manila was found. Published boarding fees (per term or per year) are not available in the public sources located.
Other costs and typical inclusions - Materials / curriculum / examination fees: these are treated separately from tuition and are stated as “available upon request” for the Manila campus. Affiliate campus materials fees (where published) are itemised in two components: a USD component (for some international materials/exam charges) and a PHP component (local materials), and are described as covering books, school materials, uniforms, field trips and selected activities. These affiliate‑campus material charges may provide an indication of likely additional costs but are not a substitute for SSM Manila's own published figures (which are not publicly posted). - Uniform costs are normally included in the materials fee in the group's published brochures for affiliated campuses. Exact uniform pricing for Singapore School Manila is not publicly posted.
Refund information - The schools (SSM, SSCL and SSMGC) are stated to operate a NO‑REFUND POLICY for certain fees; separately, the School Deposit is explicitly described as refundable without interest when a student graduates or withdraws. The School Development Fee is defined as one‑time and non‑refundable. These two statements coexist in the published admissions material for the school group.
Fee payment options - Published payment channels for affiliate campuses typically require bank payment or cheque to the school's bank accounts; cash payments are discouraged and a “no cash” policy is indicated in some campus brochures. Credit card acceptance is not publicly specified in the materials reviewed for the Manila campus; the group's campus brochures emphasise bank transfers/cheques as standard. Exact accepted payment methods for SSM Manila (including any credit card or online payment options) are not posted in the public documents located.
Summary of what is publicly available and what is not - Publicly posted and verifiable for Singapore School Manila (Manila campus): the non‑refundable application/testing fee (PHP 7,500), one‑time School Development Fee for SSM (PHP 135,000), Slot Reservation (PHP 50,000), and School Deposit (PHP 50,000, refundable on graduation/withdrawal); the school group states a general no‑refund policy for certain fees; tuition, materials and examination fees for the Manila campus are not published and are available only on request. - Not publicly available in the sources located: a full, campus‑published tuition schedule for Singapore School Manila showing tuition by exact year group with per‑term and per‑year breakdowns, published boarding fee rates, and a definitive list of accepted payment methods (e.g., credit cards) specific to the Manila campus. Affiliate campus brochures provide example tuition tables and payment rules that illustrate the group's typical structure (trimestral and full‑payment options, materials fees expressed in USD + PHP, bank payment preference), but these affiliate campus figures are separate documents and are not the official, published tuition schedule for SSM (Manila).
Academics
Singapore School Manila teaches Singapore Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 17.
Curriculum
Singapore School Manila follows the Singapore curriculum for Preschool (Nursery–K2), Primary (Grades 1–6), and Lower Secondary (Grades 7–8); Upper Secondary (Grades 9–10) uses a two-year Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) programme. Pre-University (Grades 11–12) offers Cambridge International AS/A Levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). The school is an IB World School and is authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organization and is an accredited Cambridge school recognized by the Department of Education Philippines. The medium of instruction is English, and Mandarin is offered as a language option within the IB Diploma Programme. No homework is assigned up to Secondary 2 to promote family time; for IGCSE and AS/A Levels, homework is used to prepare students for university.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Singapore School Manila supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a Positive Discipline approach that teaches students to be responsible, respectful and resourceful within the school community. This discipline framework is described as Discipline: The Positive Approach, which emphasizes consistent expectations and respectful interactions. The IB World School framework further reinforces SEL via the IB Learner Profile, including the Balanced attribute that covers physical, intellectual and emotional well-being. Student testimonials highlight the role of teachers and staff in providing support and opportunities to lead and participate in activities, illustrating SEL in action within the school community. Overall, SEL is embedded in the school's discipline policy and its IB-based learner development approach.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN), including which kinds of SEN it can support, what provision exists, or whether it is a specialist SEN institution. Public pages do not present a dedicated SEN policy or identified SEN staff and initiatives for Singapore School Manila. The available materials describe general learner development and discipline within an IB framework but do not specify SEN supports. No explicit SEN services are listed on the public site for the Manila campus. The absence of published SEN details means SEN information is not publicly disclosed.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Singapore School Manila offers an ESL (English as a Second Language) programme designed to help non-native English speakers learn or improve proficiency. The program targets four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing, with an emphasis on English grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation to support real-life communication. The ESL programme is split into two components: Intensive ESL Course (ten months, three hours daily, five days a week) and English Language Accelerator Course (three months). In addition to classroom instruction, ESL includes social activities, conversation clubs, and community service projects to practice English beyond the classroom. This demonstrates explicit English language support available at Singapore School Manila.
Mental Wellbeing
The Mental Wellbeing of students is supported through the IB learner profile's emphasis on balance, which highlights the importance of physical, intellectual and emotional well-being. The Balanced attribute explicitly calls for maintaining well-being for oneself and others. The Positive Discipline approach also contributes to mental well-being by promoting respectful interactions and personal responsibility within a supportive environment. Testimonials describe a caring staff and opportunities for leadership that foster students' confidence and social-emotional growth. Taken together, these elements indicate an integrated,Holistic approach to student well-being within the school's ethos.
Admissions
Admissions
STEP 1: Parents/guardians must submit the following documents: a copy of the latest report card for incoming Kindergarten to Secondary 4 students; a transcript of records (TOR) for incoming Pre-University students; three 1x1 colored photos; an accomplished application form; a birth certificate; copies of the child's passport, ACR I-Card, and visa (if the student is a foreign national); and a non-refundable processing fee of Php 7,500. A letter of recommendation from the previous school is also required and is downloadable. These documents are used to establish eligibility and determine the appropriate level for placement. [Source turn2view0]
Scholarships
Singapore School Manila does not publish a school-based scholarship program. Information available on admissions and fees shows an application/test fee, development fees, and deposits, but no scholarship awards or eligibility criteria are provided. No scholarship options are described for any campus (Manila, Clark, or Green Campus). [Source turn2view0]
Waitlist
There is no published waitlist or pool system described for admissions. The process proceeds with an admission test and interview, and results are communicated within two weeks by mail and by phone, which indicates a straightforward acceptance/declination flow rather than a standing waitlist. The absence of a published waitlist guidance suggests a single-application pathway rather than a formal pool. [Source turn2view0]
FAQs
What curriculum does Singapore School Manila follow?
Singapore School Manila follows a Cambridge curriculum. Singapore School Manila follows the Singapore curriculum for Preschool (Nursery–K2), Primary (Grades 1–6), and Lower Secondary (Grades 7–8); Upper Secondary (Grades 9–10) uses a two-year Cambridge Int...
Where is Singapore School Manila located?
Singapore School Manila is located in Aseana City, Paranaque, Metro Manila. It is part of the Singapore Schools Philippines network which operates multiple international campuses in the region. For on-site visits, the address is Paseo de Magallanes, Makati City, Philippines.
What age range does the school serve?
Singapore School Manila serves students from age 3 to 17, covering Preschool to Lower Secondary; Cambridge IGCSE is offered for upper secondary; Cambridge AS/A Levels and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) are available ....
How many students attend Singapore School Manila?
Approximately 700 students are enrolled at Singapore School Manila.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from PHP 7,500 to PHP 135,000 depending on year group.
Is Singapore School Manila religiously affiliated?
Singapore School Manila has no stated religious affiliation.
Is the school co-educational?
Singapore School Manila is co-educational.
What languages are taught at the school?
English is the language of instruction. Mandarin AB, Chinese B, and Chinese A Language and Literature (LAL) are offered as IB language courses; Spanish AB is also offered as an additional language option. These language offerings are part of the IB Diploma Programme. The school does not specify whet
Does Singapore School Manila offer special educational needs support?
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN), including which kinds of SEN it can support, what provision exists, or whether it is a specialist SEN institution. Public pages do not present a dedicated SEN policy or identified SEN staff and initiatives f...
What is the admissions process?
STEP 1: Parents/guardians must submit the following documents: a copy of the latest report card for incoming Kindergarten to Secondary 4 students; a transcript of records (TOR) for incoming Pre-University students; three 1x1 colored photos; an accomplished application form; a birth certificate; copi
What extracurricular activities are available?
Singapore School Manila is an IB World School, emphasizing inquiry-based, internationally minded learning. The IB Programme supports depth of study and cross-disciplinary inquiry and is recognized by the International Baccalaureate Organization. A student testimonial notes that participation in the
Does Singapore School Manila offer a bus service?
A school bus service is available.
What accreditations does Singapore School Manila hold?
IB World School status since 2016, authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer IB programmes; Department of Education Philippines recognition, confirming official regulatory status to operate as a Philippine school; Cambridge International Education accreditation, indicating
Does Singapore School Manila offer scholarships?
Singapore School Manila does not publish a school-based scholarship program. Information available on admissions and fees shows an application/test fee, development fees, and deposits, but no scholars
