Canadian American School and Faith Academy are both in Manila. Both schools offer American programmes. Canadian American School also offers Canadian, and Faith Academy also offers Bespoke and Cambridge IGCSE. Published annual fees are ₱696,200 - 1,138,700 at Canadian American School and ₱185,988 - 1,112,612 at Faith Academy, which puts Canadian American School roughly 41% higher. Canadian American School takes pupils from 1 to 18, and Faith Academy from 3 to 18. Faith Academy is the larger school, with around 550 pupils to Canadian American School's 100. Typical class sizes are 6 at Canadian American School and 25 at Faith Academy.
American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Pupils
Pupils
100
Pupils
550
Typical class size
Typical class size
6
Typical class size
25
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
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Opened
1957
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
Yes
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
CAS is located in Makati City, Philippines, on the 2nd Floor of LPL Mansions, 122 Leviste Street, Salcedo Village. The campus sits in a central, mixed‑use district and is across from Makati Sports Club, which supports easy access for commuting families. The Makati site is the school's primary campus for Preschool through High School.
Location
Faith Academy Manila is located at Penny Lane Street, Valley Golf Subdivision, San Juan, Cainta, Rizal 1900, Philippines. The campus sits on the edge of Metro Manila in the Antipolo/Cainta area, about 22 km (14 miles) from downtown Manila. The school provides van transport to various parts of the city for enrolled families.
Stages
Stages
Preschool (P1–P3, JK), Primary School (SK, G1–G8), and Secondary School (G9–G12) are all housed at a single Makati site. The school operates along an integrated K–12 structure with language immersion offerings starting in the Preschool years.
Stages
Faith Academy offers a K-12 program with Elementary, Middle School, and High School divisions. The site presents separate pages for Elementary, Middle School, and High School, and boarding is available as a residential option.
School type
School type
The Canadian American School is an independent, co‑educational school. It operates as a day school serving Preschool through Grade 12.
School type
Faith Academy is a co-educational international school offering day programs and on-site boarding. Boarding is provided on campus in three boarding homes (one all-girls, one all-boys, and one co-ed), with most boarders in high school and occasional placement for middle school on a case-by-case basis.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
An Exceptional Education Program integrates Special Education modifications and therapies. ESL support is available through the ESL program and the Center for English Language Learning.
Additional learning support
English Language Learner (ELL) support is available; students from homes or countries where English is not the main language take an entrance exam and are assessed to determine their ELL level, with support managed by the respective division. For Additional Learning Needs (SEN), accommodation depends on staff availability due to rotating staff; families should notify the registrar of any special needs so they can discuss possible supports.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
The school uses a North American curriculum and has affiliations with Canada and the United States; it is recognized by the US Embassy in Manila and the Office of Overseas Schools.
Country affiliation
The school is in the Philippines and is officially recognized by the Philippine Department of Education as a private international school; there is no formal country affiliation stated.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
There is no religious affiliation listed for the Canadian American School.
Religious affiliation
Faith Academy is a Christian international school with a Christ-centered mission. It operates as an evangelical school serving children of missionaries and Christian workers.
School day structure
School day structure
School days run Monday–Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; weekends are closed.
School day structure
The core school day runs from 7:10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with after-school programs continuing until about 4:30 p.m.
Bus service details
Bus service details
A school bus service is not published on the school's official materials.
Bus service details
Faith Academy runs vans to various parts of the city, with transportation available for a supplemental fee. Routes are arranged based on student numbers and locations.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application / Assessment Fees - Skills / placement assessments and entrance tests: English Proficiency Test USD 500. - One-time Registration / Reservation fee (new students): PHP 8,800.
Annual tuition fees (by school level) — amounts shown in USD are the published annual tuition; per-term figures shown below are approximate and calculated by dividing the published annual tuition into three trimesters to match the school's 3-trimester payment schedule. - Preschool (P1–P3 / Junior Kinder): Annual tuition USD 11,800. Per-trimester (approx.) USD 3,933. - Senior Kinderschool: Annual tuition USD 12,550. Per-trimester (approx.) USD 4,183. - Grades 1–2: Annual tuition USD 13,800. Per-trimester (approx.) USD 4,600. - Grades 3–5: Annual tuition USD 15,700. Per-trimester (approx.) USD 5,233. - Grades 6–8: Annual tuition USD 16,700. Per-trimester (approx.) USD 5,567. - Grades 9–10: Annual tuition USD 17,550. Per-trimester (approx.) USD 5,850. - Grades 11–12: Annual tuition USD 18,800. Per-trimester (approx.) USD 6,267.
One-off and recurring additional fees (published) - Matriculation / Advancement fee (one-time, new students): PHP 13,900. - School uniform set: PHP 1,500. - House Cup set / related student activity set: PHP 500. (*appears as a small one‑time item in the fee sheet). - English as a Second Language (ESL) program fees: English Proficiency Test USD 500; ESL Levels — Level 1 USD 2,000; Level 2 USD 3,000; Level 3 USD 4,000. Learning Support Program (LSP) services are listed as TBD. - Total initial school-fee package for new students (published totals): - Preschool — Total for new students: USD 11,800; PHP 24,200 (as published on the school fee sheet). - Senior Kinderschool — Total for new students: USD 13,050; PHP 64,200 (as published). - Grades 1–2 — Total for new students: USD 14,300; PHP 64,200 (as published). - Grades 3–5 — Total for new students: USD 16,200; PHP 64,200 (as published). - Grades 6–8 — Total for new students: USD 17,200; PHP 84,200 (as published). - Grades 9–10 — Total for new students: USD 18,050; PHP 84,200 (as published). - Grades 11–12 — Total for new students: USD 19,300; PHP 84,200 (as published).
Capital Development Fee / other settlement charges - A one-time, non-refundable Capital Development Fee USD 2,500 is assessed per student and is due when fixed school fees are settled. This fee applies to all students, regardless of whether they attend the full school year or part of the year.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Full payment of all school fees (including the Capital Development Fee) is required upon student acceptance and settlement prior to the school year start (September 1). - The school accepts an installment arrangement tied to the school's trimester schedule: families paying by installment must submit a current-dated check plus two post-dated checks dated for December 1 (second trimester) and March 1 (third trimester). The installment plan therefore follows a three-trimester schedule. The per‑trimester figures above are approximate equal divisions of the published annual tuition to match that schedule. - Issuing bouncing checks is grounds for removal from the school's official enrollment roster.
Refunds and cancellation - The Capital Development Fee (USD 2,500) is non-refundable. - For families on an installment plan, no refunds are given for reduced attendance during a current trimester.
Boarding / accommodation - The school operates from a single school site in Makati City and does not operate a boarding program; fees for boarding are not applicable.
Other incidental or optional costs - School trips, extracurricular activities, certain course-specific materials, and any additional optional programs (for example additional ESL lessons beyond standard program levels or individualized learning support where charged) may incur separate fees; the Learning Support Program (LSP) is shown as TBD on the published fee sheet.
Accepted payment instruments (as specified by the school) - For the installment structure the school requires a current-dated check plus two post-dated checks for the scheduled trimesters. Full settlement is required upon acceptance if not using the installment plan. No alternative methods (credit-card, bank‑transfer, online payment processors) are specified on the school's payment terms page.
Notes on figures and calculations - Annual tuition figures above are the published USD amounts for each level and are taken from the school's 2025–2026 fee sheet. Per‑term numbers are approximate and were calculated by dividing the published annual tuition by three to align with the school's trimester payment schedule; they are presented to show the expected amount due per trimester under the school's installment arrangement.
Fee details
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Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The Canadian American School offers a progressive, inclusive curriculum aligned with US Common Core standards for English Language Arts and Social Studies, and with the US Next Generation Science Standards for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, while Canadian standards guide Performing and Fine Arts, Music, and World Languages. The school awards a dual diploma—one Philippine diploma issued by the Department of Education and a US diploma provided through its Cognia-accredited Edgenuity Virtual Academy partnership. Preschool offers age-appropriate classes (Preschool 1 to Junior Kindergarten) with early immersion language exposure in English, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, and Spanish. Lower School (Senior Kindergarten to Grade 5) uses US Common Core for ELA and Mathematics and NGSS-based Science/Technology, with Social Studies aligned to US NCSS standards and World Languages including French, Spanish, Mandarin, and Hebrew, plus an Inclusive Education Program. Middle School & High School (Grades 9–12) follow a college-preparatory model with AP options and a 23-credit graduation requirement across English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Fine & Performing Arts, Physical/Health Education, Technology/Wellness, World Language, and Electives.
Curriculum details
Faith Academy Manila provides an English-medium curriculum across Elementary, Middle School, and High School, grounded in a Christian worldview. The school is officially recognized by the Philippine Department of Education as a private international school and is accredited by WASC and ACSI, with evaluations every six years. English language instruction is central to the program, and Schoolwide Learning Results emphasize five outcomes: Creative & Critical Thinkers, Self-Directed Learners, Proficient Collaborators, Skillful Communicators, and Faithful Stewards. The curriculum includes a Korean Studies Program (Korean Language, Korean History, Korean Civics) and Fine Arts offerings from Elementary through High School. Middle School features Outdoor Education and a broad elective/club program, while High School offers higher-level courses and a four-House system (Tharseo, Anastasis, Machaira, Kaio) to support leadership and community. Graduates receive the Faith Academy Diploma, recognized for admission to Filipino and international universities.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Attend a School Trial. School trials are typically scheduled for a class day, and during this time, prospective students sit in a full day to experience the learning environment. Families have the opportunity to ask questions about the school's programs and structure. The trial helps families assess fit before moving forward with the application process.
2. Submit an Application Form and settle the application fee. The complete Application Form is provided in the information packet or can be downloaded from the page. A nonrefundable Registration Fee and Testing Fees must be settled before the application is reviewed. The school publishes the 2025‑2026 Annual School Fees by program, showing new‑student totals from USD 11,800 (Preschool) to USD 19,300 (Grades 11‑12) with PHP equivalents; a Capital Development Fee of USD 2,500 is due upon settlement of fixed school fees. If paying on an installment plan, a current‑dated check plus two post‑dated checks for December 1 and March 1 are required; refunds are not provided for reduced attendance during a current trimester.
3. Skills Evaluation. Applicants from Senior Kindergarten (5‑year‑olds) and up participate in skills testing and/or English language proficiency tests. These tests are not Pass/Fail; their results guide instructional planning and identify any needs for additional support services. The school offers an English as a Second Language (ESL) program for students whose first language is not English, and students with identified needs may undergo a comprehensive evaluation that may involve related service providers.
4. Review and Acceptance. Applications are reviewed on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Only completed forms with Nonrefundable Registration Fees and Testing Fees settled will be reviewed. Acceptance decisions are usually issued electronically, with a formal letter and a School Fees Invoice attached.
Admissions
1. Visit: Faith Academy Manila invites families to schedule a campus tour or view a virtual open house to learn about programs and campus life. The school maintains opportunities to explore through a visit request form and a calendar of events; a campus visit is encouraged before applying. The school teaches in English, and proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing) is required for admission.
2. Prepare: The admissions process requires gathering documents listed in the Admissions Checklist. ALL documents must be translated into English. Typical items include the student's passport, birth certificate, transcripts, and letters of reference; some items may come from sending organizations for missionary families. Having these documents ready helps prevent delays in the application review.
3. Apply: To apply for enrollment, start the application process through the Apply page. The process emphasizes submitting the application and paying the application fees on the same day to avoid delays. Upon acceptance, a $300 seat deposit is required and will be credited to the tuition.
4. Enroll: After the application is accepted, the Registrar will email next steps to enroll. Families can monitor their status via the registration site and complete enrollment requirements. Boarding applications can be considered during enrollment if desired.
5. Language & eligibility notes: Faith Academy Manila is an international school with English as the language of instruction; English-speaking proficiency is required for admission. Applicants may undergo English Language Learner (ELL) testing if English is not the main language at home.
Scholarships
Scholarships
No scholarships are advertised on the admissions or application materials.
Scholarships
Faith Academy offers scholarship funds and financial assistance alongside merit-based or donor-supported programs. Notable scholarship funds include the Bill Simons Memorial Scholarship and the Steve and Kay Abelman Scholarship, which are described as lasting legacies supporting Faith Academy and its students and staff. Donor materials explain the purpose and history of these funds. For families needing financial support, Faith Academy also offers Financial Assistance with an application process reviewed by a Financial Assistance Committee; applications must be submitted each school year by stated deadlines. There are also discounted rates for evangelical missionary families and for families demonstrating financial need. Seat deposits and multi-year payment options (early payment discounts) are described in the finances section.
Waitlist
Waitlist
CAS operates an open admission policy with year‑round applications. Applications are reviewed on a first‑come, first‑served basis, and acceptance decisions are issued electronically with a formal letter and School Fees Invoice.
Waitlist
The school does not describe a formal waitlist or pool system.