German European School Manila

GESM is on the Eurocampus at 75 Swaziland Street, Better Living Subdivision, Parañaque City, 1711, Metro Manila, Philippines. The two-hectare campus is shared with the Lycée Français de Manille and is part of the European International School complex on Eurocampus. The location places the school in southern Metro Manila with campus facilities that serve both schools on the same site.

GESM offers Kindergarten through Grade 12. From Kindergarten to Grade 10, students are enrolled in either the German Section or the English International Section; Grades 11–12 offer the IB Diploma Programme (DP) or the IB Career-related Programme (CP), taught in English and German.

GESM is a co-educational, secular, non-profit international day school. It operates on a two-section model (German and International) and does not provide boarding facilities.

GESM runs an Additional Needs Programme (ANP) to support students who require extra help beyond regular classroom instruction. Identification is through assessments, teacher observations, and family consultations. Support includes in-class or small-group/individual sessions and modified goals, with placement decided case-by-case; some support may incur additional fees.

GESM is a German government-recognized school abroad and is part of the network of German Schools Abroad; it is also a UNESCO Associated School. This reflects its official German government oversight and international accreditation.

GESM operates as a secular institution with no religious denomination affiliation. Ethics is mandatory, and students or parents may opt for Religion as an alternative.

All classes start at 7:30am. Kindergarten through Primary finish at 2:00pm each day; Secondary typically finishes at 2:00pm on most days and 3:30pm on some days. Afternoon clubs run 2:00pm–3:30pm, and supervised after‑care is available for Primary students until 3:30pm; a school bus service is available.

GESM outsources accredited bus providers for door‑to‑door transport with a bus attendant on each vehicle. Billing is arranged directly between families and the bus companies. Routes cover numerous areas around Makati, Parañaque, Alabang, and beyond, with published quarterly rates by area; current rates can be confirmed by the school. The transportation page lists area coverage and corresponding providers.

Membership and one‑time charges

- Membership fee (German School Association Manila): €150, charged annually only for families who elect membership.
- Entrance fee (new enrollee, all grade levels): PHP 130,000, one‑time and non‑refundable.
- Refundable deposit (new enrollee, all grade levels): PHP 130,000; no interest is paid on the deposit. The deposit is refunded in full upon withdrawal provided there are no outstanding dues and the school clearance process is completed.

Tuition fees (annual and per‑term / quarterly):

- Kindergarten 1 (age 3): Annual Php 415,533. Quarterly (annual ÷ 4): Php 103,883.25.
- Kindergarten 2 (age 4): Annual Php 415,533. Quarterly: Php 103,883.25.
- Kindergarten 3 (age 5): Annual Php 583,573. Quarterly: Php 145,893.25.
- Grade 1: Annual Php 807,512. Quarterly: Php 201,878.00.
- Grade 2: Annual Php 807,512. Quarterly: Php 201,878.00.
- Grade 3: Annual Php 807,512. Quarterly: Php 201,878.00.
- Grade 4: Annual Php 807,512. Quarterly: Php 201,878.00.
- Grade 5: Annual Php 898,447. Quarterly: Php 224,611.75.
- Grade 6: Annual Php 898,447. Quarterly: Php 224,611.75.
- Grade 7: Annual Php 898,447. Quarterly: Php 224,611.75.
- Grade 8: Annual Php 898,447. Quarterly: Php 224,611.75.
- Grade 9: Annual Php 945,138. Quarterly: Php 236,284.50.
- Grade 10: Annual Php 945,138. Quarterly: Php 236,284.50.
- Grade 11: Annual Php 1,138,283. Quarterly: Php 284,570.75.
- Grade 12: Annual Php 1,138,283. Quarterly: Php 284,570.75.

First‑year total (example for new enrolment)

- For every new enrollee the one‑time entrance fee (PHP 130,000) and the refundable deposit (PHP 130,000) apply in the first year in addition to the annual tuition and any association/membership contributions. For example, the published first‑year total for Kindergarten 1 (including the one‑time entrance and deposit and the published euro/ peso components) is Php 675,533. This example and the tuition components are taken from the school's published 2025–2026 fee schedule.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school offers a quarterly payment option. Typical due dates for quarterly payments are: August 1, November 1, February 1, and May 1. Non‑payment resulting in outstanding tuition arrears at the end of the school year prevents a student from qualifying for enrollment in the following school year until outstanding obligations are settled.
- The accounting office issues an invoice upon confirmation of admission that indicates amounts due and payment deadlines.

Payment currencies and payment methods

- Tuition and contributions are published in Euro and Philippine Peso; invoicing requires payment in both currencies (Euro and Peso). Families without access to Euro may pay the Euro portion in Peso using the school's set exchange rate shown on the billing.
- Accepted methods for settling invoices (as stated for admissions invoices) are cash, cheque, or bank transfer; the invoice contains the payment details. Credit‑card payment is not listed in the admissions payment information.

Boarding / overnight accommodation

- German European School Manila is a non‑profit day school; there are no boarding fees because boarding is not provided.

Other costs and additional fees

- The Peso tuition component includes a class fund contribution of PHP 1,000 per student. Additional costs not covered in the published tuition commonly include transportation, canteen service, school clothing/uniforms, most field trips, and certain extracurricular activities. Additional examination fees may apply: IGCSE examination fees for English‑section students and IB examination/registration fees depending on courses taken.

Refunds and forfeiture

- The entrance fee (PHP 130,000) is explicitly non‑refundable. The refundable deposit (PHP 130,000) is refunded in full upon permanent withdrawal provided all dues have been paid, borrowed school property has been returned undamaged, and the student clearance process is completed. Outstanding tuition or other unpaid fees will prevent refund until accounts are fully settled.