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Philippines, Manila
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The school does not provide boarding facilities. Guardianship placements are not allowed unless prior approval is obtained from the school administration.
Uniforms consist of polo shirts in green, yellow, white and black, and pants or shorts in black or beige. Students may mix and match these items on a given day. The Uniform Shop on campus carries all required clothing and is also available online; it is open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; clothing must fit properly and alterations or exact copies of the uniform are not allowed.
Bearcat Kantina offers a wide range of on-site dining options, including American, Asian, Italian, Mexican and vegetarian dishes. The Kantina operates from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and payments are made via the BEARCard debit system linked to the student ID.
ISM Manila is a non-profit day school governed by a Board of Trustees.
International School Manila (ISM) opened in 1920 as the American School and is the oldest international school in Manila. In 2002, ISM moved to a seven‑hectare campus in Bonifacio Global City, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, a purpose‑built, state‑of‑the‑art facility. ISM provides a PK‑12 program rooted in an American‑based structure and is an IB World School, with the IB Diploma Programme offered in the upper grades and accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The school emphasizes an inquiry‑based, internationally minded curriculum and supports multiple languages through an English‑language program (EAL) and a Modern Language offering. ISM's facilities include a 400‑meter all‑weather track, three playing fields, eight tennis courts, a 920‑seat Fine & Performing Arts Theater, libraries, a Design Technology and Robotics space, and dedicated spaces for science, music, and media. Located in Bonifacio Global City, the campus benefits from proximity to major business and residential districts and contemporary urban amenities. ISM serves students from Preschool through Grade 12, drawing students from more than 90 countries.
