Why join for free?
Already have an account? Log In
Philippines, Manila
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
NAIS Manila uses a prescribed school uniform to foster identity and belonging. The policy requires plain black school shoes, white PE trainers, knee-length skirts, and hair tied back; jewellery is limited to plain studs. Swimming costumes and caps are available from the uniform shop, and a hat is worn outdoors.
Lunch is provided daily by Sodexo with a variety of local and international options, accommodating dietary requirements; a school nutritionist develops healthy eating plans for students.
NAIS Manila has four Houses: Normans (red), Saxons (green), Romans (blue), Vikings (yellow). A merit system awards House points for progress and achievement, and inter-house competitions include sports days, swimming galas, poetry and music; regular House assemblies elect captains.
NAIS Manila is part of Nord Anglia Education, a global network of premium international schools. Nord Anglia Education is a private company; in March 2025, an EQT-led consortium completed the acquisition of Nord Anglia Education, expanding its ownership with global institutional investors.
Nord Anglia International School Manila (NAIS Manila) is a private British international school in the Bay Area of Paranaque City, Metro Manila. It opened in 2012 and serves students aged 2–18 across Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form, with around 250 students from more than 30 nationalities and an average class size of about 18. The curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum from Early Years through to Sixth Form, with IGCSEs in the secondary phase and A‑levels in the sixth form. NAIS Manila emphasises learning in English and incorporates exclusive Nord Anglia collaborations with MIT, The Juilliard School and UNICEF to enrich the curriculum. Mandarin is taught as a subject, with daily Mandarin lessons and an Advanced Chinese Programme. The campus features facilities such as an outdoor pool, Astroturf pitch, gym, a theatre and two science labs, plus a Bring Your Own Device programme and digital learning platforms. Enrichment is compulsory, with students choosing two clubs per term; the Barkada parent group supports community life, and a school bus service operates to multiple areas. The school is located about 15 minutes from Manila's international airport and is accessible by car, metro, and school bus.
