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The Nord Anglia International School Manila (NAIS Manila) is located in The Bay Area of Paranaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines, along Bradco Avenue in Aseana Business Park near Manila Bay. The campus sits in a fast‑developing business and residential hub and is described as easily accessible by car, Metro, and school bus, with the airport about a 15‑minute drive away. The campus address is Bradco Avenue, Aseana Business Park, Paranaque City 1700, Metro Manila.
NAIS Manila runs a three‑tier structure: Early Years (ages 2‑5) following the EYFS curriculum; Primary (ages 5‑11) following the English National Curriculum; and Secondary (ages 11‑16) leading into the IGCSE pathway, followed by Sixth Form (ages 16‑18) offering international A‑Levels. The Early Years and Primary pages specify the age ranges and curricula for those levels, while the Secondary page covers Key Stage 3 and IGCSE, and the A‑Levels page details Sixth Form provision.
The school is a co-educational day school. NAIS Manila operates as a single-entity, co‑educational institution and does not list boarding facilities in its offerings.
NAIS Manila offers English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for students needing help with speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The school also runs a Learning Support Department with tailored programmes for students with special educational needs, including four LS stages (with an IST option at additional cost) and periodic reviews. The school collaborates with external professionals (e.g., dyslexia specialists and therapists) to support students with additional needs and ASDAN programmes.
NAIS Manila follows the English National Curriculum and positions itself as a British international school in Manila. This British framework underpins its curriculum from Early Years through Sixth Form.
Religious affiliation is not stated; the school presents itself as a diverse international community with a secular, inclusive focus.
The school day runs Monday to Friday, typically from 7:30am to 4:00pm. The campus pages also indicate a consistent daily schedule across year groups, with start times around 7:30am and a late-afternoon finish.
NAIS Manila offers a school bus service with routes to major areas such as Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Makati, Las Piñas/Alabang, and other Metro Manila communities. Families can request a full list of routes and arrangements from the admissions team.
Application, reservation and enrolment fees
- Application fee: PHP 28,413.00 per child (non-refundable). This covers the cost of the age-appropriate language assessment.
- Reservation fee (acceptance deposit): PHP 50,000.00 per student (one-time, refundable). This deposit is refundable either on completion of Year 13 or if a written notice of withdrawal is provided to the admissions email at least 30 days before the withdrawal date.
- Enrolment fee: PHP 231,530.00 per student (one-time, non-refundable) payable to secure the offered place.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term)
All amounts listed in Philippine Peso (PHP). Tuition is split into three term payments (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3) as shown below.
- Pre-nursery (Age 2–3): Annual fee PHP 504,359.00; Term 1 PHP 176,966.00; Term 2 PHP 176,966.00; Term 3 PHP 176,966.00.
- Nursery (Age 3–4): Annual fee PHP 536,613.00; Term 1 PHP 188,284.00; Term 2 PHP 188,284.00; Term 3 PHP 188,284.00.
- Reception (Age 4–5): Annual fee PHP 1,058,204.00; Term 1 PHP 371,299.00; Term 2 PHP 371,299.00; Term 3 PHP 371,299.00.
- Year 01 (Age 5–6): Annual fee PHP 1,058,204.00; Term 1 PHP 371,299.00; Term 2 PHP 371,299.00; Term 3 PHP 371,299.00.
- Year 02 (Age 6–7): Annual fee PHP 1,058,204.00; Term 1 PHP 371,299.00; Term 2 PHP 371,299.00; Term 3 PHP 371,299.00.
- Year 03 (Age 7–8): Annual fee PHP 1,068,381.00; Term 1 PHP 374,869.00; Term 2 PHP 374,869.00; Term 3 PHP 374,869.00.
- Year 04 (Age 8–9): Annual fee PHP 1,068,381.00; Term 1 PHP 374,869.00; Term 2 PHP 374,869.00; Term 3 PHP 374,869.00.
- Year 05 (Age 9–10): Annual fee PHP 1,068,381.00; Term 1 PHP 374,869.00; Term 2 PHP 374,869.00; Term 3 PHP 374,869.00.
- Year 06 (Age 10–11): Annual fee PHP 1,068,381.00; Term 1 PHP 374,869.00; Term 2 PHP 374,869.00; Term 3 PHP 374,869.00.
- Year 07 (Age 11–12): Annual fee PHP 1,201,796.00; Term 1 PHP 421,680.00; Term 2 PHP 421,680.00; Term 3 PHP 421,680.00.
- Year 08 (Age 12–13): Annual fee PHP 1,201,796.00; Term 1 PHP 421,680.00; Term 2 PHP 421,680.00; Term 3 PHP 421,680.00.
- Year 09 (Age 13–14): Annual fee PHP 1,201,796.00; Term 1 PHP 421,680.00; Term 2 PHP 421,680.00; Term 3 PHP 421,680.00.
- Year 10 (Age 14–15): Annual fee PHP 1,325,616.00; Term 1 PHP 465,129.00; Term 2 PHP 465,129.00; Term 3 PHP 465,129.00.
- Year 11 (Age 15–16): Annual fee PHP 1,325,616.00; Term 1 PHP 465,129.00; Term 2 PHP 465,129.00; Term 3 PHP 465,129.00.
- Year 12 (Age 16–17): Annual fee PHP 1,705,073.00; Term 1 PHP 598,270.00; Term 2 PHP 598,270.00; Term 3 PHP 598,270.00.
- Year 13 (Age 17–18): Annual fee PHP 1,739,170.00; Term 1 PHP 610,236.00; Term 2 PHP 610,236.00; Term 3 PHP 610,236.00.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is shown on a three-term billing basis (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3) and the term figures above represent the standard term instalments.
- Acceptance of an offered place requires payment of the one-time non-refundable enrolment fee; acceptance and payment of the enrolment fee must be completed within the two-week period specified when the offer is made.
- The school's admissions and application terms confirm that all fees must be paid in accordance with the published Schedule of Fees and that the school reserves the right to amend the Schedule and to cancel or refuse enrolment where fees are not paid as required.
Boarding fees
- Nord Anglia International School Manila operates as a day school; there are no boarding fees because boarding is not offered at this campus.
Other costs and additional fees
- School uniform: a full uniform policy is in place; uniform items (including PE kit, hats, school bags, and swim items) are available from the school's uniform shop. Uniform items are purchased separately and are charged to parents.
- School bus: a school bus service is offered that covers major residential areas; bus routes and associated fees are charged separately and information on schedule and fees is provided on request.
- Lunches / catering: daily lunches are provided by an in-house catering partner (Sodexo); meal costs are an additional charge.
- Extra-curricular activities, trips and expeditions: costs for optional trips, regional/overseas expeditions, certain co-curricular programmes and external examinations or certifications (where applicable) are charged in addition to tuition. The school's learning support programme also notes that some stages of additional support carry separate fees.
Refund information
- Application fee: non-refundable.
- Enrolment fee: one-time, non-refundable.
- Reservation fee: refundable (PHP 50,000.00) on completion of Year 13 or if the family gives written notice of withdrawal at least 30 days before the withdrawal date; this is the explicit refundable arrangement for the reservation deposit.
- The school's enrolment/payment terms make clear that fees are payable according to the Schedule of Fees and that enrolment may be cancelled for non-payment; additional refund rules and conditions are governed by the school's terms and the applicable Schedule of Fees.
Fee payment options
- Fees and charges are published in Philippine Peso (PHP).
- The school accepts online cashless payment channels used by schools in Metro Manila; NAIS Manila is listed among schools that have enabled PayMaya's online payment and POS solutions, which support credit/debit card and e-wallet payments. Other standard payment channels (bank transfers, direct deposit or additional local payment methods) are used by schools in the city; details and authorised channels should be confirmed directly with admissions or the school's finance office.
Key contact for fee queries and billing
- For clarifications on fee invoices, billing schedules, bus fees, uniform purchases, exam or trip charges, and accepted payment channels, contact the school's Admissions or general enquiries numbers/emails provided for NAIS Manila.
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.