Philippines, Manila
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NAIS Manila supports social and emotional learning through a holistic education that nurtures intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth. It offers personalised teaching in small classes with opportunities for one-to-one support. A House system fosters inclusion and belonging across year groups, creating a robust internal support network. The Global Campus platform connects students with peers in 32 countries for collaborative projects that build empathy and global awareness. The holistic approach also emphasises social, emotional, and mental wellbeing and the school partners with organisations like UNICEF to cultivate global citizenship.
NAIS Manila provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and has a Learning Support Department that offers tailored programmes for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). EAL support covers speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. Education is delivered in English, following the English National Curriculum, with small class sizes and one-to-one support. Admission includes an English language assessment to ensure entrants can access the curriculum taught in English. Specific kinds of SEN supported are not enumerated in publicly available materials.
NAIS Manila provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for students needing help with speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. An English language assessment is part of the admissions process to ensure students can access the curriculum taught in English. The curriculum is the English National Curriculum, taught in English. The school also offers Learning Support for SEN alongside EAL, and small class sizes with one-to-one support help EAL students progress.
Mental wellbeing is embedded in NAIS Manila's holistic approach, which prioritises social, emotional, and physical growth. A dedicated pastoral care team provides ongoing support to students. A wellbeing platform called YouHQ is planned to be launched to support students' mental and emotional health. The House system and Global Campus contribute to resilience, self-belief, and a sense of belonging within the school community.
NAIS Manila follows Nord Anglia's safeguarding regulations, including enhanced background checks for all staff and annual safeguarding training. Safeguarding covers physical safety, emotional wellbeing, and online security. Designated Safeguarding Leads oversee safeguarding matters, lead staff training, and monitor compliance. Regular face-to-face audits with Nord Anglia's Regional Safeguarding Director review policies and wellbeing initiatives. A wellbeing platform (YouHQ) is planned to support students' mental and emotional health.
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.