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Everest Academy Manila
Catholic American school in BGC, Taguig. Legionaries of Christ-affiliated. PHP 270-420k.
Curriculum
Catholic
Fees, annual
PHP 355–570k
Ages
3 to 18
Pupils
~700
Founded
1997
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 5 | Annual | ₱355,000 |
| Grades 1-2 | 6 | Annual | ₱470,000 |
| Grades 3-5 | 8 | Annual | ₱505,000 |
| Grades 6-8 | 11 | Annual | ₱525,000 |
| Grades 9-11 | 14 | Annual | ₱560,000 |
| Grade 12 | 17 | Annual | ₱570,000 |
| Capital Development Fee (Kinder, annual) | One-time | ₱90,000 | |
| Capital Development Fee (Grades 1-5, annual) | One-time | ₱120,000 |
Reviews
- The public review pool is small but consistently positive. International School Advisor surfaces a handful of five-star ratings, mostly from students and former students rather than long-form parent narratives.
- Parents repeatedly cite the school's small classes and personalised attention. One parent who moved from Los Angeles to BGC said the faculty "impressed me and my wife on how organised, professional and communicative" they are.
- The Catholic Integral Formation model is the school's defining feature. The same expat parent described the parent community as welcoming and "all kind, God-fearing people".
- Online classes during the COVID period drew specific praise from one student-age reviewer who said "my school is amazing, the online classes are amazing".
- Sports come up as a consistent draw, particularly among student-side comments.
- No critical voices surface in the public pool. There is no Reddit thread of concern, and no Mumsnet or expat-forum chatter beyond location recommendations, which keeps the picture small and one-sided.
Head of school
Rosa Maria Lopez
Rosa Maria Lopez is the Executive Director of Everest International Academy, leading the institution with a commitment to academic excellence and character formation based on Catholic values. She has extensive experience in educational leadership and is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment for students.
Accreditations
- Cognia 01
Academic results
- Average AP Score 2022 2.9
- Average SAT Math 2022 611
- Average SAT EBRW 2022 Insufficient Data Due to Test Center Closures during the pandemic