Australian International School, Manila
Key Stats
Annual Fees: Contact school
Curriculum: Australian
Age Range: 3-18
Students: ~198
Location: Other Metro Manila, Manila
Updated April 2026
In Brief
AISM is the only school in Metro Manila where your child can graduate with both a Philippine DepEd certificate and an Australian VCE - a genuinely useful combination for families with long-term ties to Australia. At around 198 students, this is a very small school, so assess the social environment carefully before enrolling.
Australian International School Manila operates in BF Homes, Parañaque, running Nursery through Grade 12 for a small community of around 198 students. Its defining feature is a formal partnership with Haileybury Melbourne - one of Victoria's leading independent schools - through which AISM delivers the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). Students graduate with dual certification: a Philippine DepEd diploma and an Australian VCE, which is directly recognised for Australian university entry. This is the only school in Metro Manila able to offer this pathway. The school is accredited by both DepEd and Australia's Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA).
AISM is a family-run school, now in its third generation of educators under the Esteban family. The school's philosophy centres on values it describes as Wisdom, Integrity, and Action, and it has operated a Research and Development programme (AIS-ReD) from Junior Secondary level - an unusual feature for a school of this size that reflects a deliberate emphasis on inquiry and skills development beyond standard curriculum requirements. The BF Homes, Parañaque location is practical for families in the south of Metro Manila - roughly 20-30 minutes from Alabang, and closer still for residents in BF Homes itself or Sucat Road.
Tuition fees are not publicly listed. The school does not publish a fee schedule online; contact the school directly at [email protected] for current rates. At a student body of around 198, this is one of the smallest international schools in Metro Manila, which has clear advantages in terms of individual attention and community cohesion - but also means the co-curricular breadth, team sport options, and year-group social dynamics will be noticeably different from larger schools. Families moving from a 600 or 1,500-student school should visit in person and talk to current families before committing.
What parents value
- –Only school in Metro Manila delivering the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) through a formal Haileybury Melbourne partnership - dual Philippine DepEd and Australian VCE graduation for students targeting Australian universities.
- –Small school of around 198 students with DepEd and VCAA accreditation. Family-run across three generations, with a Research and Development programme (AIS-ReD) from Junior Secondary level.
- –BF Homes, Parañaque location is well-suited to families in the south of Metro Manila. The close-knit community environment suits children who thrive in smaller, more personalised school settings.
Points of consideration
- –Tuition fees are not published. Contact the school directly to request the current fee schedule before making any comparisons or budget decisions.
- –At around 198 students, this is one of the smallest international schools in Metro Manila. The social pool, co-curricular range, and team sport options are limited compared with larger schools - visit in person and speak to current families before deciding.
- –The VCE pathway is specifically valuable for Australian university entry. If your family's university destinations are primarily in the UK, US, or Philippines, assess whether the VCE qualification serves your needs as well as IB Diploma or A-Levels would.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| All grades | 3-18 | NaN |
Fees converted from PHP. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Academic Results
Academic results have not been made publicly available by this school.
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities and facilities. Ask what a normal week looks like outside lessons for your child's age group.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
No published inspection details are currently available.
Accreditations
Accreditation details are not publicly listed.
Memberships
Membership details are not publicly listed.
Student Body
Manila's international schools serve a diverse student body from across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Contact the school for current enrolment details.
Leadership
Tony Esteban
Tony Esteban leads Australian International School Manila, a family-run school now in its third generation of educators. Contact the school directly for current leadership details.