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Reedley International School
A small private international school in Ugong, Pasig, founded in 1999 and built around an American curriculum with AP, plus Singaporean maths and Filipino strands. The pitch is deliberate smallness, with class caps of 18 in lower school, 20 in middle, and 25 in upper.
In brief
A small private international school in Ugong, Pasig, founded in 1999 and built around an American curriculum with AP, plus Singaporean maths and Filipino strands. Class caps sit at 18 in lower school, 20 in middle, and 25 in upper.
Around 800 students span PreK through Grade 12. Parents praise the individualised academic consultation programme and the genuinely active anti-bullying culture, and graduates land consistently in the top Philippine universities (UP, Ateneo, La Salle) with a steady stream into US, UK and Canadian universities. Teachers stay long enough to know siblings across years.
Fees run PHP 204k–397k, mid-market for Manila international schools, placing the school below ISM and Brent on price. Recurring family complaints include limited parking, narrow hallways in the upper school building, and a location that catches Pasig traffic. WASC and CIS accreditation give the senior credential proper international weight.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K (age 4) | 4 | ₱203,576 |
| Kinder (age 5) | 5 | ₱218,212 |
| Lower School (Grade 1-3) | 6 | ₱338,462 |
| Middle School (Grade 4-6) | 9 | ₱369,824 |
| Junior High (Grade 7-10) | 13 | ₱391,185 |
| Senior High (Grade 11-12) | 17 | ₱396,507 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Slot Reservation Fee (non-refundable - new students) | ₱50,000 |
Reviews
- Independent parent reviews skew positive. The pool on the International Schools Database has 24 reviews with 94% recommending; ischooladvisor shows across five reviews.
- Recurring strengths are small classes, anti-bullying policy, and tutoring built into the day. One parent said the in-school Academic Consultation Programme means "parents don't need to hire a tutor" because subject teachers tutor one-on-one. A commenters recommended Reedley for a child struggling academically elsewhere.
- Negative reviews focus on physical site, not teaching: limited parking, awkward Pasig location with traffic, narrow high-school hallways, and bathroom cleanliness.
- One review summary said the school is "good for the parents, students, not so much" and reported some teachers not engaging with students.
- Glassdoor staff reviews flag low pay and heavy workload (across 19 reviews); not directly relevant to families but it sits in the public record.
Positives
- Teaching and individual attention. Small classes, dedicated teachers, and an in-school tutoring programme cited repeatedly
- Anti-bullying culture. Parents and students credit the anti-bullying policy as a core strength
Considerations
- Site and facilities. Limited parking, traffic-prone location, narrow high-school hallways, and bathroom complaints
- Student engagement. Most reviews positive; a minority report some teachers not engaging deeply with students
- Staff conditions. Glassdoor and Indeed teacher reviews flag heavy workload and low pay
Leadership
René MacQuillin
Ms. René MacQuillin was appointed Head of School in July 2022. She is an experienced educator with over 30 years of professional experience, including 16 years as a Senior Manager in K-12 schools in South Africa and Myanmar. Prior to her role at Reedley, she served as Principal at Yangon Academy International School. She holds a Bachelor of Education Honours in Educational Management from the Tshwane University of Technology and an Advanced Certificate in Education for Principalship from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Her career has been dedicated to enhancing student learning and maintaining international accreditation standards.
Accreditations
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) 01
- Council of International Schools 02
Academic results
- Result Not published on official site. The school mentions students can earn college credit by scoring 3 or higher on AP exams but does not provide average scores.