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Singapore School Manila
An IB and Cambridge school in Aseana City, Parañaque, founded in 2006 in Magallanes, Makati, and moved to its current larger Parañaque campus around 2014. The Singapore curriculum runs through preschool and primary, then Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A level or IB Diploma in the senior years.
In brief
An IB and Cambridge school in Aseana City, Parañaque, founded in 2006 in Magallanes, Makati, and moved to its current larger Parañaque campus around 2014. The Singapore curriculum runs through preschool and primary, then Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A-level or IB Diploma in the senior years.
Around 700 students span ages 3 to 18 under head Analei Atienza. The school markets a no-homework policy through Secondary 2, which is unusual in Manila and a real draw for families pushing back against the homework load at most local private schools. Trilingual delivery in English, Filipino and Mandarin is standard, with Mandarin taught more seriously than at many British or American international schools in the city.
Singapore-style maths is a genuine strength and shows up in senior results. The proposition sits a notch below the British and American international schools on fees and brand, with a curriculum mix that gives families both Cambridge and IB options at the end. Best fit for families who specifically want the Singaporean teaching style and Mandarin track.
Fees
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application / Testing Fee (non-refundable) | ₱7,500 | |
| Slot Reservation Fee (deducted from tuition) | ₱50,000 | |
| School Deposit (refundable) | ₱50,000 | |
| School Development Fee (non-refundable) | ₱135,000 |
Reviews
- Parent and student commentary skews positive but is shallow. Most write-ups come from school-affiliated channels rather than independent parent forums.
- The Aseana City campus runs the Singapore curriculum through lower secondary, then Cambridge IGCSE and a choice of Cambridge AS/A Level or IB Diploma at sixth form. Students describe a close-knit community and teachers who are visibly involved.
- A no-homework policy through Secondary 2 is a recurring talking point, sold as protecting family time. One critical reviewer countered that the school still relies on memorisation over understanding.
- In Philippines community discussions, Singapore School Manila comes up repeatedly as a default recommendation for families coming from Singapore or wanting an IB pathway outside the more expensive International School Manila and British School Manila.
- Aggregate parent rating on the main international-school directory sits around 3.8 from a small sample, reflecting limited published reviews rather than strong negative sentiment.
Positives
- Singapore-to-Manila pathway. Recommended on community discussions for families transferring from Singapore or wanting IB at lower fees than the top-tier Manila schools.
- Community feel. Close-knit campus, teachers visibly involved, recurring student descriptor.
- Curriculum stack. Singapore primary, IGCSE upper secondary, choice of Cambridge AS/A Level or IB Diploma at sixth form.
Considerations
- No-homework policy. Policy through Secondary 2 is praised by some, with one reviewer flagging memorisation-heavy teaching.
- Independent review depth. Limited independent parent commentary online; most positive write-ups are school-adjacent.
Leadership
Analei Atienza
Analei A. Atienza is the Founder and Managing Director of Singapore School Manila, which she established in 2006. She was the first to introduce the Singaporean curriculum to the Philippines and has since expanded the network to include campuses in Clark and Silang, Cavite. Ms. Atienza holds a degree in Business Management from St. Scholastica's College Manila. With over 28 years of experience in various business sectors—including fashion, retail, and television production—and more than 16 years in educational leadership, she focuses on cultivating an environment of positivity to foster holistic learning and creativity among students.
Academic results
- Result Not published on official site.