Southville International School and Colleges
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$3K - US$14K
Curriculum: IB · American
Age Range: 3-18
Students: ~1,500
Location: Alabang / South, Manila
Updated April 2026
In Brief
Southville is the most affordable IB World School in Metro Manila for most grade levels - ideal for south-of-city families who want IB Diploma credentials at fees far below ISM or NAIS. The fee jump at Grade 11-12 is steep, so plan for it early.
Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) sits in Las Pinas, about 20-30 minutes south of Alabang, and it serves a genuine dual purpose: a WASC-accredited K-12 school for around 1,500 students from Nursery through Grade 10, and an IB World School authorised since August 2005 for Grades 11-12 via the IB Diploma Programme. The combination is uncommon in Manila - most IB schools in the city are expensive international schools aimed at expat packages, whereas SISC draws a mixed Filipino and international student body and prices accordingly. Annual fees from Kinder through Grade 10 run from PHP 143K to PHP 226K - among the lowest of any internationally accredited school in Metro Manila - before rising sharply for IB Diploma at Grades 11-12 (PHP 666K-787K).
Results from the IB cohort are credible. The school has publicly reported top scorers of 44/45 and 43/45 in recent sittings, and the school website notes it consistently outperforms global IB averages - a claim that aligns with WASC and ISO 9001-2015 accreditation as supporting evidence of quality processes. University placements include MIT, Imperial College London, King's College London, UBC, NUS, and Yonsei, which represents a meaningful spread of competitive destinations. Class sizes in primary run to 30, which is larger than at ISM or NAIS; Nursery and Kinder classes cap at 15. The school's co-curricular programme is broad: Duke of Edinburgh, Model United Nations, TEDxSISC Youth, and a range of arts and athletics activities.
The location conversation is specific to Las Pinas. Families based in Alabang, BF Homes, Muntinlupa, or along the South Luzon Expressway corridor will find the commute manageable. Families in Makati, BGC, or Taguig are looking at 40-60 minutes on a reasonable day, and significantly more in heavy traffic. The school does not publish one-time entry fees on its main website - confirm these directly with admissions before finalising your budget, as they are not factored into the figures shown here.
What parents value
- –Most accessible IB World School in Metro Manila at Grade 1-10 level, with annual fees from PHP 143K (Kinder 1-2) to PHP 226K (Grade 9-10) - a fraction of ISM or NAIS costs. IB Diploma top scores of 44/45 and 43/45 reported recently.
- –WASC-accredited, ISO 9001-2015 certified, IB World School since 2005. University placements at MIT, Imperial College London, UBC, NUS, and Yonsei demonstrate genuine reach to competitive destinations.
- –Broad co-curricular offer including Duke of Edinburgh, Model United Nations, and TEDxSISC Youth. Las Pinas location serves south-of-city families in Alabang, BF Homes, and the SLEX corridor well.
Points of consideration
- –Fees jump significantly at Grade 11-12 for IB Diploma - PHP 666K (Grade 11) and PHP 787K (Grade 12) - compared with PHP 226K in Grade 9-10. Budget for this transition well in advance if IB Diploma is the goal.
- –One-time entry fees are not published on the school website. Request a full breakdown from admissions - including any enrolment, testing, or miscellaneous fees - before comparing total cost with other schools.
- –Class sizes reach 30 in primary and secondary, which is larger than most international schools in the city. If smaller class sizes are a priority, ask the school how this plays out in practice for your child's year group.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Kinder 1-2 (age 3-4) | 3 | NaN |
| Kinder 3 (age 5) | 5 | NaN |
| Grade 1-3 (age 6-8) | 6 | NaN |
| Grade 4-5 (age 9-10) | 9 | NaN |
| Grade 6-8 (age 11-13) | 11 | NaN |
| Grade 9-10 (age 14-15) | 14 | NaN |
| Grade 11 (age 16) | 16 | NaN |
| Grade 12 (age 17) | 17 | NaN |
Fees converted from PHP. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Academic Results
| IB Top Scores | 44/45 and 43/45 (recent) |
Key results: IB Top Scores 44/45 and 43/45 (recent).
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
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Memberships
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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
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