Nord Anglia International School Manila is part of Nord Anglia Education, the world’s leading premium schools organisation.
Since opening in 2012, NAIS Manila has become the school of choice for expatriate and Filipino parents looking to provide their children with an international education. We are extremely proud of our pupils and strive to develop a warm and supportive atmosphere where they can thrive.
We offer a contemporary British international education to students in Early Years, Primary and Secondary up to Year 13. The school has grown steadily to over a 250-strong student body and boasts more than 30 nationalities, making it a truly diverse setting in which to study and work in.
Small class sizes allow teachers to focus on the individual needs of each pupil. All teachers have outstanding professional credentials from the UK with relevant experience in delivering the English National Curriculum. English speaking assistant teachers support all Primary classes and there are Secondary teaching assistants in the core subjects.
Top of the school’s priorities is the personal development of its students. Independence, teamwork and leadership, self-discipline, presence, awareness, tolerance, courage and determination are key attributes that students develop at the school.
We have organised the information available for this school into 10 sections and 41 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
Nationalities
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Number of students
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310
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Number of nationalities represented in the school
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32
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Most common nationality
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Filipino, Japanese, Chinese, American, Indian
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Ratio of local students to international students
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30 local and 70 international
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Languages
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Native English speaking teachers
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Yes
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Language support for students not fluent in English
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Yes
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Additional language classes offered by the school
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Mandarin
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Classroom
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Max. number of students per class
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26
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Average number of students per class
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22
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Does the school employ teaching assistants?
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Yes
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Use of technology in the classroom
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Teaching tools - interactive white board or smart boards, reading and activity devices using tablets, laptops and desktops
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Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)
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Yes - Virtual School Experience and Hybrid Learning Approach
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
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Many religions are observed, respected, and acknowledged as we are an international environment
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How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion?
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We have a very open and welcoming international community
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Academics
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External examinations or assessments available
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IGCSE, BTEC, and A Level
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Results in these examinations
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Results of our IGCSE cohort AY 2020-21: 67% achieved grades between A*-A, while 98% of our students achieved grades of A*-C, with a 100% Passing Rate.
*These grades are significantly above the UK, and indeed global, averages.
Results of our first ever A-Level cohort AY 2020-21: 77% achieved grades between A*-A, while 100% of our students achieved grades of A*-C, with a 100% Passing Rate.
*These grades are again, significantly above the UK and global averages.
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Do teachers assign homework to their students?
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No homework policy until Year 5.
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation
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100% go to university
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Student support
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
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Yes
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Learning support offered
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The school offers Learning Support with a personalised approach. We accommodate shadow teachers who work under supervision of school staff and its accredited partners for establishing IEPs.
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students
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The school recognises effort apart from academic achievements, which motivates students who possess talents in the above and beyond
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Student access to education psychologist
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Yes
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Admissions
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Entry evaluation for students
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Yes, assessments.
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Brief description of entry evaluation required
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The assessment procedure is not a pass or fail evaluation rather, it aims to determine the level of proficiency of the child and support needed by the teacher to deliver our curriculum.
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Waiting list
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None
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Deadline for registration (new academic year)
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None. We accept students at any given date of the academic year.
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Students can join after academic year begins
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Yes
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School day
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School start time
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7:30 AM
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School finish time
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2:30 PM
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Supervised care before/after school
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No
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School bus service available
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Yes
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School provided lunches
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Yes
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Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)
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Yes, there is an extensive offering including a salad bar, vegetarian meals, and a resident nutritionist who provides consultation upon request
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Uniform required
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Yes
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Facilities
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Facilities at the school
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Library, 2 science laboratories, an outdoor garden, 2 outdoor playgrounds, a dance studio, theatre.
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Sports facilities at the school
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Swimming pool, Turf Football Field, roofed outdoor basketball court, and indoor multi-purpose space
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About the school
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
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Nord Anglia International School Manila is an inclusive school with a family feel. We believe that when the wellbeing of children is put first, we can create a safe and purposeful environment in which all children can reach their full potential.
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Teaching approach of the school
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Through personalised, enjoyable, and engaging learning experiences, delivered by world-class teachers, pupils acquire the skills and knowledge set out in the English National Curriculum and also develop as individuals through a broad and balanced curriculum. This ensures that our children achieve IGCSE and A-level results that are consistently higher than the world average, which enables them to move on to top international universities.
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Campus
The campus offers modern facilities and inspiring learning environments. It is divided into three main buildings for Early Years, Primary and Secondary.
Facilities include indoor and outdoor play areas, an AstroTurf football pitch, outdoor swimming pool, covered basketball court, libraries, extensive ICT facilities, a communal gym used for PE lessons, and ground floor stage area which hosts a variety of plays, performances, fairs and assemblies.
All classrooms are generously resourced from the UK and equipped to surpass English National Curriculum standards, with Interactive White Boards (IWBs) as standard in all classrooms.
Learning
Curriculum aims high and relies on exceptional teachers to motivate and inspire pupils to relish in their learning. A global vision is embedded and all subjects extend national borders and become global. Teaching and learning is aimed at making the most of a child's natural curiosity to learn and inquisitiveness.
In Early Years, learning takes place principally through guided play. As work gradually becomes more structured in Primary School, lessons are planned with a view to making them interesting and engaging. As they move into Secondary School, children receive teaching by subject specialists. Teachers plan lessons with differentiated outcomes, allowing for a range of achievements. This enables teachers to match each lesson as closely as possible to individual needs whilst providing scope for pupils to be stretched academically.
After School
NAIS Manila views enrichment lessons as an integral part of the education of its children, and to that end it offers a wide range of after school enrichment lessons that aim to introduce the child to potential hobbies, develop particular sports, provide language learning or IT support and inspire an interest in areas that perhaps they would not be exposed to through the normal curriculum.
Enrichment lessons are compulsory for every child at the school. Parents are asked to choose two enrichment lessons per term, usually representing a balance between active/sport and more intellectually inspiring programmes. Every student is required to stick to any given enrichment lesson for at least a term, reinforcing the idea that any commitment to learning must be followed through.