We are diverse and dynamic, and our students have the highest aspirations for their education and future lives.

Integrity. Service. Merit.

95%

of IB Candidates received the full diploma in 2023

2386

students from Preschool to Grade 12

91

countries represented at ISM

“ At ISM we care about building a vibrant learning community where all students are challenged and engaged. ”

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Our Mission and Core Values

One School

Three places to learn

Elementary School

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Middle School

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Three places to learn

The educational experience at ISM places the learner at the center of everything we do

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Why ISM...

We are Balanced

To behave in a way that is balanced, students make decisions based on their interests and needs and reflect on how to contribute to their overall well-being.

We are Caring

To behave in a way that is caring, students listen to others, think interdependently, and appreciate the ideas and emotions of others as well as their own.

We are Curious

To behave in a way that is curious, students ask questions, investigate concepts and explore phenomena to enhance learning.

We are Ethical

To behave in a way that is ethical, students consider the moral implications of choices made and actions taken, remain open-minded, and are true to their word.

We are Persevering

To behave in a way that is persevering, students learn from mistakes, attempt new strategies, and anticipate obstacles.

We are Responsible

To behave in a way that is responsible, students strive for accuracy and precision when completing a task, take ownership for their actions and follow through with their commitments.

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Purpose-built, State-of-the-art Campus

On a seven-hectare site located in the new Global City development at Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila.

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Growing Up Through the Years

Established in 1920, International School Manila (ISM) is the oldest international school in Manila and the first to offer the IB Diploma program in Asia.

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School Stories

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Academic

Paving the Way: ISM Leaders Featured in Remarkable Publication on Women in School Leadership

This March, as we celebrate International Women’s Month, our school takes…

Alumni

Celebrating the Rugby Success of ISM Alumnus Ryan Santos ‘18

Ryan Santos ‘18, International School Manila (ISM) alumnus and Harvard…

Sustainability

ISM Receives the Eco Schools' Green Flag Award!

We are delighted to announce that International School Manila (ISM) has…

Sustainability

ISM's Eco-Schools Journey

Our online Eco-Schools Journey is featured in the 2022 Winter EARCOS…

Alumni

ISM Alumna is Recipient of Climate Breakthrough Award

Photo Courtesy of: Climate Breakthrough ProjectSara Jane Ahmed - ISM Class…

Alumni

ISM Scholar is 2019 HBS Fellow

Filipino Scholar Michelle Ferreol, ISM Class of 2011 and Harvard…

Alumni

Um from ADB Talks Climate Change

Woochong Um, International School Manila class of 1982 is Asian…

Academic

ISM Students Leading Changes at CERN

“Every person can make a difference: to the scientific community and to…

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