ages 11 TO 16

SECONDARY EDUCATION, INCLUDING IGCSEs

We provide an outstanding secondary education in the Philippines, which unlocks our students’ potential and shapes their future direction. Here, your child’s individual talents will shine bright, as they specialise in their chosen subjects at IGCSE and take part in exceptional sporting, creative, and outreach activities.
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OUR SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION

Our secondary students follow the National Curriculum for England, which culminates in their IGCSE exams at 16.

Designed to fit our unique secondary school environment in the Philippines, our enhanced British curriculum is an innovative, challenging, and creative programme. Combining the highest standards of subject teaching with exhilarating learning opportunities and personalised wellbeing support, it develops the knowledge and attributes our students need to succeed at IGCSE level and beyond. 

KEY STAGE 3

Our Key Stage 3 students study English, maths, science, geography, history, drama, music, art, graphic design, digital technology, and PE. They also choose two languages. This gives them a flavour of what it would be like to study each subject at IGCSE level, helping them to make their choices at the end of Year 9.

Subjects are taught by specialist teachers. They encourage active involvement and critical thinking, as well as independent learning. In each subject, for example, our teachers will support your child to assess their own work, identify areas for development, and establish clear goals. Our students are also taught to take educated risks, as making mistakes is a vital part of the learning process.

Project work is an essential component of our curriculum, too. Students work individually and in groups, developing important collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Our Key Stage 3 students take part in our Confident Speakers Programme, which enables them to speak publicly at least once per year. This could be at an assembly, presenting to school visitors, or at a Parents’ Forum.

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IGCSE CURRICULUM

Our two-year IGCSE programme, offered by the Cambridge Examination Board, is academically rigorous and recognised across the world. The subjects we offer include specific international elements and content, which have been developed by specialists to make learning relevant to students worldwide.

Our students typically study nine or ten subjects. Your child will follow a personalised curriculum based on their academic strengths and interests, as well as their ambitions for the future. At NAIS Manila, every student takes English language, English literature, maths, science (combined), geography, history, Chinese, art, and PE.

Our IGCSE courses are engaging and stimulating, and teaching is designed to support our students’ academic and personal development. Our approach caters for a variety of learning styles: for students who like to work independently or in a group, as well as those who prefer to get ‘hands-on’ or immerse themselves in theory.  

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A TYPICAL DAY AT NORD ANGLIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL MANILA

Every day, learning in the classroom is complemented by a range exceptional experiences and extra-curricular activities that support our students’ all-round development.
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In the House
Collaborating, competing, and taking on challenges alongside House mates of all ages, House time is an energising and enlivening way for our secondary students to kickstart each morning.
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Specialist subjects

It’s a critical time in your child’s education, which is why we personalise academic learning around big questions and themed projects. From English and maths to science and geography, every lesson throws up new challenges.

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Solving the puzzle

Can you solve a real-world challenge set by a university professor? Your child will develop a breadth of 21st century skills as they seek to find the answers to questions posed by MIT’s STEAM specialists.

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Creative collaborations

Our unique global collaboration with The Juilliard School adds an immersive dimension to our students’ education. Your child will learn from the very best artists, performers, instrumentalists, who’ll inspire them to fulfil their creative potential.

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Purposeful passions

As well as outstanding sporting and creative activities, your child will focus on the issues facing our planet – and make a real difference – through exclusive enrichment opportunities inspired by our UNICEF collaboration.

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HOW WE TEACH

sparking greatness within every child

Our teachers inspire greatness. Caring and committed, passionate and enthusiastic, they’ll tend to your child’s personal growth, happiness, and wellbeing, as well as helping them to achieve academically.

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OUR FACILITIES

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO THRIVE

Our purpose-built campus has everything our students need to flourish. Your child will love learning in sunny outdoor spaces, fantastic sports facilities, and tech-enriched labs, which create unlimited opportunities for discovery, collaboration, and creativity.
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AN EDUCATION THAT IGNITES GREATNESS

At Nord Anglia International School Manila, your child will enjoy a truly holistic education that nurtures every aspect of their growth. This provides the foundations they need to flourish, both now and in the future.

OUR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
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