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Published by comms, 2019-11-26 22:05:07

ISM Brochure

Heilbronn Hall
Donada Campus, 1939


“I’ve been in
international education
for more than 20 years but I can

honestly say that the faculty at
ISM are the most committed,
collegial and caring group
of people I have ever
worked with.”


Dave Birchenall
High School
Assistant Principal


Contents









6 Superintendent’s Message


7 ISM at a Glance


8 Growing Up Through the Years


10 Core Values & Mission


10 One School, Three Places to Learn


12 Elementary School


14 Middle School


16 High School


20 Our Students


21 Our Faculty


22 Facilities



24 Activities


26 Service Learning


28 The Philippines


30 Living in Manila


Superintendent's Message








There are many reasons to be nervous about an
international assignment - especially if that new posting will be
the first time that you have lived abroad. What is the country
like? Where will l live? Will I eat the same kind of food? What can
I do over the weekends? ls it safe? And of course, if you are a
parent, the first questions will always be: ls there a good school
for my children? Will they be happy there? Will they fit in? Will
they find friends?

These pages give you a brief glimpse into life at International
School Manila; I hope they will go some way to convincing you
that, yes, there really is a wonderful school in the Philippines
where children learn to make the best of themselves as young
people growing up in an ever more complex world.


I am a parent as well as a school administrator, and my twin
children began their formal schooling in ISM‘s Kindergarten,
graduated from here after thirteen years of first class education
and are now in post-graduate programs at fine universities.
I saw at first hand the quality of work that they completed
at home, and I watched them in the huge range of activities
they enjoyed after school and at weekends. One of my great
joys was in observing them develop friendships with children
from around the world as they moved through the school. In
every classroom at ISM, there are perhaps a dozen nationalities
represented — different mother tongues, different cultures,
different creeds. My twins have grown up as global citizens and
will be comfortable wherever their lives and careers take them.
For that, I shall always be grateful to ISM.


I AM ISM.


I hope you find this brochure and our website informative. If there
is anything more we can tell you, we shall be delighted to help.







David Toze
Superintendent




6


ISM at a Glance









ISM Campus Student Body Shortlist of Recent
University Admissions
7 hectares, located in the new » Elementary School
Global City development at 640 » Boston College
Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila
» Middle School » Brown University
Facilities 624 » Columbia University

» 400m all-weather track » High School » Dartmouth College
and 3 playing fields 770
» Sports Hall, 8 tennis » Georgetown University
courts and 3 fully air- Faculty Nationalities* » Harvard University
conditioned gymnasiums » USA 42%
» 3 Libraries with over » Haverford College
80,000 books » UK 18% » Imperial College London
» 920-seat Fine & » Canada 10%
Performing Arts Theater » McGill University
» Little Theater for » Australia 7% » New York University
multi-purpose activities » Philippines 5%
with retractable seating » NYU, Abu Dhabi
» Amelita M. Ramos Hall: » New Zealand 3% » Pepperdine University
performance space with
retractable seating and » South Africa 2% » Princeton University
modular stage » China 1%
» Design Technology and » Seoul National University
Robotics Suite » Ireland 1% » Stanford University
» Music wing with state-of- » Singapore 1%
the-art sound modules » Temple University Japan
» Fully equipped Film Lab » Spain 1% » University College London
» Specialized Learning » Italy 1%
Support Center » University of California, LA
» Japan 1%
» Early Years Center » University of British Columbia
» Croatia 1%
» University of Chicago
» France 1%
» University of Oxford
» India 1%
» University of Pennsylvania
» Others 4%
» University of St. Andrews
» University of Sydney

» University of Warwick

» Yale University






*as of SY 2020-2021
7


Growing Up Through the Years


In 1920, a group of American and British parents living in Manila founded The American School.





1920 1930 1940 1950-1960
A group of American and In 1930, the American Indian On January 2, 1942, Japanese In 1952, the American School
British expatriates established became the AS symbol. The troops arrived in Manila. All became the first private school
the American School, Inc., official seal was introduced in citizens of the Allied countries outside of the US to be listed
which opened its doors on 1949. were interned at the University in Porter Sargent’s Handbook
June 21, 1920 located at 606 Just after the Christmas of Sto. Tomas. Heads of vari- of Private Schools.
Taft Avenue, a loaned church holidays of 1936, the school ous schools organized classes In 1961, the school moved
building, with eight teachers moved again; this time to a within the internment camp to the Bel-Air campus to
and fifty students from Grades campus on Donada Street. and these ran until 1945. A accommodate the growing AS
1-12. total of thirty-four students community.
completed their High School
The American School (AS)
moved locations twice in requirements and graduated
this decade: in 1922 to Padre during WWII.
Faura Street and in 1928 to In September 1946, exactly
MH Del Pilar St. Both were one year after the Japanese
Spanish-style colonial homes. surrendered in Manila, the
American School re-opened
on Donada Street.





1958 Boys Basketball Team




















1920s Taft Ave Campus










1940s Donada Campus






1961 Bel-Air
Campus Inauguration
1930s Grade 2 Class
8


1970-1980 1990 2000-TODAY
In 1970, the American 1994 marked the last year After forty years at the Bel-Air In 2018, the construction of the




School changed its name to of the Indian symbol, the campus, in 2002, International Early Years Center began and
International School Manila Bearcat was announced as School Manila moved to a opened its doors to Preschool


(ISM) at the recommendation the official mascot beginning purpose-built, state-of-the-art and Kindergarten students,
of the US Embassy to reflect SY 1995-1996. campus on a 7-hectare site in beginning SY 2018-2019.
the growing student diversity In 1999, the current globe logo Bonifacio Global City. With an
on campus. In the same year, was introduced as the official In 2016, the school opened
IS Manila also became the first emblem, replacing the Indian the Elementary School (ES) international
international school to receive insignia. Self - Contained Classroom, community of over
Accreditation by the Western now known as the Specialized 2,000 students,
Association of Schools and Learning Support Program. ISM celebrated 100
Colleges (WASC).
Starting SY 2017-2018, this years of service in
In 1977, IS Manila became program expanded to accept 2020.
the first in Asia to be au- Middle School (MS) and High
thorized as an International School (HS) students and in
Baccalaureate (IB) World 19 2 0 SY 2018-2019, a bigger space
School.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL MANILA located in the ES building
In 1982, ISM joined the was provided to support the
Interscholastic Association 0 1 growing number of students.
of Southeast Asia Schools 9 2
1958 Boys Basketball Team (IASAS). BEARCATS














1973 International Day
Early Years Center






















1961 Bel-Air
Campus Inauguration
2019 International Day
9


Core Values and Mission








We are an independent, interna- CORE VALUES » Succeed collectively as well as

tional school with a structure, Integrity individually, achieving our personal
best in all aspects of school life.
style and traditions that emanate » Maintain a healthy balance in the
from the United States and with Service time devoted to work, rest and

a curriculum and methodology Merit recreation.
that reflect the best in worldwide » Involve our community in
educational research and prac- MISSION sustaining and safeguarding
tice. Our school is diverse and To build a vibrant and enterprising our environment.
dynamic, and our students have learning community in which all » Interact through honest, respectful
and open communication.
the highest aspirations for their strive to: » Acknowledge and celebrate
education and future lives. » Accentuate learning, growth, our differences and encourage

perseverance and self-awareness empathy, compassion, under-
as life-long values. standing and respect for human
dignity.
» Nurture creativity and originality
as precursors for critical and » Live our lives positively, joyfully
reflective thought and action. and ethically.










One School, Three Places to Learn






The Elementary School, » Member of the International Baccalareate
Middle School and High School (IB) Program since 1975 and one of the
largest IB Schools in the world.
have their own Administration » Member of the National Association
and Faculty, yet the students and of Independent Schools (NAIS) since 2000.
their educational goals remain » Member of the Association for the
the common thread that binds Advancement of International
us as a community. Education (AAIE) since 2005.

» ISM received dual accreditation by
ISM Memberships the Western Association of Schools
» International School Manila is recognized and Colleges (WASC) and the Council
by the Department of Education (DepEd). of International Schools (CIS) in 2008,
2012 and 2017.
» Member of the East Asia Regional Council
of Overseas Schools (EARCOS) since 1965.


10


Learning at ISM








The educational experience at Our Preschool through Grade 12 organized appropriately for the learner

ISM places the Learner at the curriculum is the product of countless at each grade level. Our curriculum is
center of everything we do. hours of conversation, collaboration, written using the Understanding by De-
Guided by our Mission and Core and rigorous evaluation and is subject sign framework, where units of study
to constant revision by teachers and are developed by teams of teachers to
Values, we seek to engage all principals. It is our intention that the identify and target specific conceptual
students in meaningful learning knowledge, understanding, skills, and understanding in line with ISM’s Key
experiences that build on their dispositions we value in our educa- Learning Principals. ISM has developed
knowledge and understanding, tional program will serve our students a set of Assessment Principles that all
encourage curiosity and reflec- through school, university, and into teachers employ to improve student

tion, and lead to an appreciation their careers. learning. Assessments inform instruc-
of complex concepts. tion, offer meaningful feedback for
ISM makes use of school- the learner, and effectively measure
wide subject area student attainment of learning goals.
standards that are














Key Learning Principles








» Learning is purposeful and » New learning is built on prior knowl-
contextual. edge.

» Knowledge is organized » Learning is social.
around transferable core con- » Attitudes and values mediate learn-
cepts to guide learning. ing by filtering experiences and
» Different types of perceptions.
thinking mediate and » Learning is non-linear; it develops
enhance learning. and deepens over time.

» Learners » Feedback enhances learning and
demonstrate performance.
their understand- » Effectively accommodating a learn-
ing when they er’s preferred learning style, prior
apply, transfer knowledge and interests enhances
and adapt their learning.
learning to new
situations.
11


of inquiry-based learning is deeper under- Teaching and Learning
Elementary School in Elementary School
standing that enables students to transfer
and apply what they have learned to mean-
Traditional teaching practices involve pre-
ingful and varied contexts. Students who
senting students with information and asking
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responsibility and taking care. They build
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active role in their own learning. learning experience, they gradually construct
At ISM Elementary School, an inquiry ap-
We provide an education based on and deepen principles for themselves (Kath
proach to teaching and learning is employed
current best practices in research. Murdoch, 2015).
by all teachers across all discipline areas. We
design units that meet our standards and Put simply, Inquiry is a student-centered
We strive to meet students’
allow students to experience rich learning approach that requires more of students
individual needs and recognize that
opportunities that give them the time and than simply memorizing facts and content.
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person with a distinct set of values,
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own understandings.
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and think creatively, critically and
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question, inquire, collaborate and
build independence within their
own learning.
















The Elementary School
comprises seven year levels:


Preschool (covering two years),
Kindergarten and Grades 1 to 4.


The age range is
from three to ten.











12


Teaching and Learning of inquiry-based learning is deeper under-
in Elementary School standing that enables students to transfer
and apply what they have learned to mean-
Traditional teaching practices involve pre- ingful and varied contexts. Students who

senting students with information and asking - *($)" 0-$*0. ) - ݧ /$1 /#$)& -.
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through tackling a problem, analyzing and making and problem solving.
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learning experience, they gradually construct At ISM Elementary School, an inquiry ap-

and deepen principles for themselves (Kath proach to teaching and learning is employed
Murdoch, 2015). by all teachers across all discipline areas. We
design units that meet our standards and
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approach that requires more of students opportunities that give them the time and
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Learning is built upon students’ prior knowl- order to make meaning and construct their
edge and experiences, and the construction own understandings.
of meaning is an active process. The goal



























The Elementary School
comprises seven year levels:

Preschool (covering two years),
Kindergarten and Grades 1 to 4.

The age range is
from three to ten.











12


of inquiry-based learning is deeper under- of inquiry-based learning is deeper under-
standing that enables students to transfer standing that enables students to transfer
and apply what they have learned to mean- and apply what they have learned to mean-
ingful and varied contexts. Students who ingful and varied contexts. Students who

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responsibility and taking care. They build responsibility and taking care. They build
skills in reasoning, questioning, decision skills in reasoning, questioning, decision
making and problem solving. making and problem solving.


At ISM Elementary School, an inquiry ap- At ISM Elementary School, an inquiry ap-
proach to teaching and learning is employed proach to teaching and learning is employed
by all teachers across all discipline areas. We by all teachers across all discipline areas. We
design units that meet our standards and design units that meet our standards and
allow students to experience rich learning allow students to experience rich learning
opportunities that give them the time and opportunities that give them the time and

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order to make meaning and construct their order to make meaning and construct their
own understandings. own understandings.





















































12 12


13


Middle School


At a Glance


Curriculum
Education for middle school
Required Courses
Elective Courses
» English Language Arts » Adventure-Based Games
students is based on four essen-
» Mathematics » ArtiSan
tial attributes; developmentally
» Modern Language » ArtMud
responsive, challenging, empow-
» Physical Education » ArtStudio
ering and equitable. In the Middle
» Band
» Science
#**'я 2 » Blueprint for Success
» Social Studies *Ȃ - - )" *! 0 -
tional experiences and opportu-
» Wellness
» Chorus
nities that encourage personal
» Dance Remix
» Dance Revolution
success and growth across all
» DigiArt
areas of adolescent development
The Middle School » Drama
including the cognitive-intellec-
comprises four grade » Fun, Fast and Fit
tual, moral, psychological and
levels, Grade 5 through » General Music
social-emotional. Middle school
Grade 8. The age » Innovation Tech
teachers value young adolescents
range is from ten to » IT iDesign
fourteen.
» IT iLearn
and understand the developmen-
» Journalism
tal uniqueness of this age. The
» Robotics
middle school curriculum strives
» Strings
to be challenging, exploratory,
» Team Sports
integrative and relevant. Students
and teachers are engaged in
active, purposeful, conceptual
based learning.






Student Advisory Program
Students in the Middle School maintain a sense of
small-group community by participating in Advisory
twice a week. Advisory provides our students with
team-building activities, service learning opportu-
nities and strengthens both peer and student-adult
relationships. Student Advisory Program allows our
students to focus on developing self-awareness, de-
1 '*+$)" $)/ -+ -.*) ' *((0)$ /$*) ) *)ݧ$ /
resolution skills at each grade level.




14


At a Glance


Curriculum
Required Courses Elective Courses
» English Language Arts » ArtMud
» Mathematics » ArtStudio
» Modern Language » Band
» Physical Education » Blueprint for Success
» Science » Chorus
» Social Studies » Dance Revolution
» Wellness » DigiArt

» Drama
» Food Technology
» General Music
The Middle School » Innovation Tech
comprises four grade » IT iDesign
levels, Grade 5 through » IT iLearn
Grade 8. The age » Journalism
range is from ten to » Robotics
fourteen. » Strings























Student Advisory Program
Students in the Middle School maintain a sense of
small-group community by participating in Advisory
twice a week. Advisory provides our students with
team-building activities, service learning opportu-
nities and strengthens both peer and student-adult
relationships. Student Advisory Program allows our
students to focus on developing self-awareness, de-
1 '*+$)" $)/ -+ -.*) ' *((0)$ /$*) ) *)ݧ$ /
resolution skills at each grade level.





14


At a Glance At a Glance


Curriculum Curriculum
Required Courses Elective Courses Required Courses Elective Courses
» English Language Arts » Adventure-Based Games » English Language Arts » ArtMud
» Mathematics » ArtiSan » Mathematics » ArtStudio
» Band
» Modern Language » ArtMud » Modern Language » Blueprint for Success
» Physical Education » ArtStudio » Physical Education » Chorus
» Science » Band » Science » Dance Revolution
» DigiArt
» Social Studies » Blueprint for Success » Social Studies » Drama
» Wellness » Chorus » Wellness » Food Technology
» General Music
» Dance Remix
» Innovation Tech
» Dance Revolution » IT iDesign
» DigiArt » IT iLearn
» Journalism
The Middle School » Drama The Middle School » Robotics
comprises four grade » Fun, Fast and Fit comprises four grade » Strings
levels, Grade 5 through » General Music levels, Grade 5 through
Grade 8. The age » Innovation Tech Grade 8. The age
range is from ten to » IT iDesign range is from ten to
fourteen. » IT iLearn fourteen.

» Journalism
» Robotics
» Strings
» Team Sports














Student Advisory Program Student Advisory Program
Students in the Middle School maintain a sense of Students in the Middle School maintain a sense of
small-group community by participating in Advisory small-group community by participating in Advisory
twice a week. Advisory provides our students with twice a week. Advisory provides our students with
team-building activities, service learning opportu- team-building activities, service learning opportu-
nities and strengthens both peer and student-adult nities and strengthens both peer and student-adult
relationships. Student Advisory Program allows our relationships. Student Advisory Program allows our
students to focus on developing self-awareness, de- students to focus on developing self-awareness, de-
1 '*+$)" $)/ -+ -.*) ' *((0)$ /$*) ) *)ݧ$ / 1 '*+$)" $)/ -+ -.*) ' *((0)$ /$*) ) *)ݧ$ /
resolution skills at each grade level. resolution skills at each grade level.




14 14


15


High School
Class of 2020
SAT Scores
(Mean) *Ȃ -. /# +- ./$"$*0. )/ -) /$*) '

EBRW Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, an academically
650 rigorous and challenging program that is

ISM offers a full High School program recognized in most countries of the world as
Math
670
designed to prepare students for 0)$1 -.$/4 )/- ) ,0 '$ݦ /$*)ю /0 )/.
college and university admission. have the option to work towards a full IB
TOTAL
Students who successfully complete Diploma or they may enroll in select courses for
1320
-/$ݦ / .ю
the requirements for graduation
Class of 2020
earn the ISM High School Diploma,
ACT Scores
a recognized qualification for most
(Mean)
colleges and universities around the 98.8 %
world. English Reading
29 29

Math Science Reasoning of International
30 28 Baccalaureate

Candidates received
TOTAL the full Diploma
29 in 2019.


















































16


Class of 2021
SAT Scores

*Ȃ -. /# +- ./$"$*0. )/ -) /$*) ' (Mean)
Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, an academically EBRW
rigorous and challenging program that is 650
recognized in most countries of the world as Math
0)$1 -.$/4 )/- ) ,0 '$ݦ /$*)ю /0 )/. 690
have the option to work towards a full IB
Diploma or they may enroll in select courses for TOTAL
-/$ݦ / .ю 1340

Class of 2021
ACT Scores
1 0 0 % English Reading
(Mean)


29
31
of International Math Science Reasoning
Baccalaureate 30 32
Candidates received
the full Diploma in TOTAL
2021. 31



















































16


Class of 2020 Class of 2021
SAT Scores SAT Scores
(Mean) (Mean)

EBRW EBRW
650 650

Math Math
670 690



TOTAL TOTAL
1320 134 0


Class of 2020 Class of 2021
ACT Scores ACT Scores
(Mean) (Mean)


English Reading English Reading
29 29 29 31

Math Science Reasoning Math Science Reasoning
30 28 30 32



TOTAL TOTAL
29 31


















































16 16


17


University Acceptances & Matriculations


Class of 2021 students attending bachelor degree programs matriculated in 17 different
countries; the US (44%), Canada (12%) and the U.K. (10%) are the top 3 destinations.



United States » Dartmouth College » Pepperdine University » University of California,
» Emory University » Princeton University Berkeley
» American University
» Boston College » Fordham University » Rochester Institute of » University of California, Los
Angeles
» Boston University » Georgetown University Technology
» Harvard University » San Diego State University » University of California, San
» Brigham Young University Diego
» Haverford College » Santa Clara University
» Brown University » University of Chicago
» Ithaca College » Skidmore College
» California Polytechnic State » University of
University » Loyola Marymount » Stanford University Massachusetts, Boston
University » The George Washington
» Carnegie Mellon University » University of Notre Dame
» Menlo College University
» Claremont McKenna » University of Pennsylvania
College » New York University » The University of Texas, » Vanderbilt University
» Colorado College » Northeastern University Austin » Virginia Tech

» Columbia University » Occidental College » Tufts University » Yale University
» Cornell University » Pennsylvania State » United States Naval
University Academy


















































18


Canada » The University of » EU Business School Southeast Asia
Nottingham Barcelona
» McGill University » Ateneo de Manila University
» Simon Fraser University » The University of Warwick » The American University of » Korea University
Paris
» University of British » University College London » University College Utrecht » Seoul National University
Columbia » University of Exeter » Temple University of Japan
» University of Leeds
» University of Toronto Australia » University of the Philippines
» University of Oxford
» University of Waterloo » University of Melbourne Diliman
» University of St. Andrews » Yale-NUS College
United Kingdom » University of Sussex » University of Sydney
» UNSW Australia Abu Dhabi
» Imperial College London Europe
» King’s College London New Zealand » NYU Abu Dhabi University
» Amsterdam University
» The University of Edinburgh » The University of Auckland
College
» The University of
Manchester » Ecole Hoteliere de
Lausanne















“ISM students are
the nicest and most

motivated students

I have ever taught.”

Ringo Dingrando
High School Robotics
Teacher



















19


Our Students









Elementary School
PS-Grade 4
640






Middle School
Grades 5-8
624





High School
Grades 9-12
770





TOTAL
2,034 *






Student Diversity*
» Asia Pacific 55%
» North America 27%

» Europe 12%
» Others 6%































20


Our Faculty


Nationalities*





USA
42 %




UK
18 %




Canada
10 %




Australia 7%

Philippines 5%
New Zealand 3%
South Africa 2%

China 1%
Ireland 1%
Singapore 1%
Spain 1%
Italy 1%

Japan 1%
Croatia 1%

France 1%
India 1%
Others 4%

























*as of SY 2020-2021

21


The ISM




community is a



melting pot of cultures



from around the globe.




The diversity promotes



an environment of




appreciation, recognition



and interaction, which




breaks the barriers



of race, religion and



tradition.


Facilities








In June 2002, ISM moved to a

purpose-built, state-of-the-
art campus on a seven hectare
site located in the new Global

City development at Fort
Bonifacio, Metro Manila. Based
on the needs of the Elementary
School, Middle School and
High School, the design and

facilities of ISM complement
the dynamic curricular and
co-curricular programs being

offered to students:


» The School houses a 350-seat Little Theater
and a 920-seat Fine and Performing
Arts Theater. The music wing features a
performance hall and practice areas with
state-of-the-art sound modules. The Film Lab
is equipped with editing station, surround
sound projection and various cameras and
sound gear.

» Each school has its own Library, allowing ISM
to maintain over 80,000 books, videos and
compact discs.

» Supporting ISM Athletics and Activities, each
school also has its own air-conditioned
gymnasium and outdoor field. The aquatics
area is composed of an 8-lane competition
swimming pool, a shallow teaching pool
and a deep-water pool for scuba and diving
activities.

» There is a fully equipped fitness gym and a
dance studio. On the roof deck, the tennis
facility consisting of eight covered courts
built on synthetic grass provides a year-
round venue for sports.


22


23


At ISM,




there is only



one community:




a global



community.


» Students enjoy learning in spacious, air-
conditioned classrooms, as well as having
access to specialized activity rooms for art,
pottery, music, dance, drama, weight training
and the martial arts. The campus also offers
fully equipped laboratories for both Science
classes and Information & Communication
Technology (ICT) studies. Our entire campus
has cable and WiFi access to the internet, and
there is ample hardware in the form of desktops,
laptops, projectors, interactive whiteboards,
digital cameras and other hi-tech devices.
Information technology has a key role in learning
at ISM. An entire new floor was built to enhance
opportunities for students in Design Technology
and Robotics.
» The Early Years Center is a new addition to the
campus with its own gymnasium, clinic, music
room and art room for students in Preschool to
Kindergarten.
» The Learning Support (LS) Center is equipped
with the following: 3 Elementary School LS
classrooms, 4 Middle School LS classrooms,
2 High School LS classrooms, ES Specialized
Learning Support classroom, MS/HS Specialized
Learning Support (SLS) classroom with a mini
kitchen, washer, dryer and iron to instill life skills
in students part of the SLS Program.


Activities









No school in the world offers a
broader range of activities. Our
High School students compete in-
ternationally against the biggest

and most prestigious schools in
the region. Together, there are
literally a hundred activities that
make up ISM’s vibrant after-school

co-curricular program. Whether
it’s Sports, Fine and Performing
Arts, Information Technology,
Model United Nations, Outreach,

Publications, Languages and
Cultures, students are sure to find
something they enjoy.



Local Sports Associations/Leagues

» Private Schools Athletics Development
Association (PRADA)
» Inter-Scholastic Sport Association (ISSA)

» Metro Manila Basketball League (MMBL)
» Inter-Scholastic Tennis Association (ISTA)

» Rizal Football Association Girls (RIFA
Girls)
» Rizal Football Association Boys (RIFA)
























24


Interscholastic Association of
Southeast Asian Schools (IASAS)

IASAS Sports


» Badminton
» Baseball

» Basketball
» Cross-Country

» Golf
» Rugby

» Soccer
» Softball

» Swimming
» Tennis

» Track & Field
» Volleyball


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» International School Manila (ISM)
» International School Bangkok (ISB)
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» Singapore American School (SAS)
» Taipei American School (TAS)






















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Service Learning








International School Manila has a deep Our Partners

commitment to developing responsible, » ABS-CBN Eco Village
caring and ethical contributors. It is therefore » Ate Academy
essential that all students have both the » Baguio Bethesda School
opportunity and guidance to engage in » Bahay Kanlungan

meaningful service learning experiences. The
interaction between students from different » Bahay Taluyan
grades, cultures and life experiences with » Banawe School
those of our partner organizations, develops » Bataan-Pawikan Conservation Center

a broader, more inclusive understanding (Karanisan)
of the world. ISM places great emphasis on » Bearcat for Street Soccer
students becoming inquiring and reflective » Biak na Bato (Karanisan)
problem solvers and it is in this spirit that our » Botolan-Aeta Farming Community

students engage with environmental issues. (Karanisan)
We encourage our students to acknowledge » Caliraya Lewin Elementary School
the interconnected complexity of life on » Child Hope Foundation
earth of which the planet’s natural resources » Chosen Children Village

are the basis. Our Service Learning program » CNN Philippines
aims to empower students to address issues » Cottolengo Filipino
of real importance at both a local and global » Down Syndrome/Stepping Stones
level. Foundation



































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» Estancia Elementary School » Love 2 Learn/Young Focus » Promoting Rural Education in the
Philippines (PREP)
» Exchange with People of Indigenous » Makabata Foundation
Culture (EPIC) » Punla-Cebu Foundation Inc
» Marikina Watershed - Antipolo Site
» Foster the Children » Purple Centers Foundation Inc (PCF)
» Mayown
» Gawad Kalinga (GK) » Renovate to Educate (rED)
» Mealenium
» GK Enchanted Farm » Sagip Kapamilya ABS CBN
» Mindoro Community
» Green Earth Heritage Youth Movement » Samahang Bukas Palad (SPB)
» National Bookstore
» Guitnangbayan Elementary School » SPECS-TEC
» NKOO (Jose Fabella Memorial School)
» Habitat for Humanity » Stairway Foundation
» NVC Peter Project
» Holy Family School » Tarlac-Aeta Community (Karanisan)
» Operation Smile
» Hospicio de San Jose » The Coral Conservancy

» Invisible Foundation » Orchestra of the Filipino Youth » The Vicky SyCip Herrera Scholarship
» Karanisan » Pangarap Boys School Foundation

» KASAMA » Papaya Academy » Thrive

» Kids International » Pedro Palacio School » Tzu Chi Foundation
» La Mesa Dam » Philippine Animal Welfare Society » UNICEF
(PAWS) » White Cross Orphanage
» La Union International Schools Surf
Camp » Philippine Institute for the Deaf School » World Wildlife Fund

» Lingkod E.R. Foundation » Project Best » Zambales-Aeta Community (Karanisan)










“I slept and dreamt life was

joy. I awoke and saw that life
was service. I acted and beheld
service was joy.”


Rabindranath Tagor












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The Philippines









Recreation and Travel in the From remote indigenous tribes to the of Northern Luzon, the white powder
Philippines modern urban intellectuals, Filipinos sands of Boracay, the limestone cliffs
reflect the warmth and vitality of the of Palawan, and the coral-fringed reefs
Imagine an archipelago of over 7,000 islands in their smiles and hospitality. of Anilao. All these destinations are but
islands, an area sustaining one of the a short car, plane, or boat ride away
world’s most diverse ecosystems lying
at the crossroads of Southeast Asia. Indulge in History from Metro Manila.
Welcome to the Philippines, where Treat your eyes to the quaint old houses
travelers have plenty to enjoy: pristine of Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Iloilo, the churches Savor Great Food
beaches located over miles of coastline, of Bacolod in Negros, and the walled The Philippines has a rich cultural mix
some of the best diving and snorkeling city of Intramuros for a rich architectur- of Chinese, Spanish, Indian, Malay, and
spots in the world, not to mention al tour. Across Manila Bay you will find Arabic, so you can imagine the variety
beautiful volcanoes and underground the Pacific War Memorial or venture to of food there is from the North to the

rivers. This is a place where nature’s the southeast of Luzon and visit the South of the archipelago.
generosity blends perfectly with a cul- Cagsawa Church ruins.
ture that exudes warmth, kinship and
hospitality. Sample the national dish, Adobo,
Feel the Warmth of the Tropics
which comes in as many varieties as
Explore the Variety of Cultures The friendly people and warm climate the regions it is served in. Let sinigang,
will make you feel right at home—so lechon (roast pig), buko (coconut) and
The islands play host to an exchange much so that you may not want to sweets made of glutinous rice like su-
of cultures and ideas handed down leave! man latik tickle your taste buds. Fusion
through the generations. The mixed was invented in the Philippines!
Asian heritage blended with a Spanish With miles of coastlines, exploring the
and American colonial past lends the Philippines offers travelers a mosaic of
Filipino culture a varied and rich history. tropical settings: the rugged shoreline






























Church Ruins


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Vigan


Day Trips from Manila Corregidor Island

A short drive from Manila will lead you An hour away by ferry, Corregidor is
to nature trails and exciting adventures.
known as the Island Fortress where
Filipino and American defenders held
Anilao, Batangas their ground against the Japanese
invaders during World War II. Perfect
Anilao, a popular diving spot is just 2.5 for history buffs, a tour around the
hours away from Manila by car. With over island will lead visitors to ruins, tunnels,
48 dive sites, all divers from beginners and big guns used during the war.
to instructors will have plenty of marine
life to see. Different resorts surround Tagaytay
the area offering accommodations for
divers who want to make the most of Driving an hour and half south, away
their weekend.
from the metro will bring you to
Tagaytay. Known for all year-round cool
Zambales
weather, there are a lot of things to do Enjoy life
Zambales, a 3-hour drive from Manila is in this city. From taking a volcano tour on the
known for various beaches and surfing to windsurfing in Taal Lake, you will
spots. San Antonio, San Narciso, and find that one weekend is not enough. islands!
San Felipe all offer great waves for With the vast options of restaurants and
beginner to intermediate surfers. For quaint boutique hotels, most make this
those who are more into trekking, Mt. a regular weekend getaway destination.
Pinatubo is also located in this province
where you can go swimming in the aqua
blue waters of the volcano’s Crater Lake.
Palawan


























Calatagan


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Corregidor


Living in Manila








Fort Bonifacio Global City, Get your daily dose of news by stay- Wine and dine in restaurants specializing

where ISM is located, is the new ing connected online with the use of in American, Mexican, Continental, Mid-
hub of dining, culture and arts campus Wi-Fi. Television cable access dle Eastern or Oriental cuisine.
in Taguig, where expatriates tunes you in to CNN, BBC, ESPN, and The tropical climate in Manila allows for

and Filipinos mix and mingle. HBO in addition to numerous inter-
national/local networks and news year-round summer clothing. Western
programs. dress is appropriate and the norm.
Live conveniently in Fort Bonifacio
Global City and experience an easy 5-10 Personal services such as household Manila is proud of its moniker as the
minute walk to campus. help, a driver, and a babysitter, are mall capital of Asia. Shopping centers
all readily available and relatively in all shapes and sizes abound in the
The Fort BGC Bus offers easy and inexpensive in the Philippines. Other metropolis, offering a great variety of
affordable transportation around reasonable services include: custom goods and services. International and
Bonifacio Global City. Transporta- tailoring, salon & spa services, laun- local brands make shopping in and
tion to the Makati Business District dry & dry cleaning, as well as many around Manila a delight.
and other areas of the metropolis more home delivery services.
can be achieved with metered taxi
cabs. Smartphone based taxi and Some of the city’s major hospitals
private car booking services are offer medical and dental facilities
also accessible for convenience. that are among the best in the region.





















ISM would like to thank the following for
their contribution in photographs and
artwork to this brochure:



While you live J. Badiango, L. Belbase B. Berg, A. Bloom,
M. Cowlin, K. Dumm, Fine Arts Office,

and work here, D. Gaines, I Garcia, L. Gonzales, S. Graham,
Z. Hafeez, B. Hoover, A. Liu,
don’t forget to C. Maano, N. Montilla, A Respecki,


have fun! W. Wong, Rembrandt Family Studio, and the


C. Strycharske, J. Waldock, L. Winton,


Philippine Department of Tourism.
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Bel-air Campus
Makati, 1990s


International School Manila



University Parkway
Fort Bonifacio, Global City
1634 Taguig, Philippines


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