P1.5M tuition? Here are the 10 priciest schools in the Philippines

Ever wondered which schools in the Philippines come with the highest tuition fees in 2025? While universities like Ateneo de Manila University or De La Salle University often come to mind, the real answer might surprise you.

According to a recent list compiled by Digido.ph, some of the country’s most expensive schools, from elementary to college, are international institutions based in Metro Manila.

Here’s a closer look at the top-tier schools where premium education comes with a premium annual tuition price tag:

Elementary schools

1. Nord Anglia International School Manila – P897,825

2. Brent International School Manila – P811,000

3. Faith Academy – P793,000

4. International School Manila (ISM) – P750,000

5. Chinese International School Manila (CISM) – P437,000

6. Lycée Français de Manille – P420,000

7. Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) – P390,000–P450,000

8. Reedley International School (RIS) – P300,320–P313,760

9. The Beacon School – P289,000

10. British School Manila (BSM) – P161,000

Note: Figures for Southville and Reedley are based on unofficial public estimates and may vary.

High schools

When it comes to secondary education, international schools continue to dominate the list.

1. International School Manila (ISM) – P1.5 million

2. British School Manila (BSM) – P1 million

3. Brent International School Manila – P902,000

4. Chinese International School Manila (CISM) – P526,000

5. Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) – P390,000–P450,000

6. Reedley International School (RIS) – P300,320–P313,760

7. De La Salle University Senior High School (DLSU SHS) – P169,275

8. OB Montessori Center (OBMC) – P160,000

9. Saint Pedro Poveda College (SPPC) – P140,000–P160,000

10. Assumption College San Lorenzo, Makati – P153,000

Note: Figures for RIS, SISC, DLSU SHS, OBMC, and SPPC are based on publicly available data.

Colleges and universities

College is a major investment — and these institutions top the list for having the steepest tuition fees in the country.

1. Enderun Colleges – P460,000

2. De La Salle University (DLSU) – P250,000

3. De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) – P250,000

4. University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) – P190,000

5. Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) – P180,000

6. MINT College – P240,000*

7. iAcademy – P160,000

8. Miriam College – P120,000

9. Mapúa University – P120,000

10. University of Santo Tomas (UST) – P120,000

*Note: MINT College tuition may vary by program.

Did you guess it right?

Investing in quality education is essential, but it’s also worth remembering the wise words of Benjamin Franklin: “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.”