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:
Nord Anglia International School Manila – P897,825
Brent International School Manila – P811,000
Faith Academy – P793,000
International School Manila (ISM) – P750,000
Chinese International School Manila (CISM) – P437,000
Lycée Français de Manille – P420,000
Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) – P390,000–P450,000
Reedley International School (RIS) – P300,320–P313,760
The Beacon School – P289,000
British School Manila (BSM) – P161,000
Note: Figures for Southville and Reedley are based on unofficial public estimates and may vary.
When it comes to secondary education, international schools continue to dominate the list.
International School Manila (ISM) – P1.5 million
British School Manila (BSM) – P1 million
Brent International School Manila – P902,000
Chinese International School Manila (CISM) – P526,000
Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) – P390,000–P450,000
Reedley International School (RIS) – P300,320–P313,760
De La Salle University Senior High School (DLSU SHS) – P169,275
OB Montessori Center (OBMC) – P160,000
Saint Pedro Poveda College (SPPC) – P140,000–P160,000
Assumption College San Lorenzo, Makati – P153,000
Note: Figures for RIS, SISC, DLSU SHS, OBMC, and SPPC are based on publicly available data.
College is a major investment — and these institutions top the list for having the steepest tuition fees in the country.
Enderun Colleges – P460,000
De La Salle University (DLSU) – P250,000
De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) – P250,000
University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) – P190,000
Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) – P180,000
MINT College – P240,000*
iAcademy – P160,000
Miriam College – P120,000
Mapúa University – P120,000
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.”