Chinese International School Manila

The school is guided by the vision of pursuing academic excellence to nurture global citizens, with a mission to educate, engage, and empower. Its core values are charity, integrity, service, and modesty. The school emphasizes a nurturing, child-centric environment that promotes holistic development, empathy, respect, and cross-cultural understanding.

The academic program spans from Preschool to Grade 12. Early Years (ages 3–5) follows the American Early Years Foundation Stage program with a play-based approach. Grades 1–10 follow an enriched American Core Curriculum, including the Next Generation Science Standards and a mandatory Mandarin language program. Grades 11 and 12 offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which serves as a rigorous pre-university qualification.

Graduates of CISM consistently achieve above-average examination results and pursue higher education at prestigious universities worldwide, including institutions such as the University of Melbourne, Johns Hopkins University, New York University, Vanderbilt University, and Imperial College London. The school focuses on developing global citizens who are academically prepared, culturally aware, and capable of making positive impacts in their communities.

CISM employs a collaborative approach to learning support, providing tailored assistance to meet the diverse needs of its students. This includes English as an Additional Language (EAL) support to help students progress in their language skills within a safe and inclusive environment. Pastoral care is integrated into the school's daily life to protect and support the wellbeing of all students.

CISM welcomes applications from students of all nationalities throughout the school year. The admissions process involves an initial inquiry, a campus tour or virtual counseling session, submission of an application with supporting documents, and an age-appropriate student assessment or interaction. Upon acceptance, families complete an orientation and school readiness program. Admissions for the 2026–27 academic year are currently open.

The school operates on an academic year basis, with tuition fees due one month prior to the start of the school year or each term. The school year is divided into semesters and quarters for fee payment purposes.

The campus is situated on a 4,299 sqm site in the McKinley district of Metro Manila, featuring a four-story building with a rooftop sports facility. Shared amenities include an assembly hall, a large sports hall, a gymnasium, a music room, two libraries, and an alfresco cafeteria. Specialized facilities for Middle and High School students include a design technology area for food, a visual arts room, a dance/drama studio, an ICT lab, and science laboratories for Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. Elementary students have access to a specialist art room and an ICT lab, and the entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled.

The school provides a broad co-curricular program designed to foster holistic development. This includes extra-curricular activities, house events, student leadership opportunities, service learning, and both field and residential trips. Students can participate in roles such as house captains, reading leaders, Model United Nations leaders, and eco-warriors.