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Manila Japanese School

University Park, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Bespoke CurriculumRolling Admissions
Data verified from public sources
Annual Fees$ 7,754 – $ 7,987
Ages6 – 18

Manila Japanese School is a Bespoke Curriculum school in Manila, Philippines. Founded in 1968. Annual tuition ranges from $7,754 to $7,987 USD.

Location & Getting There

University Park, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, PhilippinesOpen in Maps

NanaSays Scorecard

Est. 1968
Year Founded
Boarding Available
EAL Support
SEN Support
Rolling Admissions

Key Details

Curricula Offered
Bespoke CurriculumYes
Support Services
EAL SupportYes
SEN SupportYes
Bus ServiceNo
Languages of Instruction
JapaneseEnglish

Key facts

Founded
1968
Ages
6–18

About

Manila Japanese School is a Japanese international school located in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, administered under the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines. It serves elementary and junior high students following the Japanese MEXT curriculum with instruction primarily in Japanese, supplemented by English conversation and swimming lessons. The school offers special needs support, digital learning tools, and accepts transfer students year-round.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

  • Languages
  • Academic Enrichment
  • Sport

Fees & Financials

₱434,220 - 447,290

Original currency: ₱434,220 - 447,290. Application fee: $464.

Admissions Process

  1. 1Read the MJS Handbook and confirm eligibility. 2) Submit the New Enrollment/Transfer Enrollment Application Form. 3) School office emails transfer procedures and next steps. 4) Prepare passport (photo page of student and guardian) and Manila Japanese Association membership card. 5) Attend or complete entrance examination (written test in Japanese and arithmetic, plus interview). 6) Receive results and, if admitted, guidance on orientation and start date. Transfer students may be admitted throughout the year.

Admissions Details

Application Deadline
December 17, 2025 (Category 1 — families in Philippines); March 20, 2026 (Category 2 — families relocating from abroad)
Admission Deposit
$2,000
due on acceptance

School Day

Classes conducted in Japanese. Elementary students receive two hours weekly of English conversation; junior high students receive one hour weekly. All grades have a weekly swimming lesson. Optional after-hours Japanese language classes are held on Fridays at 6pm for students needing extra language support.

Student Life

Clubs & Activities
Academic and IntellectualArts and CreativeCultural and Language

Facilities & Programmes

Co-Curricular
Swimming
English conversation classes
EIKEN examination
Kanken examination
Career guidance
Work-experience learning

Student Demographics

Age Range
618
Elementary
Middle School

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Attached to and overseen by the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines.

Frequently Asked Questions

The annual fees at Manila Japanese School are ₱434,220 - 447,290 per academic year.