The British School ManilaStudent Guide

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Student guide · School Year 2026-2027

The semester, explained for The British School Manila

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
School Year 2026-2027
Campus terms
9
Local details
10

Academic calendar

School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Jun 8, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

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Campus language

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9 terms

C

CAS
Creativity, Activity, Service; the non-academic requirements of the IB that students frequently discuss as tasks to complete.

I

IB
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, often used to describe the heavy academic workload of the final two years.

M

MNL
The Manila Network of schools, often referenced during inter-school sports or activities.

P

PTA
The Parent Teacher Association, active in school community events.

S

SLT
The Student Leadership Team, composed of senior students who lead various school initiatives.
STUCO
The Student Council, which represents student interests and organizes events.

T

The Lions
The school mascot and collective name for the athletic teams.
The Ref
The school Refectory, the main dining area for students and staff.

Y

Year Group
The standard British terminology for grade levels (e.g., Year 12 instead of 11th Grade).

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

10 details
BGC
Bonifacio Global City; the neighborhood where the school is located, defining local traffic and hangouts.
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FoodiE Bistro (Primary School)
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FoodiE Bistro (Senior School)
Grab
The primary ride-hailing app used by students for transport to and from the BGC campus.
ID Badge
Required for campus entry and for tapping in/out, a standard security protocol in BGC schools.
Primary School
The building and area dedicated to students from Nursery to Year 6.
Senior School
The section of the campus dedicated to students in Years 10-13 (IGCSE and IB).
The Sports Hall
The multi-purpose indoor athletic facility used for PE and assemblies.
Uniform Shop
The on-site store where students must purchase their required school and PE attire.
VADC
Visual Arts and Design Centre, the building housing art, media, and design technology facilities.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Jun 8, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
9 approved campus terms and 10 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Manila for The British School Manila Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Manila.

Timezone

Asia/Manila

Median Rent

$340

Cost of Living Index

45

Student Population

650,000

City Transportation

Walkability

70

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

Jeepney network, Manila Light Rail Transit (LRT), Metro Rail Transit (MRT)

Nearest Airports

Ninoy Aquino International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Tropical monsoon

Avg Annual Temp

85.5°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Main Gate Parking

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Used for student drop-off and pick-up; strictly no idling.

Staff Parking

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Dedicated area for school employees.

Campus News

Latest updates from The British School Manila

Celebrating a Positive Start: Reflecting on BSM's first half term in our 50th year

Head of School Martin van der Linde reflects on the first six weeks of the 50th anniversary year, highlighting community collaboration and student well-being.

Oct 9, 2026

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Celebrating our students' achievements and looking ahead at BSM

The Senior School leadership shares updates on student resilience and expanded classroom strategies to support diverse learners.

Oct 2, 2026

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Special (Non-Working) Days declared in NCR for November 16–18, 2026.

Special (Non-Working) Days declared in NCR for November 16–18, 2026.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at The British School Manila

Parent Workshop: Supporting Young Students through Play, Independence, and Connection

October 21, 2026

LRC Level 2, Screen Space

The second session of a workshop exploring play, independence, and social-emotional development strategies at school and home.

Senior School Early Close (Student-Led Conferences)

October 22, 2026

Senior School

Senior School students will have an early dismissal to accommodate Student-Led Conferences (SLCs).

All Saints Eve (School Closed)

October 31, 2026

Campus-wide

Public holiday; the school is closed to students.

Remembrance Sunday

November 8, 2026

The Episcopal (Anglican) Church of the Holy Trinity

Annual 'Lest We Forget' community service.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@britishschoolmanila.org

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