Chinese International School Manila, commonly referred to as CISM, is a coeducational day school in Taguig that educates students from the early years through senior school within the Philippine educational framework. What makes the school distinctive is its focus on integrating Mandarin language acquisition and Chinese culture with a globally focused curriculum, culminating in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme for upper-level students. This blend of international academic standards and cultural enrichment makes it particularly appealing to parents seeking multilingual proficiency alongside global university preparation.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- More affordable tuition compared to other major Manila international schools like ISM or BSM for an IB-oriented education.
- Mandarin language integration and an inclusive, multicultural student community.
- Competitive teacher compensation and benefits, accompanied by positive relationships among co-teachers.
Negatives
- Disorganized administration and leadership, with recurring complaints of inconsistent communication, lack of transparency, and frequent schedule disruptions.
- Inadequate handling of bullying and pastoral care, with feedback highlighting dismissive responses by staff and guidance personnel toward student welfare issues.
- Address
- Chinese International School ManilaTaguig, 1634Philippines
- Website
- http://www.cismanila.org
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Philippines (+63) +63 2798-0011
- System
- IB
- National education system
- Philippines
- Curriculum
- IB Diploma
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students
- Coeducational
