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<\/a>The Philippines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Currently, we have 29 schools<\/a> listed in the Philippines on International School Community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 13 of these schools<\/a> have had comments submitted on them. Here are a few of them: “You can live pretty comfortably, to be honest but it depends on your lifestyle. If you only live on foreign\/imported brands and shops then it will probably be too expensive for one salary but if you mix and match with local products, which are much cheaper, then a lot larger families survive on considerably less than a teacher’s salary…” – <\/a>The British School Manila<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “You will save so not to worry\u2026just enjoy…” – <\/a>International School Manila<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “You can most likely save upwards to 20,000 U.S. Dollars a year…” – <\/a>German European School Manila<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “It is very possible to save a decent amount of money working at Brent due to the lower cost of living. A couple should have no problem saving 10000 USD together each year, some can save much more of course…” – <\/a>Brent International School Manila<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “There is no teacher’s housing but many teachers live not far from school (5-10 min). Only a few choose to live on the other side of the island and take 20-30 min to get to school…” – <\/a>Boracay European International School<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Most foreign hire Faculty live in Prominence One, in two or three bedroom school owned townhouses so there is no commute…” – <\/a>Brent International School Manila<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “In honesty, this is one two-sided coin. We are in a very green area of Manila; however, the main thoroughfare that we must use to get anywhere is a traffic nightmare (as is much of Manila). The government acknowledges the problems but doesn’t have a real solution as yet. Cars are “coded” by license plate ending digit: 1-2: Monday; 3-4: Tuesday; 5-6: Wednesday; 7-8: Thursday; 9-0: Friday driving restrictions. There are “windows” where the restrictions are lifted for some<\/em> of the cities in Metro Manila…” – <\/a>German European School Manila<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “The school is in a very good position – in a city called Bonifacio Global City. BGC as it is fondly known is modern and vibrant. If you chose not to go out of this area you would still find everything you would need. However, with some other very nice areas close by there are always malls and outdoor spaces. If you want to experience the real manila then you would need to venture further out of these areas. Traffic is the major issue in the city but living close to the school solves this issue…” – <\/a>International School Manila<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “For budgeting this year we were told if it was a “need” we could request it, at the actual budgeting time there was a more realistic approach applied but for most things if you can justify how it will benefit students and the school, they will consider it seriously…” – <\/a>The British School Manila<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Resources are distributed based on the class needs. Budgets are not huge but if you really need something, you always can get it…” – <\/a>Boracay European International School<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “What you need is what you get within reason. Leaders generally have control of budgets but anyone request them…” – <\/a>International School Manila<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Housing is provided for expat teachers. The school provides you with a two-story house. If you are single you get a two-bedroom house, while if you are married, you get a three-bedroom house. Although the school provides housing, you need to pay for the commodities. The house comes fully furnished. In the kitchen, you will have a fridge and a stove\/oven. The house comes with a laundry machine. The school provides you with bedding, some towels, plates, and cutlery. The aircon is found in each bedroom and in the dining room. These houses are located in front of the school. It is a 3-5 minute walk. The school also owns two to three studio apartments that are 20 minutes away. If you choose this option, the school can provide you with a car. The water bill is 500-1000 pesos a month, and cable tv\/internet is 1000-4000 depending on your package. The power bill will run 5000-10000 for couples. The more you run the aircon, the more you will pay…” – <\/a>Brent International School Manila<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Great ample housing available…” – <\/a>International School Manila<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Housing allowances are being reviewed at the moment but generally speaking, the school provides accommodation for incoming teachers and you then get to choose whether you move or not at the end of your first year…” – <\/a>The British School Manila<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “The housing allowance is not enough to rent a proper place. Many teachers rent really small places…” – <\/a>Boracay European International School<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “The provider is a little annoying to submit documentation to but the coverage itself is pretty generous and the school tops up in various areas (such as chronic conditions). Coverage is worldwide but paid at the equivalent to costs in the country…” – <\/a>The British School Manila<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Excellent worldwide coverage through TIEcare…” – <\/a>International School Manila<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Teachers get local health care benefits which include dental coverage…” – <\/a><\/a>German European School Manila<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n (These are just 5 of the 66 different comment topics that are on each school profile page on our website.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boracay European International School<\/a><\/a> (41 Total Comments)
Brent International School Manila<\/a><\/a> (53 Total Comments)
German European School Manila<\/a><\/a> (43 Total Comments)
International School Manila<\/a><\/a> (115 Total Comments)
The British School Manila<\/a><\/a> (120 Total Comments)
Chinese International School Manila<\/a> (21 Total Comments)<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe average amount of money that is left to be saved. Describe the survivability for a family of four on one salary.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Describe the school’s location in relation to the city center and to the teacher’s housing. How do staff get to school before and after school?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What types of budgets do classroom teachers\/departments get?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Details about the staff housing or the housing allowance. If there is no housing allowance, how much are rent costs and utilities?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Health insurance and medical benefits. Describe your experiences using these benefits and going to the local hospitals.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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