Compare Canadian Curriculum International Schools in Philippines

CAS is located in Makati City, Philippines, on the 2nd Floor of LPL Mansions, 122 Leviste Street, Salcedo Village. The campus sits in a central, mixed‑use district and is across from Makati Sports Club, which supports easy access for commuting families. The Makati site is the school's primary campus for Preschool through High School.

Preschool (P1–P3, JK), Primary School (SK, G1–G8), and Secondary School (G9–G12) are all housed at a single Makati site. The school operates along an integrated K–12 structure with language immersion offerings starting in the Preschool years.

The Canadian American School is an independent, co‑educational school. It operates as a day school serving Preschool through Grade 12.

An Exceptional Education Program integrates Special Education modifications and therapies. ESL support is available through the ESL program and the Center for English Language Learning.

The school uses a North American curriculum and has affiliations with Canada and the United States; it is recognized by the US Embassy in Manila and the Office of Overseas Schools.

There is no religious affiliation listed for the Canadian American School.

School days run Monday–Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; weekends are closed.

A school bus service is not published on the school's official materials.

The school is accredited by the Philippines Department of Education. Its education partner, Edgenuity (Imagine Learning), is accredited by Cognia Global Commission, and graduating seniors receive both a locally accredited CAS diploma and a US-based CGC diploma. The school is recognized as a World Consular School by the US Embassy in Manila, acknowledged by the Office of Overseas Schools, and serves as a Corporate Trustee of CANCHAM (Philippine Canadian Chamber of Commerce).

The Canadian American School offers a progressive, inclusive curriculum aligned with US Common Core standards for English Language Arts and Social Studies, and with the US Next Generation Science Standards for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, while Canadian standards guide Performing and Fine Arts, Music, and World Languages. The school awards a dual diploma—one Philippine diploma issued by the Department of Education and a US diploma provided through its Cognia-accredited Edgenuity Virtual Academy partnership. Preschool offers age-appropriate classes (Preschool 1 to Junior Kindergarten) with early immersion language exposure in English, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, and Spanish. Lower School (Senior Kindergarten to Grade 5) uses US Common Core for ELA and Mathematics and NGSS-based Science/Technology, with Social Studies aligned to US NCSS standards and World Languages including French, Spanish, Mandarin, and Hebrew, plus an Inclusive Education Program. Middle School & High School (Grades 9–12) follow a college-preparatory model with AP options and a 23-credit graduation requirement across English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Fine & Performing Arts, Physical/Health Education, Technology/Wellness, World Language, and Electives.

The Canadian American School uses evidence-based practices to promote social and emotional learning for infants, toddlers, and early learners. Teachers are trained in using the Pyramid Model for Supporting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children, developed by the Center for Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning, and follow its guiding principles. The guiding principles include supporting development, individualizing interventions, and applying strategies within natural routines, with attention to cultural and linguistic diversity. The Wellness Program focuses on raising students' self-awareness of abilities, strengths, talents and potentials; teaching strategies to manage one's body, behavior, emotions and relationships; and instilling respect, responsibility, and kindness through age-appropriate lessons and activities. It also offers individualized services for students facing challenges such as academic difficulties, anxiety, behavioral concerns, and students who might engage in self-harm, and connects with institutions that can provide further counseling and psychological assistance, while engaging teachers and staff in trainings to maintain their own well-being. The school also features a House System and After School Clubs as part of Student Life to support peer interaction and social development.

The Canadian American School operates an Exceptional Education Program that integrates Special Education modifications and therapies within the general curriculum and uses an inclusive education model. It collaborates with education professionals and other service providers (developmental pediatricians, school psychologists, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, physical therapists, etc.) to complete educational assessments and monitor program plans. A Student Intervention Team reviews records to determine what assessments are needed, followed by a Comprehensive Evaluation by a multidisciplinary team to identify strengths and needs and determine eligibility for services. An Individualized Education Plan is created, detailing present levels of academic performance, goals, accommodations, supplementary aids and services, and placement, with progress monitored through annual reviews or reevaluation. The Continuum of Services comprises Level 1 Full Inclusion, Level 2 Full Inclusion with Special Educator Support, Level 3 Partial Inclusion/Program Modification, and Level 4 Individualized Education Program; fees are determined case-by-case and may include supplementary supports such as Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Family Counseling, and other interventions.

The Canadian American School offers an English as a Second Language (ESL) Program that provides support for students whose first language is not English. Sheltered Instruction (Content-based ESL) is used to accommodate English Language Learners, with an ELL teacher assigned to evaluate and monitor language proficiency and progress and to develop a service plan in collaboration with classroom teachers. Eligibility begins with enrollment and identification of a non-English first language; initial assessments may include an English Language Proficiency Test for some entrants. Service levels range from Level 1 to Level 3 (newcomer level), with the cost of supplemental services determined by level, and students are reassessed annually and typically participate for one to two years before testing out.

The Wellness Program supports students' mental and emotional well-being with a focus on developing academic, social and emotional well-being. It emphasizes raising students' self-awareness of abilities, strengths and potentials and teaching strategies to manage one's body, behavior, emotions and relationships. It also aims to instill positive behaviors such as respect, responsibility, and kindness through age-appropriate lessons and activities, and provides individualized services for students facing challenges such as academic difficulties, anxiety, behavioral concerns, or self-harm, with connections to external counseling and psychological assistance as needed. Staff and teachers participate in ongoing trainings to maintain their own well-being and effectiveness.

A dedicated Child Safeguarding section appears under Health & Safety within the Student Life area. Publicly available information notes the existence of the Child Safeguarding component, but detailed safeguarding policies are not published on the page.

1. Attend a School Trial. School trials are typically scheduled for a class day, and during this time, prospective students sit in a full day to experience the learning environment. Families have the opportunity to ask questions about the school's programs and structure. The trial helps families assess fit before moving forward with the application process.

2. Submit an Application Form and settle the application fee. The complete Application Form is provided in the information packet or can be downloaded from the page. A nonrefundable Registration Fee and Testing Fees must be settled before the application is reviewed. The school publishes the 2025‑2026 Annual School Fees by program, showing new‑student totals from USD 11,800 (Preschool) to USD 19,300 (Grades 11‑12) with PHP equivalents; a Capital Development Fee of USD 2,500 is due upon settlement of fixed school fees. If paying on an installment plan, a current‑dated check plus two post‑dated checks for December 1 and March 1 are required; refunds are not provided for reduced attendance during a current trimester.

3. Skills Evaluation. Applicants from Senior Kindergarten (5‑year‑olds) and up participate in skills testing and/or English language proficiency tests. These tests are not Pass/Fail; their results guide instructional planning and identify any needs for additional support services. The school offers an English as a Second Language (ESL) program for students whose first language is not English, and students with identified needs may undergo a comprehensive evaluation that may involve related service providers.

4. Review and Acceptance. Applications are reviewed on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Only completed forms with Nonrefundable Registration Fees and Testing Fees settled will be reviewed. Acceptance decisions are usually issued electronically, with a formal letter and a School Fees Invoice attached.

No scholarships are advertised on the admissions or application materials.

CAS operates an open admission policy with year‑round applications. Applications are reviewed on a first‑come, first‑served basis, and acceptance decisions are issued electronically with a formal letter and School Fees Invoice.