Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11218)
The British School Manila, operated by British Education, Inc., is officially recognized as an educational institution of international character under Republic Act No. 11218.
The recognition aims to acknowledge the British School Manila as a British international educational institution authorized to operate programs adhering to universally accepted and recognized education policies.
The British School Manila is governed by a Council of Trustees, elected according to its corporate charter.
The school may accept applicants regardless of nationality, manage its curriculum and fees, employ teaching and management personnel from any nationality, maintain educational standards comparable to recognized international schools, and benefit from privileges granted to nonstock, nonprofit educational institutions.
Yes, the school may accept applicants regardless of nationality according to its own eligibility standards, although it is primarily established for foreign diplomatic personnel and temporary residents.
The school is managed and administered by the Head of School who must possess qualifications prescribed by the Council of Trustees.
The British School Manila is under the supervision and regulation of the DepEd and must adhere to DepEd's basic laws and rules governing international or foreign schools.
No, foreign teaching and management personnel employed by the school are exempt from laws imposing nationality restrictions on employment but remain subject to laws enacted for employee protection and income tax liabilities.
If any part of the Act is declared unconstitutional, the rest of the provisions will remain valid and enforceable.
The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation following its approval on February 14, 2019.