Title
Supreme Court
Recognition of British School Manila
Law
Republic Act No. 11218
Decision Date
Feb 14, 2019
Republic Act No. 11218 recognizes the British School Manila as an international educational institution, granting it certain privileges and exemptions while still being regulated by the Department of Education.

Law Summary

Governance Structure

  • The school shall be governed by a Council of Trustees (the "Council").
  • The Council is elected in accordance with the school’s corporate charter.

Grant of Prerogatives

  • The school may admit applicants regardless of nationality based on its own eligibility standards, primarily serving foreign diplomatic personnel, their dependents, and other temporary residents.
  • The school is covered by exemptions provided in Section 4(2), Article XIV of the Philippine Constitution.
  • Managed and administered by the Head of School, who must have qualifications prescribed by the Council.
  • Has authority, upon consultation with the Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary, to determine its curriculum, calendar, work schedule, language of instruction, and fees.
  • Must maintain educational standards compatible with those of similar recognized international schools.
  • Employs its own teaching and management personnel from local or foreign nationals; foreign personnel are exempt from nationality restrictions in employment laws but remain liable for income taxes.
  • Benefits from legal privileges applicable to nonstock, nonprofit educational institutions.

Supervision and Regulation by the Department of Education

  • Despite its recognition and prerogatives, the school remains under DepEd supervision and regulation.
  • It must comply with basic laws, and DepEd rules and regulations governing international or foreign schools.

Implementing Rules and Regulations

  • The DepEd Secretary is tasked to issue necessary rules to implement the provisions of this Act.

Separability Clause

  • If any provision of the Act is declared unconstitutional, the remainder of the law remains effective and enforceable.

Effectivity

  • The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.

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