Philippine Schools Overseas

Philippine Schools Overseas
TypeInternational schools
Region served
Asia (except Philippines) and Europe
Members31 schools
AffiliationsDepartment of Education of the Philippines (accrediting body)
Students25,000 (2022)
Websitepso.cfo.gov.ph

Philippine Schools Overseas (PSO) are a class of international schools which are accredited by the Department of Education of the Philippines and regulations of their host countries.[1][2]

The Inter-Agency Committee on the Philippine Schools Overseas (IAC-PSO) facilitates the regulations to be followed by PSOs. IAC-PSO was established in February 1995 and institutionalized on May 5, 2000 via Executive Order No. 252 issued by President Joseph Estrada[3][4]

PSOs under the Association of Philippine Schools Overseas (APSO) has participated in the Palarong Pambansa debuting in 2024.[5]

List

As of September 5, 2024.[6]

NameCityCountryStatus
Philippine International School Phnom PenhPhnom Penh CambodiaProvisional
Philippine School BahrainA'ali BahrainRecognized
Philippine School in GreeceAthens GreeceRecognized
Philippine International English SchoolFahaheel KuwaitRecognized
The New Kuwait Philippines International SchoolJleeb Al-Shuyoukh KuwaitRecognized
Philippine Centennial Academy, InternationalBenghazi LibyaProvisional
Philippine Cooperative Academy in LibyaTripoli LibyaProvisional
International Philippine School in ItalyRome ItalyProvisional
International Migrants SchoolRome ItalySHS permit only
Philippine School DohaDoha QatarRecognized
Philippine International School–QatarDoha QatarRecognized
Philippine School OmanMuscat OmanRecognized
International Philippine School in JeddahJeddah Saudi ArabiaProvisional
Al Madj International School DammamKhobar Saudi ArabiaProvisional
International Philippine School in Al KhobarKhobar Saudi ArabiaRecognized
Al Taj International SchoolRiyadh Saudi ArabiaRecognized
Al Danah International SchoolRiyadh Saudi ArabiaSHS permit only
Elite International SchoolRiyadh Saudi ArabiaRecognized
Future Generation Philippine International SchoolRiyadh Saudi ArabiaRecognized
International Philippine School in RiyadhRiyadh Saudi ArabiaSHS permit only
Palm Crest International SchoolRiyadh Saudi ArabiaRecognized
Second Philippine International SchoolRiyadh Saudi ArabiaProvisional
Maharlika International SchoolDili Timor-LesteProvisional
Philippine–Emirates Private SchoolAbu Dhabi United Arab EmiratesProvisional
The Philippine Global School–Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi United Arab EmiratesRecognized
The Philippine School–Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi United Arab EmiratesProvisional
Universal Philippine SchoolAbu Dhabi United Arab EmiratesProvisional
The Philippine School, DubaiDubai United Arab EmiratesRecognized
United International Private SchoolDubai United Arab EmiratesRecognized
The New Filipino Private SchoolSharjah United Arab EmiratesProvisional
Far Eastern Private School–Halwan CampusSharjah United Arab EmiratesProvisional
Far Eastern Private School-Al Shahba CampusSharjah United Arab EmiratesRecognized

References

  1. ↑ Moaje, Marita (January 3, 2025). "CFO eyes expansion of PH schools abroad to support OFW families". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  2. ↑ Servallos, Neil Jayson. "Philippine overseas schools given 1 year to complete requirements". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  3. ↑ "About Us". Philippine Schools Overseas. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Executive Order No. 252" (PDF). ASEAN. Office of the President of the Philippines. May 5, 2000. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  5. ↑ Escudero, Christa (July 13, 2024). "Historic debut: Budding national athletes, overseas Filipino students join Palaro". Rappler. Archived from the original on July 13, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  6. ↑ Escobedo, Revsee (September 9, 2024). "Advisory" (PDF). Department of Education - Office of the Undersecretary for Operations. Retrieved February 18, 2025.