Republic of the Philippines.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 6306

Introduced by Representative Virgilio S. Lacson

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The British School Manila (BSM), an educational institution owned and operated
by the British Education, Inc., has been continuously operating in the Philippines since
its establishment in 1976. From its humble beginnings of two (2) classrooms with 36
students, it now has a sprawling pus in the Fort Bonifacio Global City with about a
thousand students composed of thirty-eight (38) nationalities, including Filipinos.

Since its founding, it has been the vision of BSM to deliver the highest standard
of education in the Philippines for British children and for English-speaking children of
Filipinos and other nationalities. BSM is well-known worldwide for its highest quality of
British education, following an adapted form of the English National Curriculum from
Nursery to Year 9 designed to inspire learning. which is both relevant and flexible. Its
‘students are groomed and prepared for end of Key Stage in Primary, International
General Certificate of Secondary Education [IGCSE] at age 16, and the International
Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma at age 18.

After more than four (4) decades of its existence, operation and service in this
country, it is high time that the Philippine Government, through Congress, extends its
formal recognition to BSM as a distinguished educational institution of international
character by enacting a law to that effect.

Hence, the immediate passing of this bill is earnestly sought.

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Cong. Virgilio S. Lacson
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Republic of the Philippines
OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House Bilt No. 8306

Introduced by RepresentativeVirgilio S. Lacson

ANACT
RECOGNIZING THE BRITISH SCHOOL MANILA AS AN EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTION OF INTERNATIONAL CHARACTER, GRANTING CERTAIN
PREROGATIVES CONDUCIVE TO ITS DEVELOPMENT AS SUCH, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Official Recognition. — The British School Manila, herein referred to as
the "School", operated by the British Education, Inc., is hereby declared and officially
recognized as a British international education institution authorized to operate
educational programs that primarily and principally adhere to universally accepted and
recognized educational policies.

SEC. 2. Governing Body. — The School shall be governed a Council of Trustees,
herein referred to as the “Council”, elected in accordance with its corporate character.

SEC. 3. Grant of Prerogatives. - To enable the School to continue carrying out its
educational program, improve its standard of instruction and meet the needs of the
foreign diplomatic and temporary resident community for quality education, it shall

(a) Accept applicants for admission, regardless of nationality, in accordance with
its own eligibility standards and rules for admission and grade placement, the
‘School having been established primarily for foreign diplomatic personnel and
their dependents and for other temporary residents, and as such the School is
covered by the exemptions provided in Section 4 (2) Article XIV, of the
Constitution of the Philippines;

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(b) Be managed and administered by a Head of School, who shall possess
qualifications prescribed by the Council;

(c) Upon consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd)
determine its own curriculum, calendar of studies and work schedule, teach
whatever language or languages it may deem proper, and determine the
amount of fees and assessments which may be reasonably imposed upon its
students, to maintain or conform to the School's standard of education;

(d) Maintain standards of education compatible with those obtaining in similar
schools of generally recognized international standing;

(e) Employ its own teaching and management personnel selected by the Council
either locally or abroad, from the Philippines or other nationalities, such
foreign personnel being exempt from laws and regulations that impose
nationality restrictions or employment, and control of administration of
educational institutions, except laws that have been or will be enacted for the
Protection of employees: Provided, that such exception shall not be extended
to their liability from income taxes.

(f) Benefits from privileges under the law granted to non-stock, non-profit
educational institutions.

SEC.4. implementing Rules and Regulations. -The DepEd Secretary shall issue
‘such rules as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 5. Separability Clause. — \f any clause, sentence, paragraph or part of this Act is
subsequently declared unconstitutional, the validity of the remaining provisions hereof
‘shall remain in full force and effect.

SEC. 6. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect immediately upon approval.

Approved.

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