Philippine Schools Overseas
| Type | International schools |
|---|---|
Region served | Asia (except Philippines) and Europe |
| Membership | 31 schools |
| Affiliations | Department of Education of the Philippines (accrediting body) |
| Students | 25,000 (2022) |
| Website | cfo-pso |
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]
| Name | City | Country | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippine International School Phnom Penh | Phnom Penh | Cambodia | Provisional |
| Philippine School Bahrain | Manama | Bahrain | Recognized |
| Philippine School in Greece | Athens | Greece | Recognized |
| Philippine International English School | Fahaheel | Kuwait | Recognized |
| The New Kuwait Philippines International School | Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh | Kuwait | Recognized |
| Philippine Centennial Academy, International | Benghazi | Libya | Provisional |
| Philippine Cooperative Academy in Libya | Tripoli | Libya | Provisional |
| International Philippine School in Italy | Rome | Italy | Provisional |
| International Migrants School | Rome | Italy | SHS permit only |
| Philippine School Doha | Doha | Qatar | Recognized |
| Philippine International School–Qatar | Doha | Qatar | Recognized |
| Philippine School–Oman | Muscat | Oman | Recognized |
| International Philippine School in Jeddah | Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | Provisional |
| Al Madj International School Dammam | Khobar | Saudi Arabia | Provisional |
| International Philippine School in Al Khobar | Khobar | Saudi Arabia | Recognized |
| Al Taj International School | Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | Recognized |
| Al Danah International School | Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | SHS permit only |
| Elite International School | Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | Recognized |
| Future Generation Philippine International School | Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | Recognized |
| International Philippine School in Riyadh | Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | SHS permit only |
| Palm Crest International School | Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | Recognized |
| Second Philippine International School | Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | Provisional |
| Maharlika International School | Dili | Timor-Leste | Provisional |
| Philippine–Emirates Private School | Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | Provisional |
| The Philippine Global School–Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | Recognized |
| The Philippine School–Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | Provisional |
| Universal Philippine School | Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | Provisional |
| The Philippine School–Dubai | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Recognized |
| United International Private School | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Recognized |
| The New Filipino Private School | Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | Provisional |
| Far Eastern Private School–Halwan Campus | Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | Provisional |
| Far Eastern Private School-Al Shahba Campus | Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | Recognized |
References
- ^ Moaje, Marita (January 3, 2025). "CFO eyes expansion of PH schools abroad to support OFW families". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
- ^ Servallos, Neil Jayson. "Philippine overseas schools given 1 year to complete requirements". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
- ^ "About Us". Philippine Schools Overseas. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
- ^ "Executive Order No. 252" (PDF). ASEAN. Office of the President of the Philippines. May 5, 2000. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Escobedo, Revsee (September 9, 2024). "Advisory" (PDF). Department of Education - Office of the Undersecretary for Operations. Retrieved February 18, 2025.