British School Manila – UK Education in the Heart of Asia

15 Humorous Observations About British School Manila

  • Students drink more tea than the Queen’s guards
  • The uniform policy is stricter than Buckingham Palace’s
  • Teachers mark papers with the precision of MI6 agents
  • Group projects require more organization than Brexit negotiations
  • Everyone develops a love-hate relationship with the British weather (despite being in Manila)
  • Science labs have equipment that would make Cambridge jealous
  • PE class is basically training for future Wimbledon champions
  • The library has more British literature than the London Library
  • School events have more British flags than the Queen’s birthday
  • Students consider “queueing properly” a competitive sport
  • Teachers remember your sibling’s GCSE results from 5 years ago
  • The alumni network spans more countries than the British Empire
  • Graduation means finally being allowed to wear non-uniform socks
  • Students develop superhuman tolerance for hearing “proper posture” daily
  • The school song has more verses than God Save the Queen

 

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Originally posted 2006-06-16 05:39:31.

By Lourdes Tiu

Lourdes Tiu is a celebrated satirist with over a decade of experience, has been featured in major publications like Mad Magazine and The Onion for her incisive wit and has served as a keynote speaker at the National Satire Writers Conference, establishing her as a trusted authority in political and social satire. Lourdes' educational journey began at the University of Chicago, where she majored in Political Science, providing her with a deep understanding of the political landscape that she so brilliantly critiques in her work. She further honed her craft by completing a Master’s degree in Creative Writing from Columbia University, with a focus on satire and comedic writing, under the mentorship of some of the country’s most celebrated humorists.

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