BCDA and Hann Philippines sign an agreement to establish an international school in New Clark City

10-hectare allocation within Hann Reserve marks a pivotal step toward building a complete, future-ready community in Pampanga

In the Photo: The Bases Conversion and Development Authority and Hann Philippines, Inc. sign an agreement allocating 10 hectares within Hann Reserve for the establishment of an international school in New Clark City. The signing is led by Hann Philippines Chairman and CEO Dae Sik Han and BCDA President and CEO Joshua M. Bingcang and witnessed by BCDA Chairperson Atty. Larry B. Paredes, along with senior officials from both organizations. BCDA photo

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and Hann Philippines, Inc. have formally signed an agreement allocating 10 hectares of land within Hann Reserve for the establishment of an international school in New Clark City. The signing marks a significant step in the city’s transformation into a full-service, globally competitive urban center in Central Luzon.

The move addresses one of the most practical considerations for families, expatriates, and global professionals relocating to the area: access to world-class education. By anchoring an international school within the development, New Clark City strengthens its appeal as a place to genuinely live and grow.

“This marks yet another significant milestone for New Clark City. We recognize that Education is the bedrock of nation-building, and the impact this project will have on our economic development is truly beyond words,” BCDA President and CEO Joshua M. Bingcang said.

The international school will offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program and is designed to accommodate approximately 1,500 enrolled students. The project is scheduled for completion in 2030.

BCDA Chairperson Atty. Larry B. Paredes echoed this sentiment, framing the agreement less as a real estate transaction and more as a statement of intent about the kind of community New Clark City is setting out to be. For Paredes, the value of the institution will be measured not in square meters but in human connection.

“Years from now, people may not remember the documents we signed today. But they will experience the community built here in the classrooms, workplaces, and public spaces.” Atty. Paredes added.

The agreement was signed by Hann Philippines Chairman and CEO Dae Sik Han and witnessed by BCDA Chairperson Atty. Paredes, along with senior officials from both organizations.

A City Built for People

New Clark City is designed from the ground up as a smart, green, disaster-resilient, and inclusive metropolis. A defining feature of the city’s master plan is its commitment to open space, with 60 percent of its total land area dedicated to parks, greenways, and sustainability-driven development—a rarity among urban projects of this scale anywhere in Southeast Asia.

The addition of an international school deepens the city’s academic credentials at a time when its reputation as an education hub is already taking shape. The National Academy of Sports, the University of the Philippines, and the Philippine Science High School have all established or are establishing a presence in New Clark City, collectively positioning the area as an emerging center for learning, research, and innovation in the Philippines.

Together, these institutions reinforce New Clark City’s core proposition that a modern city must be as invested in people as it is in roads, buildings, and broadband. The international school, once established, will serve the children of global professionals, local families, and the broader Clark corridor community, making the city a more compelling destination for talent and investment alike. #