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AISPP is located on Angkor Boulevard in Sangkat Toul Sangke 2, Khan Russey Keo, Phnom Penh. The campus is in the northern part of the city (Russey Keo). Parents typically reach the campus by car, taxi/tuk‑tuk or ride‑hailing services.
AISPP teaches from Early Years (ages 2–5) through Primary (Foundation/Year 1–5) and Secondary (Year 6–12). The school is authorised to deliver the four IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP, CP) alongside the Australian curriculum.
Private, co‑educational day school.
AISPP has a Student Support Team (SST) that includes an Inclusion/Inclusive Education teacher, English language acquisition teachers, a wellbeing teacher and counsellor. Students may receive in‑class support, small‑group or one‑to‑one intervention and Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
The school follows the Australian national curriculum framework in combination with IB programmes and is a member of Australian international school networks.
No religious or denominational affiliation is indicated by the school.
The school office/reception hours are published as Monday–Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm (and limited Saturday by appointment). AISPP also publishes an annual school calendar (term dates) on its website.
AISPP does not currently operate its own school bus service.
All students wear a school uniform. The Uniform Shop offers EY to DP uniforms, as well as PE and swim attire. House shirts are issued to new enrollees at no charge and can be purchased thereafter. House colors are Kangaroos (Red), Sharks (Blue), Dingoes (Yellow) and Crocodiles (Green).
Students are assigned to one of four houses: Kangaroos (Red), Sharks (Blue), Dingoes (Yellow) and Crocodiles (Green). House shirts are issued to new students at no cost and can be purchased at the Uniform Shop.
AISPP teaches Australian Curriculum content as the basis for what is taught, delivered through the International Baccalaureate (IB) teaching framework. Early Years (ages ~2–5) draws on the Reggio Emilia approach and the Australian Early Years Learning Framework; Primary (to Year 5) is taught via the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) using Australian Curriculum benchmarks across literacy, numeracy and the eight learning areas (English, mathematics, science, HPE, humanities, the arts, technologies and languages). Middle Years (Year 6–10) follows the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) with specialist teachers and broad subject groups aligned to the Australian Curriculum. Senior secondary (Years 11–12, ages ~16–19) offers the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and the IB Career-related Programme (CP). AISPP is authorised to deliver all four IB programmes and holds international accreditations (CIS and WASC), while continuing to use Australian Curriculum standards for benchmarking at each stage.
AISPP states it uses a school‑wide Positive Education approach (called Positive Education Enhanced Curriculum, PEEC) to build character and social‑emotional skills, and the Wellbeing Teacher leads PEEC and staff professional development on wellbeing. The Student Support Team (Primary) includes a Wellbeing Teacher and in Secondary a Counsellor who run small‑group work and transition support to develop students' social and emotional learning.
AISPP publishes a Student Support Team that includes an Inclusion Teacher/Coordinator who provides in‑class, small‑group and one‑to‑one support and who creates Individual Learner Plans (ILPs/IEPs). The Inclusion Teacher's role description explicitly lists support for neurodiverse needs including autism, ADHD, specific learning difficulties (SLD), dyslexia, speech and language needs, executive‑functioning and related movement/balance difficulties. Admissions guidance states the school can accommodate students with moderate learning, emotional or physical needs on a case‑by‑case basis, and that final placement depends on whether AISPP can provide appropriate support.
AISPP identifies English Language Support/English Language Acquisition (ELA) teachers as members of its Student Support Team in Primary and Secondary and describes in‑class (push‑in) and withdrawal support so students can access the curriculum. The secondary ELA staff teach MYP English Language Acquisition classes, push into subject lessons and collaborate with classroom teachers to differentiate learning.
AISPP's Counsellor is listed as supporting the socio‑emotional wellbeing of students, running individual and group sessions and delivering parent and staff educational sessions. The Counsellor also leads child‑protection matters. In Primary, the Wellbeing Teacher runs schoolwide Positive Education activities, small‑group social‑emotional skills work, and supports transitions. The Student Support Team meets regularly and can refer students to external specialists when needed, and the school describes targeted therapies (for example movement, painting and balance therapy) used by the Inclusion Teacher for attention and executive‑functioning support.
AISPP publishes a Child Protection Handbook (Child Protection Lead & Counsellor named, plus senior leadership contacts) and a Policy Statements page that defines safeguarding, outlines mandatory reporting, safer recruitment and annual staff training. The Child Protection Handbook sets out detailed procedures, a Child Protection Team, reporting protocols and expectations for staff conduct and incident handling.
1. Initial enquiry and tour
Contact the Admissions Office to begin the process and request either an on-campus tour or an online meeting. Programme-specific meetings with the primary or secondary principal can be requested if needed.
2. Online application and application fee
Complete the school’s online application form and pay the non-refundable application fee of USD 250. Ensure the payment matches the application submitted, keep the receipt, and note that assessments will not proceed until this payment is received.
3. Documents submission
Prepare and upload the required documents, including the last two years of official school reports (Years 1–12), the student’s passport, parents’ passports, the student’s birth certificate (with English translation if required), and up-to-date vaccination records. Incomplete or missing documents may delay the process.
4. Interview and assessment
After documents are received, the Admissions Office will arrange interviews and age-appropriate assessments. These may include English language screening and academic assessments for older students to determine placement and EAL support needs.
5. Decision and offer
The Head of School makes the final enrolment decision. If accepted, parents receive a formal offer letter outlining fees, conditions of enrolment, and deadlines. Review the letter carefully and clarify any terms, such as withdrawal conditions, before proceeding.
6. Payment agreement and securing the place
To secure the place, pay the compulsory fee listed in the offer and complete the school’s Payment Agreement. Confirm whether any additional one-time charges apply and keep all payment receipts. Choose a payment schedule that suits your situation and confirm any charges related to instalment plans with the Finance Department.
7. Enrolment confirmation and first-day preparation
Once payment and paperwork are complete, the school will confirm the start date and provide orientation details, including timetables, uniforms, and transport information if applicable. Check for programme-specific requirements and confirm first-day arrangements. Keep the school calendar and term dates for reference.
AISPP's website and the published fees page do not list academic scholarships, means‑tested bursaries, or regular fee‑remission programmes for prospective students.
AISPP's publicly available admissions information does not describe a formal, ranked waitlist or a published wait‑pool policy.
ISPP's campus is on Hun Neang Boulevard, south of Phnom Penh city centre; the website includes a map and turn-by-turn directions. Two city bus lines (12B and 11C) stop within a short walk of the main gate; the school notes the nearest stop is about 200 m (≈4 minutes) away.
ISPP serves ages 3 through Grade 12 (Early Years / PYP in Elementary, Grades 6–10 in MYP, Grades 11–12 in the IB Diploma). The site gives age/grade placement guidance and a chart for entry.
ISPP is an independent, non-profit, co-educational day school and an authorised IB World School offering PYP, MYP and DP; it is accredited by WASC and CIS. The school describes itself as parent-governed and reinvesting revenue into the campus.
ISPP runs student support teams across Elementary and Secondary that include English as an Additional Language (EAL) programmes, targeted Learning Support (reading, maths, written language) and school counsellors; support can be in-class or in a Learning Support Centre. The site describes assessment on entry and exit criteria for EAL and collaboration with parents and external specialists as needed.
ISPP is an international school without affiliation to a single country; its materials describe a multinational student body and parent-governed structure.
ISPP is non-religious / secular in its stated information; the school presents itself as an inclusive international community rather than a faith-based institution.
The school year runs August–June with about 180 instructional days; division-specific daily start and finish times are not posted on the public pages, and may vary by year group. ISPP's office hours are listed (07:00–16:30), and the After School Programme operates into the afternoon with late-bus departures at 4:15pm and 4:45pm. For exact daily start/end times and break/lunch schedules contact Admissions or the relevant division.
ISPP offers a limited paid daily bus/van service with seats allocated by route and priority for two-way riders and siblings; availability is not guaranteed for families outside established routes. The school publishes zone-based fees (Zone A / Zone B) and asks families to register at least five working days before service begins; the After School Programme also notes a late-bus option for activity participants. Check the school's bus page for current routes, zones and fees.
The school has a PE uniform. For events, students wear ISPP house-coloured shirts and caps.
ISPP offers a lunch plan provided by Epicure Catering; meals are grade-specific: Early Years and Kindergarten are served family-style Asian/Western/vegetarian dishes, Grades 1-5 have a set menu including Asian/Western/vegetarian options and noodle soup, and Grades 6-12 have buffet options. Pricing is $4 or $4.50 per day depending on grade, with online registration and deadlines.
ISPP operates a house system with colour-coded houses. Students wear house-coloured shirts and caps for sports and events, and there are house activities such as House Tabloid Sports Day.
ISPP is a not-for-profit, parent-governed school. The Board of Trustees is elected by parents for two-year terms; the Director is an ex-officio member; there are standing committees and open meetings.
International School of Phnom Penh serves students age 3 through Grade 12 and is an IB World School authorised to deliver the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. Elementary (Early Years/Kindergarten–Grade 5) follows the IB Primary Years Programme, organised around transdisciplinary units with subject areas such as language, mathematics, personal/social/physical education, social studies, arts, and science & technology. Middle Years (Grades 6–10) follows the IB MYP framework in which students study two languages plus humanities, sciences, mathematics, arts, physical education and design, and complete a certificated personal project in the final year. Senior secondary (Grades 11–12) is the two‑year IB Diploma Programme: students choose six subjects across the IB groups (three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level) and complete the core components—Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and Creativity, Activity, Service. ISPP also awards an ISPP (US-style) high school diploma accredited by WASC and offers alternatives for students not taking the full IB Diploma, including IBDP certificate courses and ISPP High Courses.
ISPP's strategic goals explicitly include formally identifying, implementing and embedding social‑emotional learning across the school. The Elementary school describes a “comprehensive social emotional curriculum” delivered through classroom guidance, individual and group programmes led by the Elementary Counsellor. In Secondary, two counsellors coordinate the Home Group Advisory programme and deliver weekly advisory lessons that support wellness and healthy living. The school also links extracurricular programmes, such as sports and after‑school activities, to social and emotional skill development.
ISPP operates a Learning Support programme that provides specifically designed instruction in reading, mathematics and written language and reaches younger learners for fine motor and early language needs. Support is delivered either within the classroom or in the Learning Support Centre, and staff work collaboratively with teachers, parents and, where necessary, external specialists to design interventions. The Secondary site also notes a Learning Support programme for older students. The school's published pages describe these provisions but do not state that ISPP is a specialist SEN institution, nor do they list specific medical or diagnostic categories supported.
ISPP's Elementary Student Support Services describe an EAL Programme for students whose first language is not English, with EAL support available from Grade 2 to Grade 5 and entry language assessment on admission. Elementary students new to English engage in experiences before Grade 2 and, when in the EAL programme, typically attend focused EAL classes (noting some timetable adjustments such as during foreign language or Khmer mother‑tongue lessons). The Secondary site states an EAL option is available in the Secondary School and that students are assessed and periodically reviewed. Exit from EAL is based on established EAL exit criteria.
ISPP employs counsellors in both Elementary and Secondary who provide individual and small‑group emotional support, classroom guidance sessions, parent workshops and specialist referrals to address students' personal and social needs. Secondary counsellors explicitly aim to normalise help‑seeking and provide personal, social and transition support, while the Elementary Counsellor delivers a social‑emotional curriculum and related programmes. The school's strategic priorities also identify Wellbeing, Care and Belonging as a formal area of focus and the Director's updates note a whole‑school Well‑being Coordinator role. These published pages indicate coordinated counselling and wellbeing initiatives across the school.
ISPP's Safety & Security page describes campus security measures including ID cards for staff and students, visitor sign‑in, contracted security, CCTV and regular emergency procedures and drills. The Director's update states the Child Protection Policy and Safe Schools Procedures Handbook have been updated and that faculty and staff have completed child protection training. The Secondary Counselling Office page notes that counselling is confidential except where a student is judged to be at risk and that staff may refer students to outside specialists after consulting parents. These statements are taken from ISPP's publicly posted safety, governance and counselling pages.
1. Make an initial inquiry. Start by submitting the online Inquiry / pre-application through ISPP's admissions portal (OpenApply) so the school can confirm whether the grade you want is likely to have space and what the next steps will be. The Inquiry helps the admissions team provide grade-specific guidance and to tell you whether to proceed with the formal pre-application or tour.
2. Submit a pre-application and basic documents. If you decide to proceed, complete the Pre‑Application Form and pay the pre-application deposit (US$50). At this stage you should upload passport ID pages and recent passport-style photos and any reports related to learning needs; the pre-application places your family on the applicant list while you await confirmation of space.
3. Complete the full Application and pay the application fee once space is confirmed. When ISPP confirms a place is available you will be asked to finish the Application Form in OpenApply and pay the remainder of the application fee (total application fee US$250, which includes the US$50 pre-application deposit and a US$200 balance). Be prepared to provide at least two recent years of school reports in English, a copy of immunisation records, the completed ISPP immunisation form and, for Grades 2–5, a writing sample.
4. Provide school recommendation(s) and any additional documents requested. ISPP requires a confidential recommendation from the student's current school (submitted directly to ISPP) and may request extra documentation about academic history or support needs; recommendations must be provided by the current school via the specified contact method. Keep email contact details for the recommending teachers ready when you apply, since ISPP will not accept recommendations sent by other routes.
5. Expect staged assessment steps where needed. ISPP does not routinely require formal academic testing at admission but may request English language testing (for which a fee may apply) and/or an interview with the relevant Principal to confirm that the student can access the IB programme. Placement into EAL (English as an Additional Language) support will be used where appropriate and students exit EAL once they meet grade-level proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
6. Understand priority criteria and nationality limits. Applications are considered by priority (siblings of current students, enrolled students and children of diplomatic passport holders receive priority) and then by application date; ISPP also enforces nationality caps (Cambodian students are limited to 30% and other nationalities to 15% each) that can affect availability in many grades. Provide proof of nationality for the student and parents during the application process because the school uses that information to ensure compliance with the nationality limits.
7. Be clear about grade placement and age rules. ISPP places students by chronological age with specific September 1 cut-off ages (for example, Kindergarten = age 5 by September 1; Grade 6 typically age 11), and the school publishes a Dates of Birth / Grade Entry chart that you should check before applying. If a student's previous school calendar differs or there are other complexities, the Principal will make the final grade placement decision balancing age, academic continuity, language proficiency and social maturity.
8. Disclose any learning or support needs early. Parents must fully disclose any special education needs or learning-support history during the admissions process; ISPP reviews each case individually and may provide moderate learning support but may also decline or later ask a family to withdraw if the student's needs exceed the school's capacity. If your child receives therapies or specialist services, tell the admissions team and be prepared to provide formal reports so ISPP can assess whether it can meet those needs.
9. Receive an offer and attend to enrolment / entrance deposits and fees. If offered a place, you will be asked to pay an enrolment deposit or entrance fee (entrance fees are charged once for KG–Grade 12; an Early Years entrance deposit is applied if the child progresses to KG) and to complete final paperwork; parents or guardians are liable for fees on enrolment and for any re‑enrolment deposit required to secure a returning student's place. Review the school's tuition and fee schedule for payment options (annual, semester, term/quarter) and note that instalment plans incur a finance charge.
10. Know fee, refund and re-enrolment policies. Tuition fees are refundable only for full terms of non-attendance; other fees are non‑refundable, and late or non-payment can lead to penalties or de‑enrolment. Returning families must pay a re‑enrolment deposit (usually collected in the second semester) to hold a place for the next academic year—check the published timetable as the Board approves fee schedules in February and releases the following year's fee schedule in March.
ISPP operates a host-country scholarship programme that provides full scholarships to selected Cambodian students beginning at Grade 6 and continuing through graduation. The programme began in 2018–19 and each year ISPP has welcomed a new cohort into Grade 6; the school partners with community organisations (Cambodian Children's Fund and Indochina Starfish Foundation) to provide extra support to scholarship students and their families. Funding for the sustainable continuation of the scholarship programme is supported in part by the one-time application and entrance fees paid by new students, and the ISPP Board of Trustees has committed to maintaining these scholarships. The scholarship places are targeted to children from very low-income backgrounds and are selected in collaboration with the partner NGOs; the ISPP website lists current cohort counts and background on the programme.
ISPP uses waiting lists when applications exceed available spaces in a given grade. Applicants who cannot be offered immediate placement are put on a waiting list and considered according to the school's priority rules (siblings, enrolled students, diplomatic passport holders, then by application date). ISPP staff will provide a realistic assessment of chances and timing where possible but do not publish waiting-list length or guaranteed timing; applicants may remain under consideration throughout the current academic year and also for the beginning of the following academic year (but new-year priorities apply). If the school cannot place an applicant by August of the following academic year, families are notified and offered the option to remain on the waiting list for the next year for an additional, non‑refundable fee. Families can also use the Pre‑Application to enter the applicant pool up to one year in advance (pre‑application deposit US$50) while they wait for space to open.
Located in the Sen Sok district of Phnom Penh at
BISC provides education from Early Years (Pre‑Nursery, Nursery, Reception — age 2+) through Primary (Years 1–6), Secondary and Sixth Form up to Year 13, following the English National Curriculum with IGCSE and A‑Level pathways.
A British international, co‑educational school. The school website includes a section about boarding provision (details and eligibility are managed through Admissions), while day provision covers Early Years through Sixth Form.
BISC's School Support Services (SSS) include targeted reading programmes, ESL/EAL support, remedial interventions, individual learning plans (ILPs), specialist‑led interventions and classroom accommodations (for example extra time and differentiated instruction), with collaboration with external specialists where needed.
The school is affiliated to Bromsgrove School (United Kingdom), founded 1553; this UK affiliation is stated on the school website.
The website does not indicate any religious affiliation; BISC presents itself as a secular British international school.
Early Care is available from 07:30 and a Breakfast Club from 07:45. Early Years typically start at 08:30; Years 1–6 start at 08:00. Finish times noted on the site: Nursery 15:30, Reception and Year 1 15:45, Years 2–6 16:00; after‑school clubs and supervised care run later (after the core day) and an after‑school care option is available until about 17:15.
The school operates a managed bus service with strategically located collection/drop‑off hubs across Phnom Penh to reduce travel time; bus journeys are supervised and run to a published code of conduct. The website says parents should contact Admissions for route maps, hub locations and to enrol a child on the service; the Typical Day page also notes bus users are supervised until buses depart.
The school requires a uniform.
Newrest provides on-site lunch and snacks. Pupils receive a three-course lunch prepared on campus with nutritionally balanced menus; vegetarian and halal options are available on request. Snacks are served mid-morning and in the afternoon.
The school has four houses: Nightingale, Cook, Lovelace, and Bell. Each house has a distinct colour and theme: Nightingale is green for compassion and service, Cook is orange for exploration and education, Lovelace is blue for innovation and resilience, and Bell is yellow for curiosity and communication.
The school is affiliated to Bromsgrove School, UK (founded 1553) and is part of the Bromsgrove family of international schools. It is accredited by CIS.
Bromsgrove International School Cambodia delivers the English National Curriculum from Early Years through Year 13. Early Years provision covers Pre‑Nursery (age 2–3), Nursery (3–4), Reception (4–5) and Year 1 (5–6), follows the EYFS, integrates Montessori elements in the youngest classes and uses a Systematic Synthetic Phonics programme. The Primary programme (Years 2–6) follows the New English National Curriculum with core subjects (English, mathematics, science), foundation subjects (ICT/computing, humanities/PSHE, art, design technology, music, PE) and language provision in Khmer and Chinese. Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) builds subject knowledge and skills, and Upper Secondary (Years 10–11) follows the IGCSE curriculum (with an optional 3‑year accelerated IGCSE pathway). Sixth Form (Years 12–13) offers two academic routes—English A‑Levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme—supported by university and careers guidance.
Bromsgrove Cambodia describes a whole-school approach to behaviour and relationships that uses restorative practices and positive reinforcement to develop self‑regulation and resilience. The School Support Services team works with teachers, parents and external specialists to deliver targeted interventions and Individual Learning Plans where needed. The Health, Safety and Wellbeing page also notes the use of a “Happiness Scale” and offers mindfulness, yoga and resilience workshops as part of emotional‑skills provision. Counsellors provide one‑to‑one and small‑group support for pupils experiencing stress, anxiety or other challenges. These provisions are described on the school's Support Services and Health & Wellbeing pages.
The school states it provides Special Educational Needs / Pupils with Additional Learning Needs (PALN) support through in‑class accommodations, specialist‑led interventions and Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), with collaboration with external experts for assessment and resources. It uses a tiered Response to Intervention (RTI) model and offers adjustments such as extra time, differentiated instruction and access to assistive technology. The website does not list specific diagnoses or named conditions (for example dyslexia or autism) that it routinely supports, nor does it state that it is a specialist SEN institution. Parents are invited to work with the school and external professionals to agree personalised provision. All of these details are taken from the School Support Services information on the school website.
Bromsgrove Cambodia publishes an ESL/ESL (English as a Second Language) programme aimed at non‑native English speakers, focusing on speaking, listening, reading and writing through intensive support and small‑group or individual sessions. The school's main page also states it has a “strong English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision” to help pupils achieve fluency while maintaining pride in home languages. The School Support Services page describes targeted ESL/ESL intervention as part of its key services. The website does not provide a detailed syllabus or staff‑to‑pupil ratios for EAL provision on the public pages.
The school's Health, Safety and Wellbeing page states that qualified school counsellors provide one‑to‑one and group mental‑health support and that the school runs mindfulness, yoga and resilience programmes. It also describes routine health education workshops (including mental‑health topics), a school nurse and an on‑site health centre for immediate care. The site notes use of a “Happiness Scale” to monitor pupil wellbeing and regular staff training in first aid and wellbeing topics. Nutrition, PE, extracurricular activities and rest facilities (dedicated nap rooms for younger pupils) are listed as part of a broader wellbeing approach. These elements are described on the Health & Wellbeing and School Support Services pages.
The school's Child Protection and Safeguarding page states that BISC follows international safeguarding frameworks and references guidance from the International Task Force on Child Protection as well as UK legislation such as the Children Act 1989 and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). It describes rigorous screening and safe‑recruitment practices (including criminal record checks/DBS for UK‑based staff), mandatory child‑protection training for staff, and ongoing professional development. The page says the school has clear policies and a full child‑protection policy document is available for reference. The school frames safeguarding as a shared responsibility with parents, staff and the community.
1. Submit an application: Begin by completing and submitting the official Pupil Application Form and pay the non‑refundable application fee. Parents should keep a copy of the submitted form and proof of payment; the school acknowledges receipt and opens the file when the fee is received. Note that the admissions page lists this as the formal start of the process.
2. Placement assessment invitation: After the application and fee are received, the school will invite your child to a placement assessment—typically within five working days. The invitation includes the assessment date, time and any materials or preparation required; make sure you check your email and the contact number you provided so you do not miss the scheduled slot. If you need to reschedule, contact Admissions promptly (contact details are on the school site).
3. Assessment and academic review: The Academic Team conducts the placement assessment and reviews results; the school states that assessments are reviewed promptly (noted as within one working day). Final placement and admission decisions are made by the Headmistress, who may confirm a place, suggest an alternative year group, or decline based on academic fit and available space—so be prepared that the offered year level can differ from the year requested. If your child has recent school reports or standardised-test records, bring them to the assessment to help the reviewers.
4. Offer and seat reservation: If an offer is made, the school issues an official offer of admission and requires a Seat Reservation Deposit to secure the place; the site specifies a US$750 deposit which is credited against the first tuition invoice. Parents should plan to pay this deposit promptly if they wish to hold the offered place, and keep the payment receipt—the admissions page and fee schedule note the deposit is non‑refundable except as described in the fee terms. Read the full Tuition & Fee Schedule (available via the school office) for the exact timing of invoicing and the school's refund rules.
5. Enrolment confirmation and administrative steps: Once the deposit is received, the school enters your child's details into its system, adds them to the class list and shares confirmation with teaching and leadership staff. At this stage you will be asked to provide documentation (IDs/passports, passport photos and any prior assessment records) and to complete consent/medical forms; prepare certified copies where requested to avoid delays. Also expect to receive information about uniforms, lunch/transport options, and term start dates as part of the enrolment pack.
6. Practical and ongoing requirements: Parents should note additional ongoing requirements before term starts—examples on the school site include an annual re‑enrolment deposit, invoicing schedules, and device requirements for older pupils (Years 6–13 are required to bring a personal MacBook meeting the stated specifications). Confirm payment deadlines and warranty/insurance responsibilities for required devices, and ask Admissions or Finance for the current Tuition & Fee Schedule (fees are reviewed annually and published in April). Keeping these items ready will make the first weeks smoother.
The Bromsgrove Cambodia website does not publish a scholarship programme or list scholarship criteria on its public admissions or fees pages. Because some sister Bromsgrove campuses (for example Bromsgrove Thailand) do advertise Sixth Form scholarship schemes, families sometimes ask whether similar schemes operate in Cambodia; however, no BISC scholarship details appear on the school's pages and there is no published guidance on eligibility or application for fee support. If you are interested in scholarships, bursaries, or other fee‑assistance options, request confirmation directly from the Admissions Office (admissions@bisc.edu.kh or the phone numbers on the contact page) so they can give current, campus‑specific information. As a reference for regional practice (not a BISC policy), Bromsgrove Thailand does advertise Sixth Form scholarships in 2025/26; this does not imply the same programme exists at BISC—please check with BISC Admissions for a definitive answer.
Bromsgrove International School Cambodia's public admissions pages do not describe a formal waitlist or central admissions pool; the published process describes application, assessment, offer and seat reservation by deposit rather than placing applicants on a named waiting list. If a place is not available at the time of application, the school's stated procedure indicates decisions (including recommending an alternative year group) are made by the Headmistress; the site does not outline a waitlist policy or prioritisation rules. For families who want to confirm whether the school keeps a waiting list in practice, or to ask to be placed on one, contact the Admissions Office directly using the contact details on the school site.
CIS's main campus is on Koh Pich (Diamond Island) at Elite Town Street in central Phnom Penh; two additional early-years campuses are Bassac Garden (Tonle Bassac) and Olympia City. The Koh Pich campus is linked to the city by the Rainbow, Swan and Naga bridges and is close to neighbourhoods such as Tonle Bassac and BKK1, with Aeon Mall and riverside areas within reasonable commuting distance.
CIS runs programs from nursery through Grade 12: Early Years (nursery to junior kindergarten), Elementary (Senior Kindergarten to Grade 6), Middle School (Grades 7–9) and High School (Grades 10–12). The school offers Alberta curriculum pathways and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the senior years.
CIS is a privately operated, co-educational international day school that serves nursery through Grade 12 across its campuses. The website also lists a boarding programme (full and weekly) for students in Grades 4 and above on its services page, though the general admissions page states students must live with a parent or guardian — you should confirm current boarding availability with admissions.
The school publishes an Inclusive Education overview: universal classroom strategies plus targeted supports such as Learning Support teachers, an EAL (English as an Additional Language) programme, speech‑language services and social‑emotional counselling in Elementary, Middle and High School. The site also states it cannot provide some specialist on‑site therapies or psychological assessments and that EAL places and some specialist services may incur extra fees.
CIS teaches the Alberta (Canada) provincial curriculum and is accredited by Alberta Education; students may graduate with an Alberta High School Diploma (with options to combine IB courses or the IB Diploma).
The school website does not indicate any religious affiliation; CIS is presented as a secular international school.
Timings vary by campus and age group. For example, the Bassac Garden preschool lists drop‑off 8:00–8:30 a.m., a first session 8:30–11:30 a.m., and full‑day pick‑up at 3:30 p.m.; other year groups follow different schedules, so confirm exact start/finish and break times for your child's year level with the school.
The school offers a school bus and local buggy service for students (buses and open‑air electric buggies) that operates throughout central Phnom Penh for children aged 4 and above; children under 4 may be registered if accompanied by a sibling aged 10 or older. Vehicle types listed include buggies (4 seats) and passenger vans (up to 10 seats). Routes, fees and registration are managed by the school, so contact Admissions or Transport for current route maps, pick‑up points and costs.
The Boarding Program is available for students in Grades 4 and above. Full boarding and weekly boarding options are available.
All students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 wear a school-issued uniform. There is a standard uniform, a separate PE uniform, and different uniforms for competitive sports teams.
Lunch is provided through a school Lunch Program; meals are prepared on-site at the Koh Pich Campus by Dara Airport Hotel Catering Service. All CIS campuses are nut-free zones; Early Years are served family-style, and Senior Kindergarten–Grade 12 have buffet-style meals.
CIS is privately owned and governed by a Board of Directors. The Board provides strategic oversight of educational, financial, safeguarding, and employment health, while the Senior Leadership Team led by the Head of School manages daily operations. Ms. Daun Yorke is appointed Head of School for the 2026-27 academic year.
CISP's Early Years Program (Nursery–Junior Kindergarten) follows Flight: Alberta's Early Learning and Care Framework and is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, using play‑based, child‑centred learning. Elementary (Senior Kindergarten–Grade 6) follows the Alberta curriculum delivered through the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP); students receive weekly instruction in Khmer, Mandarin, or French and may join French or Mandarin bilingual streams. Middle School (Grades 7–9) follows Alberta Grade 7–9 curricula with specialist teachers in core subjects and complementary courses such as art, Career & Technology Foundations, drama, music, Khmer, Mandarin and French. High School offers two pathways: the Alberta High School Program (Grades 10–12), accredited by Alberta's Ministry of Education and leading to an Alberta High School Diploma (minimum 100 credits, with varied course sequences), and the two‑year IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12, which includes six subject groups plus Theory of Knowledge, the extended essay and CAS. Across all stages students can access specialist services and programs such as English as an Additional Language, inclusive education, fine arts, sports, design and academic counselling.
CIS provides social-emotional counselling across Elementary, Middle and High School to support students' emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and social skills. Counsellors offer individual and group support, respond to crises, and work with teachers and parents to build supportive classroom environments. The school describes these services as part of a continuum that aims to reduce barriers to learning and promote student well‑being. Staff implement schoolwide initiatives to develop social-emotional skills and refer families to external resources when needed.
CIS offers learning support teachers and speech‑language services to assist students with diverse learning and communication needs, providing targeted instruction, progress assessment, and classroom collaboration. A speech‑language pathologist is listed as providing assessment, individualised support plans, and therapy to improve communication and classroom participation. The school states it cannot provide specialised or highly individualised interventions (for example on‑site physical therapy, medical care, psychological assessments, one‑on‑one therapies, or assistive technologies). CIS presents these services as a continuum rather than as a specialist SEN institution.
CIS operates a specialised EAL programme and reports a skilled team of EAL teachers who support speaking, listening, reading and writing in small groups or through one‑to‑one targeted instruction. The admissions page specifies that specialist EAL support is provided for students in Grades 1–9, that students exit the programme once they demonstrate grade‑level proficiency, and that EAL placement may incur additional fees. EAL instruction is described as focused on both academic and social language needs and is integrated into the school's continuum of supports. For Grade 10–12 applicants the school requires demonstrated grade‑level English proficiency.
CIS lists social‑emotional counselling as a core part of its supports, with counsellors providing individual and group work, crisis response, and skill development in areas such as emotional regulation. Counsellors collaborate with classroom teachers and parents and may refer students and families to external mental health resources when appropriate. The school frames these services as part of a broader collection of supports intended to maximise academic success, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging. The admissions and inclusive‑education pages explicitly include social‑emotional counselling among the school's published supports and services.
CIS states it recognises its child‑protection responsibilities and maintains a Child Protection Team with designated leads in each school section; staff are required to report suspected abuse via the school's referral process. Teaching staff must complete Level 1 safeguarding training and teaching assistants, after‑school coaches and other support staff must complete Awareness‑level safeguarding training through childsafeguarding.org. The school uses a risk‑assessment matrix adapted from the UN Rights of the Child and displays information and a QR link to the referral process around campus. CIS emphasises that safeguarding is the responsibility of all staff and that student welfare is paramount.
1. Complete the online application: Start by creating and submitting an application through CIS's online platform (gibbon.cisp.edu.kh). Parents should save progress if they cannot upload everything at once; the school says you can return later and the Admissions Team will contact you after submission to confirm receipt and next steps. Be prepared to provide accurate birth and passport details because these determine grade placement and residency checks.
2. Pay the application fee: The application fee must be paid (in person or by bank transfer) before CIS will consider the application or schedule an assessment. The site states the fee is non-refundable — plan for that cost when you apply and keep payment confirmation to avoid delays. If the fee is not paid, the school will not proceed to the assessment or interview stage.
3. Submit required supporting documents: CIS lists documents required for all applicants (recent school reports, completed online recommendation forms, standardized test results if available, passport ID pages for student and parents, birth certificate or family book, vaccination records, signed CIS Parent Agreement, and a signed student health questionnaire). Additional, grade-specific recommendations or extra report cards are required for different year levels (for example, Grades 10–12 require three years of report cards plus multiple teacher recommendations). Parents should collect original or certified copies and be ready to upload them to the online platform; recommendations are submitted online by the referees.
4. Assessment, interview and English requirement: After documents are reviewed, CIS may request an interview and/or academic assessments (these can be online or in person). Students from Senior Kindergarten through Grade 12 may need an English-language proficiency assessment; Grade 10–12 applicants must show grade-level English proficiency (via prior records from an accredited English-instruction school or an assessment). If your child will require EAL (English as an Additional Language) support, note that CIS provides EAL for Grades 1–9 but enrolment in the EAL program carries additional fees.
5. Offer, deposit and fee arrangements to confirm enrolment: If CIS offers a place, parents must accept the offer and pay the required deposits to confirm enrolment — the school specifically states deposits and the ability to meet school fee requirements are conditions of enrolment. CIS publishes a 2025–2026 Fee Guide and offers multiple payment plans (annual, semesterly, quarterly); the school also runs specific discounts and referral/voucher programs (for example, an early-enrolment discount, sibling discounts, and referral vouchers). Before accepting an offer, review the fee guide and confirm which payment plan and any applicable discounts you will use.
6. Placement, first day and orientation: Grade placement is determined by year of birth for Nursery–Grade 6 and by a combination of birth year and prior education for Grades 7–12; parents are expected to accept the school's placement decision. CIS accepts applications on a rolling basis and the Admissions Team can schedule personalized campus visits; they also provide information to prepare families for the student's first day and run a New Family Orientation.
The CIS Phnom Penh admissions and fees pages do not describe a scholarship program for incoming students; the school's published fee information focuses on payment plans, an early-enrolment discount, sibling discounts, referral vouchers, and a forthcoming loyalty discount. CIS's community page also notes partner discounts (for example, a Canadia Bank junior account offers a tuition discount). Because other schools in the wider ‘CIS' network (for example, CIS branches in Vietnam) do run named scholarship or talent programs, be careful not to assume those apply to the Phnom Penh campus. If you want a definitive answer about scholarships, hardship assistance, or merit-based awards for the Phnom Penh campus, request that information directly from admissions@cisp.edu.kh — they can confirm whether any scholarships or internal assistance programs exist and explain eligibility, application windows, and documentation required.
CIS does not publish a detailed public waitlist policy on its website; the General Requirements page instructs prospective families to contact the Admissions Team for information about waiting lists. That wording implies a waiting-list or vacancy-management process exists but that specific places and prioritization rules are handled case-by-case by Admissions. If you need to know whether your child will be placed on a waitlist, the likely next vacancy date, or how long wait times are, contact admissions@cisp.edu.kh — they are the official source for current waitlist status and any documentary steps required to remain on a list.
HOPE International School is on Street TryHeng 3 in Sangkat Krang Thnong, Khan Sen Sok, northwest Phnom Penh (close to the international airport). The school site gives a full postal address and phone contacts for the Front Office; the campus is described as a purpose-built site on the edge of the city with open spaces and sports fields.
HOPE runs from Preschool (entry from age 3) through Kindergarten and Primary (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8) and High School (Grades 9–12). High school students follow IGCSE in Grades 9–10 and may study either the IB Diploma or the HOPE School Diploma in Grades 11–12.
HOPE is an international, co-educational day school that serves children of Christian workers and other international families. The school also operates a homeschool support program; boarding is not described on the official school pages (some third‑party listings mention boarding provision, so confirm with the Admissions office).
The website refers to a Student Support Team and procedures for wellbeing and pastoral care, and the school notes support for English language learners. Third‑party school listings indicate HOPE offers learning‑support roles (for example a Student Wellbeing Coordinator, guidance counsellor and Academic Resource Centre support staff); contact the school for current details and eligibility.
HOPE is an international school based in Cambodia and was established to support missionary families; it is not presented as affiliated to a single foreign government or national system. Governance includes representatives from member mission organisations.
The school is explicitly Christian and describes its mission as providing Christ‑centred education; staff and board members sign a statement of Christian faith.
The campus opens to drop‑offs from about 7:30am and students arriving after 8:05am are recorded as late; whole‑school assemblies are scheduled around 7:50am and primary pickup procedures reference parents being allowed in hallways from about 2:25pm. The site also publishes a live school calendar (term dates, assemblies and half‑day events).
The school's public pages do not include a dedicated daily bus‑transportation page, though the school calendar shows buses used for sports/event trips (for example buses leaving for fixtures). Third‑party listings are inconsistent about whether a regular daily bus service is offered, so it's best to confirm current daily transport options (routes, costs and registration) with Admissions or the Front Office.
The school operates as a day school with no boarding facilities.
HOPE provides healthy meals for breakfast, lunch, and snacks through on-site meals; meals are offered via partnerships with C9 and Sahakom Community Cafe at affordable prices.
There are four HOPE Houses for activities and Sports Day: Hammond, Ellison, Verner, and Comarck.
HOPE delivers an English-medium curriculum taught with a Biblical worldview and links assessment closely to learning objectives; external IGCSE and IB examinations are used to validate student learning. Preschool (ages 3–5) follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and reports against its seven areas of learning, with specialist Art, Music, Library and PE lessons. Primary (K–5) is based on the UK National Curriculum supplemented by integrated studies (science, health, social studies) and specialist subjects including Computing, Art, Music, Khmer or Korean language, Library and PE. Middle School (Grades 6–8) provides a continuum from Primary to IGCSE with core Mathematics, English, Science and SOSE plus Languages, Art, Music, Computer Science, PE, Christian Perspectives and a Health & Wellbeing programme. In High School, Grades 9–10 follow two-year Cambridge IGCSE courses (core English, English Literature, Maths, Coordinated Science and optional IGCSEs such as French, History, Computer Science and Additional Maths), and Grades 11–12 offer the two‑year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (three HL, three SL, TOK, CAS and Extended Essay) with a HOPE Diploma pathway for students who do not complete the full IB Diploma.
HOPE states its curriculum aims to develop students “intellectually, physically, socially, [and] emotionally” and includes a Health and Wellbeing curriculum in Middle School alongside Christian Perspectives lessons. Preschool follows the UK EYFS framework, which lists personal, social and emotional development as a core area of learning. The school also publishes policies for responsible behaviour and anti‑bullying as part of its policy suite. Specific staff roles for SEL (for example, named counsellors or pastoral leads) are not detailed on the public site.
HOPE's curriculum page says “special programs will be developed for those with additional needs,” and the school publishes an Inclusion Policy in its policies list. The policies index includes an Inclusion Policy (3280) and related documents, indicating the school has formal guidance on supporting additional needs. The public site does not list detailed categories of special educational needs the school can support, nor does it state that HOPE is a specialist SEN institution. For specifics about which needs are supported or available specialist staff, the school asks enquiries to be made to the Compliance Coordinator.
HOPE states instruction is delivered in English and that students are expected to communicate in English; it also notes an English Language Learners (ELL) policy with a maximum of 25% ELL students per class. The curriculum and high‑school pages show ELL/ELL‑type classes are offered and that ELL proficiency is considered for progression into IGCSE/secondary programs. The school therefore operates ELL provision but does not publish detailed course outlines, staffing numbers, or specific EAL intervention programs on the public site. For enrolment and proficiency requirements the admissions information should be consulted.
HOPE's published materials reference a Health and Wellbeing curriculum and list a formal “Crisis Care and Counselling” policy in the school policies index, indicating a framework for supporting student wellbeing and crisis response. The Safeguarding page also states the school is committed to protecting children and to educating the community about child harm, which links to wellbeing and safety practices. The public site does not provide detailed descriptions of counselling staff, schedules, or external mental‑health providers. For information about available counselling personnel or referral pathways, families are directed to contact the school.
HOPE publishes a Safeguarding page that states the school commits to protecting children, collaborates with the Child Safety & Protection Network (CSPN), and requires screening and codes of conduct for staff, volunteers and external providers. The site links to a full Safeguarding Policy and an online reporting form and says all child safety concerns are reported to the Director for assessment by the school's Child Safety Team. The policies index also lists a formal Safeguarding (Child Safety) policy and related codes of conduct for employees and volunteers. Contact details for policy queries and a Compliance Coordinator are provided on the policies page.
1. Initial enquiry and visit: Contact the Admissions office by phone, Telegram, or email to request information and arrange a school visit; the site lists phone numbers and the campus address for in-person visits. A visit is recommended so parents can see facilities, ask about grade-level placement, and confirm program fit before applying. Scheduling a visit also helps clarify fee expectations and the documents you will need to prepare.
2. Complete the online application and pay the application fee: Begin by filling out the school's online application form and submitting the required documents. A non‑refundable application fee of US$100 per student is due on submission and may be paid in cash or by bank transfer. Keep a copy of your payment receipt and the submitted application confirmation for your records.
3. Provide school records and (if applicable) missionary verification: Submit academic records for the past two school years (report cards preferred); if records are not in English, provide translated and authenticated copies. If you are applying as a missionary or full‑time Christian worker, include a verification letter from your organization with contact details and job information. These documents are used to assess historical placement and to advise on an appropriate grade level.
4. Placement testing (and ELL assessment if required): After the Admissions team reviews your application and documents, they will schedule placement testing—typically English and mathematics. Students who are English Language Learners will take an ELL assessment that covers writing, speaking, listening, and reading so staff can determine appropriate language support. Test results are considered together with records and recommendations when deciding grade placement.
5. Interview and admissions decision: The school may arrange an interview with a principal after reviewing application materials and test results. You will be notified of the admissions decision following the interview and review. If accepted, you have one month to confirm enrollment by paying the required fee and specifying a start date; if the student does not start within two months the offered placement may be withdrawn.
6. Enrollment formalities and orientation: Once tuition and required fees are paid, the school will complete the enrollment process and provide onboarding information for parents and students. New families are invited to attend an orientation session to learn school procedures, schedules, and expectations. Make sure you confirm payment deadlines and required documents (e.g., vaccinations, emergency contact details) before the first day.
7. Fees and follow-up details: HOPE publishes a dedicated Tuition & Other Fees document for the 2025–2026 school year and a separate Additional Fees document; these outline grade‑level tuition, payment methods, and any ancillary charges. The Admissions office can confirm current rates, available discount eligibility, and payment schedules—contact them if you need the specific fee table or a breakdown for your child's grade.
HOPE does not currently offer scholarships to prospective (incoming) students, according to the school's Frequently Asked Questions. However, the school states that enrolled families may be eligible for a limited scholarship program that provides temporary financial assistance in unforeseen circumstances, and that some discounts may be available for eligible applicants. For details about eligibility criteria, application procedures, and caps or durations of any assistance, contact the Admissions office directly; the school's fee documents for 2025–2026 and Admissions staff will clarify what temporary aid or discounts might be offered.
HOPE operates a waiting list system: if there is no immediate placement available after the admissions review, your child will be placed on a waiting list in accordance with the school's Admissions Policy. The published admissions information notes that offers must be confirmed within one month and that failure to begin within two months can result in loss of the offered placement; this timing also affects how long an offer is held before being released to another family. Parents should contact Admissions for their child's current position on the list and for guidance about likely wait times or alternative start dates—waiting‑list handling follows the formal Admissions Policy referenced on the school site.
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The school offers Early Years programmes starting with accompanied Baby Playgroups (12 months+) and continues through Primary up to Primary 6. The school publishes a grade-level entry guide and operates the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB‑PYP).
The school is an international, mixed‑gender (boys and girls) day school; its enrolment form requests gender and other standard student details. There are no boarding facilities shown on the school website.
The school lists named Learning Assistants and several SEN Assistant roles on its staff pages and includes questions about Additional Educational Needs on its enrolment form, and it publishes an Admissions & Inclusion policy in the school policies section. Families should discuss specific needs with admissions to see available arrangements.
The Giving Tree is an independent international school based in Phnom Penh and does not advertise affiliation to a particular foreign government or national system on its website.
The school site does not list a religious affiliation; its materials describe an IB, child‑centred curriculum without religious designation.
The school office hours are published as 7:30 am–4:00 pm (Monday–Friday); Early Years enrolment materials show both full‑day and half‑day options for young children and the school calendar sets term dates and events. For exact classroom start/finish times and break/lunch arrangements (which can differ by year group) contact admissions.
The school website does not advertise a regular school bus service; third‑party school listings also indicate no school‑provided bus. If you need daily transport, contact the admissions office to confirm current arrangements or local transport options.
Lunch is provided. The Lunch Menu shows a 4-week rotating menu with daily options, and snacks are served twice per day.
The school was founded in 2008 by Anna Matcheret and Anya Weil.
The Giving Tree International School delivers an inquiry-led curriculum based on the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) and is an IB-authorized PYP school serving up to Primary 6.
Early Years (12 months–6 years) is play-based (Early Years 1–2 are play-focused; Early Years 3 introduces the IB approach before transition to Grade 1).
Primary (ages 6–12, Primary 1–6) follows the PYP with Units of Inquiry organised around the six transdisciplinary themes and teacher planning from scope-and-sequence documents.
Specialist provision includes Art, Music, Swimming, Makerspace, ICT, STEM, Physical Education and additional language lessons alongside core literacy, mathematics and science learning within the PYP framework.
The school also states a planned expansion to offer the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) from August 2026; Early Years do not lead to an external qualification but Primary students follow the IB PYP curriculum authorised by the IBO.
The Giving Tree says it delivers the IB Primary Years Programme and uses the PYP Learner Profile to encourage personal development, social skills and student responsibility as part of inquiry-based learning. The Primary Programme page states the school seeks to develop students “socially, physically and mentally” and promotes Learner Profile attributes. Early-years activities such as circle time, music and movement are described on the Baby Playgroup page as part of social and motor-skill development. The site also emphasises parental partnership and open communication between parents and teachers as part of students' development. These statements are presented on the school website.
The school's Admissions & Inclusion Policy states TGTIS welcomes students with a variety of abilities and learning needs and can offer Learning Support, but the number of students who can be supported is limited by available resources. The policy says some staff are qualified to support learners with learning disabilities and that the school will work with external Special Needs specialists to create bespoke programmes. It requires parents to submit special-needs documentation (for example IEPs, psychological reports, speech and language reports and teacher recommendations) and reserves the right to request specialist evaluation before admission. The policy also states the school is not a specialist SEN institution and explicitly says it cannot accept students requiring wheelchair access because of the historic nature of its buildings. These points are taken from the school's publicly posted Admissions & Inclusion Policy.
The Admissions & Inclusion Policy describes an optional, fee-based EAL programme run on a pull-out basis for learners whose English ability is restricting progress; the policy states the programme is offered at a stated hourly rate. The policy frames EAL as optional and targetted for learners identified as lacking English and limiting progress in other subjects. The information about the EAL programme and its pull-out structure appears in the school's Admissions & Inclusion documentation. If you'd like, I can extract the exact sentence or the current hourly rate from the document.
The school does not publish a separate mental-health programme page, but the Admissions & Inclusion Policy lists counselling among possible specialist interventions (alongside shadow assistants, speech and language and occupational therapy) that may be used where additional support is agreed. The school's use of the IB PYP and references to personal development and a nurturing environment also indicate wellbeing is part of its educational approach. Beyond those statements, the website does not publish a detailed, standalone mental-health or wellbeing policy. All items above are taken from the school's public pages and policy documents.
1. Learn about the school and book a visit. Read the school's Enrollment Packet pages (programme, grade-level guide and calendar) to confirm the right year level and timetable options before you apply; the site includes a "Book a Tour" function and details on what you will see during a tour. Parents who cannot visit in person are advised to request the Virtual Tour or contact Admissions to arrange a meeting.
2. Check age/grade guidance and decide full-day vs half-day. The school publishes grade-level guidance and the Early Years and Primary age ranges on its programme pages — confirm whether your child should be enrolled as Early Years (12 months–6 years) or Primary (6–12 years) and whether you want the half-day (7:30–11:30) or full-day (7:30–16:00) option. Choosing the correct programme at this stage affects tuition banding and start dates, so review the Grade Level Entry guidance before you complete the application.
3. Complete and submit the Enrolment Form. The school requires a signed Student Enrolment Form that must be returned prior to the student's first day; the form requests passport-style photos, passport or birth certificate details, medical and vaccination information, previous school reports (if applicable), and emergency contacts. Make sure you answer the medical and additional educational needs sections fully and attach supporting documents where requested, because these inform placement and any learning-support planning.
4. Gather and upload / deliver the required documents listed on the Enrollment Checklist. The checklist specifies the documents the school needs to complete enrolment: accomplished enrolment, media release/opt-out, parent policy agreement, emergency contact form, two passport-size photos, the student's birth certificate or passport, vaccination record (if applicable), past school reports (if applicable), and signed pick-up cards; the settled enrolment fee (invoice provided upon payment) is also listed as a requirement. Submit scanned copies or the originals as directed by Admissions — missing items will delay start-date confirmation.
5. Review fees, pay the enrolment/capital items and choose a payment plan. New-student enrolment fee is listed at USD 700 (one-time, payable on acceptance) and a Capital Fee of USD 550 per year is required before a child can start; annual tuition bands are published by programme (Early Years bands and Primary bands) and the school offers full-year, semester and term payment options. The fee schedule also details sibling discounts (10% for 2nd child, 15% for 3rd, 20% for 4th), optional lunch and extracurricular charges, late-payment penalties (5% per month) and refund rules — read the Fee Schedule carefully and keep the invoice reference with payments.
6. Ask about learning support, placement and any assessment needs. The enrolment form asks about additional educational needs and requests past reports where relevant; the Fee Schedule notes that learning-support fees, if required, are calculated on individual need. If your child has an IEP, recent assessments or requires accommodations, submit those reports with the enrolment paperwork and speak to the Head of School or Admissions so placement and support can be arranged ahead of the start date.
7. Finalise acceptance and confirm start-date logistics. Once the school issues an acceptance and invoice, pay the enrolment/capital fees and tuition according to the chosen payment plan and provide any outstanding documents; the school states it may cancel an enrolment if applicable fees or documentation are not completed. Note published due dates for term/semester/annual payments and the school's policy on late enrolment (a 50% reduction for one term's tuition if enrolling later than 50% through a term) so you understand charges if you join mid-term.
8. Confirm day-to-day details and keep contact information current. Before your child's first day, confirm campus (Early Years ‘Discovery' campus vs Primary ‘Eureka' campus), pick-up arrangements and signed pick-up cards; the Enrollment Checklist and the Enrolment Form both emphasise keeping contact and medical details current. If anything changes after enrolment (address, medical, emergency contacts), notify the school in writing as required by the terms on the Enrolment Form.
The school's public materials for 2025–26 do not advertise a formal scholarship programme. The Fee Schedule does list family (sibling) discounts and allows parents experiencing unexpected financial hardship to apply in writing to the Finance office for short-term variation of a payment plan; learning-support fees are charged separately and depend on individual need. If you are seeking fee reductions, bursaries or a bespoke payment arrangement, contact the Finance office or Admissions to ask whether any discretionary assistance is available and what documentation would be required; the Enrollment Packet and Fee Schedule are the primary references for fees, discounts and hardship requests.
The school does not publish a separate public “waitlist policy” page, but the Fee Schedule confirms that if there is a waiting list for a class, places are offered to the first child on that list. That wording indicates the school operates a chronological queue when classes are full, rather than a points-based pool. If you need to join a waitlist or confirm your child's position, contact Admissions directly (the enrolment pages provide the Book a Tour/enquiry links and contacts) to ask to be added and to request written confirmation of your child's position and any time limits.
Note: the website you provided is for the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CIS); the Cambridge International School of Cambodia (CISC) is a separate school located at 275 Tep Phan, Phnom Penh (address and contact are shown on the CISC site).
CISC runs from Daycare/Pre‑K through to Grade 12 (Pre‑K to Grade 12). The school delivers senior secondary programs (Years 11–12) under the Western Australian pathway (WACE/WAM).
CISC is a co‑educational day school that describes itself as a trilingual school (Khmer, English, Chinese). The school website does not mention boarding facilities.
The CISC website does not publish a dedicated Special Educational Needs / learning‑support page; enrollment information lists placement tests and interviews for entry and recommends contacting the school for specific arrangements. Parents should contact Admissions to discuss individual learning‑support needs.
CISC is authorised to implement the Western Australian K–10 and senior programs and has been awarded recognition by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) of Western Australia to deliver WACE International.
The school does not state any religious affiliation on its public website.
The school site lists general opening hours of Monday–Friday 07:30–17:30 and Saturday 07:30–12:00; specific daily start/end times for different year groups are not published, so confirm exact class times with the school.
The Admissions information shows transportation is offered as an optional service and fee item (parents apply via the school); specific route/provider details are not published online and are managed through the school's transport coordinator—contact Admissions for pickup points, costs and timetable.
All students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 wear a school-issued uniform. The uniform is the same for all students regardless of gender. There are uniforms for Physical Education and Wellness, and different uniforms for competitive sports teams; zip-up jackets, pull-over sweaters, and hats are optional items. Each new CIS student receives a complimentary CIS backpack.
The school is privately owned and governed by a Board of Directors. The Board provides strategic oversight and includes Dr. Lina Lim (Board Chair), Dr. Howard Stribbell (Board Vice-Chair), Enghuy Ang (Board Member and Chief Financial Officer), Ms. Donna Trafford (Board Member), Mr. Chhem Siriwat (Board Member), and H.E. Dr. Chhem Kieth Rethy (Board Advisor). The Senior Leadership Team is led by the Head of School and manages academic programming and daily operations. The school is accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Province of Alberta, Canada.
The URL you provided points to the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CIS); the following overview is taken from that school's curriculum pages. CIS's Early Years Program (Nursery to Junior Kindergarten) follows Flight: Alberta's Early Learning and Care Framework and is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, with play‑based, developmentally appropriate learning. Elementary (Senior Kindergarten to Grade 6) uses the Alberta curriculum within an IB Primary Years (PYP) framework, delivering transdisciplinary learning in core subjects plus weekly Khmer, Mandarin, or French and optional French or Mandarin bilingual streams. Middle School (Grades 7–9) follows the Alberta Grade 7–9 curriculum with specialist teachers in English language arts, science, mathematics, social studies, health and life skills, and complementary courses such as art, drama, music, Khmer, Mandarin, and French. High School (Grades 10–12) offers the Alberta High School Program (a three‑year program leading to an Alberta High School Diploma requiring a minimum of 100 credits and a range of required and complementary courses) and, for Grades 11–12, the two‑year IB Diploma Programme with the six‑subject structure and core components (TOK, Extended Essay, CAS).
CIS states it delivers social-emotional learning through schoolwide initiatives and dedicated social-emotional counsellors who provide individual and group work to develop skills such as emotional regulation and conflict resolution. Teachers incorporate universal, evidence-based instructional practices and homeroom teachers act as daily mentors to support students' social and self-management skills. Targeted supports are offered for groups of students who need extra intervention to build social and emotional skills. The school also refers families to external mental health resources when appropriate. This provision and the role of counsellors and homeroom mentors are described on the school's Inclusive Education and Middle School pages.
CIS describes a continuum of inclusive supports including learning support teachers, speech-language services delivered by an on-staff speech-language pathologist, and social-emotional counselling to assist students with diverse learning needs. The school states these services are targeted supports and universal classroom strategies rather than highly specialised, individualised therapies. CIS explicitly notes it does not provide specialised on-site services such as physical therapy, medical care, formal psychological assessments, or assistive-technology provision. The website therefore indicates CIS is an inclusive school offering targeted learning and communication support but not a specialist SEN institution. These details are published on the school's Inclusive Education and Admissions pages.
CIS operates a specialist English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme and describes a skilled team of EAL teachers who work in small groups or provide targeted one-to-one support to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing. The admissions guidance states EAL support is provided for students in Grades 1–9, that exit from the programme occurs when grade-level proficiency is achieved, and that participation may incur additional fees. The school's Inclusive Education and Admissions pages provide these programme details and exit/fee information.
CIS identifies mental wellbeing provision through its social-emotional counselling services present in Elementary, Middle and High School, with counsellors offering individual and group support and crisis response. The Middle School page adds the school has a dedicated social-emotional and academic counsellor and describes daily homeroom mentoring and explicit teaching of self-management and social skills. The school also notes collaboration between counsellors, teachers and families and referral to external services when needed. These elements are described on the Inclusive Education and Middle School pages.
CIS sets out a formal Child Protection and Safeguarding framework: all staff are required to complete safeguarding training (teaching staff Level 1; other staff Awareness level) via childsafeguarding.org, and a Child Protection Team with designated leads operates across the school. The school requires staff to report suspected abuse via an internal referral system; it uses a risk-assessment matrix adapted from the UN Rights of the Child and displays team contact information and a QR referral link around campus. CIS states safeguarding is the responsibility of all staff and emphasises prompt, professional response to concerns. These policies and procedures are published on the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding page.
I noticed a mismatch before I proceed. The URL you provided (https://www.cisp.edu.kh) is the website for the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CIS), while your request names the Cambridge International School of Cambodia. Which school would you like me to research and produce the detailed admissions, waitlist, and scholarships information for?
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1. "Cambridge International School of Cambodia (CISC)" — I will use CISC's official site (cambridge.edu.kh) and other official pages to pull admissions steps, waitlist details, and scholarships.
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Head office and main campuses are in Phnom Penh (Sen Sok / Street 1003) with additional campuses in Tuol Kork and Phnom Penh Thmei; the site lists three campus locations and a head‑office address (No. 846, St 1003). The campuses are in built‑up Phnom Penh neighbourhoods and the site notes locations close to main roads, parks and sports facilities — useful if you plan daily driving or rides with city transport.
GGAS describes provision from early years through Grade 12: Early Years / Nursery (from age 2), Primary (PYP) for ages about 3–12, Middle Years (MYP) for about 11–16, and Diploma Programme (DP) for 16–19; the site also lists USA curriculum tracks for primary and high school.
The school is an independent, nonsectarian private international school offering American curriculum options and IB programmes (MYP and DP authorised). The website and external school directories list GGAS as co‑educational; some sources and the school's development plans also reference sleeping/dormitory facilities at a new campus (check with admissions if you need formal boarding).
The site discusses support in its PYP/MYP pages (small class sizes, language support within bilingual delivery and a focus on individual learners) but does not publish a detailed Special Educational Needs (SEN) policy or specific specialist‑staff list. If your child has diagnosed additional needs, contact Admissions to request the school's SEN/inclusion policy and any assessment or support plans.
GGAS identifies itself as an American school offering a USA‑certified high‑school diploma in partnership with a US provider (Busche Academy) while also being accredited by Cambodia's Ministry of Education; it therefore operates as an independent private school with American curriculum links rather than as an official agent of a foreign government.
The school is described on its site as nonsectarian (no religious affiliation).
The website and published calendar do not set out a daily start/end time or a standard break/lunch schedule for all year groups; the Admissions page does show office contact hours for enquiries (phones answered Mon–Fri 7:00–17:00 and Saturday 7:00–16:00). For exact daily timings by campus or year group, ask Admissions during your enquiry or campus visit.
The Admissions information on the website states there is bus transportation and that registration and charges for the service are published for the 2024–25 year, but the site does not list specific routes, providers or pick‑up/drop‑off times. Practical next steps are to request the current bus routes, stops, fees and safety/insurance details directly from Admissions before relocating.
The school has a cafeteria with open counter and provides nutritious meals from its facilities.
The school is independent and nonsectarian. Heng Sokunthea is the chairwoman.
Golden Gate American School delivers education from early years (nursery/kindergarten from age two) through primary, middle and high school across its Phnom Penh campuses. Primary students may follow a USA-based English curriculum (grades 1–8) or a Khmer-language Cambodian curriculum, and the school also operates a Chinese-language program. GGAS is authorized to offer the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and is a candidate for the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), with PYP authorization targeted for December 2025. For upper secondary students GGAS offers multiple pathways: the IB Diploma (Grades 11–12), a USA High School Diploma pathway (including a college-preparatory USA track), and an arrangement to provide a US transcript/diploma through Busche Academy. The DP follows the standard DP structure (six subject groups plus Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and CAS), while the USA tracks cover standard American high‑school subjects (English, mathematics, sciences, etc.) taught in English by native-speaking teachers. Throughout the school the website notes bilingual/tri-lingual provision, small class sizes and a range of co-curricular activities (including after-school programs and swimming), which together describe the full curricular and co‑curricular scope offered.
Golden Gate's curriculum pages state that social and emotional development is an explicit element of its IB and early-years programmes: the PYP materials list “attitudes” that contribute to learner wellbeing, and the EYFS page highlights a focus on children's emotional and social skills. The MYP page says students are supported in transition “with a homeroom teacher for social‑emotional learning” as they move into subject-specific classes. These references indicate SEL is embedded through classroom practice, homeroom support and the IB programme frameworks. (Sources: PYP, EYFS, MYP).
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision or a specialist SEN policy on its website. A review of the school's Admissions and Academics pages and related campus information shows no published learning‑support or specialist‑SEN programme descriptions. For specific SEN enquiries the site directs parents to contact admissions, which implies further details may be provided directly rather than published online. (Sources: Admissions, Academics).
GGAS publishes that early years and primary programmes use English immersion and a bilingual model (English, Khmer; Chinese also offered), and the EYFS page notes lessons in kindergarten are conducted by native English‑speaking teachers supported by Khmer‑speaking teaching assistants. The MYP description lists “English Language Acquisition (Core English)” as part of the curriculum, indicating structured English‑language provision across age groups. These pages show the school provides in‑class language support and specialist English instruction rather than naming a separate EAL department. (Sources: EYFS, PYP, MYP).
The school's public pages frequently link wellbeing to curriculum aims: the PYP materials list wellbeing-related “attitudes” as part of the programme and the EYFS page highlights development of emotional skills in young children. The MYP page notes a homeroom teacher role specifically for social‑emotional learning during transition to subject classes, suggesting pastoral contact within the school day. The website does not publish a separate counselling‑or‑mental‑health services page, so formal clinical or counselling provisions are not described online. (Sources: PYP, EYFS, MYP).
The school does not publicly disclose a formal safeguarding or child‑protection policy on its website. The Facilities and news pages describe on‑site safety features for young children (for example: shaded outdoor play areas, a secure playground and sleeping facilities for kindergarten), but they do not present a named child‑protection policy or designated safeguarding team. For formal safeguarding details the site directs general enquiries to Admissions/Contact, so parents would need to request policy documents directly from the school. (Sources: Facilities, Early‑childhood news, Admissions).
1. Initial enquiry and campus visit. Start by completing the online “Apply Now”/Inquiry form or calling the Admissions Office to request a campus visit; the school encourages parents to visit their preferred GGAS campus before applying. When you request a visit, you can select which of the GGAS campuses you want to see (Ou Baek Kam, Phnom Penh Thmei, or Tuol Kork) and ask for a time that fits your schedule. Parents should be aware the inquiry form asks for basic family and contact details and gives you the option to request a visit directly.
2. Submission of application / registration. Complete the registration form and submit it along with the required documents as instructed by the Admissions Office; the school's admissions page lists “Submission of Application” / “Registration” as the first formal step. The website does not itemize every required document on that page, so before you submit be sure to confirm the exact list with admissions (for example, some families are asked to provide proof of identity and prior-school records). Also note the school's office hours for phone queries if you need help completing forms.
3. Assessment and interview. Prospective students undergo an assessment whose format “varies by age” (the school notes that evaluations may take place during the campus visit or at a later date). Expect younger children to be assessed through observation or age-appropriate activities, and older students through placement tests or interviews in English and key subjects; confirm exact test content and timing with admissions so you can prepare any previous-school records or work samples they require. If English is not your child's first language, ask the school whether language-support options or adjusted assessments apply.
4. Offer, acceptance and enrolment paperwork. If the assessment and document checks are successful, the school will progress to an offer/enrolment stage and will request completed admissions paperwork and payment arrangements; the site states parents must arrange payment of tuition and fees by the start of the new school year. Before accepting an offer, check the enrolment contract for the payment schedule, any non-refundable deposits or registration fees, and the school's refund/cancellation terms. Use the Admissions Office contact details to request a written copy of all fees and the contract terms before you sign.
5. Tuition, additional charges and where to find the fee schedule. GGAS publishes tuition and related-fee schedules for each academic year (the admissions page links to the school's tuition/fee documents for 2024–25 and lists separate charges for bus transport, lunch plans, after‑school programmes and trips). Third‑party fee listings for 2024–25 show annual tuition figures that range roughly from about 13,200,000 KHR for early years up to approximately 24,800,000 KHR for Grade 12; these figures should be treated as illustrative and you should confirm current prices and currency options with the school. When budgeting, ask specifically about one‑time enrolment charges, activity fees, bus route availability and whether lunches or after‑school clubs are charged separately.
6. Payment options and deadlines. The school's admissions guidance stresses that parents must arrange payment by the start of the academic year; confirm the accepted payment methods (bank transfer, online payment or in‑office), deadlines for instalments, and any discounts for one‑off or advance payments. If you need a payment plan, request written confirmation of the instalment schedule and any administrative fees so there are no misunderstandings at enrolment. Keep receipts and the student ID/payment references the school provides for future invoicing or sibling discounts.
7. Start of term, records and ongoing communication. Before your child's start date, confirm arrival/orientation arrangements, uniform or supplies lists, and how the school manages ongoing reporting and parent contact. If you are transferring schools, ask how GGAS will handle transcript transfers and curriculum placement; the school also highlights partnerships and diploma arrangements that may affect graduation pathways. Keep the Admissions Office contact details handy for follow-up questions and to inform the school of any late paperwork or special needs.
GGAS's own “Why Choose GGAS?” page states the school offers scholarship opportunities and flexible payment plans, but the website does not post a detailed public policy (eligibility criteria, application deadlines or the precise amount and duration of scholarships are not listed on that page). Local education news and open‑day coverage have reported specific promotional scholarship offers at times (for example, third‑party reports mentioned enrollment incentives such as multi‑year tuition discounts or a 40% scholarship offered as an open‑day incentive), but those offers are event/time‑limited and should be verified directly with the school. If you are seeking fee assistance or a merit/need scholarship, contact the Admissions Office to request the current scholarship programme, the application form (if any), eligibility criteria and the decision timetable.
The GGAS website and admissions pages do not publish a formal waiting‑list or pool policy; the public admissions information focuses on visiting, applying, assessment and payment rather than an administratively detailed waitlist. Because the site does not describe how a waitlist would operate (if one exists), parents who need to know whether places are available or who want to be added to any internal waiting pool should contact the Admissions Office directly by phone or email to request current availability and the school's procedure for holding or offering places. Use the Admissions contact hours listed on the site when you call so you reach the staff who can confirm openings, priority rules (for siblings or returning families) and any deadlines.
Part of the Nord Anglia Education family.
The school is an international IB World School in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, offering the IB continuum from Early Years through the IB Diploma. It is part of the Nord Anglia Education family. The campus spans more than eight hectares and provides world-class facilities, including an Aquatics Centre, a 400-seat auditorium, science laboratories, extensive sports facilities, an Early Learning zone, performing arts spaces, and Café Blend. The school day runs Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.
The school focuses on a highly personalised approach to learning and employs specialist teachers from around the world, with ongoing professional development through Nord Anglia University.
The school reports a 100% IB Diploma pass rate with strong results, and maintains top IB Diploma results in Cambodia.
As an IB World School, students follow the full IB curriculum and pursue university destinations globally, with a pathway to top universities.
The school emphasises personalised learning and offers opportunities across the arts, sciences, and languages, supported by global collaborations and specialist teachers.
The school emphasises a personalised approach to learning within a globally connected community, fostering confidence, teamwork and resilience through its IB framework and school programs.
The school supports well-being through a holistic approach integrated with its IB curriculum and global learning experiences.
Safeguarding and child protection are integrated into school policies and practices as part of its international program.
Northbridge International School Cambodia offers year‑round placements, and the admissions process is described as simple, personalised and fast. The school is academically non‑selective, though non‑native English‑speaking students may be required to take language tests as part of enrolment; an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme is available to support language development. The admissions team provides support in English, Khmer and Chinese. The enrolment process begins with a school tour (on campus or virtual); Early Years applicants participate in an in‑class assessment; families meet with the school head for Primary and Secondary; and you will meet with the admissions team to discuss next steps. Applications are accepted year‑round and the admissions team will respond within 24 hours of submission. If a fit is identified, a place is offered and securing the placement requires a small deposit. Key school dates and the academic calendar are published, and tuition fees are listed with payment options. The FAQs cover the purpose of the application fee, a typical two‑week timeline to move from first contact to offer, whether a company pays the fees, the possibility of a waiting list, mid‑semester starts, and details about assessments and interviews.
There may be a waiting list for some grades; the admissions team will inform you at the time of application whether a waitlist exists and whether a place is likely to become available for your preferred start date.
