American Global Prep School vs Home of English International School

	A American Global Prep School Phnom Penh, Cambodia	H Home of English International School Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KHR 18,765,929 - 33,201,259	Fees / year KHR 18,967,700 - 19,997,548
Age range	Age range 2½ - 18 years	Age range 6 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)	Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Khmer	Instruction language English, Khmer
Opened	Opened 2016	Opened 1997
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location American Global Prep School's Phnom Penh campus is in Phnom Penh Thmey, Khan Sen Sok, listed as #615 Street 1015, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The school website includes English, Khmer and Korean contact numbers for directions and enrolment enquiries. For precise driving directions or public-transport options contact the school directly.	Location Head office and main playschool are in Boeung Keng Kang 3 (Street 360) in central Phnom Penh; the school also lists a Toul Kork branch (Street 1928) and a Prek Eng campus on National Road 1. Addresses and phone numbers for each campus are on the school's contact page.
Stages	Stages AGPS is an all-through school: Preschool (Nursery, Kindergarten 1–2), Elementary (Grades 1–6), and Middle & High School (Grades 7–12). Individual program pages describe age bands and sample daily activities.	Stages Provision from playschool and kindergarten up through an International Program covering Grades 1–12; the site also lists a separate Khmer program and other children's programs.
School type	School type AGPS is a private day school registered with the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Commerce. It teaches a dual curriculum (an International General Education Program alongside the Khmer public curriculum). The school do not advertise any boarding provision.	School type Home of English presents itself as a private international day school (no boarding facilities are listed on the site). The school's material emphasises services for both expatriate and Khmer students.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school provides dedicated support for students with special learning needs, offering both inclusive support (teacher assistant and personal assistant in class) and an ‘exclusive' option (one-to-one work in a separate room with a SPED teacher), and access to an educational psychologist is included. Parents with specific requirements should contact the school to discuss assessments, individual plans and current on-site resources.	Additional learning support The school website does not publish detailed information about Additional Learning Needs / special educational needs provision or specific learning‑support services. Parents with children who need extra support are advised to contact the school's admissions office directly for current details and any available assessments or support plans.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation AGPS is a Cambodian private school registered with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. It operates an American-style international curriculum and promotes preparation for study in U.S. universities but is not presented as formally affiliated to another country's government.	Country affiliation The school is located in Cambodia and does not state an affiliation to a particular national government; its International Program uses American‑style curricula (Calvert in lower grades and Keystone for high school).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The school does not have any religious affiliation or faith-based programme.	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is stated on the school website.
School day structure	School day structure The school states AGPS runs a full‑day schedule and notes a 12‑month school calendar and 230 school days per year.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details AGPS operates a school bus service and also offer supervised before/after care. If you need school transport for relocation planning, contact the school to confirm available routes, pick‑up/drop‑off points, costs and any age limits or registration requirements.	Bus service details The school's public pages do not describe a school bus or transport service. Because Home of English operates multiple campuses across Phnom Penh (BKK3, Toul Kork and Prek Eng), families often arrange private transport or enquire directly with the school about any route options; please contact the admissions team for up‑to‑date transport arrangements, route availability and costs.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - Registration: KHR 200490. Tuition fees by year group (published annual totals and per-term amounts) - Kindergarten 1–3 (Ages 3–5): Annual: KHR 18,765,929. Per quarter (calculated): KHR 4,757,510. - Grade 1–3 (Ages 6–8): Annual: KHR 21,652,995. Per quarter (calculated): KHR 5,481,698. - Grade 4–6 (Ages 9–11): Annual: KHR 23,577,706. Per quarter (calculated): KHR 5,964,490. - Grade 7–9 (Ages 12–14): Annual: KHR 28,389,483. Per quarter (calculated): KHR 7,171,469. - Grade 10–12 (Ages 15–17): Annual: KHR 33,201,259. Per quarter (calculated): KHR 8,378,448. Note: the school's published figures are given as annual totals; the per-term amounts shown above are calculated by dividing the published annual fee by four because the school's fees policy refers to payment by quarter. This per-quarter breakdown is an inference based on the school's published billing terminology. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payments must be made by the due dates stated by the school; all outstanding balances must be settled before report cards or academic records are issued. - Full tuition payment is required for the quarter in which enrollment occurs; partial quarterly payments are not allowed. Late payments two weeks past due incur a 5% penalty, with an additional 1% per week on any outstanding amount thereafter. - Withdrawal requires completion of the school's standard withdrawal form and submission at least two months before the student's last day to ensure the refund policy is applied. Boarding fees (where applicable) - A boarding option is offered under the AGPS Elite / Boarding School program; the school states boarding packages include dormitory, meals, transportation between dormitory and school, one set of textbooks and two sets of uniforms. Specific numeric boarding fees are shown in the school's separate boarding fee table (not published as numeric values on the pages reviewed). Other costs and fees - Sibling discounts: second child 5%, third child 10%, fourth child or more 15%. - The AGPS Elite description notes that in some packages tuition includes one set of textbooks and two sets of uniforms; other campuses/packages may list uniforms, books, exam or activity charges separately. Specific uniform or book charges are not listed as standalone numeric items on the published pages reviewed. Refund information - Refunds on paid tuition are granted at 90% value only for full quarters not attended (for students leaving during the school year) and all refunds are subject to a 10% transaction fee. Fee payment options - Accepted methods: cash (to the school accountant), bank transfer to the school's bank account, or US-dollar check drawn on a bank. Transferring party is responsible for bank transfer charges; the school does not accept payments from sanctioned accounts/territories. Any fraudulent cash notes must be replaced by the payer. (Amounts above are taken from the school's published fees table and the school's tuition & fees pages; per-term figures have been calculated from the published annual totals because the school's policy references quarterly payments.)	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - One-time registration (application) fee: KHR 1,002,500. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term equivalent) - Grades 1–4: Annual tuition total shown: KHR 18,907,150. If divided into three equal terms (simple arithmetic division), per term = KHR 6,302,383. - Grades 5–8: Annual tuition total shown: KHR 19,933,711. Per-term (three-way split) = KHR 6,644,570. - Grades 9–12: Annual tuition total shown: KHR 19,873,561. Per-term (three-way split) = KHR 6,624,520. - Typical first-year additional costs (one-off material/administration): Material cost KHR 902,250; total first-year package example for Grade 1 shown as KHR 19,909,651 (registration + material + annual tuition). Billing schedule and payment terms - A detailed billing schedule (term dates, standard instalment deadlines, or published multi‑term billing structure) is not available on the publicly listed tuition pages. The annual figures above are the published fee amounts; per-term values shown above are simple divisions of the annual total and used only as per‑term examples where a school bills in equal instalments. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed as a service for Home of English campuses (the school operates multiple day campuses). No boarding fee schedule is published. Other costs (uniform, lunches, materials, activities) - A separate material charge is published (see Material Cost above). Specific published line items for uniform, transport, optional activities, or after‑school clubs are not available on the public fee pages. Parents should note that some schools charge additional optional fees (transport, lunch plans, uniforms, exam fees) which are not itemised in the public fee summary. Refunds and withdrawal - A public, detailed refund or withdrawal policy specific to the published tuition pages was not located on the public fee pages reviewed. No standard refund schedule is published alongside the fee summary. Fee payment options - Payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, cash, or cheque) are not detailed on the public fee pages. The school lists contact details for admissions and campus offices for payment enquiries. Summary of sources and coverage: Published annual tuition, registration and material amounts are available in the school fee summary used above. Several common items (detailed billing timetable, published per‑term invoices, uniform costs, explicit payment methods, a formal refund schedule, and boarding fees) are not itemised on the publicly available fee summary pages reviewed.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details AGPS operates a dual curriculum: an International General Education program patterned on the U.S. Common Core and a National Cambodian (MoEYS) basic-education curriculum; both are taught concurrently. Preschool offers Nursery (ages 2.5–4), Kindergarten 1 (4–5) and Kindergarten 2 (5–6) with Montessori-style delivery, Sing, Spell, Read and Write techniques and bilingual instruction in K2. The Elementary program is a six‑year course covering English, mathematics, science, social studies, civics and values, music, arts and physical education, with after‑school enrichment options. Middle School is vertically and horizontally scaffolded and emphasizes project/problem‑based learning across humanities, language arts, math (Pre‑Algebra and Algebra I), life and physical sciences, intensive Mandarin, arts electives, life skills and PE. High School is organized under humanities, STEM and life‑skills strands (including robotics and a problem‑based math sequence) and follows the AAAS‑recommended science sequencing (physics in Grade 9, chemistry in Grade 10, biology in Grade 11 with senior electives). Khmer‑program students follow MoEYS requirements and sit national examinations at Grade 6, Grade 9 and Grade 12; the school website describes the international program as Common Core–based but does not list a specific external international credential such as IB or AP.	Curriculum details Home of English operates multiple streams—playschool & kindergarten, a Children's Program, an International Program (Grades 1–12) and a Khmer stream—plus a range of electives. The playschool and kindergarten curriculum is play‑based and skills‑focused, incorporating art, music, movement, sensory play, learning centers and a children's library to build early literacy and social‑emotional skills. The Children's Program (age six and up) follows an American‑style curriculum with full and half‑day options and explicit instruction in reading, writing, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, social studies, computer studies and oral conversation; class sizes are limited for individual attention. For Grades 1–8 the school uses Calvert and American textbooks to deliver an accredited international curriculum, and Grades 9–12 follow the Keystone National High School program—students receive an American High School Diploma on graduation. The Khmer Program runs K–12 on a Ministry‑approved syllabus preparing students for the Grade 12 national exam (the site reports a high pass rate), and electives include physical education, music, art and a beginner Chinese course.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Contact Admissions & Visit the School: Contact the Admissions Office to ask questions and schedule a campus visit or tour. Confirm the campus, language track (English/Khmer), and whether you are applying for day school or boarding. Collect the registration form and the latest admissions requirements. Entry at the beginning of the school year is recommended, though registration is ongoing. 2. Complete the Registration Form: Fill out the official AGPS registration form with student and parent/guardian details and previous school information. Prepare required documents such as a birth certificate, passport (for international students), school reports/transcripts, and custody documents if applicable. Indicate any special programs (ESL, boarding) to ensure correct placement and fees. 3. Submit Form & Pay Registration Fee: Submit the completed form as instructed and pay the registration (application) fee. The AGPS Elite program requires a one-time, non-refundable $500 registration fee payable on submission; confirm the fee for non-Elite programs with Admissions. Keep all payment receipts. 4. Assessment & Placement: Students may be required to sit for admission or placement assessments (English, math, or subject-based). Transfer students are placed based on prerequisites, especially for STEM subjects. Students needing English support should ask about the Intensive English Program and how assessments affect placement. 5. Admission Offer & Contract: If accepted, Admissions will issue an offer, contract, and tuition/fee schedule. Review payment deadlines, refund and late-payment policies, what tuition includes, and available sibling discounts (5% for a second child, 10% for a third or more). 6. Final Payment & Start Confirmation: Settle all required fees and submit remaining forms (medical, transport, dormitory if applicable). Confirm the student’s start date, class placement, timetable, uniform collection, and school calendar. Keep copies of all signed documents and receipts. 7. Orientation & Mid-Year Entry: Attend orientation or request orientation materials. Mid-year transfers are accepted, but beginning-of-year entry is recommended. Confirm support for missed coursework, ESL needs, and—if applicable—boarding, airport pickup, and visa-related arrangements.	Admissions 1. Initial enquiry and campus selection (What to do first). Contact the admissions team to start — Home of English lists a head office and separate phone/email contacts for the Playschool/Kindergarten and branch campuses; parents should phone or email the campus that is most convenient because availability, age ranges and office hours can differ by campus. Save the admissions contact details and note which campus the enquiry is for (Head Office, Playschool & Kindergarten, Toul Kork or Prek Eng). For contact details and campus phone numbers/emails see the school's contact page. 2. Arrange a visit or information meeting (School tour and program choice). Ask for a school tour or an in-person/virtual information meeting so you can confirm which program you need (Playschool & Kindergarten, Children's program, International program Grades 1–12, or Khmer program) and see classrooms and facilities. During the visit, request sample timetables, class sizes, language support options and the program curriculum so you can compare what will suit your child — the site describes multiple program tracks including an International program based on Calvert/Keystone materials. Bring a list of specific questions (transport, uniforms, lunch, after-school options). 3. Application form and required documents (what to prepare). Ask admissions for the official application form and the exact document checklist — common documents schools require include the child's birth certificate/passport, recent school reports or transcripts, immunisation records, proof of residence, parental ID and passport copies, and passport-sized photos; however Home of English's website does not publish a detailed, machine-readable “required documents” list, so you should confirm the exact list with admissions before you prepare originals. Also ask whether documents must be notarised or translated and whether electronic copies are acceptable for the first submission. 4. Placement assessment and interview (how placement is decided). For entry to the International program the school indicates use of the Calvert/Keystone curriculum, so expect some form of placement assessment or review of prior reports to ensure correct year/level placement; for younger children there may be informal observation rather than formal testing. Ask admissions which assessments are used (English reading, writing, maths or an interview) and whether assessments can be done in advance or on the day of enrolment. If English is not your child's first language, ask about language support and whether a separate English-proficiency check will affect placement. 5. Offer, fees and payment (confirm costs and deadlines). If a place is offered you will normally receive an offer or invoice that lists one‑time and annual fees and payment deadlines; Home of English publishes tuition/fee information (see external fee summary below) and the school charges a registration/one‑time fee plus annual tuition and material costs for the first year. Before paying confirm which fees are refundable, the accepted payment methods, and whether there are installment options or deadlines that could affect enrolment. Use the specific figures in the school's fee schedule or confirm the current amounts with admissions — published fee figures for 2025/2026 are available from third‑party fee listings and should be verified with the school. 6. Enrollment confirmation, orientation and start dates. After payment and paperwork the school will confirm enrolment and give you orientation information (start date, uniform list, school calendar, bus or lunch registration). Check the school calendar and events page for the academic term start/holidays and any parent orientation dates — the school posts a calendar but does not publish a detailed online enrolment timeline. Keep a printed or digital copy of the signed contract/receipt and confirm the child's class teacher and room before the first day. 7. After enrolment: ongoing administration and re-enrolment. Note deadlines for re-enrolment, fee changes and school communications (news, events, parent meetings) and keep the school updated if your contact details change. If you expect a mid-year arrival or departure, ask admissions about mid‑term intake, prorated fees, and notice periods for withdrawal. If you need an official school letter for visa or work purposes, request it from the admissions office well in advance. (Important note) I did not find a dedicated, detailed “Admissions” page or a published step‑by‑step admissions checklist on the school website as of December 30, 2025, so the school's admissions office is the best source for the precise current steps, required documents, assessment formats and payment policies.
Scholarships	Scholarships AGPS states on its AGPS Elite page that it “offers scholarships to high achieving students”.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist The school's public Admissions pages do not describe a formal waitlist or admissions pool.	Waitlist —
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