American Intercon School vs Cambodia Adventist International School

	A American Intercon School Phnom Penh, Cambodia	C Cambodia Adventist International School Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KHR 5,213,816 - 8,422,319	Fees / year KHR 6,878,533 - 8,078,277
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Day	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, Adventist Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Khmer	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2005	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The American Intercon School, Chbar Ampov Campus is in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Address: #466, National Road Nº 1, Phum Ta Prum, Sangkat Prek Eng, Khan Chbar Ampov, Phnom Penh. The school is a general education school accredited by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. It provides a curriculum from pre-class to grade 12.	Location CAIS is located at #419, Street Rada, Phum Tum Nub, Sangkat Phnom Penh Thmey, Khan Sen Sok, Phnom Penh (Sen Sok district). The school website notes Rada Street as the campus entrance and recent on‑site construction may affect traffic on that street for short periods; contact the school for current local access details.
Stages	Stages Preschool, Kindergarten School, Elementary School, Junior High School, High School	Stages The school presents itself as an international K–12 provider (Kindergarten through Grade 12) in its published fees and materials.
School type	School type General education school	School type CAIS is an international day school operating in Phnom Penh; the website and public materials show it as a non‑boarding institution (no boarding facilities are listed).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support The publicly available pages on the school site do not describe a detailed Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Additional Learning Needs programme; the site links to a Student Handbook and Curriculum documents where policy details are usually published. Parents should contact Admissions for specifics and for any individual support arrangements.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Cambodia	Country affiliation The school is based in Cambodia and is run under the local Adventist mission; it is presented as a Cambodian institution rather than being formally affiliated to another national school system.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation CAIS is affiliated with the Seventh‑day Adventist Church (the site and copyright identify it as a Seventh‑day Adventist Cambodian Mission institution and the site includes chapel/church service information).
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Published third‑party school listings indicate a typical school day runs roughly 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with short supervised periods before and after school; the CAIS website links to an academic calendar and handbook where the school's official daily schedule is set out. Prospective parents should check the current handbook/calendar or ask Admissions for exact daily timings for the grade of interest.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Public information and a recent school listing state that CAIS does not operate a school bus service; most families arrange their own transport and the school offers limited supervised time before/after school. If a bus service is a deciding factor, confirm availability directly with the registrar as arrangements can change.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & registration fees - A non‑refundable entrance/registration fee is charged per new student. Reported amount: USD 90 per child. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term) - Annual tuition (first child, approximate range by stage): - Kindergarten: USD 1,300 per year. - Secondary (upper grades / Grades 10–12): up to USD 2,100 per year. - Sibling tuition (reported): second‑child annual tuition amounts are substantially lower; reported approximate range for a second child is USD 680–USD 1,020 per year. - Per‑term amounts: the school operates on a multi‑term billing cycle (three main school terms). Where only an annual figure is published, a single term's fee is approximately one third of the annual tuition (annual ÷ 3). This division is an arithmetic approximation when only annual totals are available. Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing follows the school's three‑term structure. Reported payment months for the academic year are at the start of each term (commonly August, a September/October term start, and February). Fees are typically due at the beginning of each term. Parents report that fees are expected on or very soon after term start. - Late payment consequences and exact surcharge percentages were not publicly located in an accessible fee schedule for the requested year (see summary below). Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered at the day campuses listed for American Intercon School; the school's campuses and contacts are described as day campuses. No boarding fee schedule was found. Other costs and typical additional charges - School meals: reported typical meal charge cited by families is about USD 60 per month per child (can vary by campus and meal plan choice). Meals may be optional for families who provide lunch from home. - Uniforms: uniforms are charged separately; families report an additional cost for required uniforms. Exact uniform prices vary by item and campus. - Textbooks and stationery: costs for textbooks and some learning materials may be charged separately or listed as a separate textbook fee depending on program/grade; families report additional textbook costs in relevant year groups. - Transport (school bus): bus fees are charged in addition to tuition and vary by route/zone. Transport fees were reported as an additional cost by parents. - Extracurricular/activity fees and special program fees: clubs, international trips, examination fees for external qualifications and optional activities are commonly charged extra. Specific activity fees vary by program and year. Refund information - No clear, up‑to‑date, publicly accessible refund policy or detailed refund schedule for deposits/tuition was found while compiling this overview for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year. Where refund rules were not posted, typical practice reported by parents is that some initial registration/entrance fees are non‑refundable; however, a specific published refund clause for the requested year was not located. See summary below for details on searches performed. Fee payment options - An AIS Online Payment / registration portal exists for family account access and payment, indicating online payment capability for tuition and related charges. Other accepted payment methods (bank transfer, cash, credit card) are handled through school administrative channels but explicit, campus‑by‑campus payment method lists were not publicly posted in accessible fee documents. Parents commonly arrange payment through the school office or the online portal. Brief summary of findings and remaining gaps - The figures above are drawn from the school's public campus pages and community reporting by parents and expatriate forums; core, consistent load‑bearing items—entrance/registration fee, an annual tuition range (approx. USD 1,300 to USD 2,100 for first child), a markedly lower rate for a second child, three‑term billing and reported meal/uniform/bus extras—are reflected in those sources. - A full, official, up‑to‑date fee schedule specifically labelled for the 2026/27 academic year (or 2025/26 as the fallback) was not accessible during this search; certain line‑item values (exact per‑grade per‑term amounts, published refund terms, formal late‑payment penalties, and the complete list of accepted payment instruments) were not available in an accessible fee document. For that reason, some figures above are given as reported ranges or family‑reported amounts rather than a complete, official term‑by‑term published fee table.	Fee details Application / one‑time fees - Registration / application (one‑time on first enrolment): KHR 801,771. Tuition fees by year group (published annual amounts — per‑term figures shown as an inferred division by three for reference) - Kindergarten 1–3 (ages 3–5): Annual KHR 8,097,885 → Per term (inferred) KHR 2,699,295. - Grade 1–3 (ages 6–8): Annual KHR 6,895,229 → Per term (inferred) KHR 2,298,410. - Grade 4–8 (ages 9–13): Annual KHR 7,296,114 → Per term (inferred) KHR 2,432,038. - Grade 9–12 (ages 14–18): Annual KHR 7,697,000 → Per term (inferred) KHR 2,565,667. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school's published fee document lists tuition as annual amounts; a per‑term schedule is not published in the available fee document. Per‑term numbers above are calculated by dividing the published annual tuition by three and are labeled as inferred (not directly published). - Sibling discount: 5% for the second child and 10% for the third child (applies to tuition). Boarding - No separate boarding‑fee schedule is published in the school's publicly available fee document; historic listings have described CAIS as a boarding institution, but no current boarding fees appear in the published fee summary. Other costs - The published fee summary does not itemize uniform, textbook, transport, extracurricular or canteen charges in the public fee summary. Parents should note that the registration fee above is the only one‑time charge shown in the published schedule. Refunds and deposits - A refund or deposit policy is not set out in the publicly available fee sheet. The published fee summary does not show refundable deposits or a published refund schedule. Payment options - The public fee document does not list specific payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, etc.). The school provides finance office contact details on its site for payment enquiries.
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Khmer-American curriculum across Preschool to Grade 12; the Khmer-American standard is the first of its kind in Cambodia; it is accredited by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport; instruction emphasizes a wide range of teaching methods to develop intelligence, thinking, morality, language and physical growth; the goal is to equip students with good morality and general knowledge in both Khmer and English; the Kindergarten program includes Pre-writing, Music, Drawing, Life Skills, Pre-mathematics, English, Physical Education, and related activities, with a bilingual focus and a broad educational experience across early years to higher grades.	Curriculum details Cambodia Adventist International School (CAIS) runs a K–12 programme (ages about 3–18) based on the Seventh‑day Adventist / North American curriculum with English as the main medium of instruction. Early Years (Kindergarten) emphasises foundational literacy, numeracy and play‑based learning, while Primary (Grades 1–6) delivers core subjects — English, mathematics, science and social studies — alongside Khmer language and culture and annual technology lessons. Middle school (Grades 7–9) increases subject specialisation and uses standardised checkpoints (MAP) to monitor progress. Senior secondary (Grades 10–12) is a college‑preparatory programme through Grade 12 that culminates in a school high‑school diploma and is designed to prepare students for tertiary study abroad. Christian moral/religious education, extracurricular activities (arts, sport, clubs) and whole‑school events (e.g., speech and spelling competitions) are integrated across all stages.
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Exam results	Exam results Excellence of our school academic results and achievements; graduates are described as capable with knowledge, experience, talent and morals.	Exam results —
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 —	Admissions 1. Review the school's admissions page and published fees before you apply. CAIS's website includes separate online forms for new and returning students and a downloadable fees document — open those pages first so you understand deadlines, one‑time charges and the annual fee bands. 2. Complete the online application (New Student) linked on the school site. The school's New Student form is the formal first step; parents should complete every field on that form and check the form's guidance for which supporting documents are required. If the form does not make requirements clear, contact the Registrar listed on the website before you submit to avoid delays. 3. Prepare and submit supporting documents to the Registrar as requested. The website links (New Student / Returning Student) and the Registrar contact are the route the school uses for applications; expect the Registrar to confirm exactly which papers to upload or bring (for example identity/birth record, previous school record, and any immigration/visa documents where applicable). If you need clarification on acceptable document formats, use the Registrar phone or email on the site rather than assuming requirements. 4. Check fees, make any required registration/deposit payments, and confirm the payment plan with the Finance Office. CAIS publishes a fees structure (registration and annual tuition vary by grade) and the Finance Office handles invoicing and payment queries — ask for a written invoice that lists any refundable deposits, sibling discounts and payment deadlines before you pay. If you want the published fee figures for planning, see the school's fees file and summary listings (fee levels differ by grade). 5. Await the school's enrollment decision and follow their next-step instructions (placement, orientation, calendar). Once the school receives a complete application and any required payment, the Registrar will confirm placement and tell you about orientation dates, uniforms, start-of-term dates and the student handbook; the CAIS school calendar and open‑house dates are published on the site and should be checked so you don't miss any deadlines. If you need earlier confirmation for visas or housing, contact the Registrar and Finance Office directly — their phone numbers and email are listed on the site. 6. Complete final enrolment requirements before the student's first day. That typically means attending the scheduled orientation/open house, returning any signed school forms listed in the student handbook, and confirming payment/tuition arrangements with the Finance Office; if you have outstanding documentation or need a payment receipt for visa purposes, request these from the Registrar/Finance contacts. Keep copies of all receipts and the handbook pages that relate to attendance, health, and conduct for reference.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships The CAIS website does not list a general scholarship or financial‑aid program on its public pages. There is, however, a regional scholarship reference: Asia‑Pacific International University's President's Scholarship names Cambodia Adventist International School as one of the feeder schools eligible for that particular award (the AP University scholarship is awarded to top Seventh‑day Adventist academic achievers and uses end‑of‑year results and GPA criteria). If you are seeking tuition assistance for a CAIS student, contact CAIS Finance or the Registrar to ask whether the school offers any internal discounts, need‑based help, or church‑sponsored support; also ask whether international or denominational scholarships (like the APU arrangement) may be available to graduating senior candidates. For the APU President's Scholarship criteria and the list that includes CAIS, see the APU scholarship page.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist CAIS does not publish a public waitlist or “admissions pool” policy on its website. A search of the school site and its admissions links does not show a published waiting‑list procedure or public queue; the site directs families to use the New Student and Returning Student application forms and to contact the Registrar for admissions questions. If you expect limited capacity (for example at popular entry years such as K or Grade 1), contact the Registrar by phone or email listed on the school site to ask whether a waitlist is being operated for the specific grade and how that list is managed. For an authoritative answer about current capacity, placement order, and whether a deposit secures a place, ask Registrar (phone and finance contacts appear on the school pages).
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