Asia-Pacific Fredfort International School vs Australian International School Phnom Penh

	A Asia-Pacific Fredfort International School Phnom Penh, Cambodia	A Australian International School Phnom Penh Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KHR 26,220,884 - 53,845,740	Fees / year KHR 39,405,803 - 113,573,155
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type —	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Australian Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Australian Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2017
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Asia‑Pacific Fredfort International School (AFIS) is located in Chroy Changvar, Phnom Penh — Building 1923, Street 6A (Sangkat Chroy Changvar, Khan Chroy Changvar). The campus contact details and address are listed on the school website; parents typically reach the area via Phnom Penh's road network. Note: the URL you supplied (apis.edu.kh) appears to be for a different school (APIS/American Pacific); I used AFIS's official site (afisedu.com) for the details below.	Location 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.
Stages	Stages AFIS runs Early Years (Nursery/Preschool/Kindergarten), a Primary programme (Grades 1–5), Middle Years (Grades 6–10) and Senior/High School (Grades 11–12); ages are shown on the site (EYP ages ~3–6, PYP 6–11, MYP 11–16).	Stages 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.
School type	School type The school presents itself as an international day school that follows the Western Australian curriculum and prepares students through to Grade 12; it awards recognised secondary credentials. The school website does not mention any boarding facilities.	School type Private, co‑educational day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The AFIS website lists Student Services including 'Student With Special Educational Needs', English as an Additional Language and counselling, indicating the school offers SEN and EAL support services; for specifics (assessment, individual plans or specialist staff) the site advises contacting the school directly.	Additional learning support 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).
Country affiliation	Country affiliation AFIS is authorised to deliver the Western Australian curriculum and states that students receive an Australian High School Diploma as well as Cambodian certification on completion of Grade 12.	Country affiliation The school follows the Australian national curriculum framework in combination with IB programmes and is a member of Australian international school networks.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The school website does not state any religious affiliation; its materials present the school as secular and curriculum‑focused.	Religious affiliation No religious or denominational affiliation is indicated by the school.
School day structure	School day structure The published school day runs Monday–Friday with an assembly 07:45–08:00, morning classes 08:00–12:15, lunch 12:15–13:00 and afternoon classes 13:00–15:30; office hours are listed separately.	School day structure 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.
Bus service details	Bus service details AFIS operates a school bus service described on its site as comfortable and supervised; each bus is accompanied by a bus monitor and drivers are described as trained and professional. The website includes a dedicated 'Bus Service and Guidelines' page where parents can find route and safety information or contact the school for pickup/dropoff details.	Bus service details AISPP does not currently operate its own school bus service.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and one‑time fees - Application fee (one‑time): KHR 1,002,500 – KHR 1,005,816 (published variations between sources). - Capital / development fee (one‑time): KHR 3,208,000 – KHR 3,218,611. Tuition fees (annual) by year group - Nursery 2 (age 2): KHR 26,137,181 – 26,223,637 per year. - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): KHR 26,137,181 – 26,223,637 per year. - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): KHR 28,114,111 – 28,207,106 per year. - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): KHR 30,079,011 – 30,178,506 per year. - Grade 1 (age 6): KHR 32,047,921 – 32,153,929 per year. - Grade 2 (age 7): KHR 34,008,811 – 34,121,305 per year. - Grade 3 (age 8): KHR 35,981,731 – 36,100,751 per year. - Grade 4 (age 9): KHR 37,946,631 – 37,722,536 per year. - Grade 5 (age 10): KHR 39,911,531 – 39,675,832 per year. - Grade 6 (age 11): KHR 41,880,441 – 41,633,115 per year. - Grade 7 (age 12): KHR 43,997,721 – 43,737,891 per year. - Grade 8 (age 13): KHR 45,437,311 – 45,168,980 per year. - Grade 9 (age 14): KHR 47,937,195 – 47,496,990 per year. - Grade 10 (age 15): KHR 49,908,594 – 49,450,286 per year. - Grade 11 (age 16): KHR 51,884,017 – 51,407,569 per year. - Grade 12 (age 17): KHR 53,851,393 – 53,356,879 per year. Tuition fees (per term) - The sources publish annual tuition only. Where a term figure is needed, parents commonly calculate a term amount by dividing the annual fee by the number of school terms; this per‑term figure is an inferred calculation (annual ÷ number of terms) and is not an official breakdown published by the school. The school's published material consulted did not provide an explicit term‑by‑term breakdown. Billing schedule, payment terms and discounts - Publicly listed material specifies sibling discounts: 2nd child 5%; 3rd child 10%; subsequent children 15%. No explicit billing schedule, installment options, payment deadlines or late‑payment penalties were published in the fee summaries consulted. Boarding - No boarding or residential fees were listed in the fee information reviewed; the school is presented as a non‑residential (day) school in the directories consulted. Other costs - The only additional one‑time cost consistently listed is the capital/development fee (see above). Fees for uniforms, transport, meals, examination fees or extracurricular activities were not published in the fee pages checked. Refunds and payment methods - No published refund policy, nor specific payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, etc.), were found in the fee summaries reviewed. Summary of sources and gaps - Published fee summaries and school directories give detailed annual tuition and one‑time application/capital fees and list sibling discounts. They do not provide an official term breakdown, billing calendar, refund policy, boarding charges, uniform/transport charges, or accepted payment methods in the public fee material reviewed. The primary fee figures above are drawn from published school‑fee summaries and international school directories.	Fee details Required Fees - Non‑refundable application fee: KHR 1,002,453. - Enrollment (placement) fee: KHR 11,828,951. - Security deposit (refundable under the school's deposit/withdrawal rules): KHR 4,009,814. Tuition fees by year group (per year) - ELC 2 Half Day: KHR 27,266,735 - ELC 2 Full Day: KHR 35,286,363 - ELC 3 - ELC 4: KHR 40,579,317 - Foundation - Year 5: KHR 70,524,608 - Year 6 - Year 10: KHR 84,322,378 - Year 11 - Year 12: KHR 104,235,114 Sibling Discount Offers - If a family has two or more children enrolled simultaneously at AISPP, a tuition discoun is applied to the youngest child’s tuition. - Second Child: 5% reduction from the youngest child’s tuition. - Third Child: 10% reduction from the youngest child’s tuition. - Fourth Child: 15% reduction from the youngest child’s tuition. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment options: Annual (single payment), Semesterly (two installments), or Quarterly. - Late fees and collection: Late payment penalties are applied. Boarding - Boarding: Not applicable. AISPP is a day school (boarding facilities: DAY).
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement 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).
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system 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.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school provides international education for early years through secondary, aligned to a Western curriculum. Instruction is delivered in English. Details on the exact curriculum framework, grade levels offered, and accreditation are not accessible here from the provided source.	Curriculum details 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.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Information about class size and student-teacher ratio is not accessible from the provided source.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results No exam results are available from the provided source.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression No information on higher education progression or university destinations is available from the provided source.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented No information on gifted and talented programs is available from the provided source.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning 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.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) 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.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language 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.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing 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.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding 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.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview Set in verdant tropical gardens, AISPP offers education for ages 2 to 18 on a single campus with a broad range of international standard facilities. The campus includes more than 60 classrooms divided between Primary and Secondary buildings, a library, learning hubs and collaboration spaces, and design labs. It has an Early Learning Centre with outdoor play areas for two-, three-, and four-year-olds, plus separate outdoor play spaces for Primary and Secondary students. The science laboratories, a 25-metre outdoor swimming pool and a toddlers' pool, an air-conditioned 1080 square metre gymnasium, and a full-sized football pitch support a broad program of academics, wellbeing, sport and the arts.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Key sports facilities include a full-sized football pitch, a 25-metre outdoor swimming pool and a toddlers' pool, and an air-conditioned gymnasium of 1080 square metres. Outdoor play areas are provided for Primary and Secondary students to support physical education and active recreation.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities The academic facilities include a library, learning hubs and collaboration spaces, and design labs to support inquiry-based learning. Science laboratories support practical experiments across the curriculum. The Early Learning Centre provides dedicated spaces and outdoor play areas for two-, three-, and four-year-olds. There are more than 60 classrooms spread across separate Primary and Secondary buildings.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Co-curricular Activities are optional for students from Early Years to Year 12. Programs include additional swimming lessons, competitive sports and academic teams, music ensembles, visual arts extensions and a broad range of other activities. Registration for CCAs is facilitated through SchoolsBuddy.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Note: the URL you gave (https://apis.edu.kh) points to a different school (American Pacific International School); I used Asia‑Pacific Fredfort International School's official site (afisedu.com) and public listings for the details below. AFIS marked its 9th anniversary in 2024, which indicates the school opened around 2015. AFIS operates as a private international school in Phnom Penh and is authorised to deliver the Western Australian curriculum; students completing Grade 12 receive recognition tied to the Western Australian Certificate framework as well as Cambodian certification and English testing pathways. The school's public materials present a continuous expansion of programs and facilities (classroom services, bus service, science labs) and describe rolling admissions rather than a government ownership model.	History AISPP opened in 2017 as a privately run international school. AISPP became an IB World School in 2019 and completed IB programme authorisations in subsequent years. The school has also completed external quality reviews and accreditations, including a WASC accreditation announcement and a CIS accreditation reported on the school site.
Community	Community AFIS describes a multicultural student body that participates in regular in‑school and off‑site activities, including school exhibitions, team‑building camping trips (Mondulkiri) and interschool sports fixtures. The school's news feed and third‑party directories note public events such as the School Exhibition (2023), graduation ceremonies and seasonal competitions that bring together students, parents and staff. Communication and day‑to‑day community coordination are run through digital platforms the school uses with families (Telegram and ClassDojo), and the school publishes periodic parent surveys and event notices for family engagement.	Community The school describes its community as a partnership between school, students and home and says community life includes regular social and cultural events on its garden campus. AISPP's news archive documents school-wide activities such as participation in the World Scholar's Cup, visits and learning projects (for example the 2030 SDGs Game), and performing-arts and sporting events that involve students and families. Co-curricular activities and organised clubs run across age groups and are managed through the school's activity platform, signalling an active programme of after-school and enrichment options for families.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association AFIS's site and news archive show recurring structured contacts between parents and staff—formal Parent‑Teacher Conferences and Parents' Evenings are listed in the school news, and the site menu includes a ‘Parents Survey 2021', indicating organised channels for parent feedback. The school highlights parent attendance at events such as the School Exhibition and graduation ceremonies and uses those occasions for parent–teacher interaction and student showcases. For ongoing communication and volunteer coordination the school points parents to official Telegram classroom groups and ClassDojo classroom communications. While AFIS does not publish a separate, detailed constitution for a named PTA on its public pages, its calendar and news items show regular parent‑teacher meetings, event volunteer opportunities, and surveys that serve the same organising functions; parents are encouraged to contact the admissions or office team for the current PTA structure and meeting schedule.	Parent teacher association AISPP highlights parent engagement but does not publish a dedicated Parent–Teacher Association page or a formal PTA constitution information publicly. However, parents are regularly involved through school events, communications about student progress and by registering children for co‑curricular activities (CCAs) via the SchoolsBuddy platform.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual Co-curricular activities enhance learning by promoting a balanced life, socialising with students of different ages and cultural backgrounds, and encouraging students to learn new skills and develop the school's values. Co-curricular Activities are optional opportunities for Early Years to Year 12, and programs include additional swimming lessons, competitive sports, and academic teams. These activities support intellectual development through collaboration and competition. Registration for CCAs is facilitated through SchoolsBuddy, AISPP's online activity platform.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative The school has a performing arts theatre, supporting the performing arts within AISPP. Co-curricular Activities include music ensembles and visual arts extensions, providing outlets for creative expression beyond the core curriculum. These opportunities help students develop creativity, collaboration, and technical skills in the arts.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies Co-curricular Activities include additional swimming lessons, competitive sports, and a broad range of activities designed to cater to diverse passions. CCAs foster student growth and social engagement across year groups, promoting teamwork and healthy habits.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Service Learning is an essential part of the IB programmes (MYP, DP, CP) at AISPP. Students engage with their communities, applying knowledge and skills to address real-world challenges and make a positive impact across the years. Experiences range from reading-aloud projects to partnerships with local Cambodian organisations, fostering empathy and compassion.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional University and Careers Counselling provides personalized guidance to navigate university options, craft compelling applications, and refine interview skills. The secondary team offers expert advice on program selection, admissions requirements, scholarship opportunities, and financial aid. Mock interviews and targeted support help students prepare for higher education pathways.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing AISPP has a wellbeing focus, incorporating Positive Education as part of its approach to student wellbeing, alongside a balanced focus on academics, sports, and the arts. Facilities support wellbeing and activity, including a swimming pool and gym on campus. The school emphasizes wellbeing as part of a holistic education.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school teaches in English. An English Language Program is available.	Language provision AISPP combines the Australian Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Programmes (PYP, MYP, DP, CP). Non-native speakers are supported through the English as an Additional Language (EAL) program. The Student Support team includes English Language Acquisition (ELA) teachers who work with subject teachers to differentiate instruction and help students access the curriculum. English language progress is monitored using assessment tools including WIDA and NWEA MAP.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards The school does not publicly disclose information on past awards won.
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations International Baccalaureate (IB) — AISPP is an IB World School fully authorised to offer all four IB programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP). Council of International Schools (CIS) accreditation — AISPP earned CIS accreditation (the school reports this was awarded in July 2023). CIS accreditation is a school‑wide evaluation against internationally benchmarked standards. Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC / WASC) — AISPP reports it has been granted WASC accreditation. WASC accreditation is an external quality review used by many international schools and universities to confirm that a school meets recognised standards for leadership, curriculum and student learning.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 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.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships AISPP's website and the published fees page do not list academic scholarships, means‑tested bursaries, or regular fee‑remission programmes for prospective students.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist AISPP's publicly available admissions information does not describe a formal, ranked waitlist or a published wait‑pool policy.
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