Asian Hope International School vs EFI (French International School of Phnom Penh) - Koh Pich Campus

	A Asian Hope International School Phnom Penh, Cambodia	E EFI (French International School of Phnom Penh) - Koh Pich Campus Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KHR 18,440,708 - 24,511,176	Fees / year KHR 22,856,290 - 55,274,999
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 6 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Christian Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Khmer	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 2010	Opened 2015
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Asian Hope International School is located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in the Sen Sok district. The campus address is 68 Street Lum, Chres Village, Kork Khleang, Sen Sok, Phnom Penh 120806. The school sits within a residential area and is accessible by local roads; a Google Map location is provided for directions.	Location EFI operates two campuses in Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Koh Pich (Diamond Island) and Bassac Garden City. The Koh Pich campus sits on Elite Town Street and shares its facilities with the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh. The Bassac Garden City campus houses the TPS (nursery) and PS (pre-kindergarten) classes and is located in a quiet Bassac Garden City neighborhood on premises shared with CIS. The two campuses together support EFI's bilingual education model.
Stages	Stages AHIS comprises three levels: Early Years, Primary, and Secondary. Early Years covers ages 3 to Year 1, Primary runs from Year 2 to Year 6, and Secondary covers Years 7 to 12.	Stages EFI operates two streams: an International stream (English-based) and a 100% French stream starting August 2024. The Koh Pich campus serves students from Moyenne Section and Junior Kindergarten onward, while Bassac Garden Campus houses the younger TPS and PS groups. The school provides education from early years through Grade 12, with Grade 11 opening in 2023 and Grade 12 in 2024.
School type	School type The school is a co-educational day school.	School type EFI is a private bilingual school. It operates across two campuses serving a range of year groups from early years through secondary; the school does not list a boarding provision.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Not publicly published.	Pupil nationality mix EFI serves around 200 students with representation from about 30 nationalities. The most common nationality is French (about 51%). The school states it has 30 nationalities represented; a precise local-to-international ratio is not publicly disclosed.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for students developing English proficiency. It also has Special Educational Needs (SEN) staff who can support students in mainstream classrooms or in small-group or individual sessions, along with Khmer language support. A school nurse is on site.	Additional learning support EFI offers differentiated learning with access to therapists and specialists (including speech therapists, child psychiatrists, and psychologists). After a diagnosis, the school can implement a differentiated pathway and ongoing support as needed; staff are trained to address Special Educational Needs (SEN) within the school's framework.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation There is no formal country affiliation. The curriculum combines the Cambodian National Curriculum with the English National Curriculum, and Cambridge IGCSE is offered from Year 10, with Cambodian national exams in Years 9 and 12.	Country affiliation EFI is affiliated with France through the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The school has a Christian orientation and integrates Biblical principles into its education. This mission is reflected in staffing and leadership expectations.	Religious affiliation EFI is a secular school; no religious instruction is part of the standard curriculum.
School day structure	School day structure School days commonly begin around 7:30 for Primary and Secondary, and around 8:00 for Early Years, with finish times near 3:00. Lunch is provided as an option for families.	School day structure Morning drop-off begins around 7:40 am; lessons start at 8:00 am. On Koh Pich, older students finish at 3:00 pm (MS–CM2) or 3:15 pm (Collège/Lycée), while younger students finish at 3:00 pm on the Bassac Garden campus for TPS-PS. Lunch at Koh Pich is typically at 12:00 pm (MS–CM2) or 12:15 pm (college/lycée). The school does not offer on-site daycare; students must be picked up on time.
Bus service details	Bus service details There is no school bus service.	Bus service details EFI offers a school bus service. Details and routes are arranged to accommodate families, with bus options noted in school communications and listings.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and one‑time enrollment fees - Application fee: KHR 100,481. - New‑student registration fee (one‑time): KHR 1,607,700 (listed as USD 400 in the school's published tuition schedule). Both the registration and application fees are non‑refundable. Annual tuition fees by year group (published amounts for the current academic year) - Kindergarten 1–3 (K1–K3): Annual tuition KHR 18,424,241. - Calculated per month (10‑month billing): KHR 1,842,424 (annual ÷ 10). - Calculated per semester (assumes two 5‑month semesters): KHR 9,212,121 (annual ÷ 2). (Per‑month and per‑semester figures are calculated from the published annual fee and the school's 10‑month billing schedule.) - Grades 1–5: Annual tuition KHR 19,630,016. - Per month (10 months): KHR 1,963,002. - Per semester (5 months): KHR 9,815,008. - Grade 6: Annual tuition KHR 20,112,326. - Per month (10 months): KHR 2,011,233. - Per semester (5 months): KHR 10,056,163. - Grades 7–9: Annual tuition KHR 23,886,401. - Per month (10 months): KHR 2,388,640. - Per semester (5 months): KHR 11,943,201. - Grades 10–11: Annual tuition KHR 24,489,289. - Per month (10 months): KHR 2,448,929. - Per semester (5 months): KHR 12,244,645. - Grade 12: Annual tuition KHR 23,886,401. - Per month (10 months): KHR 2,388,640. - Per semester (5 months): KHR 11,943,201. Note: an example total for a new Kindergarten child (first year) that includes one‑time fees is shown as KHR 20,132,422 (this total breaks down into application, registration, annual tuition, school improvement and technology fees). Published equivalent fee figures in USD (school's published schedule for a recent year) - KG 1–3: Annual USD 3,795; per semester USD 1,903; per month (10 months) USD 385; annual lunch service USD 380. - Grades 1–5: Annual USD 4,067; per semester USD 2,038; per month USD 413; annual lunch service (Grades 4–5) USD 450. - Grade 6: Annual USD 4,177; per semester USD 2,093; per month USD 424; annual lunch USD 450. - Grades 7–9: Annual USD 4,919; per semester USD 2,465; per month USD 498; annual lunch USD 480. - Grades 10–11: Annual USD 5,161; per semester USD 2,586; per month USD 521; annual lunch USD 480. - Grade 12: Annual USD 5,051; per semester USD 2,531; per month USD 510; annual lunch USD 480. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices are issued in 10 monthly instalments (August to May) unless the family pays the full year up front. Payments are due on the 1st of each month, with the first payment due on the first business day of August. A service charge of 10% applies to payments not received by the 10th of the month. Non‑payment for two consecutive months may result in withdrawal of the student. The school states that full annual fees remain payable regardless of early leave or early termination. Boarding fees - No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for Asian Hope International School; the school's published information and fee schedules describe day‑school tuition and associated fees only. No boarding charges are listed. Other recurring or optional costs - School Improvement fee (annual): USD 300 for the first child; USD 150 for the second child; USD 50 for the third and subsequent children. This fee is non‑refundable. - Technology fee (annual): USD 100 per student; non‑refundable and due at reenrollment. KHR equivalent figures for the technology and school improvement fees are published in the 2025/2026 breakdown. - Lunch service: annual lunch charges are published by grade (examples in USD are listed above). - Testing fee: USD 25 (applicable from Year 1 upwards); non‑refundable. - Uniforms, school supplies and extracurricular activity fees are not itemised in the school's published tuition table; families are typically responsible for uniform purchases and optional activity charges (no fixed uniform price is published in the school's fee schedule). Refund information and non‑refundable items - Certain fees are explicitly non‑refundable: application fee, testing fee, registration fee, school improvement fee and technology fee are listed as non‑refundable. The published payment terms state that full annual school fees remain payable regardless of early leave or early termination, and absences do not result in tuition discounts. These terms indicate a limited refund stance for tuition once the year is invoiced. Fee payment options and practical notes - The published fee schedule issues invoices for 10 monthly instalments or an annual payment option and specifies due dates and late‑payment penalties. The published fee schedule does not list specific accepted payment channels (for example, bank‑transfer details or card processor names) in the fee table; payment arrangements are handled through the school's finance/admissions office. Summary - Annual tuition by grade is published in KHR for the 2025/2026 academic year (listed above), with a first‑year total example that includes one‑time registration/application/technology/improvement fees. Equivalent USD fee schedules and the school's detailed payment terms (10‑month invoices, due dates, late fee and non‑refundable items) are published in the school's tuition schedule. Parents should note the school's requirement that fees are invoiced over 10 months (August–May), the 10% late payment service charge after the 10th of each month, and that some items are non‑refundable.	Fee details Application and enrollment fees - Enrollment fee for any new student: USD 1,200. - Re‑enrollment/place deposit: USD 1,000 (deducted from the first invoice for the school year). - Refundable book/library deposit (requested from MS/Junior-K and above): USD 150 for MS/JK–CM2 (G5); USD 300 for Collège/MS–Lycée/HS. This deposit is refunded at the end of the student's schooling, subject to return condition of books. Tuition and capital fees by year group (total annual fees) - Nursery (TPS, 18 months–2 years) — Half day: USD 5,700 (Tuition + capital fee). - Nursery (TPS, 18 months–2 years) — Full day: USD 6,500 (Tuition + capital fee). - Kindergarten PS (Pre‑K) — Half day: USD 8,130 (Tuition + capital fee). - Kindergarten PS (Pre‑K) — Full day: USD 9,050 (Tuition + capital fee). - Kindergarten MS/JK / GS (Junior‑K / Senior‑K): USD 9,550 (Tuition + capital fee). - Primary CP–CE2 (Grade 1–3): USD 11,350 (Tuition + capital fee). - Upper Primary CM1–CM2 (Grade 4–5): USD 11,950 (Tuition + capital fee). - Middle School 6ème–3ème (Grade 6–9): USD 12,850 (Tuition + capital fee). - High School 2nde (Grade 10): USD 13,650 (Tuition + capital fee). - High School 1ère–Terminale (Grade 11–12): USD 14,550 (Tuition + capital fee). Discounts and concessions - Early‑payment discount: 3% discount on tuition when the full year is paid in one payment before the published early‑payment deadline. - Sibling discount: 5% discount on tuition for the second child; 10% discount for the third and subsequent children. A legacy 10% rule applies for families with children enrolled before the 2023–2024 school year (as noted in the school's fee documentation). What is included and what is charged separately Included in the school fees: - Textbooks, learning materials and basic stationery. - Initial uniform set for first registration (MS and above: class uniform, PE uniform, hat, backpack, library bag; TPS/PS: hat, backpack, library bag). - Some language support (FLE/ESL) may be included subject to availability; intensive external language courses required for newcomers are charged to the family. Not included and charged separately: - School canteen and meals (paid directly to the campus partner – CIS). - Extra‑curricular activities (paid through CIS per session). - Certain school trips, tournament or event costs, specialist external interventions (e.g., private therapists), and computer equipment required from Grade 9 onward. Refunds and withdrawal rules - Any term that has commenced is due in full; no refund is made for a term once it has started. - For annual payments, refunds are calculated only on unstarted term(s), except in exceptional cases assessed by school management. - Re‑enrollment deposit is refundable up to the published deadline; after that deadline it is retained by the school. Enrollment fees are non‑refundable. - All refunds are subject to a 10% administrative handling charge unless otherwise approved by the school. - In cases of force majeure, the school may review refund requests upon written application. Payment methods and bank details - Currencies and payment: fees are payable in US dollars (USD). - Accepted payment methods: bank transfer, cash deposit to the school account (by appointment at the administration), or cheque issued by a Cambodian bank. The published materials also provide a QR code payment option. Parents must indicate the student's name on the payment reference and supply proof of payment to the administration. - Published bank information for bank transfers (account name and account number) is provided on the school's fee documentation and should be used exactly as shown on invoices.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Asian Hope International School offers a bilingual curriculum taught in English and Khmer, based on an integration of the English National Curriculum with the Cambodian National Curriculum delivered through an inquiry-based approach. Early Years (3 years to Year 1) follow the UK Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, with a play-based, child-centered approach and a strong emphasis on early literacy and numeracy; Jolly Phonics supports reading and writing, alongside Khmer language enrichment. Primary (Years 2–6) uses a combined English and Cambodian curriculum delivered in both languages, with topic-based learning in history, geography and sciences, and a weekly joint English–Khmer lesson; Year 6 sits the Cambodian national exam. Secondary (Years 7–12) extends the integrated curriculum with Project Based Learning, continuing bilingual literacy and expanding into Art, Music, Technology and Design, while teaching from a Christian worldview. Qualifications: Cambodian National Examinations are taken in Years 6, 9 and 12; from Year 10 onward students can undertake Cambridge IGCSE examinations, which are internationally recognized and provide pathways to higher education.	Curriculum details The school provides a dual educational framework combining the French Ministry of Education programs with the Cambridge Assessment International Education system across all grade levels. Instruction is delivered via a bilingual immersion model in French and English, with primary cycles utilizing a split timeline involving both French-speaking and English-speaking educators. From the primary school stage onward, core subjects include mathematics, sciences, history, geography, physical education, arts, and an optional third language choice between Khmer and Mandarin Chinese. As students progress into middle school, spanning grades six through nine, the academic track prepares them to take the French National Diploma examination at the conclusion of grade nine. Finally, the high school stage covering grades ten to twelve structures learning around international certifications, where students complete Cambridge IGCSEs before advancing to A-Levels and the French Baccalauréat qualifications.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Approximately 756 students with around 50 international teachers; no formal published student-to-teacher ratio.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results Cambodian National Examinations are taken in Years 6, 9 and 12; from Year 10 onward Cambridge IGCSE examinations are offered, which are internationally recognized.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates may pursue higher education in Cambodian universities or international universities, with Cambridge IGCSE offering widely recognized credentials for entry to many institutions.	Higher education progression —
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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 —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions AHIS welcomes children from all backgrounds and beliefs. The school has a Christian tradition and teaches from a Biblical perspective, but there is no requirement that families be Christian. To apply, provide for each child a completed application form, recent passport photos (EY1–EY3: 2; Years 4–10: 4), a latest school report, a copy of the birth certificate, a vaccination record, a non-refundable application fee of $25, and a non-refundable testing fee of $25. Deliver the complete application in person to the Phnom Penh campus at 68 Street Lum, Chres Village, Kork Kleang, Sen Sok, Phnom Penh 120806. For AHIS–Siem Reap, deliver to Sala Kheav Road, Tropang Treng Village, Sala Kamruek, Siem Reap, 171204. Children may be required to sit an assessment to help place them in the right groups; an appointment for the assessment will be scheduled after the application is received. For Year 1 and above, the entrance assessment covers English and Maths, English reading, and Khmer reading and Khmer writing. For EY1–EY3, an assessment with the Head of Early Years determines readiness and appointments are made after the application is received. In Siem Reap, an assessment may also be used for placement in the correct class.	Admissions 1. Online Application and Document Submission Parents initiate the process by completing a digital enrollment application via the school's online EDUKA platform. This step requires compiling and uploading a designated collection of records, including signed procedural rules, a health history form with proof of immunization, past academic report cards, and identification passports for students, parents, and any authorized pickup guardians. Once all digital materials are fully compiled, an automated acknowledgment of receipt is issued to the family via email. Reviewing families must ensure all data is accurate, as incomplete application files will pause the evaluation process until all missing documents are provided. 2. Principal Interview and Review Meeting For families located in Phnom Penh during the enrollment period, the school schedules an in-person meeting with the school Principal. This session serves as a factual review of the applicant's academic profile and provides an opportunity to discuss their linguistic background in relation to the school's dual educational paths. It ensures that the academic frameworks of the school match the student's learning profile before an official decision is issued. For overseas families who cannot attend a meeting in person, alternative communication arrangements are coordinated directly through the school administration. 3. Placement Review and Language Assessment Following the initial profile review, the administration evaluates the student's linguistic capabilities and age eligibility to determine the correct grade level placement. Students are strictly assigned to classes based on their exact chronological age as of December 31st of the current academic year, with the nursery stream accepting children starting at eighteen months old. If an applicant does not exhibit a sufficient level of English proficiency for immediate independent tracking, the school issues specific pedagogical recommendations to support their integration. This step guarantees that incoming students are structurally prepared for the linguistic demands of their assigned stream. 4. Admission Decision and Registration Finalization The final step concludes with a formal admission decision communicated directly to the parents by the school Principal. The decision will explicitly categorize the student as admitted, conditionally admitted, placed on the official waiting list, or not admitted. To secure the offered placement, families must finalize the financial registration requirements, which include paying the non-refundable first-time enrollment fee and the capital fees. Access to classrooms, extracurricular activities, and school transport services is conditional upon completing these upfront financial allocations before the designated payment deadlines.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships To accommodate households with varying financial situations, the school manages an official scholarship program authorized by the Board of Directors. This program operates as a confidential, needs-based financial assistance system rather than an automatic merit-based track.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Waiting lists operate as follows: Priority 1 is for students already enrolled at EFI; Priority 2 is for siblings of EFI students; Priority 3 is for students who have previously been enrolled at EFI; Priority 4 is for new students, in the order that complete dossiers are submitted to the school administration.
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