Asian Hope International School vs Invictus International School Phnom Penh

	A Asian Hope International School Phnom Penh, Cambodia	I Invictus International School Phnom Penh Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KHR 18,440,708 - 24,511,176	Fees / year KHR 15,040,000 - 35,248,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Christian Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size 25
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Khmer	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2010	Opened 2020
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
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 Invictus Phnom Penh is on Preah Norodom Boulevard (Street 41) in Tonle Bassac, Chamkarmon — a central city location a few minutes' drive from Independence Monument and close to riverside neighbourhoods. Public roads and taxis serve the area; the school lists its full address and local contact details on its contact page.
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 The school runs from Early Years through to Sixth Form: Nursery/Reception (EYFS, ages 3–5), Primary (Key Stages 1–2, Years 1–6), and Secondary (Key Stages 3–5, Years 7–13) leading to Cambridge IGCSEs and A-Levels. Age ranges are published on the school's curricula pages.
School type	School type The school is a co-educational day school.	School type Invictus Phnom Penh is a private, co-educational day school and part of the Invictus group of schools (a Sing-Ed/Acrophyte group headquartered in Singapore). No boarding provision is listed for the Phnom Penh campus.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Not publicly published.	Pupil nationality mix —
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 The school's materials emphasise an inclusive approach; third‑party listings and network pages note a Learning Support Coordinator who works with teachers and parents and can set individual programmes/IEPs and advise on external specialists where needed. Parents are advised to contact Admissions for details about specific provisions and assessments.
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 Invictus International Schools are a proprietary brand of Sing‑Ed (education arm of Acrophyte) and are headquartered in Singapore; the Phnom Penh campus is part of that regional group.
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 The Phnom Penh campus does not state any religious affiliation on its public pages; school materials and third‑party profiles present it as a non‑sectarian international school.
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 According to the school FAQs, Early Years and Primary currently start at 7:30 AM and finish around 2:30 PM; Secondary typically starts at 8:00 AM and finishes around 3:00 PM, with after‑school CCAs offered from about 3:00–4:00 PM. Check Admissions for any year‑specific variations.
Bus service details	Bus service details There is no school bus service.	Bus service details The school's FAQs state that, due to low demand, Invictus Phnom Penh does not currently offer a school bus service; families are advised to contact Admissions if they need transport updates or to request a service in future. The contact page lists phone and messaging options for admissions enquiries.
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 one-time enrolment fees - Assessment fee (Years 1–13, one-time): USD 100. - Registration / application fee (one-time): USD 1,000 for the first child; USD 750 for a sibling. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable; a place is considered secure only after payment. Tuition fees by year group (per year, per semester and per term) and capital fee - Nursery (Half day): Annual USD 3,760 — Semester USD 1,927 — Term USD 987 — Capital fee USD 890. - Nursery (Full day): Annual USD 4,534 — Semester USD 2,324 — Term USD 1,190 — Capital fee USD 890. - Reception: Annual USD 5,351 — Semester USD 2,743 — Term USD 1,405 — Capital fee USD 890. - Years 1–6: Annual USD 6,921 — Semester USD 3,547 — Term USD 1,817 — Capital fee USD 1,100. - Years 7–9: Annual USD 7,553 — Semester USD 3,871 — Term USD 1,983 — Capital fee USD 1,350. - Years 10–13: Annual USD 8,812 — Semester USD 4,516 — Term USD 2,313 — Capital fee USD 1,410. Sibling discount - No discount for Student 1. - Sibling 1: 5% discount on tuition. - Siblings 2–4: 10% discount on tuition. - Discount rules: where two children enrol at the same time the discount applies to the highest-paying child; the discount also applies to the next child if there is already an existing enrolled child. Miscellaneous and additional charges - Co-curricular activities (CCA): USD 10–25 per session depending on the subject; each student receives a USD 20 credit per session included in tuition. - After-school care (2:00–4:30pm): USD 6 per hour (charged per day). - Uniform items (individual prices listed): School shirt USD 16; pants/skort USD 16; PE uniform USD 16; chair bag (primary) USD 10. The capital fee also includes one set of uniform for new enrolments. - Academic field trips: typical range USD 100–1,000 depending on destination (charged prior to activity commencement). - Snack: USD 1.50 per day (invoiced per month). Lunch (invoiced per term): Nursery–Year 1 USD 3.25 per meal; Years 2–6 USD 3.50 per meal; Years 7–13 USD 3.75 per meal. - Locker hire: charged annually; failure to pay within two weeks can result in removal from the locker assignment and cancellations are effective only at the end of the academic year. - Bank / transfer charges (where applicable): the school has previously indicated a range for bank/transfer charges (USD 20–200). Parents should allow for possible bank fees when making international transfers. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices are issued and payments are due as stated on each invoice. Annual and semester payments list “deadline as stated in the invoice.” Term payment deadlines (example academic year schedule shown by the school) are: Term 1 deadline 8 September 2025; Term 2 deadline 9 December 2025; Term 3 deadline 3 March 2026. Semester 2 deadline example shown is 9 December 2025. (Invoice-specific deadlines may vary; the school's published schedule lists these dates for the academic year example.) All fees are charged in USD. - All fees listed are described by the school as non-transferable and (where stated) non-refundable; capital fees and tuition are charged in addition to application/registration fees. Withdrawal and refund information - Refunds apply to tuition only and are calculated by the school based on written notice of withdrawal relative to the course/term commencement date: - 100% refund if written notice is received 60 days or more before term/course commencement. - 50% refund if written notice is received between 30 and 59 days before commencement. - 0% refund if written notice is received less than 30 days before, on, or after the commencement date. Boarding - Boarding is not listed among the campus facilities or fee schedules for the Phnom Penh campus; the published campus facilities and admissions/fees pages do not indicate boarding services for this campus. Therefore boarding is not applicable for Invictus International School Phnom Penh. Fee payment options and practical notes on payment - The school issues invoices and indicates payment deadlines on those invoices. The published fee pages reference bank/transfer charges, which indicates bank transfer is a standard payment channel; parents should allow for bank transfer fees when remitting payments. Specific electronic or card payment methods are not listed on the fee schedule pages; payment instructions and accepted methods are provided on invoices or directly by the admissions/accounts office.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The uniform is a navy-blue polo with the school crest and grey shorts or a grey skirt with the school's name. Children are required to wear closed-toed shoes. Flip-flops, Crocs and sandals are not acceptable.
Food options	Food options There is a coffee shop on the AHIS campus.	Food options Lunch & snacks are offered. Phnom Penh lunch packages are by year level: Nursery–Year 1 small ($3.25); Year 2–Year 6 medium ($3.50); Year 7–Year 13 large ($3.75).
House system	House system AHIS has a school-wide house system. Students are assigned to a house group that they will stay in throughout their time at AHIS. Students earn points for their house throughout the year, in class and in school-wide events, and the winning house each year receives the school shield. Houses are named after Cambodian animals and provinces.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school operates with Christian foundations and teaches from a Biblical perspective. It holds ACS WASC accreditation for PK-12 and the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport recognises the AHIS diploma as equivalent to the Year 12 diploma.	Governance and ownership The school is an institution by Sing-Ed Corporation, the education arm of Acrophyte Pte Ltd (formerly Chip Eng Seng Corporation Ltd).
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 Invictus Phnom Penh delivers a continuous Cambridge-based pathway from Early Years to Year 13: UK EYFS in Nursery and Reception (ages 3–5), Cambridge Primary (Years 1–6, ages 5–11), Cambridge Lower Secondary (Years 7–9, ages 11–14), Cambridge IGCSE (Years 10–11, ages 14–16) and Cambridge AS/A‑Levels (Years 12–13, ages 16–18). The Early Years Foundation Stage includes communication and language, personal, social and emotional development, physical development, literacy, mathematics, expressive arts and understanding the world. Primary follows the Cambridge Primary framework for English, mathematics, science and foundation subjects and supplements mathematics with the Singapore Mathematics approach; instruction is in English with Khmer, Chinese and French offered as additional languages. Lower Secondary follows Cambridge Lower Secondary and students sit Cambridge Checkpoint examinations at the end of Year 9 before selecting a broad range of subjects for the two‑year IGCSE course (Years 10–11). The IGCSE programme offers a broad choice of subjects (English, mathematics, sciences, humanities, languages, ICT, business, arts) assessed by Cambridge, and Years 12–13 complete Cambridge International AS/A‑Level over two years with students typically taking three to four A‑level subjects for university entry.
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 —
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 Asian Hope International School supports social and emotional development through a safe and caring environment rooted in its Christian ethos. The mission and vision state the school provides a high-quality, child-centred education in a safe and caring environment where every child feels worthy and appreciated. The bilingual English-Khmer setting supports belonging and effective communication, contributing to students' social integration. A School Nurse is on site during the day to support health and wellbeing, which underpins students' ability to engage emotionally in learning. The safeguarding framework, including a Child Protection Policy and CSPN membership, requires prompt and professional handling of incidents and reinforces staff conduct standards. While a distinct, named SEL program is not listed, the environment, health support, language inclusion, and safeguarding collectively underwrite students' social and emotional development.	Social & emotional learning Invictus Phnom Penh describes safety education and personal, social and health topics as part of the curriculum (PSHE), which supports students' social and emotional learning. The school also runs co‑curricular activities (CCAs) such as team sports, music and clubs that provide social development opportunities outside lessons. News on the site shows whole‑school events and Student Council‑led activities (for example Spirit Week and community drives), which the school presents as opportunities to develop empathy and teamwork. The site gives a Student Support contact for practical matters (for example locker queries), indicating a named student‑support channel for parents and students.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school employs Special Needs staff to support students with learning differences. Support can occur in the mainstream classroom or through withdrawal for specialist tuition to develop academics as well as social and life skills. A Learning Support Assistant can be appointed to support the child through the day, in addition to therapy provided by the SEN staff. Khmer language support is provided as part of the bilingual program, with Khmer teachers identifying needs and offering level-specific assistance. AHIS is not described as a specialist SEN institution; SEN support is provided within the mainstream school structure rather than a dedicated SEN centre.	Special educational needs (SEN) The Invictus Phnom Penh website does not publish a detailed Special Educational Needs (SEN) policy or a public description of specialist SEN provision for the Phnom Penh campus. The site's main pages (School Life / Admissions / Campuses) and downloadable materials do not set out which specific types of SEN the campus supports. Because there is no clear, published SEN policy or named SEN team on the Phnom Penh site, it is not possible from the school's public pages to confirm whether it is a specialist SEN institution or which specific needs are supported. If you would like, I can contact the school (their admissions contact is listed on the site) to request official SEN information.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school provides EAL specialists to support students who have not yet developed the required level of English. EAL lessons involve direct instruction and engaging activities, and students may be withdrawn from the main classroom for targeted support. Most children in the EAL programme receive support for between 12 to 24 months. The EAL programme focuses on vocabulary development, reading, and writing to help students access the English-based curriculum. The publicly disclosed information describes EAL provision as part of student support rather than as a separate, standalone department.	English as an additional language The Phnom Penh site states that French and Chinese are offered as additional languages from Nursery through to A‑Levels, and it lists English and Khmer for Cambodian nationals. The website does not, however, publish a distinct English‑as‑an‑Additional‑Language (EAL) programme or describe specialist EAL staffing or targeted EAL interventions for the Phnom Penh campus. For parents seeking specific EAL support (assessment, in‑class withdrawal, or specialist EAL teachers) the school's public pages do not provide those details; contacting admissions would be the next step to obtain official confirmation.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Publicly available information does not describe a dedicated mental wellbeing program at AHIS. Health support is provided on-site by a School Nurse who handles everyday health issues, screenings, and general health advice. The mission emphasizes a safe and caring environment, which supports student wellbeing. The safeguarding policies and CSPN membership indicate a framework intended to protect physical and social well-being as part of overall safety. Direct mental wellbeing services such as formal counselling are not described in publicly accessible materials.	Mental wellbeing The school's Safeguarding page says staff receive regular training and that safety and health topics are part of the curriculum (PSHE), which the school links to student wellbeing. The main news feed also records wellbeing‑related events (for example visits and health talks) that the school presents as part of student wellbeing activities. Invictus describes a Student Support contact point for parents and students, indicating an internal channel for raising concerns or practical welfare matters. There is no separate, detailed public policy on mental‑health services (for example an on‑site counsellor team) on the Phnom Penh pages; such specifics are not disclosed on the website.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding AHIS has a Child Protection Policy that aims to create a safe learning environment and protect the physical, mental, and social well-being of students and staff. The school is a member of the Child Safety and Protection Network (CSPN). The recruitment process is rigorous, and confidential references are required, including a question about any reason someone should not work with children. All staff must submit a criminal record report. The policy states that incidents are to be attended to promptly and professionally, and that alleged victims will not be held responsible; it also outlines how safeguarding concerns are to be handled within the school.	Safeguarding Invictus Phnom Penh publishes a Safeguarding statement on its website that affirms the school's commitment to child welfare, requires staff to report concerns to Designated Safeguarding Leaders, and notes regular staff safeguarding training. The page also references a Staff Code of Conduct, embedded safety education through PSHE, and collaboration with external agencies (health services, police, social care) when necessary. The Careers page shows the school requires up‑to‑date non‑criminal background checks from applicants, which is consistent with the school's stated child‑protection practices. If you need copies of the full safeguarding policy or the names of the Designated Safeguarding Leaders, the school's admissions contact is listed on the site for formal requests.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview AHIS is set on a beautiful campus with facilities to support the education of children from Early Years to Year 12. Across EY/Primary and Secondary buildings there are light-filled, spacious classrooms, two libraries, a Secondary Maker-space and science labs, a Primary STEAM room, a dance room, an auditorium, a coffee shop, a soccer field, a volleyball court, a playground, a covered gym, and a 25-meter swimming pool. The facilities are continually developed each year.	Facilities overview The Phnom Penh campus is located on Preah Norodom Boulevard in central Phnom Penh. The campus has a comprehensive suite of facilities that enable learning and play in a conducive environment. The facilities are planned for expansion to include additional resources on campus. The school supports Cambridge Primary through to Cambridge A-Levels within this campus.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The campus includes a soccer field and a volleyball court for outdoor sports. There is a 25-meter swimming pool and a covered gym for indoor activities. The athletic spaces support a broad physical education program.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Across EY/Primary and Secondary buildings there are light-filled, spacious classrooms. There are two libraries, a Secondary Maker-space and science labs, and a Primary STEAM room. The dance room and auditorium support academic and co-curricular activities. The school uses a bilingual approach with English and Khmer, with half the day taught in English and the other half in Khmer.	Academic facilities Invictus Phnom Penh offers Cambridge Primary Curriculum for Years 1-6 (Ages 5-11) and Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and Cambridge A-Levels for Years 7-13 (Ages 11-18). The Early Years Foundation Stage serves ages 3 to 5. French and Chinese are offered as additional languages from Nursery through to Cambridge A-Levels. The curriculum emphasizes differentiation and is delivered by international staff to accommodate varying abilities, with the Cambridge framework leading to IGCSE and A-Level qualifications for university entrance.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities AHIS participates in football competitions, including a 1st place finish in ISSAPP Girls Primary football. The school also hosts productions such as 'The Shepherd King'.	Extra curricular facilities The school provides extensive co-curricular activities (ECAs) and opportunities for leadership development and community service. The Duke of Edinburgh Award is part of Invictus leadership programmes. Educational experiences include academic exchanges and exposure to global perspectives. These initiatives support holistic development beyond the classroom.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Asian Hope International School (AHIS) first opened in January 2010. It has grown to a student body of over 720 students and serves from Early Years through Year 12. The curriculum blends the English National Curriculum with the Cambodian National Curriculum and includes English and Khmer instruction. From Year 10, students prepare for Cambridge IGCSE, national exams are taken in Years 6, 9 and 12, and three graduating classes have completed since founding. The school is led by a diverse international staff and operates in a Christian environment.	History Invictus International School began as a group in 2015. It operates as a proprietary brand under Sing‑Ed (the education arm of Acrophyte Pte Ltd, formerly Chip Eng Seng Corporation Ltd.), with headquarters in Singapore. The organisation reports rapid growth from an initial intake of about 40 students and 15 staff to a multi‑campus network of several thousand students and hundreds of staff. The Phnom Penh campus opened as part of that regional expansion (the group's expansion into Cambodia is noted in the Invictus timeline).
Community	Community AHIS describes its community as a safe, Christian environment where every child is valued. Classes are taught in English and Khmer, blending the English National Curriculum with the Cambodian National Curriculum. Community life centers on school events such as ISSAPP football and school productions that involve families. Parents and families participate in events and meetings, such as parent meetings with the school nurses.	Community The Phnom Penh campus describes an active school community made up of students, local and expatriate families, and teaching staff who take part in regular school events. Recent News & Events posts highlight activities such as Spirit Week and Sports Day, seasonal celebrations (for example Christmas), curriculum‑linked trips and outdoor learning days, and inter‑school sports participation. The campus also stages open‑house and charity events that invite parent participation and raise funds for local organisations.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association AHIS maintains an active parent engagement structure that functions similarly to a PTA, coordinating volunteer involvement and family participation in school life. Regular parent meetings are held, including sessions with school nurses to discuss student health and welfare. Parents volunteer and attend events such as school productions like Shepherd King and athletic events, with families also assisting in planning and logistics. The parent community participates in cross-school activities and social gatherings, reflecting a broader network of families connected to AHIS and related schools. The PTA supports fundraising and capital campaigns for new initiatives, such as the Kingdom Schools project.	Parent teacher association Across the Invictus network, parental engagement is formalised through a Parent‑Teacher body (sometimes described as a Parent Support Group/PTA) and parents are routinely invited to be active members. Invictus Singapore materials note that the PSG/PTA helps plan events, fund prizes, run workshops for parents and provide volunteer support for school activities. At the Phnom Penh campus, recent open‑house and charity carnivals explicitly involved parents and raised funds for a local NGO (Carrying Companions), indicating PTA/parental participation in fundraising and event delivery. In practice these groups typically organise or support fairs, performances, sports days and information workshops, and they offer multiple volunteer roles for parents who want to help with hospitality, stalls, or classroom support. Membership and committee structures are regionally managed (Invictus schools commonly operate a campus‑level parent group or committee that liaises with school leadership).
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school teaches a bilingual curriculum based on the English National Curriculum integrated with the Cambodian Curriculum. From Year 10, students study for Cambridge IGCSE, an internationally recognized qualification. English and Khmer literacy and numeracy support all learning. Classrooms are equipped with Chromebooks and tablets to support digital learning.	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Art, music, and dance are offered as after-school activities. The school has a dedicated dance room and an auditorium for performances. AHIS stages school productions, such as The Shepherd King.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Classes are taught in English and Khmer. The bilingual curriculum integrates the English National Curriculum with the Cambodian Curriculum. Khmer and English literacy and numeracy support all learning.	Cultural & language French and Chinese are offered as additional languages from Nursery through to Cambridge A-Levels. Foreign language offerings exist as an option and are provided when there is sufficient demand.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies AHIS offers a range of after-school activities to enhance the student experience. Activities include art, music, technology, dance, sports and science. These programs provide opportunities for students to pursue personal interests and socialize with peers.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Facilities support physical well-being with a 25-meter swimming pool, a soccer field, a volleyball court, a covered gym and a dance room. An auditorium hosts performances and events that build community and confidence. The campus includes two libraries and a primary STEAM room to support study, creativity and collaboration.	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision Lessons are conducted in English. Additional languages offered include Khmer, Chinese, and French. In Nursery and Reception, a bilingual program enables study in English alongside Khmer, French, or Mandarin.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school offers a bilingual program in Nursery and Reception (Ages 3-5) that enables learners to study in English alongside Khmer, French, or Mandarin.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards Based only on information publicly provided on the school website, there are no clearly dated, school-level awards listed for the past five years. The site does include a statement on the Principal's Welcome page that the school “has been recognised as one of the Top 10 international schools in Cambodia,” but that statement does not name the awarding organisation or give a date, so it cannot be verified from the school website alone as a dated award within the past five years. If you'd like, I can (a) search external sources to try to verify the “Top 10” recognition and find any other awards or formal accreditations not shown on the school site, or (b) contact the school (using the contact details on their site) and ask for a current list of accreditations and awards. Which would you prefer?
Accreditations	Accreditations ACS WASC accreditation for PK-12.	Accreditations On the school's website, Invictus Phnom Penh lists the following formal curricula/programmes (the site does not present a separate ‘accreditations' page or other accrediting organisations): - UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). One-line explanation: the EYFS is the UK framework for early childhood education (typically ages 3–5) that sets learning and development goals for nursery/reception and is used by schools to structure early years provision. - Cambridge Primary Curriculum (Grades 1–6). One-line explanation: the Cambridge Primary Curriculum is an internationally used, standards-based programme from Cambridge Assessment that defines learning goals across core subjects at primary level and helps prepare students for the Cambridge secondary pathway. - Cambridge Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) and Cambridge IGCSE (Grades 10–11). One-line explanation: Cambridge Lower Secondary prepares students for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE); the IGCSE is an internationally recognised secondary qualification administered by Cambridge Assessment for students typically aged 14–16. - Cambridge International A-Levels (Grades 12–13). One-line explanation: Cambridge International A-Levels are advanced subject-based qualifications (typically taken over two years) recognised by universities worldwide and administered through Cambridge Assessment / UK examination boards. Note: the items above are taken from the school's curriculum pages and other pages of the Invictus Phnom Penh website. The site describes the school's use of these Cambridge programmes and EYFS but does not list other external accreditations (for example regional/international school accreditors such as CIS, WASC, etc.) on the publicly available pages I checked.
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. Submit the online application: Complete the Invictus Application Form to enter the school's applicant pool; the site states the form takes about 10–15 minutes to complete and you will receive a confirmation email and access to the parent/guardian portal after submission. Parents should have digital copies ready before starting (photo, identity documents, immunisation record where applicable) to avoid delays. Submission places the child in the applicant pool but does not guarantee an offer — the school will contact you with next steps. 2. Prepare and upload required documents: The school asks for the child's birth certificate, passport/Cambodian national ID, recent passport photo, and for older applicants recent school reports (last two years) — immunisation records are specifically requested for Nursery, Reception and Primary applicants. Also be ready to upload a parent/guardian passport or national ID as part of the application. Make sure documents are legible and current (dates, names) because incomplete documentation can slow processing. 3. Assessment and interview: For Year 1 to Year 13 applicants the school requires an admission assessment and an interview; Invictus prefers in-person assessment/interview but can accommodate remote arrangements. There is a USD 100 assessment fee for Year 1–13 applicants — plan to pay this when booking the assessment. The interview may be conducted by the Manager for Marketing and Admissions, Deputy Principal, or Principal and is used to check English proficiency, social fit and academic readiness. 4. Offer, contract and registration payment: If the student is accepted the school issues a formal offer letter; once the acceptance is signed the school generates the contract and an invoice for the one-time registration fee. The current published registration fee is USD 1,000 for the first child (USD 750 for a sibling) and is non‑refundable and non‑transferable — the place is considered secured only after the registration payment is received. Parents should read the contract and fee schedule carefully before signing because most fees are stated as non‑refundable and non‑transferable. 5. Complete pre‑start requirements and understand payment/withdrawal terms: Before the start date families may need to submit outstanding items such as photo release, medical forms, immunisation records or an acknowledgement of late commencement; confirm any required forms with admissions. Review the published payment schedule and withdrawal/refund policy: the site lists term/semester deadlines and a tuition refund scale (100% refund if written notice is received 60+ days before term start, 50% between 30–59 days, 0% under 30 days). Because invoice deadlines and term dates can change, confirm the exact payment dates and any applicable capital fees or additional charges with Admissions when you receive the invoice.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Invictus publishes a scholarship programme for students with outstanding academic performance or exceptional talent in music, sports or the arts, and for those with high potential in IGCSE/A‑level programmes. Scholarships require a formal application and shortlisted applicants are invited to an interview with the campus principal and the scholarship committee; awards and the number/amount of scholarships are determined by the committee based on achievement, prestige and quota. The published eligibility scope states scholarships are open to new students who have been offered a place and to existing students who meet the criteria; the school page specifies the scheme applies to students placed into Year 7 through Year 13. If you are interested, download and complete the scholarship application form from the school site and check the application window (the site notes the application window for existing students opens at the end of the school year).
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Invictus uses an applicant pool system: when an application is submitted a child is placed into the school's applicant pool, but the school does not publish a separate formal ‘waitlist policy' on its website. The applicant‑pool entry confirms the application has been received; whether and how the school holds or offers places from that pool is managed at the school's discretion and is not detailed publicly. Parents who want clarity about current availability, expected waiting times or how the pool is prioritised should contact Admissions directly (admissions@invictus.edu.kh or +855 92 222 868) to get up‑to‑date information for their child's year level.
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