Asian Hope International School vs Paragon International School

	A Asian Hope International School Phnom Penh, Cambodia	P Paragon International School Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KHR 18,440,708 - 24,511,176	Fees / year KHR 22,077,001 - 42,929,731
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 17 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Christian Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils 1,100
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size 12
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Khmer	Instruction language English, Khmer
Opened	Opened 2010	Opened 1997
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 Paragon International School is located in the Svay Pak / Russey Keo area of Phnom Penh (Building No. 402, Plov Lom, Phum Lor Kombor, Sangkat Svay Pak, Khan Russey Keo). The campus is accessible from major parts of the city and the school lists a single consolidated campus address on its website.
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 Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary programmes (age bands shown as Kindergarten 2–5, Primary 6–11, Secondary 12–17). Age-level details and grade distribution are published on the school site.
School type	School type The school is a co-educational day school.	School type Paragon ISC is an independent international day school offering programmes from early years through Grade 12; the school operates multiple campus sections (Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary). The school website and campus pages do not advertise boarding facilities.
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 Paragon publishes a Learning Support page describing a dedicated Learning Support department that works with teachers, teaching assistants and parents, runs awareness events (for example on dyslexia and ADHD), and participates in local SEN networks. The school uses in‑school interventions and refers to external specialists when needed.
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 The school is registered in Cambodia and is authorised/recognised by the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports; it also delivers Cambridge (CAIE) qualifications and holds international accreditation (CIS).
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 Paragon ISC does not list any religious affiliation on its public ‘About' and accreditation pages; the provision is presented as secular/international.
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 Published information from school‑profile sources indicates a typical school day with families able to drop off from about 07:50 and school finishing around 15:30; exact start/finish times can vary by year group and term, so confirm with admissions for your child's year.
Bus service details	Bus service details There is no school bus service.	Bus service details The school coordinates a contracted bus service for student commuting and lists a transport/registration page with contact details for bus enquiries; routes are organised into pickup/drop‑off zones and fees depend on location (term‑ or annual‑based payment options). For route details and registration you should contact the school transport team.
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 fees - Toddler–Pre-K: USD 60 (payable once on application). - KG–Grade 12: USD 120 (payable once on application). (These application fees are non‑refundable and non‑transferable.) One‑time enrolment / initial fees - Enrolment (one‑time on acceptance): Toddler–Pre‑K USD 750; KG–Grade 12 USD 1,500. These enrolment fees are non‑refundable and non‑transferable. Annual registration and capital fees - Registration (annual): USD 850 (paid annually; non‑refundable). - Capital fee (annual): Toddler–Pre‑K USD 600; KG–Grade 12 USD 1,200 (payable annually in two instalments; non‑refundable). Tuition fees — annual amounts by year group (USD, annual) - Kindergarten: Toddler (half day) USD 4,650; Toddler (full day) USD 5,500; Nursery half day USD 4,650; Nursery full day USD 5,500; Pre‑K (full day) USD 6,875; K (full day) USD 6,875. - Primary (Bilingual / International examples): Grade 1 Bilingual USD 7,660 / International USD 11,250; Grades 2–3 Bilingual ~USD 7,660 / International USD 11,250; Grades 4–6 Bilingual ~USD 7,970 / International USD 11,970. - Secondary (Bilingual / International examples): Grades 7–9 Bilingual USD 9,340 / International USD 12,910; Grades 10–12 Bilingual USD 9,720 / International USD 13,620. (Annual tuition varies by programme, campus and transfer status.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment options: full payment (early full payment discount: USD 100) or instalments. - Instalment schedules published include a two‑instalment option (1st due 31 August; 2nd due 31 December) or a four‑instalment option (1st due 31 August; 2nd due 31 October; 3rd due 31 December; 4th due 28 February). - Late payment penalties: USD 50 if less than 30 days overdue; USD 100 if over 30 days overdue. (If paying by instalments, equal splits of the annual tuition across the chosen number of instalments is a common practice — the dates above are the published due dates; instalment amounts will be set on the invoice / enrolment agreement.) Boarding - No boarding programme is listed for Paragon ISC; the school operates as a day school. Other costs and optional fees - Transport (school bus), lunch, clubs, external exam fees, extra uniforms and additional textbooks and co‑curricular charges are charged in addition to tuition; amounts vary by service. One set of school uniform and one PE set plus main subject textbooks are provided on registration. Refund information - The school explicitly states that application, enrolment, registration and capital fees are non‑refundable and non‑transferable. Refund rules for tuition or other charges are determined in the enrolment agreement and invoicing (no separate general tuition refund schedule is published on the public fee pages). Payment methods - Onsite payment at the Finance Office; online payment (enter school ID in payment remarks); bank transfer to ABA Bank (PARAGON EDUCATION CO., LTD.) with campus‑specific account numbers provided by the school. The school publishes bank transfer details on the fee page.
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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 Paragon ISC's Kindergarten (ages 3–6) follows the Cambridge Early Years framework, organised into six learning areas: Communication, Creative Expression, Mathematics, Personal, Social & Emotional Development, Physical Development and Understanding the World. Primary (Grades 1–6) integrates the Cambodian National Curriculum with the Cambridge Primary International Curriculum and teaches core programmes such as English, Chinese, Khmer, mathematics, science, ICT, global perspectives, art, music, PE and robotics. Secondary offers both a Bilingual pathway (national curriculum in Khmer with selected Cambridge subjects) and an International pathway based on Cambridge: Cambridge Lower Secondary (ages 11–14), a two‑year IGCSE in Grades 9–10, and Cambridge Advanced (AS/A Levels) for pre‑university study, with subjects organised into Languages, Humanities, Sciences, Mathematics and Creative/ICT/PE. Paragon states its International Programme high‑school diploma is submitted to the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport for equivalency with the national Grade 12 diploma; International Programme students are exempt from the Grade 6/9/12 national exams, while local students in the International stream must complete Khmer language, history and culture requirements for equivalency. The school also provides Cambridge assessment services (including Young Learners of English), functions as an SAT test centre, and runs extensive co‑curricular clubs, college counselling and awards (e.g., Duke of Edinburgh) to support student development and university progression.
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 —
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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 facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
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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 —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
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. Start an application (online form). Begin by completing the school's online application form; the form saves progress so you can return to it if you need more documents. The admissions page is the official first step and the Admissions Team will confirm receipt and outline next steps. 2. Pay the application fee when you submit. Paragon's published policy requires an application fee that differs by age group (e.g., Toddler–Pre-K and KG–Grade 12 are quoted separately on the school fees page); this fee is payable once at submission and is non‑refundable. Parents should have a USD payment method ready and note the exact amount for the child's level before submission. 3. Admission assessment (test/observation) and parent/student interview. After the application is reviewed, the school schedules the relevant entrance assessment — for younger children this may be an observation, for older children a placement/entrance test — and usually an interview that includes parents and the student. Bring recent school reports (if available), identification and any information about learning support needs; the school uses these to place students at the appropriate level. 4. Offer of place and confirmation steps. Successful applicants receive an Acceptance Letter; to finalise enrolment parents must sign the agreement form and pay the one‑time enrolment fee indicated in the school's fee policy. Be aware the enrolment fee is described as non‑refundable and non‑transferable in the school's published fee rules. 5. Registration and capital fees to secure the school year. In addition to the enrolment fee, Paragon publishes an annual registration fee and a capital fee (amounts vary by programme and age); the registration fee secures the child's place for the coming academic year and is also non‑refundable. Confirm which fees apply to your child's campus/programme (Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary and Bilingual vs International programmes can differ). 6. Payment methods, instalments and deadlines. All fees are stated in USD and the school lists bank transfer details and on‑campus payment options; Paragon allows full payment or instalment plans, and publishes discounts for full payment and sibling/alumnus/referral discounts. Ask the Finance Office for the current instalment schedule and any early‑payment discount deadlines before you accept an offer. 7. Final steps before term starts. After fees are paid parents will be advised about uniform and textbook provisioning (the school states one set of uniforms and main subject textbooks are provided on registration), transport, lunch options and optional charges (clubs, trips, external exam fees). The Admissions Team will tell you which original documents they need to see in person and will confirm the student's start date once the registration is complete.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Paragon publishes several scholarship routes and criteria on its campus pages. A common pathway is a scholarship examination or top public exam performance for students progressing into Secondary: examples on the school site include Grade 6 scholarship arrangements (scholarship examination and/or top Primary Checkpoint results) with awards that may be cash‑value grants or tuition coverage; the school page notes the top three Grade 6 candidates may receive awards (examples include a listed US$2,000 award in one notice and, in other notices, 100%/75%/50% tuition scholarships for the top three scorers) and states that registration and enrolment fees are waived for those winners. Other published scholarship criteria include high achievers at Grade 8, Grade 10 (IGCSE) and Grade 11–12 (AS/A level) with differing award levels, and some schemes are explicitly for Cambodian citizens. Scholarship places are limited and the school runs a specific scholarship examination or selection process — dates, qualifying rules and how many awards are available are set each year, so parents must contact Admissions for the current schedule and application requirements.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Paragon's public admissions pages do not publish a formal waiting‑list policy. Instead, their published process instructs families to secure a place by completing the application and paying the registration/enrolment fees once an offer is made; that implies places are confirmed on payment rather than via a publicly described waiting‑list mechanism. If you are concerned about capacity for a particular grade or intake, contact the Admissions Office directly — the school's site lists dedicated admissions contacts for Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary.
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