Australian International School Phnom Penh vs International School of Phnom Penh

	A Australian International School Phnom Penh Phnom Penh, Cambodia	I International School of Phnom Penh Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KHR 39,405,803 - 113,573,155	Fees / year KHR 38,450,324 - 118,806,593
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Australian Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 900
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2017	Opened 1989
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location AISPP is located on Angkor Boulevard in Sangkat Toul Sangke 2, Khan Russey Keo, Phnom Penh. The campus is in the northern part of the city (Russey Keo). Parents typically reach the campus by car, taxi/tuk‑tuk or ride‑hailing services.	Location ISPP's campus is on Hun Neang Boulevard, south of Phnom Penh city centre; the website includes a map and turn-by-turn directions. Two city bus lines (12B and 11C) stop within a short walk of the main gate; the school notes the nearest stop is about 200 m (≈4 minutes) away.
Stages	Stages AISPP teaches from Early Years (ages 2–5) through Primary (Foundation/Year 1–5) and Secondary (Year 6–12). The school is authorised to deliver the four IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP, CP) alongside the Australian curriculum.	Stages ISPP serves ages 3 through Grade 12 (Early Years / PYP in Elementary, Grades 6–10 in MYP, Grades 11–12 in the IB Diploma). The site gives age/grade placement guidance and a chart for entry.
School type	School type Private, co‑educational day school.	School type ISPP is an independent, non-profit, co-educational day school and an authorised IB World School offering PYP, MYP and DP; it is accredited by WASC and CIS. The school describes itself as parent-governed and reinvesting revenue into the campus.
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support AISPP has a Student Support Team (SST) that includes an Inclusion/Inclusive Education teacher, English language acquisition teachers, a wellbeing teacher and counsellor. Students may receive in‑class support, small‑group or one‑to‑one intervention and Individual Education Plans (IEPs).	Additional learning support ISPP runs student support teams across Elementary and Secondary that include English as an Additional Language (EAL) programmes, targeted Learning Support (reading, maths, written language) and school counsellors; support can be in-class or in a Learning Support Centre. The site describes assessment on entry and exit criteria for EAL and collaboration with parents and external specialists as needed.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school follows the Australian national curriculum framework in combination with IB programmes and is a member of Australian international school networks.	Country affiliation ISPP is an international school without affiliation to a single country; its materials describe a multinational student body and parent-governed structure.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No religious or denominational affiliation is indicated by the school.	Religious affiliation ISPP is non-religious / secular in its stated information; the school presents itself as an inclusive international community rather than a faith-based institution.
School day structure	School day structure The school office/reception hours are published as Monday–Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm (and limited Saturday by appointment). AISPP also publishes an annual school calendar (term dates) on its website.	School day structure The school year runs August–June with about 180 instructional days; division-specific daily start and finish times are not posted on the public pages, and may vary by year group. ISPP's office hours are listed (07:00–16:30), and the After School Programme operates into the afternoon with late-bus departures at 4:15pm and 4:45pm. For exact daily start/end times and break/lunch schedules contact Admissions or the relevant division.
Bus service details	Bus service details AISPP does not currently operate its own school bus service.	Bus service details ISPP offers a limited paid daily bus/van service with seats allocated by route and priority for two-way riders and siblings; availability is not guaranteed for families outside established routes. The school publishes zone-based fees (Zone A / Zone B) and asks families to register at least five working days before service begins; the After School Programme also notes a late-bus option for activity participants. Check the school's bus page for current routes, zones and fees.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Required Fees - Non‑refundable application fee: KHR 1,002,453. - Enrollment (placement) fee: KHR 11,828,951. - Security deposit (refundable under the school's deposit/withdrawal rules): KHR 4,009,814. Tuition fees by year group (per year) - ELC 2 Half Day: KHR 27,266,735 - ELC 2 Full Day: KHR 35,286,363 - ELC 3 - ELC 4: KHR 40,579,317 - Foundation - Year 5: KHR 70,524,608 - Year 6 - Year 10: KHR 84,322,378 - Year 11 - Year 12: KHR 104,235,114 Sibling Discount Offers - If a family has two or more children enrolled simultaneously at AISPP, a tuition discoun is applied to the youngest child’s tuition. - Second Child: 5% reduction from the youngest child’s tuition. - Third Child: 10% reduction from the youngest child’s tuition. - Fourth Child: 15% reduction from the youngest child’s tuition. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment options: Annual (single payment), Semesterly (two installments), or Quarterly. - Late fees and collection: Late payment penalties are applied. Boarding - Boarding: Not applicable. AISPP is a day school (boarding facilities: DAY).	Fee details —
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details AISPP teaches Australian Curriculum content as the basis for what is taught, delivered through the International Baccalaureate (IB) teaching framework. Early Years (ages ~2–5) draws on the Reggio Emilia approach and the Australian Early Years Learning Framework; Primary (to Year 5) is taught via the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) using Australian Curriculum benchmarks across literacy, numeracy and the eight learning areas (English, mathematics, science, HPE, humanities, the arts, technologies and languages). Middle Years (Year 6–10) follows the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) with specialist teachers and broad subject groups aligned to the Australian Curriculum. Senior secondary (Years 11–12, ages ~16–19) offers the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and the IB Career-related Programme (CP). AISPP is authorised to deliver all four IB programmes and holds international accreditations (CIS and WASC), while continuing to use Australian Curriculum standards for benchmarking at each stage.	Curriculum details International School of Phnom Penh serves students age 3 through Grade 12 and is an IB World School authorised to deliver the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. Elementary (Early Years/Kindergarten–Grade 5) follows the IB Primary Years Programme, organised around transdisciplinary units with subject areas such as language, mathematics, personal/social/physical education, social studies, arts, and science & technology. Middle Years (Grades 6–10) follows the IB MYP framework in which students study two languages plus humanities, sciences, mathematics, arts, physical education and design, and complete a certificated personal project in the final year. Senior secondary (Grades 11–12) is the two‑year IB Diploma Programme: students choose six subjects across the IB groups (three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level) and complete the core components—Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and Creativity, Activity, Service. ISPP also awards an ISPP (US-style) high school diploma accredited by WASC and offers alternatives for students not taking the full IB Diploma, including IBDP certificate courses and ISPP High Courses.
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Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Initial enquiry and tour Contact the Admissions Office to begin the process and request either an on-campus tour or an online meeting. Programme-specific meetings with the primary or secondary principal can be requested if needed. 2. Online application and application fee Complete the school’s online application form and pay the non-refundable application fee of USD 250. Ensure the payment matches the application submitted, keep the receipt, and note that assessments will not proceed until this payment is received. 3. Documents submission Prepare and upload the required documents, including the last two years of official school reports (Years 1–12), the student’s passport, parents’ passports, the student’s birth certificate (with English translation if required), and up-to-date vaccination records. Incomplete or missing documents may delay the process. 4. Interview and assessment After documents are received, the Admissions Office will arrange interviews and age-appropriate assessments. These may include English language screening and academic assessments for older students to determine placement and EAL support needs. 5. Decision and offer The Head of School makes the final enrolment decision. If accepted, parents receive a formal offer letter outlining fees, conditions of enrolment, and deadlines. Review the letter carefully and clarify any terms, such as withdrawal conditions, before proceeding. 6. Payment agreement and securing the place To secure the place, pay the compulsory fee listed in the offer and complete the school’s Payment Agreement. Confirm whether any additional one-time charges apply and keep all payment receipts. Choose a payment schedule that suits your situation and confirm any charges related to instalment plans with the Finance Department. 7. Enrolment confirmation and first-day preparation Once payment and paperwork are complete, the school will confirm the start date and provide orientation details, including timetables, uniforms, and transport information if applicable. Check for programme-specific requirements and confirm first-day arrangements. Keep the school calendar and term dates for reference.	Admissions 1. Make an initial inquiry. Start by submitting the online Inquiry / pre-application through ISPP's admissions portal (OpenApply) so the school can confirm whether the grade you want is likely to have space and what the next steps will be. The Inquiry helps the admissions team provide grade-specific guidance and to tell you whether to proceed with the formal pre-application or tour. 2. Submit a pre-application and basic documents. If you decide to proceed, complete the Pre‑Application Form and pay the pre-application deposit (US$50). At this stage you should upload passport ID pages and recent passport-style photos and any reports related to learning needs; the pre-application places your family on the applicant list while you await confirmation of space. 3. Complete the full Application and pay the application fee once space is confirmed. When ISPP confirms a place is available you will be asked to finish the Application Form in OpenApply and pay the remainder of the application fee (total application fee US$250, which includes the US$50 pre-application deposit and a US$200 balance). Be prepared to provide at least two recent years of school reports in English, a copy of immunisation records, the completed ISPP immunisation form and, for Grades 2–5, a writing sample. 4. Provide school recommendation(s) and any additional documents requested. ISPP requires a confidential recommendation from the student's current school (submitted directly to ISPP) and may request extra documentation about academic history or support needs; recommendations must be provided by the current school via the specified contact method. Keep email contact details for the recommending teachers ready when you apply, since ISPP will not accept recommendations sent by other routes. 5. Expect staged assessment steps where needed. ISPP does not routinely require formal academic testing at admission but may request English language testing (for which a fee may apply) and/or an interview with the relevant Principal to confirm that the student can access the IB programme. Placement into EAL (English as an Additional Language) support will be used where appropriate and students exit EAL once they meet grade-level proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. 6. Understand priority criteria and nationality limits. Applications are considered by priority (siblings of current students, enrolled students and children of diplomatic passport holders receive priority) and then by application date; ISPP also enforces nationality caps (Cambodian students are limited to 30% and other nationalities to 15% each) that can affect availability in many grades. Provide proof of nationality for the student and parents during the application process because the school uses that information to ensure compliance with the nationality limits. 7. Be clear about grade placement and age rules. ISPP places students by chronological age with specific September 1 cut-off ages (for example, Kindergarten = age 5 by September 1; Grade 6 typically age 11), and the school publishes a Dates of Birth / Grade Entry chart that you should check before applying. If a student's previous school calendar differs or there are other complexities, the Principal will make the final grade placement decision balancing age, academic continuity, language proficiency and social maturity. 8. Disclose any learning or support needs early. Parents must fully disclose any special education needs or learning-support history during the admissions process; ISPP reviews each case individually and may provide moderate learning support but may also decline or later ask a family to withdraw if the student's needs exceed the school's capacity. If your child receives therapies or specialist services, tell the admissions team and be prepared to provide formal reports so ISPP can assess whether it can meet those needs. 9. Receive an offer and attend to enrolment / entrance deposits and fees. If offered a place, you will be asked to pay an enrolment deposit or entrance fee (entrance fees are charged once for KG–Grade 12; an Early Years entrance deposit is applied if the child progresses to KG) and to complete final paperwork; parents or guardians are liable for fees on enrolment and for any re‑enrolment deposit required to secure a returning student's place. Review the school's tuition and fee schedule for payment options (annual, semester, term/quarter) and note that instalment plans incur a finance charge. 10. Know fee, refund and re-enrolment policies. Tuition fees are refundable only for full terms of non-attendance; other fees are non‑refundable, and late or non-payment can lead to penalties or de‑enrolment. Returning families must pay a re‑enrolment deposit (usually collected in the second semester) to hold a place for the next academic year—check the published timetable as the Board approves fee schedules in February and releases the following year's fee schedule in March.
Scholarships	Scholarships AISPP's website and the published fees page do not list academic scholarships, means‑tested bursaries, or regular fee‑remission programmes for prospective students.	Scholarships ISPP operates a host-country scholarship programme that provides full scholarships to selected Cambodian students beginning at Grade 6 and continuing through graduation. The programme began in 2018–19 and each year ISPP has welcomed a new cohort into Grade 6; the school partners with community organisations (Cambodian Children's Fund and Indochina Starfish Foundation) to provide extra support to scholarship students and their families. Funding for the sustainable continuation of the scholarship programme is supported in part by the one-time application and entrance fees paid by new students, and the ISPP Board of Trustees has committed to maintaining these scholarships. The scholarship places are targeted to children from very low-income backgrounds and are selected in collaboration with the partner NGOs; the ISPP website lists current cohort counts and background on the programme.
Waitlist	Waitlist AISPP's publicly available admissions information does not describe a formal, ranked waitlist or a published wait‑pool policy.	Waitlist ISPP uses waiting lists when applications exceed available spaces in a given grade. Applicants who cannot be offered immediate placement are put on a waiting list and considered according to the school's priority rules (siblings, enrolled students, diplomatic passport holders, then by application date). ISPP staff will provide a realistic assessment of chances and timing where possible but do not publish waiting-list length or guaranteed timing; applicants may remain under consideration throughout the current academic year and also for the beginning of the following academic year (but new-year priorities apply). If the school cannot place an applicant by August of the following academic year, families are notified and offered the option to remain on the waiting list for the next year for an additional, non‑refundable fee. Families can also use the Pre‑Application to enter the applicant pool up to one year in advance (pre‑application deposit US$50) while they wait for space to open.
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