Brightstar International School of Phnom Penh vs East-West International School

	B Brightstar International School of Phnom Penh Phnom Penh, Cambodia	E East-West International School Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KHR 5,390 - 6,500	Fees / year KHR 4,320 - 7,040
Age range	Age range 1½ - 11 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum)	Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge (Primary)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 500
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Khmer, French, Cantonese, Mandarin, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Russian, Turkish, German, Hindi, Malay, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Polish, Turkish, Turkish	Instruction language English, Khmer
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2006
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 165 Phnom Penh Thmey, Sen Sok, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The campus is located in the Phnom Penh Thmey area within the Sen Sok district. Transport arrangements are not published by Brightstar. The campus features facilities such as a swimming pool, sports fields, an organic farm, a library, a science lab, an ICT room, and a health clinic.	Location East–West International School is on Street 143 in Boeung Keng Kang 3 (BKK3), Phnom Penh; the website gives the address as #131 Street 143 (corner of Streets 360 and 143). The school describes itself as centrally located in the BKK3 neighbourhood and is reachable via Phnom Penh's main roads and local taxi/moto services.
Stages	Stages IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum) for 2–5+ year olds (early years) and a Cambridge curriculum aligned primary program. Grade Level Placement lists classes from Pre-Nursery through Year 6 (ages approximately 1.5–11). Cambridge Curriculum describes primary learning for ages 5–11 and notes progression toward Cambridge Lower Secondary.	Stages The school runs from Early Years (Nursery/Pre‑K) through Primary and Secondary up to Grade 12, with the campus organised into Early Years, Primary and Secondary departments. Students follow IEYC/IPC/IMYC in younger years and Cambridge IGCSE/AS/A Level programs in Secondary; the site confirms classes from Nursery to Grade 12.
School type	School type Private international day school. No boarding facilities are listed.	School type EWIS operates as a bilingual Khmer–English day school; teachers deliver both Khmer and English instruction and families can choose the bilingual pathway or an English‑only program. The school is described as a co‑educational day school on third‑party school directories; no boarding provision is published on the school website.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support No specific SEN provisions are described in Brightstar's published materials.	Additional learning support The school asks parents to provide medical records where relevant (for example, “in the case of learners with special needs”) and encourages parents to meet with management to discuss enrolment and individual needs. The website/handbook does not publish a detailed public learning‑support (SEN) policy, so parents should contact admissions to discuss specific support, assessment or external therapy arrangements.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation No country affiliation is stated; the school operates in Cambodia with Cambridge/IEYC curricula.	Country affiliation The school is based in Cambodia and is registered with the Cambodian Ministry of Education; it also follows international curricula and holds external accreditation (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) and offers Cambridge examinations. There is no single foreign country governing the school—its curricula and accreditations are a mix of Cambodian and international (Cambridge/WASC).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is indicated.	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is stated on the school website or handbook; the school presents itself as a secular, non‑religious institution.
School day structure	School day structure Opening hours are 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Monday to Friday, and 8:00 AM–4:30 PM on Saturdays.	School day structure Published hours vary by level. The Early Years page lists a typical Early Years day as 7:30am–2:45pm with a detailed session breakdown; the parent handbook gives more granular school‑hour times (e.g. Nursery/Preschool: 7:30–11:00; Kindergarten–Grade 5: 7:30–2:30; some Secondary groups have earlier start or later finish times). Because different pages publish slightly different timings by program, please confirm current daily start/finish times for your child's year group with the school.
Bus service details	Bus service details A school bus service is not advertised on Brightstar's site; no transportation arrangements are listed.	Bus service details The school lists transportation as a separate fee item in admissions information (fees for transportation are charged separately), and third‑party school directories note that a school bus service is available. The school website does not name a single transport provider or publish routes; if you need bus pickup/drop‑off, contact the admissions office for current routes, costs and the provider's safety/operating details.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - An application fee is required as part of the admission process. Tuition fees by year group - The school does not publish a detailed, year-group-by-year-group tuition schedule on its publicly available Fees page. - An independent school listing reports an indicative annual tuition range of USD 5,390 to USD 6,500 for Brightstar International School of Phnom Penh. This range should be treated as an external estimate rather than a formally published fee schedule. - A separate short-course (summer programme) fee has been published as USD 550 for a four-week programme; this fee relates to that specific programme rather than to the standard academic-year tuition. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school's publicly accessible Fees page does not provide a published billing schedule, term/semester breakdown, or standard payment terms for tuition (for example: dates, instalment options, or late-payment penalties). Parents should note that a current, detailed billing timetable is not available in the school's published fees material. Boarding fees (if applicable) - Brightstar operates as a day school and does not publish any boarding provision or boarding fees; facilities and opening hours are presented for day operation. No boarding fees are published. Other costs and fees - The school's admission procedures list required application steps and an application fee but do not list specific amounts for ancillary costs such as uniforms, meals, activity or capital fees, assessment fees, school transport, or learning-resource charges. No comprehensive list of additional chargeable items is published on the Fees page. - Separate programmes and short courses (for example, the summer programme) may have distinct programme fees (USD 550 for the 4‑week summer course as reported). Refund information - No published refund policy or tuition-refund terms appear on the school's publicly available Fees page or admission procedure pages. No specific refund amounts, conditions, or timelines are published. Fee payment options - The school provides contact phone numbers and an email address for enquiries and payments, but the Fees page and contact pages do not publish accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer details, credit-card acceptance, or online payment platforms). Parents should use the school contact details to confirm specific payment methods and account details. Summary of findings and gaps in published information - The school requires an application fee and operates as a day school. - A third-party listing gives an indicative annual tuition range of USD 5,390–6,500; a separate listing shows a USD 550 summer-programme fee. These items are external estimates or programme-specific figures rather than a full, itemised, official fee schedule. - The school's official Fees page does not publish the detailed, per‑year-group tuition amounts, per‑term breakdowns, billing schedule, payment terms, a list of additional optional/compulsory fees, or a refund policy. Because a complete, current fee schedule per year group and the billing/payment details are not published, there is insufficient official public data to produce the full per-term and per-year fee breakdown requested.	Fee details Application / Registration fee - One‑time Registration Fee: USD 800 (paid once at admission). Annual mandatory fees (per academic year) - Material Fee: Early Years / Kindergarten / Grades 1–3 / Grades 4–5: USD 300. Grades 6–12: USD 400. - Capital Fee: All year groups: USD 300 (annual). Tuition fees by year group (full-year and per‑semester) - Early Years (Nursery–Preschool–PreK): Tuition (Year) USD 4,320; Tuition (Semester) USD 2,210 (semester payments incur an additional USD 50). - Kindergarten: Tuition (Year) USD 5,800; Tuition (Semester) USD 2,950 (semester payments incur an additional USD 50). - Grades 1–3: Tuition (Year) USD 5,970; Tuition (Semester) USD 3,040 (semester payments incur an additional USD 50). - Grades 4–5: Tuition (Year) USD 6,320; Tuition (Semester) USD 3,210 (semester payments incur an additional USD 50). - Grades 6–8 (Middle School): Tuition (Year) USD 6,630; Tuition (Semester) USD 3,370 (semester payments incur an additional USD 50). - Grades 9–12 (High School): Tuition (Year) USD 7,040; Tuition (Semester) USD 3,570 (semester payments incur an additional USD 50). Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing options: annual (full year) or per semester (semester payments carry a USD 50 surcharge). Registration is one‑time; Material and Capital fees are charged annually. Tuition is charged either annually or by semester as above. Tuition fees are not refundable or transferable. The school states that a place cannot be held unless the Material Fee is paid and that the school's fee collection policy governs late‑payment penalties. Boarding - East‑West operates as a day school; no boarding program or boarding fees are listed. Other costs and mandatory items - Separate/additional charges (amounts not listed in the fee table): lunch, transportation, uniforms, after‑school activities/ESL programs, field trips, and any exam or elective-specific costs. New students in Grades 3–5 are required to purchase a Chromebook (cost not specified). Refunds and transfers - Tuition fees are explicitly stated as not refundable and not transferable. Payment methods and instructions - Accepted payment channels noted: bank deposit at Cambodian Public Bank and payments via the ABA app or ABA machines; parents may also pay at the school campus. The published bank details include: Account Name: East‑West International School; Account Number: 010 02 13 000061. Parents are instructed to bring bank slips to the school office when using bank transfer or ABA.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details BISPP offers a holistic curriculum with Pre-Nursery/Nursery following the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), EY1/EY2 using the Cambridge Early Years Curriculum, and Years 1 to 6 following the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, alongside the Cambodian National Curriculum and Chinese language. The Cambridge Primary Curriculum for Years 1 to 6 covers English as a Second Language, Mathematics, Science, ICT, Art & Design, PSHE, Music, Global Perspectives, Digital Literacy, and Physical Education. Cambridge Global Perspectives is offered for learners aged 5 to 11 as part of the primary program, with Cambridge ICT Starters and Digital Literacy to develop ICT and information skills. The language policy uses English as the language of instruction across subjects, with Khmer literacy taught weekly and Chinese offered as an additional language. The overall curriculum combines Cambridge-based frameworks with the Cambodian National Curriculum to provide a broad, internationally oriented program.	Curriculum details The school offers Nursery through Grade 12 in a bilingual English–Khmer program. Early Years is taught in English; Elementary combines English and Khmer National Curriculum; Secondary follows the Cambridge International curriculum with IGCSE, AS and A Levels, and Khmer National Curriculum options. Cambridge International Standards guide English and Mathematics across the school, complemented by the IEYC, IPC and IMYC frameworks under the International Curriculum Association. The Khmer National Curriculum and MOEYS examinations are also offered. The campus is located in Phnom Penh's BKK3 area and the program emphasizes preparing students for admission to top universities worldwide.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results The school offers Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level qualifications in the secondary program, alongside the Khmer MOEYS pathway. More than 95% of students go on to higher education.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression The school prepares students for higher education at top universities worldwide.
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. Stage 1 – Application submission and document check. The applicant completes and signs the BISPP admission form and submits it along with supporting documents: a copy of the family book, the parent's passport or identification document, the student's birth certificate or passport, three recent passport‑sized photographs, a copy of the vaccination certificate, copies of previous school reports, and an application fee. The registrar reviews the submission to verify completeness and to determine initial eligibility. Placement of the student at BISPP also follows age‑based criteria aligned to the Cambridge curriculum; parents should consult the Grade Level Placement table to confirm the correct class. This stage establishes whether the application can advance to testing.	Admissions 1. East-West invites you to visit the campus to discuss enrollment options. Request an appointment with the management team who will be happy to answer questions and guide you through the process. A campus visit helps you understand the school's environment and program structure. 2. Download enrollment materials from the admissions page, including Enrollment Materials Here, the Parents Handbook, and the Parent Behavior Policy. Read these documents to learn the basic information, policies, and expectations before applying. 3. Prepare the required documents: a completed and signed application, past school reports (if any), a birth certificate, and any medical records (if applicable). 4. Set an interview with designated staff: Elementary Principal for Nursery to Grade 5, or Secondary Principal for Grade 6–12; bring all required documents to the interview. The interview determines whether the child can be enrolled at East-West. 5. Parents are informed at the end of the interview whether enrollment is approved. If enrollment is offered, the admissions team will outline the next steps. 6. Pay the school fees after enrollment: the Registration Fee is a one-time payment; Material Fee and Capital Fee are annual; Tuition can be paid yearly or by semester. Fees for lunch, transportation, uniforms, after-school activities, and field trips are separate and independent from tuition. The Material Fee must be paid to hold a place. 7. For Grades 3–5, all new students must purchase a Chromebook. 8. Classes begin according to program: Early Years and Primary run 7:30am–2:45pm; Secondary follows a timetable that generally runs from about 7:10am to 3:10pm depending on the program and day.
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Waitlist	Waitlist 2. Stage 2 – Admission test and interview. Applicants proceed to an hour‑long cognitive test, after which an interview is conducted with the academic manager. If the test and interview are successful, the application is accepted; if not, BISPP conducts a communication session with the parents to discuss next steps. The admissions process does not publish a formal waitlist or pool system; all decisions proceed through testing, interview, and document review.	Waitlist —
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