Bromsgrove International School Cambodia vs Canadian International School of Phnom Penh

	B Bromsgrove International School Cambodia Phnom Penh, Cambodia	C Canadian International School of Phnom Penh Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KHR 41,856,349 - 99,657,974	Fees / year KHR 31,780,452 - 101,576,760
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 1½ - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP)	Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 1,000
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2025	Opened 2012
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located in the Sen Sok district of Phnom Penh at #270, St.1928, Sangkat Krang Thnung; the school lists separate Early Years and Primary/Secondary campus offices and shows term-time office hours (07:30–16:30). Local transport is primarily by the school's organised pick‑up/drop‑off hubs and bus network across Phnom Penh — contact Admissions for route maps and practical details.	Location CIS's main campus is on Koh Pich (Diamond Island) at Elite Town Street in central Phnom Penh; two additional early-years campuses are Bassac Garden (Tonle Bassac) and Olympia City. The Koh Pich campus is linked to the city by the Rainbow, Swan and Naga bridges and is close to neighbourhoods such as Tonle Bassac and BKK1, with Aeon Mall and riverside areas within reasonable commuting distance.
Stages	Stages BISC provides education from Early Years (Pre‑Nursery, Nursery, Reception — age 2+) through Primary (Years 1–6), Secondary and Sixth Form up to Year 13, following the English National Curriculum with IGCSE and A‑Level pathways.	Stages CIS runs programs from nursery through Grade 12: Early Years (nursery to junior kindergarten), Elementary (Senior Kindergarten to Grade 6), Middle School (Grades 7–9) and High School (Grades 10–12). The school offers Alberta curriculum pathways and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the senior years.
School type	School type A British international, co‑educational school. The school website includes a section about boarding provision (details and eligibility are managed through Admissions), while day provision covers Early Years through Sixth Form.	School type CIS is a privately operated, co-educational international day school that serves nursery through Grade 12 across its campuses. The website also lists a boarding programme (full and weekly) for students in Grades 4 and above on its services page, though the general admissions page states students must live with a parent or guardian — you should confirm current boarding availability with admissions.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support BISC's School Support Services (SSS) include targeted reading programmes, ESL/EAL support, remedial interventions, individual learning plans (ILPs), specialist‑led interventions and classroom accommodations (for example extra time and differentiated instruction), with collaboration with external specialists where needed.	Additional learning support The school publishes an Inclusive Education overview: universal classroom strategies plus targeted supports such as Learning Support teachers, an EAL (English as an Additional Language) programme, speech‑language services and social‑emotional counselling in Elementary, Middle and High School. The site also states it cannot provide some specialist on‑site therapies or psychological assessments and that EAL places and some specialist services may incur extra fees.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school is affiliated to Bromsgrove School (United Kingdom), founded 1553; this UK affiliation is stated on the school website.	Country affiliation CIS teaches the Alberta (Canada) provincial curriculum and is accredited by Alberta Education; students may graduate with an Alberta High School Diploma (with options to combine IB courses or the IB Diploma).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The website does not indicate any religious affiliation; BISC presents itself as a secular British international school.	Religious affiliation The school website does not indicate any religious affiliation; CIS is presented as a secular international school.
School day structure	School day structure Early Care is available from 07:30 and a Breakfast Club from 07:45. Early Years typically start at 08:30; Years 1–6 start at 08:00. Finish times noted on the site: Nursery 15:30, Reception and Year 1 15:45, Years 2–6 16:00; after‑school clubs and supervised care run later (after the core day) and an after‑school care option is available until about 17:15.	School day structure Timings vary by campus and age group. For example, the Bassac Garden preschool lists drop‑off 8:00–8:30 a.m., a first session 8:30–11:30 a.m., and full‑day pick‑up at 3:30 p.m.; other year groups follow different schedules, so confirm exact start/finish and break times for your child's year level with the school.
Bus service details	Bus service details The school operates a managed bus service with strategically located collection/drop‑off hubs across Phnom Penh to reduce travel time; bus journeys are supervised and run to a published code of conduct. The website says parents should contact Admissions for route maps, hub locations and to enrol a child on the service; the Typical Day page also notes bus users are supervised until buses depart.	Bus service details The school offers a school bus and local buggy service for students (buses and open‑air electric buggies) that operates throughout central Phnom Penh for children aged 4 and above; children under 4 may be registered if accompanied by a sibling aged 10 or older. Vehicle types listed include buggies (4 seats) and passenger vans (up to 10 seats). Routes, fees and registration are managed by the school, so contact Admissions or Transport for current route maps, pick‑up points and costs.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and enrolment charges - Application fee: a one‑time, non‑refundable application/registration charge is required at the time of application. - Seat reservation / enrolment deposit: a non‑refundable Seat Reservation Deposit of USD 750 is required to hold an offered place; this is credited against the first tuition invoice. Tuition fees by year group (published schedule — annual amounts shown; per‑term shown as annual ÷ 3 for convenience) - Nursery 2 (Age 2): ANNUAL KHR 42,026,278 — Per term (approx) KHR 14,008,759. - Kindergarten 1 (Age 3): ANNUAL KHR 42,026,278 — Per term (approx) KHR 14,008,759. - Kindergarten 2 (Age 4): ANNUAL KHR 42,026,278 — Per term (approx) KHR 14,008,759. - Kindergarten 3 / Early Years top year (Age 5): ANNUAL KHR 72,045,049 — Per term (approx) KHR 24,015,016. - Year 1 (Age 6): ANNUAL KHR 72,045,049 — Per term (approx) KHR 24,015,016. - Years 2–5 (Ages 7–10): ANNUAL KHR 80,050,054 — Per term (approx) KHR 26,683,351. - Year 6–8 (Ages 11–13): ANNUAL KHR 88,055,060 — Per term (approx) KHR 29,351,687. - Year 9–10 (Ages 14–15): ANNUAL KHR 92,057,562 — Per term (approx) KHR 30,685,854. - Year 11–12 / Sixth Form (Ages 16–17): ANNUAL KHR 100,062,568 — Per term (approx) KHR 33,354,189. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices are issued one month before the payment deadline. Late‑payment penalties are applied and persistent non‑payment may result in de‑enrolment or loss of services. All fees become payable on enrolment. An annual re‑enrolment deposit is required to reserve a pupil's place for the following year. Boarding fees - No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for Bromsgrove International School Cambodia on the school's public admissions and fees pages. The school presents itself as an Early Years–Year 13 day school. Other costs and typical additional charges - Capital / one‑time charges and other first‑year one‑off fees are applied in the first year of enrolment (example entries in third‑party fee listings include an application fee and a capital fee in KHR). These additional first‑year charges are shown separately from the tuition amounts. - Uniforms, required devices (Years 6–13 require a personal MacBook as specified in the school's fee/IT requirements), school materials, exam entry fees, field trips, optional extracurricular activities and transport are additional to published tuition and are treated as separate costs. Some of these items (application fee, enrolment deposits, uniform, materials, capital fees) are stated as non‑refundable. Refund information - All fees other than tuition are strictly non‑refundable (this includes application fees, enrolment deposits, uniform, materials and capital fees). Tuition fees are refundable only in the case of a full term of non‑attendance; once a pupil has attended any part of a term, tuition for that term is not eligible for refund. Sibling discounts - Published third‑party fee summaries indicate sibling discounts (for example, 5% for the second child and 10% for the third and subsequent children). Confirmed sibling discount policy appears in external fee listings. Fee payment options and contact for finance - The school's public fee pages set out invoicing and deadlines but do not list specific payment channels (bank transfer, card processors) on the fee page itself. For the school's accepted payment methods and to request payment instructions or an official invoice, contact the Admissions / Finance team by the published phone or email. Admissions: admissions@bisc.edu.kh \| +855 127 18 555. (Amounts above are taken from the school's published fee schedule image and third‑party fee listings summarising the School Fees 2025–2026; annual figures are shown in KHR and per‑term figures are provided as the annual amount divided into three parts for parent budgeting.)	Fee details Application & one‑time enrolment fees - Application fee (one‑time): KHR 1,002,500. - Enrollment / admission fee (one‑time): KHR 2,005,000. - Annual capital/maintenance fee (charged annually): KHR 4,812,000 (where applicable, see first‑year totals). Tuition — annual and per‑term (published 2025–2026 amounts, per grade) Note: CIS offers annual, semesterly and quarterly payment plans. The figures below show the published annual total (yearly). Semester = annual ÷ 2; Quarterly = annual ÷ 4 (equal instalment splits shown for clarity). All amounts are in Cambodian Riels (KHR). - Nursery 2 (age 2): Annual KHR 31,679,001 — Semester KHR 15,839,501 — Quarterly KHR 7,919,750. - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): Annual KHR 38,897,001 — Semester KHR 19,448,501 — Quarterly KHR 9,724,250. - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): Annual KHR 48,120,001 — Semester KHR 24,060,001 — Quarterly KHR 12,030,000. - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): Annual KHR 72,180,002 — Semester KHR 36,090,001 — Quarterly KHR 18,045,001. - Grade 1: Annual KHR 72,180,002 — Semester KHR 36,090,001 — Quarterly KHR 18,045,001. - Grade 2: Annual KHR 72,180,002 — Semester KHR 36,090,001 — Quarterly KHR 18,045,001. - Grade 3: Annual KHR 72,180,002 — Semester KHR 36,090,001 — Quarterly KHR 18,045,001. - Grade 4: Annual KHR 72,180,002 — Semester KHR 36,090,001 — Quarterly KHR 18,045,001. - Grade 5: Annual KHR 72,180,002 — Semester KHR 36,090,001 — Quarterly KHR 18,045,001. - Grade 6: Annual KHR 88,621,002 — Semester KHR 44,310,501 — Quarterly KHR 22,155,251. - Grade 7: Annual KHR 92,230,002 — Semester KHR 46,115,001 — Quarterly KHR 23,057,501. - Grade 8: Annual KHR 92,230,002 — Semester KHR 46,115,001 — Quarterly KHR 23,057,501. - Grade 9: Annual KHR 92,230,002 — Semester KHR 46,115,001 — Quarterly KHR 23,057,501. - Grade 10: Annual KHR 92,230,002 — Semester KHR 46,115,001 — Quarterly KHR 23,057,501. - Grade 11: Annual KHR 101,252,503 — Semester KHR 50,626,252 — Quarterly KHR 25,313,126. - Grade 12: Annual KHR 101,252,503 — Semester KHR 50,626,252 — Quarterly KHR 25,313,126. First‑year total example (includes one‑time fees) - Example shown in the published fee guide for a first year of enrolment: Nursery 2 first‑year total KHR 34,686,501 (this total includes the application fee, enrolment fee, capital fee and the tuition component noted above). Billing schedule and payment terms - CIS offers annual, semesterly and quarterly instalment plans; the school publishes Plan A (early annual payment) and related early‑enrolment discounts (3% discount for tuition paid under Plan A by the published early‑payment date). Family referral and sibling discounts are also offered. Exact invoice schedules and any instalment due dates are set in the school's Fee Guide and on invoices. Boarding - The School Services section of CIS lists a Boarding Program (full and weekly boarding for Grades 4 and above). Separately, the school's admissions/general‑requirements pages state residence expectations for enrolled students; confirm boarding availability and fees with admissions when enrolling. Other costs - Uniforms are available from the school store (school‑issued uniform is required; new students receive a complimentary CIS backpack). Lunch is provided via the school Lunch Program; bus/buggy transport, certain extracurriculars and some academy/program fees may incur additional charges. Refunds - The school's published Fee Guide contains the full refund and withdrawal terms (application and enrollment charges are typically handled as one‑time fees). Parents should review the Fee Guide or contact Admissions for the Fee Guide's refund and withdrawal clauses. Fee payment options - CIS publishes instalment plans and operates a parent portal (iSAMS) for family accounts; payment is normally made by bank transfer or by card/third‑party payment channels as specified on each invoice. Invoices and the Fee Guide set the accepted payment methods and any processing fees.
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Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Bromsgrove International School Cambodia delivers the English National Curriculum from Early Years through Year 13. Early Years provision covers Pre‑Nursery (age 2–3), Nursery (3–4), Reception (4–5) and Year 1 (5–6), follows the EYFS, integrates Montessori elements in the youngest classes and uses a Systematic Synthetic Phonics programme. The Primary programme (Years 2–6) follows the New English National Curriculum with core subjects (English, mathematics, science), foundation subjects (ICT/computing, humanities/PSHE, art, design technology, music, PE) and language provision in Khmer and Chinese. Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) builds subject knowledge and skills, and Upper Secondary (Years 10–11) follows the IGCSE curriculum (with an optional 3‑year accelerated IGCSE pathway). Sixth Form (Years 12–13) offers two academic routes—English A‑Levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme—supported by university and careers guidance.	Curriculum details CISP's Early Years Program (Nursery–Junior Kindergarten) follows Flight: Alberta's Early Learning and Care Framework and is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, using play‑based, child‑centred learning. Elementary (Senior Kindergarten–Grade 6) follows the Alberta curriculum delivered through the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP); students receive weekly instruction in Khmer, Mandarin, or French and may join French or Mandarin bilingual streams. Middle School (Grades 7–9) follows Alberta Grade 7–9 curricula with specialist teachers in core subjects and complementary courses such as art, Career & Technology Foundations, drama, music, Khmer, Mandarin and French. High School offers two pathways: the Alberta High School Program (Grades 10–12), accredited by Alberta's Ministry of Education and leading to an Alberta High School Diploma (minimum 100 credits, with varied course sequences), and the two‑year IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12, which includes six subject groups plus Theory of Knowledge, the extended essay and CAS. Across all stages students can access specialist services and programs such as English as an Additional Language, inclusive education, fine arts, sports, design and academic counselling.
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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
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Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Submit an application: Begin by completing and submitting the official Pupil Application Form and pay the non‑refundable application fee. Parents should keep a copy of the submitted form and proof of payment; the school acknowledges receipt and opens the file when the fee is received. Note that the admissions page lists this as the formal start of the process. 2. Placement assessment invitation: After the application and fee are received, the school will invite your child to a placement assessment—typically within five working days. The invitation includes the assessment date, time and any materials or preparation required; make sure you check your email and the contact number you provided so you do not miss the scheduled slot. If you need to reschedule, contact Admissions promptly (contact details are on the school site). 3. Assessment and academic review: The Academic Team conducts the placement assessment and reviews results; the school states that assessments are reviewed promptly (noted as within one working day). Final placement and admission decisions are made by the Headmistress, who may confirm a place, suggest an alternative year group, or decline based on academic fit and available space—so be prepared that the offered year level can differ from the year requested. If your child has recent school reports or standardised-test records, bring them to the assessment to help the reviewers. 4. Offer and seat reservation: If an offer is made, the school issues an official offer of admission and requires a Seat Reservation Deposit to secure the place; the site specifies a US$750 deposit which is credited against the first tuition invoice. Parents should plan to pay this deposit promptly if they wish to hold the offered place, and keep the payment receipt—the admissions page and fee schedule note the deposit is non‑refundable except as described in the fee terms. Read the full Tuition & Fee Schedule (available via the school office) for the exact timing of invoicing and the school's refund rules. 5. Enrolment confirmation and administrative steps: Once the deposit is received, the school enters your child's details into its system, adds them to the class list and shares confirmation with teaching and leadership staff. At this stage you will be asked to provide documentation (IDs/passports, passport photos and any prior assessment records) and to complete consent/medical forms; prepare certified copies where requested to avoid delays. Also expect to receive information about uniforms, lunch/transport options, and term start dates as part of the enrolment pack. 6. Practical and ongoing requirements: Parents should note additional ongoing requirements before term starts—examples on the school site include an annual re‑enrolment deposit, invoicing schedules, and device requirements for older pupils (Years 6–13 are required to bring a personal MacBook meeting the stated specifications). Confirm payment deadlines and warranty/insurance responsibilities for required devices, and ask Admissions or Finance for the current Tuition & Fee Schedule (fees are reviewed annually and published in April). Keeping these items ready will make the first weeks smoother.	Admissions 1. Complete the online application: Start by creating and submitting an application through CIS's online platform (gibbon.cisp.edu.kh). Parents should save progress if they cannot upload everything at once; the school says you can return later and the Admissions Team will contact you after submission to confirm receipt and next steps. Be prepared to provide accurate birth and passport details because these determine grade placement and residency checks. 2. Pay the application fee: The application fee must be paid (in person or by bank transfer) before CIS will consider the application or schedule an assessment. The site states the fee is non-refundable — plan for that cost when you apply and keep payment confirmation to avoid delays. If the fee is not paid, the school will not proceed to the assessment or interview stage. 3. Submit required supporting documents: CIS lists documents required for all applicants (recent school reports, completed online recommendation forms, standardized test results if available, passport ID pages for student and parents, birth certificate or family book, vaccination records, signed CIS Parent Agreement, and a signed student health questionnaire). Additional, grade-specific recommendations or extra report cards are required for different year levels (for example, Grades 10–12 require three years of report cards plus multiple teacher recommendations). Parents should collect original or certified copies and be ready to upload them to the online platform; recommendations are submitted online by the referees. 4. Assessment, interview and English requirement: After documents are reviewed, CIS may request an interview and/or academic assessments (these can be online or in person). Students from Senior Kindergarten through Grade 12 may need an English-language proficiency assessment; Grade 10–12 applicants must show grade-level English proficiency (via prior records from an accredited English-instruction school or an assessment). If your child will require EAL (English as an Additional Language) support, note that CIS provides EAL for Grades 1–9 but enrolment in the EAL program carries additional fees. 5. Offer, deposit and fee arrangements to confirm enrolment: If CIS offers a place, parents must accept the offer and pay the required deposits to confirm enrolment — the school specifically states deposits and the ability to meet school fee requirements are conditions of enrolment. CIS publishes a 2025–2026 Fee Guide and offers multiple payment plans (annual, semesterly, quarterly); the school also runs specific discounts and referral/voucher programs (for example, an early-enrolment discount, sibling discounts, and referral vouchers). Before accepting an offer, review the fee guide and confirm which payment plan and any applicable discounts you will use. 6. Placement, first day and orientation: Grade placement is determined by year of birth for Nursery–Grade 6 and by a combination of birth year and prior education for Grades 7–12; parents are expected to accept the school's placement decision. CIS accepts applications on a rolling basis and the Admissions Team can schedule personalized campus visits; they also provide information to prepare families for the student's first day and run a New Family Orientation.
Scholarships	Scholarships The Bromsgrove Cambodia website does not publish a scholarship programme or list scholarship criteria on its public admissions or fees pages. Because some sister Bromsgrove campuses (for example Bromsgrove Thailand) do advertise Sixth Form scholarship schemes, families sometimes ask whether similar schemes operate in Cambodia; however, no BISC scholarship details appear on the school's pages and there is no published guidance on eligibility or application for fee support. If you are interested in scholarships, bursaries, or other fee‑assistance options, request confirmation directly from the Admissions Office (admissions@bisc.edu.kh or the phone numbers on the contact page) so they can give current, campus‑specific information. As a reference for regional practice (not a BISC policy), Bromsgrove Thailand does advertise Sixth Form scholarships in 2025/26; this does not imply the same programme exists at BISC—please check with BISC Admissions for a definitive answer.	Scholarships The CIS Phnom Penh admissions and fees pages do not describe a scholarship program for incoming students; the school's published fee information focuses on payment plans, an early-enrolment discount, sibling discounts, referral vouchers, and a forthcoming loyalty discount. CIS's community page also notes partner discounts (for example, a Canadia Bank junior account offers a tuition discount). Because other schools in the wider ‘CIS' network (for example, CIS branches in Vietnam) do run named scholarship or talent programs, be careful not to assume those apply to the Phnom Penh campus. If you want a definitive answer about scholarships, hardship assistance, or merit-based awards for the Phnom Penh campus, request that information directly from admissions@cisp.edu.kh — they can confirm whether any scholarships or internal assistance programs exist and explain eligibility, application windows, and documentation required.
Waitlist	Waitlist Bromsgrove International School Cambodia's public admissions pages do not describe a formal waitlist or central admissions pool; the published process describes application, assessment, offer and seat reservation by deposit rather than placing applicants on a named waiting list. If a place is not available at the time of application, the school's stated procedure indicates decisions (including recommending an alternative year group) are made by the Headmistress; the site does not outline a waitlist policy or prioritisation rules. For families who want to confirm whether the school keeps a waiting list in practice, or to ask to be placed on one, contact the Admissions Office directly using the contact details on the school site.	Waitlist CIS does not publish a detailed public waitlist policy on its website; the General Requirements page instructs prospective families to contact the Admissions Team for information about waiting lists. That wording implies a waiting-list or vacancy-management process exists but that specific places and prioritization rules are handled case-by-case by Admissions. If you need to know whether your child will be placed on a waitlist, the likely next vacancy date, or how long wait times are, contact admissions@cisp.edu.kh — they are the official source for current waitlist status and any documentary steps required to remain on a list.
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