Bromsgrove International School Cambodia vs HOPE International School

	B Bromsgrove International School Cambodia Phnom Penh, Cambodia	H HOPE International School Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KHR 41,856,349 - 99,657,974	Fees / year KHR 31,780,452 - 66,779,177
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 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 EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 400
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2025	Opened 2002
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 HOPE International School is on Street TryHeng 3 in Sangkat Krang Thnong, Khan Sen Sok, northwest Phnom Penh (close to the international airport). The school site gives a full postal address and phone contacts for the Front Office; the campus is described as a purpose-built site on the edge of the city with open spaces and sports fields.
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 HOPE runs from Preschool (entry from age 3) through Kindergarten and Primary (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8) and High School (Grades 9–12). High school students follow IGCSE in Grades 9–10 and may study either the IB Diploma or the HOPE School Diploma in Grades 11–12.
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 HOPE is an international, co-educational day school that serves children of Christian workers and other international families. The school also operates a homeschool support program; boarding is not described on the official school pages (some third‑party listings mention boarding provision, so confirm with the Admissions office).
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 website refers to a Student Support Team and procedures for wellbeing and pastoral care, and the school notes support for English language learners. Third‑party school listings indicate HOPE offers learning‑support roles (for example a Student Wellbeing Coordinator, guidance counsellor and Academic Resource Centre support staff); contact the school for current details and eligibility.
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 HOPE is an international school based in Cambodia and was established to support missionary families; it is not presented as affiliated to a single foreign government or national system. Governance includes representatives from member mission organisations.
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 is explicitly Christian and describes its mission as providing Christ‑centred education; staff and board members sign a statement of Christian faith.
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 The campus opens to drop‑offs from about 7:30am and students arriving after 8:05am are recorded as late; whole‑school assemblies are scheduled around 7:50am and primary pickup procedures reference parents being allowed in hallways from about 2:25pm. The site also publishes a live school calendar (term dates, assemblies and half‑day events).
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's public pages do not include a dedicated daily bus‑transportation page, though the school calendar shows buses used for sports/event trips (for example buses leaving for fixtures). Third‑party listings are inconsistent about whether a regular daily bus service is offered, so it's best to confirm current daily transport options (routes, costs and registration) with Admissions or the Front Office.
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 fees - A non‑refundable application fee of USD 100 per student is payable at application (cash or bank transfer accepted). One‑time / first‑year charges - New‑student enrolment/registration fee: KHR 2,406,000 (example shown for Kindergarten 1 as a one‑time charge). - Capital / school improvement charge (first year): KHR 4,090,200 (shown for K1). - These one‑time items are added to the first year's tuition total. Tuition fees by year group (annual totals by grade) - Kindergartens (K1, K2): KHR 31,679,001 per year (each). - K3 and Grades 1–5: KHR 46,475,901 per year (each). - Grades 6–8: KHR 52,571,101 per year (each). - Grades 9–10: KHR 63,558,502 per year (each). - Grades 11–12: KHR 66,566,002 per year (each). (Annual totals exclude the new‑student one‑time fees shown above.) Billing schedule and payment terms - New enrolments: once offered a place, families have one month to confirm by paying the required fee and specifying a start date. - Accepted payment methods listed by the school include cash or check to the cashier and bank transfer via ABA Bank (school finance handles invoicing and payment processing). Boarding fees - The school operates as a day school (no boarding facility listed). Other costs and typical additional charges - Typical additional charges shown in the school fee schedule include capital/campus fees and materials or technology charges and separate meal/canteen costs; meals are provided through the school canteen and billed separately. Exact items and amounts are invoiced in the school's additional fees schedule. Sibling discounts - Multi‑child discounts published are: 5% for a second child, 15% for a third child, 25% for fourth and subsequent children (applied to tuition). Refund information - The application fee is explicitly non‑refundable. Refundability of other fees (enrolment, capital, tuition pro‑rata rules) is defined in the school's fee schedule and standard finance terms; the application fee is stated as non‑refundable. Fee payment options - Cash or check to the school cashier; bank transfer (ABA Bank). The school's finance office handles payment processing and schedules.
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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 HOPE delivers an English-medium curriculum taught with a Biblical worldview and links assessment closely to learning objectives; external IGCSE and IB examinations are used to validate student learning. Preschool (ages 3–5) follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and reports against its seven areas of learning, with specialist Art, Music, Library and PE lessons. Primary (K–5) is based on the UK National Curriculum supplemented by integrated studies (science, health, social studies) and specialist subjects including Computing, Art, Music, Khmer or Korean language, Library and PE. Middle School (Grades 6–8) provides a continuum from Primary to IGCSE with core Mathematics, English, Science and SOSE plus Languages, Art, Music, Computer Science, PE, Christian Perspectives and a Health & Wellbeing programme. In High School, Grades 9–10 follow two-year Cambridge IGCSE courses (core English, English Literature, Maths, Coordinated Science and optional IGCSEs such as French, History, Computer Science and Additional Maths), and Grades 11–12 offer the two‑year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (three HL, three SL, TOK, CAS and Extended Essay) with a HOPE Diploma pathway for students who do not complete the full IB Diploma.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	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 —	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. 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. Initial enquiry and visit: Contact the Admissions office by phone, Telegram, or email to request information and arrange a school visit; the site lists phone numbers and the campus address for in-person visits. A visit is recommended so parents can see facilities, ask about grade-level placement, and confirm program fit before applying. Scheduling a visit also helps clarify fee expectations and the documents you will need to prepare. 2. Complete the online application and pay the application fee: Begin by filling out the school's online application form and submitting the required documents. A non‑refundable application fee of US$100 per student is due on submission and may be paid in cash or by bank transfer. Keep a copy of your payment receipt and the submitted application confirmation for your records. 3. Provide school records and (if applicable) missionary verification: Submit academic records for the past two school years (report cards preferred); if records are not in English, provide translated and authenticated copies. If you are applying as a missionary or full‑time Christian worker, include a verification letter from your organization with contact details and job information. These documents are used to assess historical placement and to advise on an appropriate grade level. 4. Placement testing (and ELL assessment if required): After the Admissions team reviews your application and documents, they will schedule placement testing—typically English and mathematics. Students who are English Language Learners will take an ELL assessment that covers writing, speaking, listening, and reading so staff can determine appropriate language support. Test results are considered together with records and recommendations when deciding grade placement. 5. Interview and admissions decision: The school may arrange an interview with a principal after reviewing application materials and test results. You will be notified of the admissions decision following the interview and review. If accepted, you have one month to confirm enrollment by paying the required fee and specifying a start date; if the student does not start within two months the offered placement may be withdrawn. 6. Enrollment formalities and orientation: Once tuition and required fees are paid, the school will complete the enrollment process and provide onboarding information for parents and students. New families are invited to attend an orientation session to learn school procedures, schedules, and expectations. Make sure you confirm payment deadlines and required documents (e.g., vaccinations, emergency contact details) before the first day. 7. Fees and follow-up details: HOPE publishes a dedicated Tuition & Other Fees document for the 2025–2026 school year and a separate Additional Fees document; these outline grade‑level tuition, payment methods, and any ancillary charges. The Admissions office can confirm current rates, available discount eligibility, and payment schedules—contact them if you need the specific fee table or a breakdown for your child's grade.
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 HOPE does not currently offer scholarships to prospective (incoming) students, according to the school's Frequently Asked Questions. However, the school states that enrolled families may be eligible for a limited scholarship program that provides temporary financial assistance in unforeseen circumstances, and that some discounts may be available for eligible applicants. For details about eligibility criteria, application procedures, and caps or durations of any assistance, contact the Admissions office directly; the school's fee documents for 2025–2026 and Admissions staff will clarify what temporary aid or discounts might be offered.
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 HOPE operates a waiting list system: if there is no immediate placement available after the admissions review, your child will be placed on a waiting list in accordance with the school's Admissions Policy. The published admissions information notes that offers must be confirmed within one month and that failure to begin within two months can result in loss of the offered placement; this timing also affects how long an offer is held before being released to another family. Parents should contact Admissions for their child's current position on the list and for guidance about likely wait times or alternative start dates—waiting‑list handling follows the formal Admissions Policy referenced on the school site.
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