Eco International School vs Zion International School of Phnom Penh

	E Eco International School Phnom Penh, Cambodia	Z Zion International School of Phnom Penh Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KHR 15,745,960 - 17,739,119	Fees / year KHR 14,758,196 - 17,440,411
Age range	Age range 2 - 12 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2015
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Eco International School has several Phnom Penh campuses: Campus 1 on Samdach Pan Avenue (214) in Daun Penh, two Chaktomuk addresses on Street 242 (Khan Daun Penh), Campus 3 on National Road 1 in Chbar Ampov (Boeung Snor), and a Veng Sreng campus (KMH Blvd., ISI Park) opening August 2026. These sites are in inner-city and suburban districts with road access to central Phnom Penh; specific campus addresses and phone/email contacts are listed on the school website and FAQs.	Location Zion International School (ZISPP) has multiple campuses in Phnom Penh: a Toul Tom Poung (Chamkarmorn) campus and a Chbar Ampov campus on National Road 1. The Toul Tom Poung site is in central Phnom Penh (Khan Chamkarmorn) near city amenities; Chbar Ampov is farther east along NR1. For exact campus addresses and phone contacts see the school's contact page.
Stages	Stages The school currently runs Early Years (from age 2), Kindergarten and Primary (Grade 1–6); a Secondary programme (Grades 7–12) is listed as “coming soon.” Program ages and the listed stages are on the school site.	Stages ZISPP runs Early Years (Nursery/Preschool – PreK/Kindergarten), Primary (Grades 1–6) and Secondary (Grades 7–12). The school's website lists IEYC for early years and the IPC plus Singapore-style maths/English standards for primary and secondary.
School type	School type Eco International School operates as a day school serving preschool through primary-age students; the website and public listings describe day programmes and do not mention boarding facilities. The school admits both boys and girls (co-educational).	School type The school is co-educational and operates as a not-for-profit agency of the Cambodia Jobs Foundation. ZISPP describes itself as a multi-campus international school in Phnom Penh; the website does not mention any boarding facilities.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school's public pages and FAQ describe admissions, trials for under‑5s and general pastoral care but do not provide a dedicated description of Additional Learning Needs / SEN provision. Prospective parents should contact admissions directly for details about individual learning‑support services or specialist staff.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school is based in Cambodia and delivers the Cambodian National Curriculum alongside international (United Kingdom) curricula elements; it is not presented as being affiliated to another country's national school system.	Country affiliation ZISPP is based in Cambodia and is run as an agency of the Cambodia Jobs Foundation; it is not presented on the website as being formally affiliated to another country's national school system.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is stated on the school website or public listings; the school presents itself as a secular international day school.	Religious affiliation The school's website does not state a religious affiliation. While the name includes "Zion," the school materials present a secular mission and do not identify a faith-based denomination.
School day structure	School day structure Early Years and Kindergarten hours are listed as half‑day 08:00–11:00 or full‑day 08:00–16:00 with free late pickup until 17:30; Primary is listed as a full day 08:00–16:30 with free late pickup until 17:30. Office hours for campus visits are Monday–Friday 07:30–17:30 and Saturday 08:00–12:00.	School day structure The school's website does not publish a full daily timetable for lessons or exact start/end times and break/lunch schedules. Public listings show general office hours (about 08:00–17:00) but for precise pupil start/finish times and weekly variations you should confirm with admissions.
Bus service details	Bus service details A school bus service is available but appears limited to specific campuses (listed as available for Campus 3 / Boeung Snor in the school's announcements and third‑party directory pages). The school has in the past promoted discounts for the bus on particular campuses and advises parents to contact admissions for routes, fees and registration.	Bus service details There is no clear, published information on the ZISPP website about a school bus or shuttle service and no named transport provider is listed. Because ZISPP operates multiple campuses, families often need to confirm whether door-to-door buses, set-route shuttles, or third‑party providers are available, and whether there are additional fees. Contact the school's admissions or front office (phone and email are on the contact page) to request current routes, costs and safety/monitoring arrangements.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - The school does not publish a separate, non‑refundable application or administrative fee on its public admissions pages; the school's promotional material lists “Affordable tuition – No administrative fees.” Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term notes) - Published, public fee schedules with line‑by‑line per‑year‑group and per‑term charges are not available on the school's official site. Third‑party school listings report annual tuition ranges for Eco International School as approximately KHR 16,322,000 to KHR 18,388,000 (common range reported for Early Years and Primary levels). Use these annual ranges as the available public guidance. - Per‑term detail is not published by the school. If the school operates a standard three‑term academic year (academic calendar entries indicate multiple term starts during the year), a simple division of the annual figure by three gives an indicative per‑term amount; however, no official per‑term tariff is published. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school calendar references term starts and term events, indicating a term‑based academic year. No official, detailed billing schedule (exact invoice dates, due‑dates, penalties for late payment, or whether tuition is payable annually, per term, or monthly) is published on the school's public pages. Parents should expect termly billing consistent with the school calendar unless otherwise advised by admissions. Boarding fees - Eco International School is presented as a day school; there is no published boarding provision or boarding fee schedule. No boarding fees are listed in the public material. Other costs and extra charges - Specific line items such as uniform costs, textbooks, activity fees, transport (school bus), exam fees or capital levies are not published in a detailed public fee schedule. Third‑party listings do reference tuition‑only ranges and separate short‑term program fees (for example, summer camp day rates are published on local event listings). Refund information - No publicly available, detailed refund or deposit policy (amounts refundable, conditions for refund, notice periods) is published on the school website or in the public listings examined. The school does not publish a standard refundable deposit schedule in its public materials. Fee payment options - The school's public pages do not list accepted payment methods (credit card, local or international bank transfer, cash, or online payment portal) or banking details. Admissions contact details are provided for enquiries and arrangements. Summary of limitations found (brief): - The official school site does not publish a complete, itemised fee schedule showing application fees, tuition by grade with per‑term figures, payment deadlines, refundable deposits, uniforms, or accepted payment methods. Available public figures are limited to annual tuition ranges reported by third‑party school directories. For the purposes of an external database, the information above reflects what is publicly available and where public detail is missing.	Fee details Application / Enrollment fees - One‑time enrollment fee: USD 200 (non‑refundable). Administration and recurring fixed charges - Administration fee: USD 150 per academic year (Nursery–Grade 12). - Learning material fee (Early Years & Primary): Part‑time Nursery–Gr6 USD 100 / year; Full‑time Nursery–Gr6 USD 160 / year. For Grades 7–12: Part‑time USD 160 / year; Full‑time USD 200 / year. - Field trip fees: Early Years/Primary USD 25 / year (K3–Gr6); Secondary USD 50 / year (Gr7–12). Tuition fees (2025–2026 academic year) — Early Years & Primary (selected examples shown per session and per term/year) - Half‑day (Morning, 8:00–11:15/11:30): - Nursery–Preschool: Term USD 483; Semester USD 945; Annual USD 1,829; Summer USD 169. - Pre‑K–Kindergarten: Term USD 494; Semester USD 966; Annual USD 1,870; Summer USD 173. - Grade 1–3: Term USD 578; Semester USD 1,131; Annual USD 2,189; Summer USD 184. - Grade 4–6: Term USD 617; Semester USD 1,207; Annual USD 2,337; Summer USD 193. - Half‑day (Afternoon, 13:00–16:15/16:30): - Nursery–Preschool: Term USD 439; Semester USD 859; Annual USD 1,663; Summer USD 154. - Pre‑K–Kindergarten: Term USD 449; Semester USD 878; Annual USD 1,700; Summer USD 157. - Grade 1–3: Term USD 527; Semester USD 1,031; Annual USD 1,996; Summer USD 168. - Grade 4–6: Term USD 560; Semester USD 1,095; Annual USD 2,120; Summer USD 175. - Full‑day (English & Khmer or English only): examples — Full‑day English & Khmer Grade 1–3: Term USD 854; Semester USD 1,670; Annual USD 3,233. Full‑day English Grade 4–6: Term USD 1,137; Semester USD 2,224; Annual USD 4,306. Tuition fees — High School (Grades 7–12) - Half‑day and full‑day options are offered; sample figures: Half‑day Grade 7–8 Term USD 715; Semester USD 1,399; Annual USD 2,708. Grade 9–12 half‑day Term USD 858; Semester USD 1,678; Annual USD 3,248. Full and extended day options have higher term/annual rates listed in the published schedule. Ancillary services and optional charges - Lunch service: USD 50 / month; or USD 135 / term; USD 264 / semester; USD 517 / year (Nursery–Gr12). - After‑school care: USD 15 / month (Nursery–Gr12). - Testing fees: Early Years–Gr6 USD 15; Gr7–12 USD 25. Billing schedule, payment terms and penalties - Fees are required at the beginning of each term. Payment plan examples include term/semester/annual options with specified due dates in the published schedule. Late payment penalty: USD 10 per week; classroom places are not held without fee payment. No refunds or credits for sick days/holidays; one month's notice requested for termination of enrollment. Boarding - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed in the published fee schedule. Refunds and credits - The published schedule states there are no refunds or credits for absence due to sickness or holidays; parents should give at least one month's notice to terminate enrollment. Late payment penalties are specified. Payment methods - The published fee schedule reviewed lists due dates, plans and penalties but does not specify accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, etc.) in the document.
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school operates four campuses in Phnom Penh: Campus 1, Samdach Pan Ave. (214), Khan Daun Penh; Campus 2, Chaktomuk Campus at Street 242 (Nos. 71 and 63-65), Khan Daun Penh; Campus 3, Boeung Snor Campus (No. 28), National Road No.1, Khan Chbar Ampov; Campus 4, Veng Sreng Campus (KMH Blvd., ISI Park Veng Sreng), Khan Porsenchey (opening August 2026).	Governance and ownership Zion International School of Phnom Penh is an agency of the not-for-profit, NGO Cambodia Jobs Foundation located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Eco International School uses a dual model that combines the Cambodian national curriculum with international (UK-based) programmes and implements the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) for its youngest learners. Early Years and Kindergarten serve children roughly 2–5 years (kindergarten around 5–6) and follow IEYC alongside Cambodian curriculum content. Primary covers Grade 1–Grade 6 (age 6+) and operates a hybrid British and Cambodian curriculum with focus on core subjects plus a STEAM approach. The school integrates environmental education, character development and experiential learning across stages and offers extracurriculars such as music (digital piano from Grade 2), school gardening and recycling projects. A full secondary programme (Grades 7–12) is described as forthcoming, so specific upper‑secondary qualifications are not currently listed on the school's public materials.	Curriculum details Zion International School of Phnom Penh uses the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) for Nursery–Preschool/Pre‑K–Kindergarten (ages 2–5) and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for Primary (Grades 1–6), supported by Singaporean mathematics and English standards. Secondary education (Grades 7–12) follows a Cambridge pathway: Cambridge Lower Secondary/Extended Mathematics in Grades 7–8, IGCSE syllabuses (including Extended Mathematics, Coordinated Science double award and IGCSE ICT) in Grades 9–10, and Cambridge AS & A Level courses in Grades 11–12. The site lists AS/A Level subjects such as English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Information Technology, and also offers AS/A Level Business Studies and Global Perspectives & Research (noting Global Perspectives is being phased for future cohorts). The curriculum emphasizes practical STEM and laboratory work, a staged ICT/computing progression from middle school to IGCSE/AS‑A Level, and mandatory Physical Education in lower secondary; extracurricular options include Chinese language, swimming, taekwondo and football. Grade groupings are Nursery–Preschool/Pre‑K–K, Grades 1–6 (Primary) and Grades 7–12 (Secondary), so the qualifications offered run from IEYC and IPC through IGCSE and Cambridge AS/A Levels.
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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 Eco International School's website states the school places emphasis on “character building, environmental education, and STEAM programs” which it says guide students' curiosity, self‑understanding, communication and critical thinking. The site also highlights small class sizes and regular parent updates as part of its approach to student care. The school does not, however, publish a named SEL curriculum, details of specific SEL programmes, or a dedicated SEL/pastoral team on its publicly available pages.	Social & emotional learning Zion International School's website emphasises character development, mutual respect and a ‘‘safe and caring environment'' and states it follows the IEYC and IPC curricula alongside Singaporean standards for English and maths. The school's public pages describe these values as part of everyday teaching but do not list specific Social and Emotional Learning programmes, named pastoral or counselling staff, or a dedicated SEL framework on the website.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Eco International School's public website describes its early years and primary programmes and general focus on care and safety, but it does not publish a clear Special Educational Needs (SEN) policy or a list of the types of SEN it can support. There is no indication on the school's public pages that it is a specialist SEN institution. If you need to know whether the school can support a specific diagnosed need, contact the school directly for assessment and written confirmation.	Special educational needs (SEN) ZISPP's official site does not publish a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) or learning-support policy and does not specify which types or levels of SEN it can support. A third‑party education listing describes a ‘‘Special Needs Preschool'' and sensory development areas at ZISPP, but that information is presented by an external site and is not accompanied by a clear SEN policy on the school's own website.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school says it uses international curricula modelled on United Kingdom frameworks and the IEYC for early years, which implies a strong English‑language curriculum influence. However, Eco International School's website does not publish explicit information about EAL programmes, specialist EAL staff, entry assessments for English language learners, or dedicated EAL support. If EAL provision is required, the school recommends contacting them directly to confirm available support.	English as an additional language The school's published information indicates English is a core medium and that it uses English standards alongside the IEYC/IPC curriculum and Singaporean English standards. However, ZISPP's website does not provide a specific English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme description, placement/assessment procedures, or named EAL staff on its public pages.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing On its public pages the school states it aims to provide “a safe and supportive atmosphere” and highlights character‑building activities and small class sizes as part of student care. The website does not, however, publish details of specific mental‑health or counselling services, named wellbeing staff, or formal wellbeing programmes and policies. For clarity about counselling or clinical mental‑health support, parents should request the school's current pastoral/wellbeing provisions in writing.	Mental wellbeing ZISPP's public pages refer to a safe, caring learning environment and character education as part of its approach to student welfare. The school does not publish details on the website about specialist mental-health or wellbeing staff (for example, school counsellors or psychologists), formal wellbeing programmes, or referral procedures.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Eco International School's website highlights safety and a “safe and supportive atmosphere” among its core messages and lists safety and hygiene in its ‘Why Us' points. The site does not publish a full child‑protection or safeguarding policy, nor the names/contacts of a designated safeguarding lead, on its publicly accessible pages. If you require the school's safeguarding policy or details of safeguarding contacts, request these directly from the school (they are commonly provided to parents on admission).	Safeguarding The school's website states that it aims to provide a ‘‘safe and caring environment'' and expects members to honour the rights and dignity of others as part of its values. ZISPP does not appear to publish a standalone child‑protection or safeguarding policy on its public website pages, nor does it list named safeguarding officers or detailed reporting procedures.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Eco International School operates four campuses in Phnom Penh: Campus 1 on Samdach Pan Avenue (214); Campus 2 on Street 242 with two sites (Campus 2.1 at #71 and Campus 2.2 at #63-65); Campus 3 on National Road 1 in Boeung Snor; and Campus 4 on KMH Boulevard in ISI Park Veng Sreng (opening in August 2026). The campuses offer Early Years through Primary programs, with a Secondary program coming soon. Office hours are Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, and Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The curriculum combines the Cambodian National Curriculum with international curriculums from the United Kingdom, focusing on character building, environmental education, and STEAM. Class sizes are small, typically 15–20 students, with free late pickup until 5:30 pm and essential and interactive extracurricular activities.	Facilities overview ZISPP operates across three campuses in Phnom Penh: Toul Tom Poung, Chbar Ampov, and Russey Keo. The school serves Nursery through Grade 12. The three campuses provide spaces for early years, primary, and secondary education. The learning program is guided by the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) from the United Kingdom, with Singaporean Math and English standards supplementing the program.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school uses the Cambodian National Curriculum and international curriculums from the United Kingdom, with emphasis on character building, environmental education, and STEAM.	Academic facilities The learning program is based on the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) from the United Kingdom. Singaporean Math and English standards supplement the IPC/IEYC framework. The school offers Nursery through Secondary (Grade 12). The approach emphasizes active, inquiry‑based learning and international-mindedness through IPC/IEYC.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The school provides essential and interactive extracurricular activities.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Eco International School's publicly available About and admissions pages do not list a formal founding year but describe the school's program development and campus roll‑out. The school now operates multiple campuses in Phnom Penh (Samdach Pan, Street 242, Boeung Snor) and notes a fourth campus at ISI Park Veng Sreng planned to open in August 2026. A 3 October 2025 memorandum with developer Urbanland names the school's co‑founders and describes a private partnership supporting the school's expansion. The school also publicly opened enrollment for the 2025–2026 academic year, with the term start date published as 4 August 2025.	History Zion International School of Phnom Penh (ZISPP) was established by a board led by founder David C. Moon and is governed through its board of directors; the school describes itself as an agency of the not-for-profit Cambodia Jobs Foundation. Over the past decade ZISPP has grown from a single campus into a multi-campus operation and reports roughly ten years of operation on its website. In recent years the school has formalized external partnerships—signing memoranda of understanding with local higher-education institutions—to create academic pathways and joint activities for students. Governance and strategic direction are presented publicly on the school website and in board communications.
Community	Community The school serves a diverse student body—an Urbanland announcement notes more than 400 students from over 20 nationalities across its campuses. The school's calendar and news pages show recurring community activities such as winter and summer camps, end‑of‑term events, and scheduled parent–teacher conferences (PTCs), and the site emphasizes frequent communications with parents. Local coverage and the school's own descriptions highlight environmental and STEAM activities (school gardening, recycling projects, Earth Day campaigns) as regular parts of student and community life.	Community ZISPP describes its community as a mix of parents, international and local teachers, and students who take part in curricular and extra‑curricular activities; the school emphasizes learning-by-doing and community engagement. The school calendar and news feed show regular community events such as study trips, spelling bees, math contests, and term‑end Parent–Teacher Conferences that involve families and staff. ZISPP also runs campus open‑house events and public activities that invite parental participation and community attendance.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The school's public website does not include a detailed description of an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) or a published PTA committee structure. The published calendar does list “PTC” (parent–teacher conferences) and other parent‑oriented events, indicating regular formal points of contact between families and teachers. The site and local coverage reference frequent parent communications and campus news, but there are no publicly posted PTA meeting minutes, volunteer group pages, or a fundraising calendar that explicitly identify a PTA. For up‑to‑date details about membership, meeting schedules, volunteer roles, or fundraising activities, the school directs families to contact campus leadership or admissions; phone numbers and an email are provided on the school site. If you'd like, I can draft an email or a short list of questions you can send to the school to confirm whether a PTA exists and to request its meeting schedule and recent activity list.	Parent teacher association ZISPP refers to a parent association called the ZPA (ZISPP Parent Association) that was created to give parents a channel for feedback and participation in school decision‑making. The school lists term Parent–Teacher Conferences and open‑house sessions as regular opportunities for parents to meet teachers and school leaders to review student progress. In school communications the ZPA is presented as a forum for parents' voices to be heard and to support transitions for new families; the site also notes an elected Student Council as a parallel voice for students. Specific parent‑facing events cited on the school website and event calendar include term PTCs, campus open houses, and extracurricular showcases such as spelling bees and math contests where parents are invited to attend. The school's news pages record recent PTCs and other family‑oriented events, indicating active parent engagement in school life.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual The school offers Coding Club and ICT programs (Waterford & TechnoKids). Waterford.org resources are used for Preschool through Grade 2 to teach science, math, and English. The learning approach is based on IEYC and IPC curricula from the UK and aligns with Singaporean Math and English standards.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Arts and performing experiences are supported by Performing Arts Club, Visual Arts Club, and Piano Club. Khmer Dance Club provides cultural arts engagement. Additional clubs cover dance, music, and visual arts to give students varied outlets for creativity.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language Chinese Club and Khmer Dance Club offer language skills development and cultural engagement. The Chinese Club supports language development and cultural expression through after-school activities. These clubs foster cross-cultural exchange through language practice and performances.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies Cooking & Baking Club, Taekwondo Club, and a range of sports and arts clubs support after-school interests. Students can participate in Coding Club, Visual Arts, Speech & Debate, and other clubs to explore personal interests. These activities promote collaboration, social connection, and teamwork.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The school has an elected Student Council to represent student voices. The school also has a Parent Association (ZPA) that involves parents in governance. These structures support leadership development and community engagement.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school provides daily physical education through a distance learning program with rotations through Taekwondo, Swimming, Soccer, and gym activities. The Sports Academy supports fitness and wellbeing through additional programs. Snack and lunch programs, safe van transport, and after-school care contribute to student wellbeing and convenience.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school uses the Cambodian National Curriculum and International Curriculums from the United Kingdom, with emphasis on character building, environmental education, and STEAM programs which guide children's curiosity, self-understanding, communication, and critical thinking.	Language provision The school uses the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and International Primary Curriculum (IPC) from the United Kingdom. Singaporean Math standards are applied, and English standards are used as part of the curriculum. The curriculum is delivered across Nursery, PreK, Kindergarten, Primary (Grade 1–6), and Secondary (Grade 7–12).
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Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards There are no school-level awards (awards given to the institution itself) published on Eco International School's public website for the past five years (or earlier) as of December 30, 2025. The site's news/events and overview pages do not show announcements of awards to the school. (If you would like, I can search external sources to see whether any awards have been reported elsewhere; you asked that I include only items shown on the school website for this response.)	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations No formal external accreditations are listed on the Zion International School of Phnom Penh (ZISPP) website as of December 30, 2025. The school's website describes the curriculum and programmes it uses, which are: - International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC): an early-years curriculum used internationally for ages 2–5 that emphasizes play-based, inquiry-led learning; the school states it uses the IEYC for its early years provision. - International Primary Curriculum (IPC): a UK‑standards, thematic and inquiry-based primary curriculum focusing on knowledge, skills and personal development; ZISPP lists the IPC as its primary curriculum. - Cambridge‑aligned secondary programme (IGCSE / AS / A Level syllabuses): the website describes a Cambridge‑aligned high school programme and references IGCSE and AS/A‑Level subjects for Grades 9–12 (this describes the syllabuses/assessment routes the school teaches, but the site does not state a formal Cambridge/CAIE school centre accreditation). - Singaporean math and English standards (instructional approach): the homepage notes the use of Singaporean approaches for mathematics and English standards as part of the school's curriculum mix. Note: I looked for (and did not find) explicit statements on the school website claiming membership or accreditation by common international school accrediting bodies (for example, Council of International Schools, WASC, CIS, or formal Cambridge Centre accreditation). The website emphasizes curricula and institutional partnerships rather than listing external accreditations. Additional relevant, but not accreditation, items published on the school site: the school has published Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with higher‑education partners (for example, the American University of Phnom Penh and Paragon International University), described on the site as collaborative agreements to support pathways and activities; these are partnerships rather than accreditation statements.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Initial enquiry and information-gathering. Contact the school to confirm which campus you are interested in and to check class availability; the school publishes office hours and recommends a campus visit during Monday–Friday 7:30–17:30 or Saturday morning. Ask for the most up-to-date fee schedule, transport options and any current promotions before you proceed, since discounts (for example sibling or campus-specific offers) are sometimes available. 2. Schedule and attend a campus tour. The school recommends an in-person tour (typically around 30–40 minutes) so you can see classrooms, ask about the curriculum (IEYC / British and Cambodian options) and check facilities for your child's age group; bring your child if you think a short visit would help with transition. During the visit confirm start times for the Early Years/Kindergarten versus Primary day schedules and whether the campus you choose runs the British or Cambodian curriculum for the relevant year level. 3. Complete the enrollment form and prepare required documents. Parents are asked to fill in the school's enrolment/registration form and submit standard documents such as the child's birth certificate, vaccination/health record, passport-size photos, and a parent/guardian ID or passport; different campuses may request the same list. Verify whether the school requires original documents for sighting or certified copies and whether the form can be completed online or must be handed in at reception. 4. Trial class or assessment (when applicable). For children under five the school offers a five-day trial period to check readiness and help the child settle; parents should ask in advance for the trial terms and how attendance during the trial is recorded. For older children the school may use a brief informal assessment or meeting with a teacher to confirm the right placement—ask what format the assessment takes and whether results affect start date or class allocation. 5. Offer of place and fee/payment arrangements. When a place is available the school will confirm offer details and the fees due — ask explicitly if there are any one-time registration fees, deposits, or ‘administrative' charges (several recent notices indicate the school advertises “no administrative fees,” but always confirm current policy). Ask about payment schedules, sibling discounts, and any campus-specific tuition promotions so you know the net cost before completing enrolment. 6. Final registration, transport and first-day logistics. After you accept the place complete any final paperwork and payments, sign the school's terms and confirm bus routes (if needed), uniforms and book lists; the school provides information on bus discounts at certain campuses. Check the online school calendar or ask admissions for term start dates, school hours for your child's year group, and the school's policy on late pickup so you can plan childcare and transport on the first day.	Admissions 1. Make an initial enquiry and arrange a visit. Parents should start by contacting the school to request information, ask about current availability for the grade you need, and to schedule a campus tour or attend an open house — ZISPP lists appointments and runs open-house events at its campuses. During this stage ask for the current fee schedule, school calendar and the admissions contact (email/phone) so you have the exact next-step instructions. 2. Complete the school application and supply basic documents. ZISPP asks families to submit an application (contact the admissions office for the form) and to provide identity and school records; common items to have ready are the child's passport or birth certificate, recent school reports/transcripts and immunisation/health records. If your child has any learning support needs, bring recent specialist reports or Individual Education Plans so the school can assess support requirements early. 3. Assessment and/or placement testing. The school operates a placement process that typically includes testing or assessment to confirm the correct grade and programme; testing fees are listed in the school's published fee schedule (testing fees differ by age/grade). Parents should confirm the exact tests that will be used (English, mathematics or other) and whether one or both parents are expected to attend an interview with a principal or admissions officer. 4. Offer, invoice and payment of enrolment fees. If a place is offered ZISPP will issue an invoice; the school publishes a one-time enrolment fee (listed in the 2025–26 schedule as US$200) plus an annual administration fee (US$150) and material/lunch/testing charges that can be billed separately. Spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and the school's policy is that places will not be held without payment, so parents should be prepared to pay the enrolment deposit and/or first term invoice promptly to secure the place. 5. Confirmation, orientation and start logistics. After payment and paperwork are complete the school confirms enrolment, provides start dates, uniform and timetable information, and (where applicable) bus or lunch sign-up details; families should clarify arrival times, daily schedule and who to contact for transport or medical questions. If you need a visa or work-permit documentation for Cambodia, request any school letters early because these can take additional time. 6. Fee schedule and ongoing obligations. Parents should note the published payment terms (fees are due at the start of the term), the late-payment penalty (the school's published schedule notes a late fee of US$10 per week), and that many additional items (after‑school care, lunches, some trips and extra tuition support) are charged separately. Keep a copy of the school's full fee schedule and refund/withdrawal policy so you know deadlines and any non‑refundable elements (for example, the enrolment and many ancillary fees).
Scholarships	Scholarships The school does not advertise formal scholarships or need‑based financial aid on its public pages. However, recent school notices and local school listings show published tuition discounts and promotional concessions: sibling discounts (reported as 5% for the second child and 10% for the third), a 10% promotional discount on Primary tuition at a specific campus (Campus 3 / Boeung Snor) for the 2025–2026 intake, and a bus-service discount (reported as 30% at Campus 3). The school also indicates ‘no administrative fees' in some communications, which affects the up-front cost of enrolment. If you need fee relief beyond these published discounts, contact the admissions office directly (use the admissions email/phone on the school site) to ask whether any additional financial assistance, payment plans, or case-by-case waivers are available and what documentation would be required.	Scholarships No regular K–12 tuition scholarships are publicly advertised on the school's fee schedule or on the ZISPP pages that cover admissions and fees. However, ZISPP has announced a Memorandum of Understanding with the American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP) that identifies scholarship opportunities in the context of that partnership (primarily relating to pathways into higher education rather than published K–12 fee waivers). If you are seeking fee assistance, merit awards, or sibling discounts, ask the ZISPP admissions or finance office directly because such arrangements (if available) are often discretionary, limited in number, and not always listed on the standard fee sheet. For follow-up contact, use the school's admissions email/phone listed on event and school pages so you get the most current, written confirmation.
Waitlist	Waitlist The school website states that admissions are open throughout the year and that enrolment is based on class availability; there is no clearly publicised, formal ‘waitlist' process described on the site. Because the school accepts students ‘based on class availability' the practical outcome is that if a class is full you should contact admissions and ask to be placed on any informal waiting list or to be notified when a space opens. If you need priority information (for example because you require a guaranteed start date), request written confirmation from admissions about whether they can hold a place, the expected timeline, or any priority categories (siblings, staff children, etc.).	Waitlist ZISPP does operate a waiting/placement mechanism. The school's published policies note that if parents temporarily stop a child's enrolment the child can be placed on a waiting list, and that classroom places are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and will not be held without payment. The publicly available materials do not publish a detailed priority order or an explicit fee to stay on a waiting list for long periods, so if you believe you will need to pause or defer enrolment ask admissions for the current waiting-list procedure, any fees to keep a place, and how they notify families when spaces open.
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