Footprints International School - TK Campus vs Paragon International School

	F Footprints International School - TK Campus Phnom Penh, Cambodia	P Paragon International School Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KHR 19,764,223 - 27,958,752	Fees / year KHR 22,077,001 - 42,929,731
Age range	Age range 1½ - 18 years	Age range 2 - 17 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,000	Pupils 1,100
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 12
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Khmer
Opened	Opened 2007	Opened 1997
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Footprints International School is in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, operating two urban campuses: Toul Kork (Building A, No.16–18, Street 570) and Toul Tom Poung (Building A, No.84, Street 135 / intersection with Street 470). Both campuses serve Nursery–Grade 12 and list campus contact numbers and opening hours on the school site/handbook; they are located in central city districts commonly reached by car, taxi or tuk‑tuk—contact the school for specific directions or pickup points.	Location Paragon International School is located in the Svay Pak / Russey Keo area of Phnom Penh (Building No. 402, Plov Lom, Phum Lor Kombor, Sangkat Svay Pak, Khan Russey Keo). The campus is accessible from major parts of the city and the school lists a single consolidated campus address on its website.
Stages	Stages The school runs from Nursery through Grade 12. Early Childhood covers ages ~1.5–5 (Nursery to Kindergarten); Primary is Grades 1–5; Secondary covers lower and upper secondary through Grade 12. Footprints offers Cambridge (CAIE) pathways alongside a Cambodian National Programme.	Stages The school runs Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary programmes (age bands shown as Kindergarten 2–5, Primary 6–11, Secondary 12–17). Age-level details and grade distribution are published on the school site.
School type	School type Footprints is a co‑educational international day school (no boarding is listed). It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and authorised to deliver IEYC and Cambridge programmes while also being licensed by the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.	School type Paragon ISC is an independent international day school offering programmes from early years through Grade 12; the school operates multiple campus sections (Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary). The school website and campus pages do not advertise boarding facilities.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school operates a Centre for Wellbeing and Career Excellence (CWCE) that coordinates counselling, early identification, a three‑tier assessment system, targeted support and referrals to external specialists via a CARE Centre. The handbook sets out processes for assessment, individual planning and referrals; parents should contact Admissions/Family Engagement for details about specific learning‑support arrangements.	Additional learning support Paragon publishes a Learning Support page describing a dedicated Learning Support department that works with teachers, teaching assistants and parents, runs awareness events (for example on dyslexia and ADHD), and participates in local SEN networks. The school uses in‑school interventions and refers to external specialists when needed.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Footprints is an international school based in Cambodia and is licensed by the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport; it is not presented as affiliated to any single foreign country.	Country affiliation The school is registered in Cambodia and is authorised/recognised by the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports; it also delivers Cambridge (CAIE) qualifications and holds international accreditation (CIS).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is stated in the school's published materials or parent handbook.	Religious affiliation Paragon ISC does not list any religious affiliation on its public ‘About' and accreditation pages; the provision is presented as secular/international.
School day structure	School day structure Daily timings vary by programme: Early Childhood (Nursery–Kindy) runs roughly 8:00am–4:00pm with morning, lunch/napping and afternoon sessions; Primary International classes typically run 7:45am–1:50pm (with snack and lunch breaks); Secondary International classes start at 8:00am and run until about 2:35pm (one‑hour lunch). The campus gate opens earlier (a gate babysitter from 7:00am is noted) and the handbook gives precise session times by year group.	School day structure Published information from school‑profile sources indicates a typical school day with families able to drop off from about 07:50 and school finishing around 15:30; exact start/finish times can vary by year group and term, so confirm with admissions for your child's year.
Bus service details	Bus service details The school publishes a paid bus service covering many parts of Phnom Penh. Each bus is staffed with a bus monitor; parents must register through the school office, the bus will not wait more than five minutes at stops, and the school may be unable to accommodate families living a long distance from campus. For routes, fees and registration, contact the Family Engagement/Admissions office.	Bus service details The school coordinates a contracted bus service for student commuting and lists a transport/registration page with contact details for bus enquiries; routes are organised into pickup/drop‑off zones and fees depend on location (term‑ or annual‑based payment options). For route details and registration you should contact the school transport team.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & Enrolment fees - Application fee (new applicants): USD 30 (Kindy–Grade 12). - Enrolment fee (payable once on acceptance): USD 600 for all grades; USD 300 for siblings. Annual capital & administration and learning‑materials (books) - Capital & administration fee: USD 300 per student (paid annually; 50% charge applies if enrolment is in Term 3). - Print & digital learning materials (annual, non‑refundable): Kindy USD 50; Grades 1–5 USD 175; Grades 6–8 USD 200; Grades 9–10 USD 400; Grades 11–12 USD 450. Tuition fees (AY 2025–2026) — full year and per term - Nursery – Pre‑K2 (Part‑time): Full yearly USD 2,706; Full yearly (10% if paid in one payment) USD 2,435; Termly (3 payments): USD 902 per term. - Nursery – Kindy (Full‑time): Full yearly USD 4,563; Discounted yearly USD 4,106; Termly USD 1,521 per term. - Grades 1–5: Full yearly USD 5,106; Discounted yearly USD 4,595; Termly USD 1,702 per term. - Grades 6–8: Full yearly USD 5,691; Discounted yearly USD 5,121; Termly USD 1,897 per term. - Grades 9–12: Full yearly USD 6,250; Discounted yearly USD 5,624; Termly USD 2,083 per term. Billing schedule & payment terms - Tuition may be paid annually (one payment) or termly (three payments). Term‑payment dates for AY 2025–2026 are shown in the fee table; term payments occur before each term (late July 2025, mid‑November 2025, late February 2026); annual payments are expected at the start of the academic year (early August 2025). - Late payment penalty: USD 5 per day; non‑payment may result in suspension or withholding of reports. - Partial, midterm and National‑programme adjustments are specified in the fee schedule. Optional and other fees - Healthy student lunches: Nursery–Grade 4 — Full yearly USD 567 (5% off if paid yearly) or termly (USD 180 / USD 174 / USD 213 by term); Grade 5–12 — Full yearly USD 756 (5% off) or termly (USD 240 / USD 232 / USD 284). - School bus (optional): 2‑way full year USD 900 (5% off = USD 855) or termly USD 300; 1‑way full year USD 720 (5% off = USD 684) or termly USD 240. Sibling transport discounts apply. - IP afternoon clubs & activities: Full yearly USD 520 or termly USD 180. - Cambridge examination fees (per subject / component) vary by level (e.g. IGCSE USD 145 per subject; AS/A2/A‑level fees listed in schedule). Discounts, refunds & withdrawal - Sibling tuition discounts: 2nd child 15% off; 3rd child onward 20% off. A 15% discount applies to Nursery/Pre‑K1 new students for 2025–2026 (not combinable with other discounts). - Withdrawal: written notice (Withdrawal Form) at least 30 days before the student's last day. - Refunds: refunds on paid tuition and lunch fees apply only for full terms not attended; a processing charge equal to 10% of the refunded/transferred amount applies (same 10% applied to Cambridge exam refunds/transfers when parent/student changes/withdraws). Uniforms & other incidental costs - The school's policy requires a school uniform, but the published fee schedule does not list a specific uniform charge. Uniform policy and related expectations are stated separately in school information. Payment methods & bank details - Accepted payment modes: cash (amounts under USD 100), cheque or bank transfer for larger amounts; bank transfer fees are the payer's responsibility; the school accepts payments only from registered banks operating in Cambodia. - Bank deposit details for fee payments (as provided by the school): Bank: ABA; Beneficiary: EDUINVEST INTERNATIONAL CO LTD; Account No.: 000145244; Beneficiary address as published by the school.	Fee details Application fees - Toddler–Pre-K: USD 60 (payable once on application). - KG–Grade 12: USD 120 (payable once on application). (These application fees are non‑refundable and non‑transferable.) One‑time enrolment / initial fees - Enrolment (one‑time on acceptance): Toddler–Pre‑K USD 750; KG–Grade 12 USD 1,500. These enrolment fees are non‑refundable and non‑transferable. Annual registration and capital fees - Registration (annual): USD 850 (paid annually; non‑refundable). - Capital fee (annual): Toddler–Pre‑K USD 600; KG–Grade 12 USD 1,200 (payable annually in two instalments; non‑refundable). Tuition fees — annual amounts by year group (USD, annual) - Kindergarten: Toddler (half day) USD 4,650; Toddler (full day) USD 5,500; Nursery half day USD 4,650; Nursery full day USD 5,500; Pre‑K (full day) USD 6,875; K (full day) USD 6,875. - Primary (Bilingual / International examples): Grade 1 Bilingual USD 7,660 / International USD 11,250; Grades 2–3 Bilingual ~USD 7,660 / International USD 11,250; Grades 4–6 Bilingual ~USD 7,970 / International USD 11,970. - Secondary (Bilingual / International examples): Grades 7–9 Bilingual USD 9,340 / International USD 12,910; Grades 10–12 Bilingual USD 9,720 / International USD 13,620. (Annual tuition varies by programme, campus and transfer status.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment options: full payment (early full payment discount: USD 100) or instalments. - Instalment schedules published include a two‑instalment option (1st due 31 August; 2nd due 31 December) or a four‑instalment option (1st due 31 August; 2nd due 31 October; 3rd due 31 December; 4th due 28 February). - Late payment penalties: USD 50 if less than 30 days overdue; USD 100 if over 30 days overdue. (If paying by instalments, equal splits of the annual tuition across the chosen number of instalments is a common practice — the dates above are the published due dates; instalment amounts will be set on the invoice / enrolment agreement.) Boarding - No boarding programme is listed for Paragon ISC; the school operates as a day school. Other costs and optional fees - Transport (school bus), lunch, clubs, external exam fees, extra uniforms and additional textbooks and co‑curricular charges are charged in addition to tuition; amounts vary by service. One set of school uniform and one PE set plus main subject textbooks are provided on registration. Refund information - The school explicitly states that application, enrolment, registration and capital fees are non‑refundable and non‑transferable. Refund rules for tuition or other charges are determined in the enrolment agreement and invoicing (no separate general tuition refund schedule is published on the public fee pages). Payment methods - Onsite payment at the Finance Office; online payment (enter school ID in payment remarks); bank transfer to ABA Bank (PARAGON EDUCATION CO., LTD.) with campus‑specific account numbers provided by the school. The school publishes bank transfer details on the fee page.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Footprints International School delivers an inquiry-based programme from nursery to Grade 12: the Early Childhood Programme uses the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), the school follows Cambridge Assessment (CAIE) frameworks through Primary and Secondary, and the school is accredited by WASC. Early Childhood (ages 1.5–5) combines play-based IEYC units with Cambridge outcomes in Kindergarten to prepare children for Stage 1 Cambridge learning. Primary (Grades 1–5) follows the Cambridge Primary framework with core subjects (English, Mathematics, Science, Global Perspectives, PSHE) plus specialist Art, Music and PE, and families can choose Dual (Cambridge+National), International (Cambridge only) or an International pathway with additional Khmer language and culture. Secondary offers core Lower Secondary subjects and an Upper Secondary curriculum where students select sciences or humanities; students sit IGCSE examinations in Grade 10 and may take AS/A Levels in Grades 11–12. In parallel, Footprints runs a Ministry of Education (MoEYS)-licensed Khmer (National) Programme across Primary and Secondary with national study hours and national exams (including Grade 6, Grade 9 and Grade 12) that lead to the national diploma.	Curriculum details Paragon ISC's Kindergarten (ages 3–6) follows the Cambridge Early Years framework, organised into six learning areas: Communication, Creative Expression, Mathematics, Personal, Social & Emotional Development, Physical Development and Understanding the World. Primary (Grades 1–6) integrates the Cambodian National Curriculum with the Cambridge Primary International Curriculum and teaches core programmes such as English, Chinese, Khmer, mathematics, science, ICT, global perspectives, art, music, PE and robotics. Secondary offers both a Bilingual pathway (national curriculum in Khmer with selected Cambridge subjects) and an International pathway based on Cambridge: Cambridge Lower Secondary (ages 11–14), a two‑year IGCSE in Grades 9–10, and Cambridge Advanced (AS/A Levels) for pre‑university study, with subjects organised into Languages, Humanities, Sciences, Mathematics and Creative/ICT/PE. Paragon states its International Programme high‑school diploma is submitted to the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport for equivalency with the national Grade 12 diploma; International Programme students are exempt from the Grade 6/9/12 national exams, while local students in the International stream must complete Khmer language, history and culture requirements for equivalency. The school also provides Cambridge assessment services (including Young Learners of English), functions as an SAT test centre, and runs extensive co‑curricular clubs, college counselling and awards (e.g., Duke of Edinburgh) to support student development and university progression.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Make an enquiry: Contact the Family Engagement / admissions team to start the process and to arrange a campus visit or initial conversation. The website lists a central enquiry phone number (017 222 084) and an online enquiry form; parents should be ready to state the child's name, proposed start date, grade and preferred campus (Toul Kork or Toul Tom Poung) when they call. Families who want a specific start date or a place in a popular year level should enquire early because places are limited per grade. 2. Family meeting and assessment: For Nursery–PreK2 the school arranges a family screening interview (Parent Liaison Officer) to review the child's social and academic development and discuss family expectations. For Kindergarten through Grade 12 the school requires age-appropriate Mathematics and Literacy placement tests; these tests must be scheduled in advance through the office. Expect the school to use the interview and/or test results to advise an appropriate placement and to identify any support needs. 3. Submit required documentation: The school requires specific documents at application stage: birth certificate or passport, previous school reports/transcripts, vaccination record, an official transfer document for the Khmer (national) curriculum for transfers in Grade 2 and above, and two 4 x 6 cm coloured photographs. Parents should prepare original documents and clear scanned copies; some items (for example transfer paperwork for MoEYS national programme students) can take time to obtain so factor that into your timeline. Check in advance whether documents must be certified or translated for your child's application. 4. School accounts and communication set-up: After paperwork is accepted the school provides Footprints email addresses for parents and students and uses that email for regular communication and Google Classroom access. Parents are asked to confirm they can access the school email (an IT representative will assist on site) because teachers and administrative notices will be sent there. If you prefer another primary contact method (phone/WhatsApp), confirm with admissions how that will be used alongside the official school email. 5. Bring-your-own-device and IT safety: Footprints requires students to bring devices for Google Classroom; the Enrollment Process specifies this policy applies to Grade 6–12 (parents are asked to bring a device to register during enrolment). The school's IT team installs a firewall and blocks social media, adult and non-educational sites on student devices — parents should be prepared to discuss acceptable-device types (laptop, Chromebook, tablet) and any device security questions at registration. If your child will join a lower grade, check with admissions whether different device expectations apply for that year. 6. Acceptance, payment and place confirmation: Once the school accepts a student, payment of the enrolment fee, capital and administration fees is required before attendance can start. The website notes the enrolment fee holds a child's place for only five working days (parents must complete requested forms and payments in that period) and that payment of the capital & administration fee will guarantee a place; the site also gives bank transfer details (ABA, beneficiary EDUINVEST INTERNATIONAL CO LTD, Account No. 000145244. and contact emails for confirming transfers. Parents should confirm the total first-year cost (tuition, capital/admin, books, placement-test fee and any applicable exam fees such as IGCSE/A‑Level), and ask for an itemised invoice before transferring funds.	Admissions 1. Start an application (online form). Begin by completing the school's online application form; the form saves progress so you can return to it if you need more documents. The admissions page is the official first step and the Admissions Team will confirm receipt and outline next steps. 2. Pay the application fee when you submit. Paragon's published policy requires an application fee that differs by age group (e.g., Toddler–Pre-K and KG–Grade 12 are quoted separately on the school fees page); this fee is payable once at submission and is non‑refundable. Parents should have a USD payment method ready and note the exact amount for the child's level before submission. 3. Admission assessment (test/observation) and parent/student interview. After the application is reviewed, the school schedules the relevant entrance assessment — for younger children this may be an observation, for older children a placement/entrance test — and usually an interview that includes parents and the student. Bring recent school reports (if available), identification and any information about learning support needs; the school uses these to place students at the appropriate level. 4. Offer of place and confirmation steps. Successful applicants receive an Acceptance Letter; to finalise enrolment parents must sign the agreement form and pay the one‑time enrolment fee indicated in the school's fee policy. Be aware the enrolment fee is described as non‑refundable and non‑transferable in the school's published fee rules. 5. Registration and capital fees to secure the school year. In addition to the enrolment fee, Paragon publishes an annual registration fee and a capital fee (amounts vary by programme and age); the registration fee secures the child's place for the coming academic year and is also non‑refundable. Confirm which fees apply to your child's campus/programme (Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary and Bilingual vs International programmes can differ). 6. Payment methods, instalments and deadlines. All fees are stated in USD and the school lists bank transfer details and on‑campus payment options; Paragon allows full payment or instalment plans, and publishes discounts for full payment and sibling/alumnus/referral discounts. Ask the Finance Office for the current instalment schedule and any early‑payment discount deadlines before you accept an offer. 7. Final steps before term starts. After fees are paid parents will be advised about uniform and textbook provisioning (the school states one set of uniforms and main subject textbooks are provided on registration), transport, lunch options and optional charges (clubs, trips, external exam fees). The Admissions Team will tell you which original documents they need to see in person and will confirm the student's start date once the registration is complete.
Scholarships	Scholarships The Footprints website and the official AY 2025–2026 fees document do not advertise a scholarship programme for fee remission or needs‑based awards. The published fee schedule does, however, list several fee concessions and commercial discounts that parents should be aware of: a 10% discount is noted for certain full‑year payments, sibling discounts (generally 15% for the second child and 20% for the third child) are explicitly listed, and there is a specified 15% promotional discount for certain early years (Nursery and Pre‑K1) for the 2025–2026 year. In addition, the school lists standard additional charges parents must budget for (placement‑test fee, book fees, Cambridge exam fees for IGCSE/AS/A levels, replacement document fees, etc.). If you need financial support or a specific scholarship, contact the Family Engagement / admissions team directly to ask whether any fee‑assistance, local bursaries or case‑by‑case arrangements are available — these are not described in the public documents.	Scholarships Paragon publishes several scholarship routes and criteria on its campus pages. A common pathway is a scholarship examination or top public exam performance for students progressing into Secondary: examples on the school site include Grade 6 scholarship arrangements (scholarship examination and/or top Primary Checkpoint results) with awards that may be cash‑value grants or tuition coverage; the school page notes the top three Grade 6 candidates may receive awards (examples include a listed US$2,000 award in one notice and, in other notices, 100%/75%/50% tuition scholarships for the top three scorers) and states that registration and enrolment fees are waived for those winners. Other published scholarship criteria include high achievers at Grade 8, Grade 10 (IGCSE) and Grade 11–12 (AS/A level) with differing award levels, and some schemes are explicitly for Cambodian citizens. Scholarship places are limited and the school runs a specific scholarship examination or selection process — dates, qualifying rules and how many awards are available are set each year, so parents must contact Admissions for the current schedule and application requirements.
Waitlist	Waitlist Footprints does not publish a formal, public waitlist policy on its website, but the admissions pages make clear there are limited places per grade and that an enrolment fee only holds a place for five working days. Because places are limited the school commonly manages capacity at grade level; third‑party school listings note that a waiting list is used for grades that are full. Practically, parents should assume a place is not secured until the required payments are completed (capital/administration fee in particular) and should ask admissions whether a waitlist exists for their child's target grade and how the school prioritises entries. For these points see the school's Enrollment/Fees pages and the published fees document.	Waitlist Paragon's public admissions pages do not publish a formal waiting‑list policy. Instead, their published process instructs families to secure a place by completing the application and paying the registration/enrolment fees once an offer is made; that implies places are confirmed on payment rather than via a publicly described waiting‑list mechanism. If you are concerned about capacity for a particular grade or intake, contact the Admissions Office directly — the school's site lists dedicated admissions contacts for Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary.
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