Home of English International School vs TIA International School of Phnom Penh

	H Home of English International School Phnom Penh, Cambodia	T TIA International School of Phnom Penh Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KHR 18,967,700 - 19,997,548	Fees / year KHR 16,895,936 - 23,332,484
Age range	Age range 6 - 18 years	Age range 1½ - 17 years
Type	Type —	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Khmer	Instruction language English, Mandarin
Opened	Opened 1997	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Head office and main playschool are in Boeung Keng Kang 3 (Street 360) in central Phnom Penh; the school also lists a Toul Kork branch (Street 1928) and a Prek Eng campus on National Road 1. Addresses and phone numbers for each campus are on the school's contact page.	Location TIA is located in Khan MeanChey, Phnom Penh — Lot No 25, 60m Street, Prek Tarong Village, Sangkat Chak Angrae Krom (Phnom Penh 120602). The school website also notes a shuttle pick‑up point on St. Preah Monivong Boulevard (Master Gold), which provides a direct link for families coming from central Chamkarmon areas.
Stages	Stages Provision from playschool and kindergarten up through an International Program covering Grades 1–12; the site also lists a separate Khmer program and other children's programs.	Stages TIA accepts children from about 2.5 years old up to Grade 12. The school groups pupils into Kindergarten (pre‑school / pre‑K / K), Elementary (Grades 1–6), Middle (Grades 7–8) and High School (Grades 9–12).
School type	School type Home of English presents itself as a private international day school (no boarding facilities are listed on the site). The school's material emphasises services for both expatriate and Khmer students.	School type TIA is presented as an international day school offering an international curriculum; its materials show a partnership with North Texas Academy (Plano, Texas) and Cambodian Ministry of Education accreditation. The school's public materials do not describe any boarding provision.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school website does not publish detailed information about Additional Learning Needs / special educational needs provision or specific learning‑support services. Parents with children who need extra support are advised to contact the school's admissions office directly for current details and any available assessments or support plans.	Additional learning support Admission materials state the school considers students with special educational needs case‑by‑case: individual interviews are required and the school requests a recent Educational Psychologist's report; the admissions page also notes the school's small class sizes and ability to provide extra support as needed.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school is located in Cambodia and does not state an affiliation to a particular national government; its International Program uses American‑style curricula (Calvert in lower grades and Keystone for high school).	Country affiliation TIA lists a partnership with North Texas Academy (an accredited U.S. homeschool in Plano, Texas) and is also accredited by the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is stated on the school website.	Religious affiliation The school's official materials and handbook do not indicate any religious affiliation; its mission and values are presented in secular terms.
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure The parents' handbook gives a class schedule: Morning session 08:00–11:00, Afternoon session 12:00–16:00, Full‑time 08:00–16:00. Gate times are specified (e.g. gates open 07:15 and close 08:15 for arrival; morning pickup 11:00–11:30; afternoon pickup gate 16:00–16:30); students arriving after 08:00 are recorded as late and the handbook sets a latest pick‑up expectation (by 17:00) with a late‑pickup charge.
Bus service details	Bus service details The school's public pages do not describe a school bus or transport service. Because Home of English operates multiple campuses across Phnom Penh (BKK3, Toul Kork and Prek Eng), families often arrange private transport or enquire directly with the school about any route options; please contact the admissions team for up‑to‑date transport arrangements, route availability and costs.	Bus service details The school provides a shuttle service; the contact/enrollment page lists a pickup on St. Preah Monivong Blvd (Master Gold) with the bus leaving at 07:30 and a note that parents must collect children at Master Gold by 17:00. The page also gives local contact numbers for shuttle enquiries.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - One-time registration (application) fee: KHR 1,002,500. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term equivalent) - Grades 1–4: Annual tuition total shown: KHR 18,907,150. If divided into three equal terms (simple arithmetic division), per term = KHR 6,302,383. - Grades 5–8: Annual tuition total shown: KHR 19,933,711. Per-term (three-way split) = KHR 6,644,570. - Grades 9–12: Annual tuition total shown: KHR 19,873,561. Per-term (three-way split) = KHR 6,624,520. - Typical first-year additional costs (one-off material/administration): Material cost KHR 902,250; total first-year package example for Grade 1 shown as KHR 19,909,651 (registration + material + annual tuition). Billing schedule and payment terms - A detailed billing schedule (term dates, standard instalment deadlines, or published multi‑term billing structure) is not available on the publicly listed tuition pages. The annual figures above are the published fee amounts; per-term values shown above are simple divisions of the annual total and used only as per‑term examples where a school bills in equal instalments. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed as a service for Home of English campuses (the school operates multiple day campuses). No boarding fee schedule is published. Other costs (uniform, lunches, materials, activities) - A separate material charge is published (see Material Cost above). Specific published line items for uniform, transport, optional activities, or after‑school clubs are not available on the public fee pages. Parents should note that some schools charge additional optional fees (transport, lunch plans, uniforms, exam fees) which are not itemised in the public fee summary. Refunds and withdrawal - A public, detailed refund or withdrawal policy specific to the published tuition pages was not located on the public fee pages reviewed. No standard refund schedule is published alongside the fee summary. Fee payment options - Payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, cash, or cheque) are not detailed on the public fee pages. The school lists contact details for admissions and campus offices for payment enquiries. Summary of sources and coverage: Published annual tuition, registration and material amounts are available in the school fee summary used above. Several common items (detailed billing timetable, published per‑term invoices, uniform costs, explicit payment methods, a formal refund schedule, and boarding fees) are not itemised on the publicly available fee summary pages reviewed.	Fee details Application / first‑time enrolment fees - Enrolment (one‑time) fee: KHR 1,993,159. - Administration (annual) fee: KHR 1,195,896. - Example total for a first‑year Nursery 1 enrolment (enrolment + admin + first year tuition): KHR 18,735,699. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term estimate) - Nursery 1 (age 1): Annual KHR 16,742,540 — Per term (annual ÷ 3) KHR 5,580,847 (calculated). - Nursery 2 (age 2): Annual KHR 16,742,540 — Per term KHR 5,580,847 (calculated). - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): Annual KHR 17,141,171 — Per term KHR 5,713,724 (calculated). - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): Annual KHR 17,938,435 — Per term KHR 5,979,478 (calculated). - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): Annual KHR 18,735,699 — Per term KHR 6,245,233 (calculated). - Grade 1: Annual KHR 19,134,331 — Per term KHR 6,378,110 (calculated). - Grade 2: Annual KHR 19,134,331 — Per term KHR 6,378,110 (calculated). - Grade 3: Annual KHR 20,330,227 — Per term KHR 6,776,742 (calculated). - Grade 4: Annual KHR 20,330,227 — Per term KHR 6,776,742 (calculated). - Grade 5: Annual KHR 21,924,754 — Per term KHR 7,308,251 (calculated). - Grade 6: Annual KHR 21,924,754 — Per term KHR 7,308,251 (calculated). - Grades 7–12: Annual KHR 23,120,650 — Per term KHR 7,706,883 (calculated). All annual figures and the one‑time fees above are published values; the per‑term figures shown are simple calculations (annual ÷ 3) to provide an estimated per‑term amount where parents prefer a term comparison. Chinese class surcharge - Chinese language classes for full‑time programmes (Bilingual and International) incur an additional charge: USD 150 per term. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school states that all payments must be settled before the first day of school. Late payments are subject to a penalty of USD 5.00 per day. All fees are described as non‑transferable and non‑refundable. These terms are published on the school's fees information. Boarding fees - No boarding fees or boarding programme are published for TIA International School of Phnom Penh; no boarding charges appear in the school's fee information. Other costs / additional fees - The school's published fee items list the one‑time enrolment and annual administration charges and tuition; no detailed public line items for uniform, bus, meals, learning‑support surcharges or examination fees are shown on the published schedule. Separate optional or incidental charges (for example for extra curricular programmes) may apply but are not itemised in the published fee schedule. Refund information - The school's published statement is that all fees are non‑transferable and non‑refundable. Fee payment options - The school's public fees page does not list specific accepted payment methods. For payments and invoicing parents should contact the school's admissions/finance office (contact details published on the school site).
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Home of English operates multiple streams—playschool & kindergarten, a Children's Program, an International Program (Grades 1–12) and a Khmer stream—plus a range of electives. The playschool and kindergarten curriculum is play‑based and skills‑focused, incorporating art, music, movement, sensory play, learning centers and a children's library to build early literacy and social‑emotional skills. The Children's Program (age six and up) follows an American‑style curriculum with full and half‑day options and explicit instruction in reading, writing, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, social studies, computer studies and oral conversation; class sizes are limited for individual attention. For Grades 1–8 the school uses Calvert and American textbooks to deliver an accredited international curriculum, and Grades 9–12 follow the Keystone National High School program—students receive an American High School Diploma on graduation. The Khmer Program runs K–12 on a Ministry‑approved syllabus preparing students for the Grade 12 national exam (the site reports a high pass rate), and electives include physical education, music, art and a beginner Chinese course.	Curriculum details TIA International School of Phnom Penh delivers bilingual/international education from early years through Grade 12, with admissions listing programmes from 18 months (nursery) up to Grade 12. Early years include Nursery/Pre‑school/Pre‑kindergarten and Kindergarten; Primary covers Grades 1–6, Middle School Grades 7–8, and High School Grades 9–12 as shown on the school's overview. Instruction combines English‑medium core teaching with Khmer language provision and an added Chinese class offered across full‑time programmes. Third‑party listings and the school's materials describe the upper secondary pathway as Cambridge‑aligned, preparing students for Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS/A‑Level style qualifications in the senior years. The full scope of the curriculum includes academic subjects (English, maths, science, social studies), Khmer and Chinese language programmes, and campus facilities supporting arts, labs, sports and extracurricular activities.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
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. Initial enquiry and campus selection (What to do first). Contact the admissions team to start — Home of English lists a head office and separate phone/email contacts for the Playschool/Kindergarten and branch campuses; parents should phone or email the campus that is most convenient because availability, age ranges and office hours can differ by campus. Save the admissions contact details and note which campus the enquiry is for (Head Office, Playschool & Kindergarten, Toul Kork or Prek Eng). For contact details and campus phone numbers/emails see the school's contact page. 2. Arrange a visit or information meeting (School tour and program choice). Ask for a school tour or an in-person/virtual information meeting so you can confirm which program you need (Playschool & Kindergarten, Children's program, International program Grades 1–12, or Khmer program) and see classrooms and facilities. During the visit, request sample timetables, class sizes, language support options and the program curriculum so you can compare what will suit your child — the site describes multiple program tracks including an International program based on Calvert/Keystone materials. Bring a list of specific questions (transport, uniforms, lunch, after-school options). 3. Application form and required documents (what to prepare). Ask admissions for the official application form and the exact document checklist — common documents schools require include the child's birth certificate/passport, recent school reports or transcripts, immunisation records, proof of residence, parental ID and passport copies, and passport-sized photos; however Home of English's website does not publish a detailed, machine-readable “required documents” list, so you should confirm the exact list with admissions before you prepare originals. Also ask whether documents must be notarised or translated and whether electronic copies are acceptable for the first submission. 4. Placement assessment and interview (how placement is decided). For entry to the International program the school indicates use of the Calvert/Keystone curriculum, so expect some form of placement assessment or review of prior reports to ensure correct year/level placement; for younger children there may be informal observation rather than formal testing. Ask admissions which assessments are used (English reading, writing, maths or an interview) and whether assessments can be done in advance or on the day of enrolment. If English is not your child's first language, ask about language support and whether a separate English-proficiency check will affect placement. 5. Offer, fees and payment (confirm costs and deadlines). If a place is offered you will normally receive an offer or invoice that lists one‑time and annual fees and payment deadlines; Home of English publishes tuition/fee information (see external fee summary below) and the school charges a registration/one‑time fee plus annual tuition and material costs for the first year. Before paying confirm which fees are refundable, the accepted payment methods, and whether there are installment options or deadlines that could affect enrolment. Use the specific figures in the school's fee schedule or confirm the current amounts with admissions — published fee figures for 2025/2026 are available from third‑party fee listings and should be verified with the school. 6. Enrollment confirmation, orientation and start dates. After payment and paperwork the school will confirm enrolment and give you orientation information (start date, uniform list, school calendar, bus or lunch registration). Check the school calendar and events page for the academic term start/holidays and any parent orientation dates — the school posts a calendar but does not publish a detailed online enrolment timeline. Keep a printed or digital copy of the signed contract/receipt and confirm the child's class teacher and room before the first day. 7. After enrolment: ongoing administration and re-enrolment. Note deadlines for re-enrolment, fee changes and school communications (news, events, parent meetings) and keep the school updated if your contact details change. If you expect a mid-year arrival or departure, ask admissions about mid‑term intake, prorated fees, and notice periods for withdrawal. If you need an official school letter for visa or work purposes, request it from the admissions office well in advance. (Important note) I did not find a dedicated, detailed “Admissions” page or a published step‑by‑step admissions checklist on the school website as of December 30, 2025, so the school's admissions office is the best source for the precise current steps, required documents, assessment formats and payment policies.	Admissions 1. Initial enquiry and tour — contact admissions and request a meeting. The school says an admission consultant will respond within 24 hours after you submit the online form, so keep a copy of your submission and the meeting date you requested. (Source: TIA enrolment/online-application page). 2. Confirm age/grade eligibility and programme. Check the age cut-off for the programme you want: the school's pages show early-years entry (one page lists “2.5 years old” while another page refers to acceptances from “18 months”); because the site has slightly different phrasing on different pages, confirm the exact cut-off for the cohort and academic year with admissions before applying. Also tell admissions whether you want the bilingual or international programme and whether you expect full-time Chinese classes (there is an extra Chinese-class charge noted on the fees page). 3. Complete the online application and upload basic documents. Fill in the Student Online Application on the school website (the form asks for names, contact details, number of students applying, academic year and a meeting request date) and upload the items requested by the school. For new transfer students (elementary through Grade 12) the school specifically requests previous school report cards—have those recent transcripts/reports ready and translated if they are not in English. The enrolment portal and the downloadable “Recommendation for Admission” (available from the site) may list any additional forms; keep copies of everything you submit. 4. Assessment and entrance testing (where required). For students transferring into elementary and up through Grade 12, the school requires an entrance test to assess placement and curriculum needs; prepare your child for a short placement/diagnostic test in core areas (usually English and maths). The school also says it can accommodate a range of educational backgrounds and will provide extra support where possible, but placement testing helps the school determine required support and class placement. If your child will be assessed, ask admissions what form the test will take (paper, online, timed) and whether you should bring pencil-and-paper originals of recent work. 5. Interview with school leaders and teachers. After preliminary assessment the school schedules an interview with the Vice Principal and the relevant teacher(s) to discuss the student's academic history, learning needs and social adjustment; parents should expect to discuss previous schools, specific strengths/weaknesses and any routine or medical information that affects school life. For students with identified special educational needs, the school requires an individual interview and requests a recent Educational Psychologist's report so the Director and pedagogical team can assess whether the school can meet those needs. Bring original or certified copies of any assessments, Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or specialist reports to this meeting. 6. Offer, acceptance and contract steps. If a place is available and the school makes an offer, you will be given an offer letter and details of the fees and payment schedule; the school operates rolling admissions and admits new students throughout the year subject to class availability. The school's tuition page states that all fees are non-transferable and non-refundable, and that all payments must be settled before the first day of school; late payments incur a penalty (the site notes a $5.00 per day late fee). Read the offer and fee schedule closely — ask for a written list of what is included (tuition, admin fees, capital or other charges) and for deadlines for initial and ongoing payments. 7. Payment of fees and optional charges. When you accept a place you will be asked to pay the required enrolment/administration and tuition amounts according to the school's schedule; note that the school's page highlights an additional charge for full-time Chinese classes (USD 150 per term) and reiterates the non-refundable nature of fees. Keep receipts and confirm whether payments may be made in KHR or USD, what payment methods are accepted, and whether sibling discounts or payment plans exist (the public pages do not list discounts or a payment plan). If anything about payment timing is unclear, request written confirmation from admissions before paying. 8. Final placement, orientation and first day. Once payments and paperwork are complete the school will confirm final placement and provide start-date details; because TIA's admissions policy is rolling and places depend on class availability, final confirmation may be time-sensitive—ensure you have the confirmed start date in writing. The school's Parents' Handbook and school policies (available from the site) explain health, safety and arrival procedures—review those ahead of the first day and bring any required medical forms, medications or permissions. If you need to withdraw before the start date, check the written offer for the school's refund/withdrawal policy because fees are marked non-refundable on the school pages.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships There is no mention on TIA's publicly available admissions or tuition pages of school-wide scholarships, bursaries or an explicit financial-aid programme. The school's tuition/fees page lists payment policies and an optional Chinese-class charge but does not advertise any scholarships or fee-waiver schemes. Because some international schools handle scholarships off-line or on a case-by-case basis, if you need financial assistance or are seeking merit-based support you should contact the admissions office directly (admin@tsia.edu.kh or the phone/Telegram contacts on the site) and ask whether any limited scholarships, sibling discounts, or hardship concessions are offered and what documentation would be required. If you would like, the admissions team can confirm in writing whether any scholarship or discount options exist for the year you plan to apply.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist TIA's public admissions information does not describe a formal, published waitlist system; instead the school states it operates rolling admissions and admits students “throughout the year, based on class availability.” That language means places are offered while space exists at each grade, rather than via a clearly documented central waitlist on the website. Parents should therefore assume that if a class is full the school will keep enquiries on file and recommend contacting admissions directly to ask whether they maintain an internal waiting list or can notify families when space opens. For the clearest answer on current availability and any internal waiting/notification process, contact admissions (phone/Telegram/email) and ask whether they will place your child on an internal waiting list and how they prioritise families (date received, siblings, other factors).
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