Invictus International School Phnom Penh vs NIRA International School

	I Invictus International School Phnom Penh Phnom Penh, Cambodia	N NIRA International School Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KHR 15,040,000 - 35,248,000	Fees / year KHR 19,374,007 - 28,159,894
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 1½ - 14 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, French, Khmer
Opened	Opened 2020	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Invictus Phnom Penh is on Preah Norodom Boulevard (Street 41) in Tonle Bassac, Chamkarmon — a central city location a few minutes' drive from Independence Monument and close to riverside neighbourhoods. Public roads and taxis serve the area; the school lists its full address and local contact details on its contact page.	Location NIRA International School is located at 17B Street 105, Sangkat Toul Sangke, Khan (Russei Keo) District, Phnom Penh. The campus address and school contact details are published on the school's contact page; the school is listed in mapping services with weekday opening hours.
Stages	Stages The school runs from Early Years through to Sixth Form: Nursery/Reception (EYFS, ages 3–5), Primary (Key Stages 1–2, Years 1–6), and Secondary (Key Stages 3–5, Years 7–13) leading to Cambridge IGCSEs and A-Levels. Age ranges are published on the school's curricula pages.	Stages The school runs Early Years provision and follows the Cambridge international pathway through primary and secondary stages; the website also references National Cambodia and French programmes as part of its curriculum offering. Admissions information refers to stage-based Cambridge progression and an Early Years programme.
School type	School type Invictus Phnom Penh is a private, co-educational day school and part of the Invictus group of schools (a Sing-Ed/Acrophyte group headquartered in Singapore). No boarding provision is listed for the Phnom Penh campus.	School type NIRA ISC is an international, co-educational day school authorised to deliver Cambridge International curriculum elements. The website does not describe any boarding facilities.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school's materials emphasise an inclusive approach; third‑party listings and network pages note a Learning Support Coordinator who works with teachers and parents and can set individual programmes/IEPs and advise on external specialists where needed. Parents are advised to contact Admissions for details about specific provisions and assessments.	Additional learning support The admissions process includes an observational assessment for new students, and the school describes a teaching team that adapts strategies to meet varied learner needs; however, the website does not publish a detailed Special Educational Needs (SEN) team or specific clinical services. Parents with children who need formal SEN support are advised to contact the school directly to discuss individual arrangements.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Invictus International Schools are a proprietary brand of Sing‑Ed (education arm of Acrophyte) and are headquartered in Singapore; the Phnom Penh campus is part of that regional group.	Country affiliation The school does not present itself as affiliated to a single country; it delivers Cambridge International alongside National Cambodia and French curriculum strands.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The Phnom Penh campus does not state any religious affiliation on its public pages; school materials and third‑party profiles present it as a non‑sectarian international school.	Religious affiliation The school's public information does not indicate any religious affiliation. Materials and pages on the site present an educational and curricular focus without reference to a faith-based ethos.
School day structure	School day structure According to the school FAQs, Early Years and Primary currently start at 7:30 AM and finish around 2:30 PM; Secondary typically starts at 8:00 AM and finishes around 3:00 PM, with after‑school CCAs offered from about 3:00–4:00 PM. Check Admissions for any year‑specific variations.	School day structure The school's website does not publish a detailed daily timetable or exact class start/end times. The public listing for the school shows weekday office hours (for enquiries) around 07:30–17:30, but families should request the official pupil day schedule from the admissions office for precise start, finish and break times.
Bus service details	Bus service details The school's FAQs state that, due to low demand, Invictus Phnom Penh does not currently offer a school bus service; families are advised to contact Admissions if they need transport updates or to request a service in future. The contact page lists phone and messaging options for admissions enquiries.	Bus service details The school website and admissions pages do not provide a published school-bus timetable or detailed transport-policy information. For routes, availability, costs and provider details please contact the school directly using the telephone numbers on the contact page; the admissions team can confirm whether the school operates its own buses or partners with an external transport provider.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and one-time enrolment fees - Assessment fee (Years 1–13, one-time): USD 100. - Registration / application fee (one-time): USD 1,000 for the first child; USD 750 for a sibling. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable; a place is considered secure only after payment. Tuition fees by year group (per year, per semester and per term) and capital fee - Nursery (Half day): Annual USD 3,760 — Semester USD 1,927 — Term USD 987 — Capital fee USD 890. - Nursery (Full day): Annual USD 4,534 — Semester USD 2,324 — Term USD 1,190 — Capital fee USD 890. - Reception: Annual USD 5,351 — Semester USD 2,743 — Term USD 1,405 — Capital fee USD 890. - Years 1–6: Annual USD 6,921 — Semester USD 3,547 — Term USD 1,817 — Capital fee USD 1,100. - Years 7–9: Annual USD 7,553 — Semester USD 3,871 — Term USD 1,983 — Capital fee USD 1,350. - Years 10–13: Annual USD 8,812 — Semester USD 4,516 — Term USD 2,313 — Capital fee USD 1,410. Sibling discount - No discount for Student 1. - Sibling 1: 5% discount on tuition. - Siblings 2–4: 10% discount on tuition. - Discount rules: where two children enrol at the same time the discount applies to the highest-paying child; the discount also applies to the next child if there is already an existing enrolled child. Miscellaneous and additional charges - Co-curricular activities (CCA): USD 10–25 per session depending on the subject; each student receives a USD 20 credit per session included in tuition. - After-school care (2:00–4:30pm): USD 6 per hour (charged per day). - Uniform items (individual prices listed): School shirt USD 16; pants/skort USD 16; PE uniform USD 16; chair bag (primary) USD 10. The capital fee also includes one set of uniform for new enrolments. - Academic field trips: typical range USD 100–1,000 depending on destination (charged prior to activity commencement). - Snack: USD 1.50 per day (invoiced per month). Lunch (invoiced per term): Nursery–Year 1 USD 3.25 per meal; Years 2–6 USD 3.50 per meal; Years 7–13 USD 3.75 per meal. - Locker hire: charged annually; failure to pay within two weeks can result in removal from the locker assignment and cancellations are effective only at the end of the academic year. - Bank / transfer charges (where applicable): the school has previously indicated a range for bank/transfer charges (USD 20–200). Parents should allow for possible bank fees when making international transfers. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices are issued and payments are due as stated on each invoice. Annual and semester payments list “deadline as stated in the invoice.” Term payment deadlines (example academic year schedule shown by the school) are: Term 1 deadline 8 September 2025; Term 2 deadline 9 December 2025; Term 3 deadline 3 March 2026. Semester 2 deadline example shown is 9 December 2025. (Invoice-specific deadlines may vary; the school's published schedule lists these dates for the academic year example.) All fees are charged in USD. - All fees listed are described by the school as non-transferable and (where stated) non-refundable; capital fees and tuition are charged in addition to application/registration fees. Withdrawal and refund information - Refunds apply to tuition only and are calculated by the school based on written notice of withdrawal relative to the course/term commencement date: - 100% refund if written notice is received 60 days or more before term/course commencement. - 50% refund if written notice is received between 30 and 59 days before commencement. - 0% refund if written notice is received less than 30 days before, on, or after the commencement date. Boarding - Boarding is not listed among the campus facilities or fee schedules for the Phnom Penh campus; the published campus facilities and admissions/fees pages do not indicate boarding services for this campus. Therefore boarding is not applicable for Invictus International School Phnom Penh. Fee payment options and practical notes on payment - The school issues invoices and indicates payment deadlines on those invoices. The published fee pages reference bank/transfer charges, which indicates bank transfer is a standard payment channel; parents should allow for bank transfer fees when remitting payments. Specific electronic or card payment methods are not listed on the fee schedule pages; payment instructions and accepted methods are provided on invoices or directly by the admissions/accounts office.	Fee details Application & one‑time fees - Registration / Enrollment fee (one‑time): KHR 1,804,500. - Capital and administration fee (annual, charged at first enrolment and thereafter as stated by the school): KHR 1,002,500. - Example first‑year total (Kindergarten 1) including the one‑time fees plus tuition: KHR 21,116,661. Tuition fees (per year and per term by year group) - Nursery 2 (annual): KHR 19,564,791 — per trimester (approx.): KHR 6,521,597. - Kindergarten 1–3 (each annual): KHR 19,312,161 — per trimester (approx.): KHR 6,437,387. - Grades 1–5 (each annual): KHR 22,885,071 — per trimester (approx.): KHR 7,628,357. - Grades 6–8 (each annual): KHR 24,629,421 — per trimester (approx.): KHR 8,209,807. - Grade 9 (annual): KHR 28,070,001 — per trimester (approx.): KHR 9,356,667. (Where the school publishes a per‑term breakdown it uses three instalments/trimester billing; amounts above are shown as annual totals and the corresponding three equal term instalments are calculated accordingly.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is presented on a trimester basis (three instalments per academic year); one‑time registration and capital/administration fees are charged on first enrolment (first academic year). - The published fee figures above treat tuition as three equal term instalments; parents should note the first‑year total for a new enrolment includes the one‑time fees in addition to the three tuition instalments. Boarding fees - No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for NIRA International School (school operates as a day school for ages shown). Other costs and optional charges - Uniform: the school requires a uniform (uniform days listed) but a specific uniform price is not published in the public fee summary. - Optional services commonly listed for the school include school bus service and school‑provided lunches; individual charges for bus, lunch, extracurricular charges or activity trips are not itemised in the published fee summary. Refund / withdrawal information - A specific refund or withdrawal schedule (percent refunds by notice period) is not present in the public fee summary available for the current academic year; no published refund table was located on the school's public fee pages. Fee payment options - The school's public fee pages show the fee structure and instalment format but do not publish a detailed list of accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card or other). Payment mechanics and accepted channels are handled by Admissions/Finance at enrolment.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Invictus Phnom Penh delivers a continuous Cambridge-based pathway from Early Years to Year 13: UK EYFS in Nursery and Reception (ages 3–5), Cambridge Primary (Years 1–6, ages 5–11), Cambridge Lower Secondary (Years 7–9, ages 11–14), Cambridge IGCSE (Years 10–11, ages 14–16) and Cambridge AS/A‑Levels (Years 12–13, ages 16–18). The Early Years Foundation Stage includes communication and language, personal, social and emotional development, physical development, literacy, mathematics, expressive arts and understanding the world. Primary follows the Cambridge Primary framework for English, mathematics, science and foundation subjects and supplements mathematics with the Singapore Mathematics approach; instruction is in English with Khmer, Chinese and French offered as additional languages. Lower Secondary follows Cambridge Lower Secondary and students sit Cambridge Checkpoint examinations at the end of Year 9 before selecting a broad range of subjects for the two‑year IGCSE course (Years 10–11). The IGCSE programme offers a broad choice of subjects (English, mathematics, sciences, humanities, languages, ICT, business, arts) assessed by Cambridge, and Years 12–13 complete Cambridge International AS/A‑Level over two years with students typically taking three to four A‑level subjects for university entry.	Curriculum details NIRA operates an International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and is an authorised Cambridge International School delivering the Cambridge Pathway through Primary and Lower Secondary. Early Years (ages ~1.5–6) uses the IEYC with play-based approaches and Jolly Phonics, and includes foundational computing, music, art and physical education. Primary (ages ~6–11) and Lower Secondary (ages ~11–14) follow Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Lower Secondary programmes with core subjects (Global English, Mathematics, Science), Global Perspectives from around Grade 3/Year 4, computing and a range of creative and physical subjects. From Grade 1 students follow a dual pathway that combines the Cambridge curriculum with either the Cambodian national curriculum or the French Label FrancEducation, with grade placement confirmed via assessment. Assessment is continuous across year groups and students may sit Cambridge Primary Checkpoint external exams at the end of Grade 5/Year 6; the programme is presented as aligned to progression into Cambridge IGCSE and A‑Level studies.
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Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
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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
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
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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 —
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Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Submit the online application: Complete the Invictus Application Form to enter the school's applicant pool; the site states the form takes about 10–15 minutes to complete and you will receive a confirmation email and access to the parent/guardian portal after submission. Parents should have digital copies ready before starting (photo, identity documents, immunisation record where applicable) to avoid delays. Submission places the child in the applicant pool but does not guarantee an offer — the school will contact you with next steps. 2. Prepare and upload required documents: The school asks for the child's birth certificate, passport/Cambodian national ID, recent passport photo, and for older applicants recent school reports (last two years) — immunisation records are specifically requested for Nursery, Reception and Primary applicants. Also be ready to upload a parent/guardian passport or national ID as part of the application. Make sure documents are legible and current (dates, names) because incomplete documentation can slow processing. 3. Assessment and interview: For Year 1 to Year 13 applicants the school requires an admission assessment and an interview; Invictus prefers in-person assessment/interview but can accommodate remote arrangements. There is a USD 100 assessment fee for Year 1–13 applicants — plan to pay this when booking the assessment. The interview may be conducted by the Manager for Marketing and Admissions, Deputy Principal, or Principal and is used to check English proficiency, social fit and academic readiness. 4. Offer, contract and registration payment: If the student is accepted the school issues a formal offer letter; once the acceptance is signed the school generates the contract and an invoice for the one-time registration fee. The current published registration fee is USD 1,000 for the first child (USD 750 for a sibling) and is non‑refundable and non‑transferable — the place is considered secured only after the registration payment is received. Parents should read the contract and fee schedule carefully before signing because most fees are stated as non‑refundable and non‑transferable. 5. Complete pre‑start requirements and understand payment/withdrawal terms: Before the start date families may need to submit outstanding items such as photo release, medical forms, immunisation records or an acknowledgement of late commencement; confirm any required forms with admissions. Review the published payment schedule and withdrawal/refund policy: the site lists term/semester deadlines and a tuition refund scale (100% refund if written notice is received 60+ days before term start, 50% between 30–59 days, 0% under 30 days). Because invoice deadlines and term dates can change, confirm the exact payment dates and any applicable capital fees or additional charges with Admissions when you receive the invoice.	Admissions 1. Initial enquiry and download the application form. Contact the Admissions team to check current availability and to request or download the online application form; NIRA accepts applications throughout the year but places are subject to availability, so check before assuming a space is open. Parents should have basic family and passport details ready when enquiring (the school lists telephone contacts on its admissions pages). 2. Complete and submit the application with supporting documents. The school asks for a copy of the child's passport, birth certificate and recent academic reports (the most recent two consecutive years where applicable), plus a short note explaining the reason for transfer; include any health / allergy information if relevant. Documents are kept confidential and are used both for placement and for compliance with local authorities, so ensure originals or certified copies can be produced on request. 3. Admissions contact, campus visit and entry assessment. After you submit the application a member of the Admissions team will contact you to arrange a campus visit and to schedule an entry assessment or observational assessment for the child; in some cases the school may offer an academic placement test or a short educational trial (for example a three‑day trial). Parents should plan for an in‑person visit (observe classrooms, ask about curriculum options) and bring recent school reports or examples of work to help the school assess level and needs. 4. Review, grade placement and any additional requests. The Head of School / admissions team reviews the assessment together with past reports and the child's age to propose an appropriate grade placement; the school may request further supporting documents (medical records, specialist reports, etc.) if there are specific learning or health needs. Be prepared that placement can depend on both academic fit and class capacity; if your child has special educational needs, disclose these early so the school can advise whether it can meet them. 5. Formal offer, enrolment paperwork and fee settlement. A place is not reserved until you receive an official confirmation from the Admissions team; following acceptance you will be asked to sign a Student Enrollment Form and to settle any remaining enrollment, facility and tuition fees. If the student requires a Student Pass or visa documentation, the school will usually request a photocopy of the valid visa as part of the final paperwork — factor these timings into your planning because visa processes can add weeks. 6. Orientation and start‑of‑term arrangements. Before the first day the school runs orientation steps to help families set up communication apps, understand routines, and complete any outstanding administrative tasks (for example student ID, timetables and transport or canteen arrangements). Ask the Admissions team specifically about the orientation schedule, communication channels they use, and any recommended starting‑day items (uniform, books, drop‑off/pick‑up procedures) so the transition is smooth.
Scholarships	Scholarships Invictus publishes a scholarship programme for students with outstanding academic performance or exceptional talent in music, sports or the arts, and for those with high potential in IGCSE/A‑level programmes. Scholarships require a formal application and shortlisted applicants are invited to an interview with the campus principal and the scholarship committee; awards and the number/amount of scholarships are determined by the committee based on achievement, prestige and quota. The published eligibility scope states scholarships are open to new students who have been offered a place and to existing students who meet the criteria; the school page specifies the scheme applies to students placed into Year 7 through Year 13. If you are interested, download and complete the scholarship application form from the school site and check the application window (the site notes the application window for existing students opens at the end of the school year).	Scholarships There is no information on NIRA's public admissions or fees pages about scholarships, fee concessions or formal financial‑aid programmes. The available online materials (admissions pages and the fees overview syndicated on school‑listing sites) focus on application, assessment and the fee schedule, without publishing a scholarship policy. If you need information about financial support, sibling discounts, or targeted bursaries, contact the Admissions office directly and ask for the current policy in writing; they can confirm whether any merit, need‑based, staff or sibling reductions exist and explain eligibility, deadlines and application steps.
Waitlist	Waitlist Invictus uses an applicant pool system: when an application is submitted a child is placed into the school's applicant pool, but the school does not publish a separate formal ‘waitlist policy' on its website. The applicant‑pool entry confirms the application has been received; whether and how the school holds or offers places from that pool is managed at the school's discretion and is not detailed publicly. Parents who want clarity about current availability, expected waiting times or how the pool is prioritised should contact Admissions directly (admissions@invictus.edu.kh or +855 92 222 868) to get up‑to‑date information for their child's year level.	Waitlist NIRA's public admissions information does not describe a formal, published waitlist process; instead the site notes that admissions are processed "subject to availability" and that "positions are not reserved until you receive an official confirmation notice". This wording indicates the school checks capacity and confirms places only after review and offer rather than automatically placing applicants on a published queue. If you expect to apply when the school is at capacity, contact Admissions to ask whether they maintain an internal waiting list, how priority is determined, and whether any deposit or application fee is required to hold a place — the school's admissions contact details are listed on its website.
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