New Gateway International School vs Southbridge International School Cambodia

	N New Gateway International School Phnom Penh, Cambodia	S Southbridge International School Cambodia Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KHR 13,179,041 - 23,907,101	Fees / year KHR 19,445,056 - 38,890,112
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 2½ - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE	Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, Korean Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Mandarin, Khmer	Instruction language English, Khmer
Opened	Opened 2011	Opened 2000
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location NGIS has campuses in Phnom Penh: Campus 1 is near the Olympic Stadium (No. 2, corner of St. 156 & 211, Sangkat Veal Vong, Khan 7 Makara) and Campus 2 is in the Sen Sok area near Phnom Penh International Airport (Lot 360, Oknha Try Heng, Sangkat Phnom Penh Themy, Khan Sen Sok). Both campuses are in urban Phnom Penh with road access to central neighbourhoods; parents typically travel by car or motorbike-taxi and public transport is available nearby.	Location Southbridge International School Cambodia is in the Chbar Ampov area of Phnom Penh, sited within the Borey Peng Huoth Polaris residential development (Building No. 367, Polaris Street, Sangkat Nirouth, Khan Chbar Ampov). The school is in the south-east of the city and is accessed from major local roads serving that housing estate; the website also lists additional campuses (Chroy Chongva and other sites) as ‘coming soon'.
Stages	Stages NGIS runs Early Years (Nursery/Preschool/Kindergarten), Primary (P1–P6) and Secondary (Forms/Years up to upper secondary) and prepares students for Cambodian high‑school certification alongside UK/Cambridge and Oxford/A‑level–style qualifications. The school describes an Early Years programme (IEYC) and Cambridge/UK pathways in primary and secondary.	Stages SISC serves Early Years through Grade 12 (students aged from about 2 years up to 18), with Nursery/K1–K3 in Early Years and Primary and Secondary years up to Grade 12. The school offers both a Khmer General Education pathway and international (IEYC/Cambridge) pathways through IGCSE and AS/A Levels.
School type	School type NGIS is a tri‑lingual day school (instruction in Khmer, English and Chinese) that accepts both boys and girls; the school's public materials describe day programmes and do not list any boarding provision.	School type SISC is a co-educational day school offering bilingual/integrated Khmer and international programmes (IEYC and Cambridge). The school's public materials describe campus facilities and day programmes but do not list boarding provision on the website, so families should confirm directly with admissions if they need boarding or residential options.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school lists general facilities such as a nursing service, library, laboratories and extra‑curricular activities but does not publish a dedicated learning‑support/SEN policy on its public pages. If your child needs formal additional learning support, contact the school admissions office with reports and assessment information so they can describe available in‑school or external support.	Additional learning support The school operates a Learning Support Department and a Student Affairs office to support learners with different needs; the admissions information specifically names a Learning Support Department. External school listings note that SISC provides EAL/ESL support and works with external specialists for assessments when required. For individual SEN provision and formal assessments (IEPs, specialist referrals), contact the school's admissions or learning support team to discuss specific needs.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation NGIS is based in Cambodia and is not presented as being affiliated to another country; its curriculum information shows delivery of the Cambodian national programme alongside Cambridge/UK and approved Chinese language programmes.	Country affiliation SISC is a Cambodian school offering the Khmer General Education (MoEYS-accredited) programme alongside international Cambridge pathways; it does not state an affiliation to a particular foreign country.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The school's public information does not indicate any religious affiliation; programmes and materials describe secular academic and language programmes.	Religious affiliation The school's published materials present SISC as a multi‑cultural, non‑religious educational provider; no religious affiliation is listed on the website.
School day structure	School day structure Timings differ by level. Preschool/Kindergarten sessions run roughly 08:00–11:00 (morning English), lunch 11:00–13:00, afternoon sessions in Chinese and Khmer through about 16:30. Primary (P1–P6) and Secondary (Form 1–6) typically run 07:30–11:45, lunch 11:45–12:20 and afternoon classes 12:20–16:30. Check current term timetables with the school as exact times can vary.	School day structure Published timetables and school listings show a typical start in the early morning (around 07:20–07:30 for morning assembly/lessons) with lessons and morning breaks scheduled mid-morning and the day finishing in the mid‑afternoon (external listings give a finish time around 16:15); grade-specific timetables (breaks, lunch) are published for each year group. Families should request the current grade-specific timetable from admissions because start/end times and break patterns can vary by year and by academic year.
Bus service details	Bus service details NGIS advertises a school bus/transportation service on its public pages but does not publish route maps or a named provider on the website; details (routes, stops, fees and safety arrangements) are handled by the school and should be requested from Admissions. Contact details for the campuses and admissions are available on the school site.	Bus service details The school's contact and admissions pages do not advertise a school bus service, and third‑party school listings indicate that a school bus is not provided; the site instead highlights that it is located within a large residential development (Borey Peng Huoth). If a daily transport arrangement is important, contact the admissions office to confirm current transport options or to ask whether private providers or parent-run shuttle arrangements are available.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration fees - One‑time registration fee: KHR 40,100. - One‑time administration (enrolment) fee: KHR 802,000. Tuition fees (annual) — detailed by year group - Nursery 2 (age 2): KHR 13,072,600 per year. - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): KHR 13,152,800 per year. - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): KHR 13,273,100 per year. - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): KHR 13,273,100 per year. - Grade 1 (age 6): KHR 14,576,350 per year. - Grade 2 (age 7): KHR 14,616,450 per year. - Grade 3 (age 8): KHR 14,656,550 per year. - Grade 4 (age 9): KHR 15,659,050 per year. - Grade 5 (age 10): KHR 15,699,150 per year. - Grade 6 (age 11): KHR 15,739,250 per year. - Grade 7 (age 12): KHR 16,741,750 per year. - Grade 8 (age 13): KHR 16,741,750 per year. - Grade 9 (age 14): KHR 16,741,750 per year. - Grade 10 (age 15): KHR 19,047,500 per year. - Grade 11 (age 16): KHR 21,613,901 per year. - Grade 12 (age 17): KHR 23,859,501 per year. Per‑term amounts - The school's public listing provides annual fee amounts; a per‑term breakdown is not published on the public fee page. Where parents require a termly invoice, the school's admissions/accounts office issues billing details directly. Billing schedule and payment terms - A specific billing schedule (term dates for invoicing, instalment options, late‑payment penalties) is not published in the publicly available fee summary. Invoicing and payment terms are managed by the school's accounts/admissions office. Boarding fees - No boarding or residential fees are listed in the school's public fee information; the school operates as a day school and does not publish boarding charges. Other compulsory costs and extras - Book/materials charge example (shown in the first‑year breakdown for Kindergarten 1): KHR 882,200. - The public fee summary lists registration/admin/book fees as separate items; other items commonly billed by schools (uniform, transport, meal plans, exam or activity fees) are not itemised in the published fee table and may be charged separately. Refund information - The school's public fee summary does not publish a detailed refund policy. Refunds, if any, for deposits or tuition would be governed by the school's internal fee and admissions policy and handled by the accounts office. Fee payment options - The school's public pages do not list specific accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, etc.). For payment methods and invoicing details, contact the school's accounts or admissions office.	Fee details Application / one‑time fees - Registration / application fee: a one‑time registration charge is applied at first enrolment (example shown for Nursery 2: KHR 2,807,000). Capital / development fee is also charged in the first year (example Nursery 2: KHR 2,005,000). Tuition fees by year group (published annual totals; per‑term figures shown as annual ÷ 3 and marked as calculated) - Nursery 2 (age 2): Annual tuition total KHR 19,448,501 · Per term (calculated) KHR 6,482,834. - Kindergarten 1–3 (ages 3–5): Annual tuition total KHR 23,097,601 · Per term (calculated) KHR 7,699,200. - Grades 1–5 (ages 6–10): Annual tuition total KHR 28,390,801 · Per term (calculated) KHR 9,463,600. - Grade 6: Annual tuition total KHR 36,250,401 · Per term (calculated) KHR 12,083,467. - Grades 7–8: Annual tuition total KHR 37,252,901 · Per term (calculated) KHR 12,417,634. - Grades 9–12 (Years 9–12): Annual tuition total KHR 38,897,001 · Per term (calculated) KHR 12,965,667. - Example first‑year total (Nursery 2) including one‑time registration and capital fees: KHR 22,255,501. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school's published admission notes state that school fees must be paid in full before a child may start. The publicly available fee schedule lists annual amounts; per‑term payment details are not itemised in the accessible schedule. (Per‑term figures above are calculated by dividing the published annual total by three; that division is an inference, shown as “calculated”.) Boarding fees - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed in the school's published fee information. SISC is presented as a day school in the published materials. Other costs and concessions - Capital/development fee is charged (example amounts shown above) and typically covers school development/materials. A sibling discount policy (10% for third child and above, applied to the younger sibling's tuition) is indicated in the published schedule. Specific line items for uniform, meals or transport are not itemised in the publicly available fee table. Refunds and payment methods - The published fee documents available through public listings do not include an explicit refund policy or a detailed list of accepted payment methods. The school's admissions notes require full payment before start; other refund/payment terms are not published in the accessible schedule. Note: I used the school's published fee schedule summarized by a third‑party school‑fees directory to extract numeric values and the school's admissions page for payment terms; where the school's schedule published annual totals only, per‑term numbers above were calculated (annual ÷ 3) and are explicitly flagged as calculated.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details New Gateway International School runs a continuous programme from Early Years to Secondary that uses the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) in Early Years and integrates the Cambodian national curriculum with a UK-based curriculum across Primary and Secondary. The school's materials describe the Primary/Secondary programme as Cambridge-based with IELTS preparation and testing, and its homepage also states it has adopted the Oxford (Oxford AQA) curriculum from Early Years through A Level. Instruction is trilingual (Khmer, English and Chinese) with integrated Chinese language and culture taught across stages. Graduating students receive the Cambodian High School Certificate and pursue internationally recognised UK qualifications (Cambridge and, where offered, Oxford AQA IGCSE/A‑Level credentials) in upper secondary. The full curriculum covers core subjects (mathematics, sciences, languages and the arts), project-based learning and extracurricular programmes, supported by laboratories, library and ICT resources, and is delivered in alignment with the Cambodian Ministry of Education.	Curriculum details Southbridge International School Cambodia runs an International pathway using the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) in Nursery–K3 and the Cambridge Pathway from Years 1–13, and also offers an Integrated pathway that combines Cambridge with the Cambodian national (Khmer) curriculum. The Early Years programme uses the IEYC for young learners (around 2.5–5 years), while integrated classes also follow the National Early Years Curriculum (NEYC) for Khmer subjects. Primary (Years 1–6) follows Cambridge Primary with subjects such as English, mathematics, science, global perspectives, ICT, music, art, PE and swimming, with English as the main language of instruction and Khmer and Chinese offered as additional languages. Secondary is split into Cambridge Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) and Upper Secondary (Years 10–13), where students progress to Cambridge IGCSE (typically for ages 14–16) and then Cambridge International AS & A Levels (typically for ages 16–19). Qualifications available therefore include the Cambridge Primary/Lower Secondary frameworks, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge AS & A Level certificates, and — for students on the integrated national pathway — Khmer General Education credentials including a High School Diploma equivalent to the Bac II accredited by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS).
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. First contact and information gathering. When you contact the school, note which campus you are enquiring about (NGIS operates multiple campuses) and ask whether the grade you want has current availability; the school's admissions page directs families to arrange a campus tour as the first formal step. 2. Schedule a campus tour and ask about program fit. NGIS specifically invites families to schedule a personalized tour so you can see classes and ask questions about the trilingual program (Khmer, English, Chinese) and facilities; tours are useful for confirming whether the school's day structure and language streams fit your child. While on the tour, ask for written information about tuition, fees and the school calendar for the year you plan to enroll (the site points to a tuition page and a 2025–2026 fee listing). Keep a note of who you spoke with and any deadlines they give you. 3. Check age and program entry requirements. NGIS accepts children from 30 months (2½ years) and older and runs Preschool, Nursery, Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary programs; confirm the exact minimum birthdate for the intended intake year so you meet the school's age cutoff. For older entrants, confirm whether the student will be placed into the English, Khmer, or Chinese stream and whether any prior curriculum records are required. If your child has special learning needs, mention this early so the school can confirm available support. 4. Complete application / registration forms. After the tour and initial enquiry, the school will ask you to complete an application or registration form (parents should request the form and written list of required documents). Typical required documents to request in advance are the child's birth certificate, passport or ID, recent school reports (if applicable), and immunization/health records; confirm whether originals or certified copies are needed and whether translation is required. Also ask about any one-time registration or administration fees and the deposit policy so you understand the first-year cost schedule. 5. Placement testing and language assessment. NGIS states that all students are given placement tests in English, Mathematics and Chinese to determine correct class placement; these tests are used to match the student to the appropriate level rather than as a pass/fail gate. Arrange the test date with admissions and ask whether the test is paper-based or online, how long it will take, and whether results are shared with parents. If your child is nervous about tests, ask whether the school offers a short orientation or sample materials to help them prepare. 6. Assessment outcome and placement offer. After the placement tests and review of documents, the admissions office will confirm placement or offer an alternative recommendation (for example, remedial support or a different language stream). At this stage ask for a written offer that shows the exact fee schedule, payment deadlines, any refundable deposits, and the date by which you must accept the place. If the school proposes a conditional placement (academic support, probationary period, etc.), request the written conditions and how progress will be monitored. 7. Fees, contract and payment. NGIS posts a tuition page and indicates a full fee listing for the 2025–2026 year is available (request the current fee schedule in writing). Third‑party published fee listings for NGIS (published years may differ) show a range of annual tuition and note one-time registration/admin items — confirm the exact amounts, whether fees are quoted in KHR or USD, whether extras (books, uniforms, transport, lunches, exams) are included, and the school's refund policy for deposits. Ask for a payment schedule (termly vs annual), accepted payment methods, and whether sibling discounts or early-payment discounts apply. 8. Finalise enrolment and orientation. Once you accept the place and complete required payments and paperwork, the school will confirm your child's start date and enrolment details; ask for a parent checklist (uniforms, start‑of‑year meetings, student handbook, school hours, and material lists). Request contact details for your child's homeroom teacher or year-level coordinator and the dates for any orientation sessions so your child's first weeks are clearer. Keep copies of all signed contracts and payment receipts.	Admissions 1. Initial enquiry and campus visit. When you arrange the visit, ask which pathway (bilingual, International Pathway, or Integrated Curriculum) you are interested in and whether staff available at that time can discuss language support or learning‑support needs. Parents should bring the child's identification (birth certificate/passport) and any recent school reports to the visit if available. 2. Submit an application and required documents. Complete the school's application form (available from admissions) and submit required documents: typically proof of identity (birth certificate or passport), previous school reports or transcripts, immunisation records, and any assessment reports (e.g., SEN statements) that are relevant to support needs. Confirm with admissions whether there is an application or registration fee and whether those fees are refundable or credited toward enrollment — the school's materials note document review as part of progressing the application. Keep copies of everything you submit and ask for a receipt or confirmation email. 3. Placement assessment and interview. SISC requires students to complete a placement test and may hold an interview; the content and format vary by age (early years observations for younger children; English and mathematics assessments for older pupils). Parents should clarify whether the assessment is in‑person or can be done remotely, what material the child should prepare (if any), and whether an interpreter is permitted for non‑English speakers. If your child needs learning support or English language support, disclose this at application so the admissions team can plan the appropriate assessment and supports. 4. Offer letter and confirmation. After assessment, the school will inform parents of the outcome and — for successful applications — issue an Offer Letter that details the place, programme, and fees due. Read the Offer Letter carefully for deadlines (signature, deposit, registration) and any conditions (e.g., required vaccinations, additional assessments, or language support). If an offer is time‑limited, return the signed acceptance and required payment by the deadline to secure the place. 5. Submit final documents and settle fees. The admissions page states that once admitted parents must submit all required documents for review and that all school fees must be paid in full before a child can start school; confirm the school's accepted payment methods and whether there are instalment plans or early‑payment discounts. Ask for a written invoice that itemises registration/one‑time fees, tuition, capital/annual fees and any optional charges (transport, lunches, weekend classes). If your employer will pay fees, provide company invoicing details early so the school can liaise with them directly. 6. Class allocation, materials and start date. After payment and paperwork are completed the admissions/academic team will confirm class assignment and the student's official start date and will arrange for study materials and handover information to the homeroom teacher. Parents should check induction arrangements (orientation sessions, uniform purchase, timetable for the first week) and confirm drop‑off/pick‑up procedures and school hours. If your child requires transport, ask admissions about the availability, routes, and fees for school bus services. 7. Ongoing communication and follow up. Keep in regular contact with the admissions office and the assigned homeroom teacher during the first term to monitor adjustment and any additional support needs; the school's learning support and student affairs teams can be involved if required. Ask how progress and behaviour will be reported (parent meetings, written reports, online portals) and note any probationary or review periods referenced in the Offer Letter. If your plans change, notify admissions immediately — policy on withdrawals, refunds or deferrals will be specified in the school's fee schedule or Offer Letter.
Scholarships	Scholarships NGIS refers to a “Scholarship Facility” on one of its public pages and external coverage notes that the school has offered educational scholarships (one report mentions scholarships targeted at high-achieving students around Grade 9). However, the school's main admissions and tuition pages do not publish detailed criteria, application deadlines, or the amount/coverage of any scholarships online. For precise eligibility rules (merit vs financial need), application steps, deadlines, and whether scholarships cover tuition only or also include fees/materials, you should request the school's scholarship policy directly from admissions or via the school email (info@ngis.edu.kh). Because public information is limited and sometimes appears only in brief mentions, ask the school for written confirmation about available scholarship types, any required examinations or interviews, and the timeline for decisions.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist Public information on NGIS's website does not describe a formal, published waitlist or pool system for places; the school's admissions page focuses on tours, the minimum age and placement testing but does not detail a waitlist procedure. If a program or grade is full, standard practice at schools in the region is to ask to be placed on an internal waiting list or to register for the next intake — because NGIS does not publish a waitlist policy online, contact the admissions office directly (email info@ngis.edu.kh or call the campus numbers) to ask whether they maintain a waitlist, how they prioritise spots (date of application, siblings, returning families, etc.), and if there is a deposit required to hold a place. If you are placing requests for high‑demand years (early years or exam-year grades), register early, document your contact dates, and ask the school to confirm any waiting-list position in writing.	Waitlist No explicit waiting‑list policy is published on the school's admissions pages. The SISC admissions and contact pages describe the application, assessment and offer process but do not state a formal waitlist procedure or how places are prioritised when classes are full. Because many international schools manage limited places differently by grade and by campus, I recommend contacting SISC's admissions office directly (info@sisc.edu.kh or the numbers listed on the website) to ask whether they operate a waitlist, whether they accept completed applications to hold a place, and whether there is a fee to hold a space — the school's admissions team can confirm current practice for the specific grade and preferred start date.
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