New Gateway International School vs Zion International School of Phnom Penh

	N New Gateway International School Phnom Penh, Cambodia	Z Zion International School of Phnom Penh Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KHR 13,179,041 - 23,907,101	Fees / year KHR 14,758,196 - 17,440,411
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 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), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
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Instruction language	Instruction language English, Mandarin, Khmer	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2011	Opened 2015
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 Zion International School (ZISPP) has multiple campuses in Phnom Penh: a Toul Tom Poung (Chamkarmorn) campus and a Chbar Ampov campus on National Road 1. The Toul Tom Poung site is in central Phnom Penh (Khan Chamkarmorn) near city amenities; Chbar Ampov is farther east along NR1. For exact campus addresses and phone contacts see the school's contact page.
Stages	Stages 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 ZISPP runs Early Years (Nursery/Preschool – PreK/Kindergarten), Primary (Grades 1–6) and Secondary (Grades 7–12). The school's website lists IEYC for early years and the IPC plus Singapore-style maths/English standards for primary and secondary.
School type	School type 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 The school is co-educational and operates as a not-for-profit agency of the Cambodia Jobs Foundation. ZISPP describes itself as a multi-campus international school in Phnom Penh; the website does not mention any boarding facilities.
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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 —
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 ZISPP is based in Cambodia and is run as an agency of the Cambodia Jobs Foundation; it is not presented on the website as being formally affiliated to another country's national school system.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation 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 website does not state a religious affiliation. While the name includes "Zion," the school materials present a secular mission and do not identify a faith-based denomination.
School day structure	School day structure 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 The school's website does not publish a full daily timetable for lessons or exact start/end times and break/lunch schedules. Public listings show general office hours (about 08:00–17:00) but for precise pupil start/finish times and weekly variations you should confirm with admissions.
Bus service details	Bus service details 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 There is no clear, published information on the ZISPP website about a school bus or shuttle service and no named transport provider is listed. Because ZISPP operates multiple campuses, families often need to confirm whether door-to-door buses, set-route shuttles, or third‑party providers are available, and whether there are additional fees. Contact the school's admissions or front office (phone and email are on the contact page) to request current routes, costs and safety/monitoring arrangements.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / 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 / Enrollment fees - One‑time enrollment fee: USD 200 (non‑refundable). Administration and recurring fixed charges - Administration fee: USD 150 per academic year (Nursery–Grade 12). - Learning material fee (Early Years & Primary): Part‑time Nursery–Gr6 USD 100 / year; Full‑time Nursery–Gr6 USD 160 / year. For Grades 7–12: Part‑time USD 160 / year; Full‑time USD 200 / year. - Field trip fees: Early Years/Primary USD 25 / year (K3–Gr6); Secondary USD 50 / year (Gr7–12). Tuition fees (2025–2026 academic year) — Early Years & Primary (selected examples shown per session and per term/year) - Half‑day (Morning, 8:00–11:15/11:30): - Nursery–Preschool: Term USD 483; Semester USD 945; Annual USD 1,829; Summer USD 169. - Pre‑K–Kindergarten: Term USD 494; Semester USD 966; Annual USD 1,870; Summer USD 173. - Grade 1–3: Term USD 578; Semester USD 1,131; Annual USD 2,189; Summer USD 184. - Grade 4–6: Term USD 617; Semester USD 1,207; Annual USD 2,337; Summer USD 193. - Half‑day (Afternoon, 13:00–16:15/16:30): - Nursery–Preschool: Term USD 439; Semester USD 859; Annual USD 1,663; Summer USD 154. - Pre‑K–Kindergarten: Term USD 449; Semester USD 878; Annual USD 1,700; Summer USD 157. - Grade 1–3: Term USD 527; Semester USD 1,031; Annual USD 1,996; Summer USD 168. - Grade 4–6: Term USD 560; Semester USD 1,095; Annual USD 2,120; Summer USD 175. - Full‑day (English & Khmer or English only): examples — Full‑day English & Khmer Grade 1–3: Term USD 854; Semester USD 1,670; Annual USD 3,233. Full‑day English Grade 4–6: Term USD 1,137; Semester USD 2,224; Annual USD 4,306. Tuition fees — High School (Grades 7–12) - Half‑day and full‑day options are offered; sample figures: Half‑day Grade 7–8 Term USD 715; Semester USD 1,399; Annual USD 2,708. Grade 9–12 half‑day Term USD 858; Semester USD 1,678; Annual USD 3,248. Full and extended day options have higher term/annual rates listed in the published schedule. Ancillary services and optional charges - Lunch service: USD 50 / month; or USD 135 / term; USD 264 / semester; USD 517 / year (Nursery–Gr12). - After‑school care: USD 15 / month (Nursery–Gr12). - Testing fees: Early Years–Gr6 USD 15; Gr7–12 USD 25. Billing schedule, payment terms and penalties - Fees are required at the beginning of each term. Payment plan examples include term/semester/annual options with specified due dates in the published schedule. Late payment penalty: USD 10 per week; classroom places are not held without fee payment. No refunds or credits for sick days/holidays; one month's notice requested for termination of enrollment. Boarding - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed in the published fee schedule. Refunds and credits - The published schedule states there are no refunds or credits for absence due to sickness or holidays; parents should give at least one month's notice to terminate enrollment. Late payment penalties are specified. Payment methods - The published fee schedule reviewed lists due dates, plans and penalties but does not specify accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, etc.) in the document.
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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 Zion International School of Phnom Penh uses the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) for Nursery–Preschool/Pre‑K–Kindergarten (ages 2–5) and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for Primary (Grades 1–6), supported by Singaporean mathematics and English standards. Secondary education (Grades 7–12) follows a Cambridge pathway: Cambridge Lower Secondary/Extended Mathematics in Grades 7–8, IGCSE syllabuses (including Extended Mathematics, Coordinated Science double award and IGCSE ICT) in Grades 9–10, and Cambridge AS & A Level courses in Grades 11–12. The site lists AS/A Level subjects such as English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Information Technology, and also offers AS/A Level Business Studies and Global Perspectives & Research (noting Global Perspectives is being phased for future cohorts). The curriculum emphasizes practical STEM and laboratory work, a staged ICT/computing progression from middle school to IGCSE/AS‑A Level, and mandatory Physical Education in lower secondary; extracurricular options include Chinese language, swimming, taekwondo and football. Grade groupings are Nursery–Preschool/Pre‑K–K, Grades 1–6 (Primary) and Grades 7–12 (Secondary), so the qualifications offered run from IEYC and IPC through IGCSE and Cambridge AS/A Levels.
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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 —
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Facilities	Facilities
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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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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. Make an initial enquiry and arrange a visit. Parents should start by contacting the school to request information, ask about current availability for the grade you need, and to schedule a campus tour or attend an open house — ZISPP lists appointments and runs open-house events at its campuses. During this stage ask for the current fee schedule, school calendar and the admissions contact (email/phone) so you have the exact next-step instructions. 2. Complete the school application and supply basic documents. ZISPP asks families to submit an application (contact the admissions office for the form) and to provide identity and school records; common items to have ready are the child's passport or birth certificate, recent school reports/transcripts and immunisation/health records. If your child has any learning support needs, bring recent specialist reports or Individual Education Plans so the school can assess support requirements early. 3. Assessment and/or placement testing. The school operates a placement process that typically includes testing or assessment to confirm the correct grade and programme; testing fees are listed in the school's published fee schedule (testing fees differ by age/grade). Parents should confirm the exact tests that will be used (English, mathematics or other) and whether one or both parents are expected to attend an interview with a principal or admissions officer. 4. Offer, invoice and payment of enrolment fees. If a place is offered ZISPP will issue an invoice; the school publishes a one-time enrolment fee (listed in the 2025–26 schedule as US$200) plus an annual administration fee (US$150) and material/lunch/testing charges that can be billed separately. Spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and the school's policy is that places will not be held without payment, so parents should be prepared to pay the enrolment deposit and/or first term invoice promptly to secure the place. 5. Confirmation, orientation and start logistics. After payment and paperwork are complete the school confirms enrolment, provides start dates, uniform and timetable information, and (where applicable) bus or lunch sign-up details; families should clarify arrival times, daily schedule and who to contact for transport or medical questions. If you need a visa or work-permit documentation for Cambodia, request any school letters early because these can take additional time. 6. Fee schedule and ongoing obligations. Parents should note the published payment terms (fees are due at the start of the term), the late-payment penalty (the school's published schedule notes a late fee of US$10 per week), and that many additional items (after‑school care, lunches, some trips and extra tuition support) are charged separately. Keep a copy of the school's full fee schedule and refund/withdrawal policy so you know deadlines and any non‑refundable elements (for example, the enrolment and many ancillary fees).
Scholarships	Scholarships 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 No regular K–12 tuition scholarships are publicly advertised on the school's fee schedule or on the ZISPP pages that cover admissions and fees. However, ZISPP has announced a Memorandum of Understanding with the American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP) that identifies scholarship opportunities in the context of that partnership (primarily relating to pathways into higher education rather than published K–12 fee waivers). If you are seeking fee assistance, merit awards, or sibling discounts, ask the ZISPP admissions or finance office directly because such arrangements (if available) are often discretionary, limited in number, and not always listed on the standard fee sheet. For follow-up contact, use the school's admissions email/phone listed on event and school pages so you get the most current, written confirmation.
Waitlist	Waitlist 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 ZISPP does operate a waiting/placement mechanism. The school's published policies note that if parents temporarily stop a child's enrolment the child can be placed on a waiting list, and that classroom places are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and will not be held without payment. The publicly available materials do not publish a detailed priority order or an explicit fee to stay on a waiting list for long periods, so if you believe you will need to pause or defer enrolment ask admissions for the current waiting-list procedure, any fees to keep a place, and how they notify families when spaces open.
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