NIRA International School vs Westbridge International School of Phnom Penh
NIRA International School and Westbridge International School of Phnom Penh are both in Phnom Penh, about 1 km apart. Both schools offer Cambridge (Secondary) programmes. NIRA International School also offers IEYC, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels and French, and Westbridge International School of Phnom Penh also offers Bespoke. Published annual fees are KHR 19,374,007 - 28,159,894 at NIRA International School and KHR 15,518,052 - 39,702,030 at Westbridge International School of Phnom Penh, which puts Westbridge International School of Phnom Penh roughly 16% higher. NIRA International School takes pupils from 1.5 to 14, and Westbridge International School of Phnom Penh from 3 to 18.
IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, French Curriculum
Curriculum
Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary)
Pupils
Pupils
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Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
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Typical class size
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Instruction language
Instruction language
English, French, Khmer
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
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Opened
2023
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
Yes
Essentials
Essentials
Location
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.
Location
03, Street 289, Sangkat Boeng Kak I, Khan Toul Kork, Phnom Penh
Stages
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.
Stages
Nursery to Grade 12
School type
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.
School type
Private International School
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
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.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
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.
Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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.
Religious affiliation
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School day structure
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.
School day structure
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Bus service details
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.
Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
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.
Fee details
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Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
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.
Curriculum details
Cambridge Curriculum, internationally recognised, from Nursery to Grade 12.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
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.
Admissions
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Scholarships
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.
Scholarships
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Waitlist
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.
