Brightstar International School of Phnom Penh

165 Phnom Penh Thmey, Sen Sok, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The campus is located in the Phnom Penh Thmey area within the Sen Sok district. Transport arrangements are not published by Brightstar. The campus features facilities such as a swimming pool, sports fields, an organic farm, a library, a science lab, an ICT room, and a health clinic.

IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum) for 2–5+ year olds (early years) and a Cambridge curriculum aligned primary program. Grade Level Placement lists classes from Pre-Nursery through Year 6 (ages approximately 1.5–11). Cambridge Curriculum describes primary learning for ages 5–11 and notes progression toward Cambridge Lower Secondary.

Private international day school. No boarding facilities are listed.

No specific SEN provisions are described in Brightstar's published materials.

No country affiliation is stated; the school operates in Cambodia with Cambridge/IEYC curricula.

No religious affiliation is indicated.

Opening hours are 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Monday to Friday, and 8:00 AM–4:30 PM on Saturdays.

A school bus service is not advertised on Brightstar's site; no transportation arrangements are listed.

BISPP offers a holistic curriculum with Pre-Nursery/Nursery following the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), EY1/EY2 using the Cambridge Early Years Curriculum, and Years 1 to 6 following the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, alongside the Cambodian National Curriculum and Chinese language. The Cambridge Primary Curriculum for Years 1 to 6 covers English as a Second Language, Mathematics, Science, ICT, Art & Design, PSHE, Music, Global Perspectives, Digital Literacy, and Physical Education. Cambridge Global Perspectives is offered for learners aged 5 to 11 as part of the primary program, with Cambridge ICT Starters and Digital Literacy to develop ICT and information skills. The language policy uses English as the language of instruction across subjects, with Khmer literacy taught weekly and Chinese offered as an additional language. The overall curriculum combines Cambridge-based frameworks with the Cambodian National Curriculum to provide a broad, internationally oriented program.

The school emphasizes social and emotional development and maintains a caring, inclusive learning community. SEL-related support is reflected in pastoral care integrated into the curriculum and school life. The school expresses its SEL orientation through values on the homepage, including Service, Tolerance, Aspiration, and Respect, which promote respectful relationships and well-being. Student well-being is supported by a full-time School Nurse and trained first-aiders, with a licensed lifeguard for swimming. Information on students' medical and behavioural history is collected during Parent Orientation to tailor support.

SEN information is collected at Parent Orientation, including medical and behavioural history; examples of SEN include speech or developmental delays, ADHD, and autism. The published materials specify these SEN examples but do not provide details on the scope of SEN services or staff. BISPP's Code of Conduct emphasizes inclusion and accommodation of diversity, including disability. Safeguarding and pupil welfare are integrated into staff practices as part of the Code of Conduct. A School Nurse and first-aid staff exist to address general health needs, though explicit SEN-specific medical support is not described.

English is the language of instruction, with Khmer literacy taught weekly and Chinese offered as an additional language. English is the medium for all subjects, creating an inclusive and cohesive community. There is no explicit EAL program described in BISPP's publicly posted documents. Khmer literacy aligns with the Cambodian national curriculum, and Chinese is offered as an additional language. If families require EAL-specific support, published materials do not detail dedicated EAL services.

The school highlights emotional development and a safe, inclusive environment for students. Pastoral care is referenced as part of student welfare in the Health and Safety Policy. A School Nurse is on staff, supported by trained first-aiders and a licensed lifeguard for swimming. The school's core values—Service, Tolerance, Aspiration, and Respect—support positive relationships and wellbeing. Orientation activities collect medical and behavioural history to help monitor and address wellbeing needs.

Staff must comply with duties to promote safety and welfare and to observe child protection policies as outlined in the Code of Conduct. BISPP has a formal Complaints Policy to handle concerns, including safeguarding considerations. The Complaints Policy outlines informal and formal stages, timelines, and confidentiality. The Health and Safety Policy requires safety practices and welfare for students and staff, including safeguarding. The presence of a School Nurse and trained first-aiders contributes to safeguarding by ensuring medical support on campus.

1. Stage 1 – Application submission and document check. The applicant completes and signs the BISPP admission form and submits it along with supporting documents: a copy of the family book, the parent's passport or identification document, the student's birth certificate or passport, three recent passport‑sized photographs, a copy of the vaccination certificate, copies of previous school reports, and an application fee. The registrar reviews the submission to verify completeness and to determine initial eligibility. Placement of the student at BISPP also follows age‑based criteria aligned to the Cambridge curriculum; parents should consult the Grade Level Placement table to confirm the correct class. This stage establishes whether the application can advance to testing.

2. Stage 2 – Admission test and interview. Applicants proceed to an hour‑long cognitive test, after which an interview is conducted with the academic manager. If the test and interview are successful, the application is accepted; if not, BISPP conducts a communication session with the parents to discuss next steps. The admissions process does not publish a formal waitlist or pool system; all decisions proceed through testing, interview, and document review.