Brightstar International School of Phnom Penh

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.