Cambodia, Phnom Penh
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The school is an IB World School delivering the IB Diploma Programme. It serves Nursery through Grade 12 and offers four educational programs: Early Years (Nursery–Junior Kindergarten), Elementary (Senior Kindergarten to Grade 6), Middle School (Grades 7–9), and High School (Grades 10–12). In the 2025–2026 school year, Elementary comprises Senior Kindergarten to Grade 6, and Middle School begins in Grade 7. The school operates from two centrally located campuses in Phnom Penh.
Performances, exhibitions, and specialist art classes are part of the arts program. The school fosters creativity and builds skills in music, drama, and visual art. Students have opportunities to participate in arts across the campuses.
Language learning is a specialization within the Global Citizenship program, emphasizing multilingual skills. The school promotes cultural understanding through global programs and opportunities like Experience Week, which includes off-campus and community engagement. Students participate in clubs that explore culture and global issues, such as Model United Nations.
From the After-School Activities Program, CIS offers a wide range of clubs and activities. The school has over 50 developmental and competitive sports teams. The Soccer Academy is open to students in Grades 6–12 as a high-performance sports program.
Service learning is integrated into the IB Diploma Programme as part of CAS. Experience Week offers off-campus adventures that connect students with local communities, and students engage in local service projects. Service learning aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and is implemented through student clubs, projects, and a CAS framework.
Student councils and student ambassadors provide leadership opportunities. The school hosts student-led events such as Model United Nations and robotics clubs, offering teamwork and leadership experiences. Students develop professional skills through clubs and project leadership within the After-School Activities Program.
Soccer Academy is a high-performance program for Grades 6–12. Health services are provided on each campus, and all campuses are nut-free zones. The school offers a lunch program and a bus/buggy service to support daily logistics.
Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CIS) is a private international school serving Nursery through Grade 12; the school opened in 2012 and is accredited by Alberta, Canada. CIS has three campuses (Koh Pich is the main campus for Elementary, Middle and High School) and publishes a 2025–2026 Fee Guide on its website for detailed tuition and payment plans. The school offers the Alberta (Canadian) curriculum in English and, as an IB World School, delivers the IB Primary Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme alongside Alberta pathways. CIS runs bilingual programs in French and Mandarin (the French program holds the LabelFrancÉducation recognition) and provides Khmer, Mandarin and French language classes across grade levels. Specialist programs noted on the website include an Artist-in-Residence program, a Soccer Academy (Grades 6–12), and robust after-school activities and clubs. Boarding and a bus/buggy service are listed among school services; prospective families are directed to the published fee guide and Admissions team for fee, boarding and transport details.