Cambodia, Phnom Penh
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Three campuses provide world-class facilities in Phnom Penh: Bassac Garden Preschool, Koh Pich, and Olympia City Preschool. The school serves nursery through grade 12 with almost 1,000 students from more than 30 nationalities. CIS delivers the Canadian curriculum with Alberta accreditation and offers four graduation pathways, including the Alberta High School Diploma and the IB Diploma Programme. It is an IB World School delivering the IB Primary Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme, with English as an Additional Language support. Bilingual education includes certified French and Mandarin programs.
There are 50 sports teams and 25 clubs across CIS. Two high-performance sports academies support student-athletes. Facilities are described as world-class and are provided across campuses to support athletics and physical education. Physical education and sports are integrated into daily school life. The school operates across multiple campuses with dedicated spaces for sports and recreation.
CIS offers four educational programs: Early Years (Nursery to Junior Kindergarten), Elementary School (Senior Kindergarten to Grade 6), Middle School (Grades 7–9), and High School (Grades 10–12). The school follows the Canadian curriculum with Alberta Education accreditation and four graduation pathways, including the Alberta High School Diploma and the IB Diploma. CIS is an IB World School delivering the IB Primary Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme. Bilingual education includes French and Mandarin programs, and English as an Additional Language support. Ages range from 18 months to 18 years.
There are 50 sports teams and 25 clubs. English as an Additional Language and the Soccer Academy are among the specialized programs. Performances, exhibitions, and specialist art classes are offered as part of the arts program. Daily extracurricular offerings are provided across the campuses, complemented by a diverse, multi-national community.
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.