Cambodia, Phnom Penh
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English is taught as a core subject across grade levels, including English Language Arts in Middle and High School. Khmer language and culture are taught through FTK and FTC programs; FTK blends the international curriculum with Khmer accreditation for a bilingual learning experience, and FTC adds daily Khmer Language and Culture classes. World Language and Culture Electives are offered in Elementary and Middle School. The curriculum is constructivist and UbD-based, with WASC and MoEYS accreditation and AP courses available in the international track.
CIA FIRST offers bilingual options through Full Time Khmer (FTK) and Full Time Khmer Language and Culture (FTC). FTK blends the international curriculum with Khmer-accredited education, providing a bilingual learning experience. FTC adds daily Khmer Language and Culture classes to the international program, enabling Khmer language development while pursuing AP courses. These options run alongside the Full Time International (FTI) track.
CIA FIRST International School was founded in 2004 and operates multiple campuses in Phnom Penh, serving a student community of 5,500+ across its campuses. The school offers WASC-accredited international programmes that blend US-aligned standards (Common Core, AERO, NGSS) with Advanced Placement (AP) courses; it also runs Ministry-recognised Khmer programmes and a Khmer Language & Culture option. Campuses are based in Sen Sok (Street 2004 and a separate Sen Sok High School site), Chbar Ampov (near Bayon TV), and Russey Keo (Street 330). The school lists services for families including a school bus network, campus front desks, and a preschool pathway; it highlights AP Capstone and multiple AP offerings for high-school students. Practical details (addresses, fee schedule, admissions age range and bus service) are published on the school website and in the downloadable AY2025–2026 fees document.