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Cambodia, Phnom Penh
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CIA FIRST International School was founded in 2004, opening with 17 students and expanding steadily since then. The school now operates multiple purpose-built campuses in Phnom Penh and serves a community of several thousand learners. It was established by His Excellency Oknha Dr. Trang Ly and Mr. Him Samath Sprung and is governed by a Board of Directors with an appointed CEO. The school's international programmes hold external recognition, including WASC accreditation and recognition from Cambodia's Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.
CIA FIRST describes a diverse student body drawn from more than 20 countries and a range of language backgrounds. The school's community channels (news, galleries and press releases) document regular campus events such as annual high‑school graduation ceremonies, sports and academic competitions, and charity/CSR activities — for example the school's graduation ceremony on June 27, 2025. The website also publishes updates on student achievements and community initiatives throughout the year.
CIA FIRST maintains Parent Executive Committees (parent associations) at campus and year‑group levels to strengthen communication between families and school leadership. The Chbar Ampov Parent Executive Committee page lists named parent executives for Kindergarten, Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School and High School, indicating committees are organised by school level. The committees are described as collaborating with the school to facilitate communication, support school initiatives, and ensure parents are engaged in their children's education. In practice, the school and parent groups work together on parent-facing activities and information support — for example the school ran Classe365 login support booths for parents during the 2025 transition to a new information system. Parents can view contact points and brief profiles ("Hear from...") for their Parent Executives on the Parent Executive Committee pages.
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.
