First International Cambodian-American School (FICAS)

Main Campus: Building No.07BE0/lots No.1186, St. 371, Sangkat Stung Mean Chey, Khan Mean Chey, Phnom Penh City. A second campus is located on Sorla Street, Building 07BEo, Sangkat Steung Meanchey, Khan Meanchey, Phnom Penh City. The two campuses place FICAS in the Mean Chey and Steung Meanchey areas of Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

FICAS offers programs for early years, kindergarten and primary levels across its two campuses. The site lists FCC Kindergarten (Full Day and Half Day) and FCC Primary (Full Day and Half Day), as well as IAC Early Childhood and IAC Kindergarten options, plus a General English Program (GEP). This indicates a continuum from early childhood through primary education.

FICAS operates as an international school offering English-language instruction with Khmer language integration, across two campuses (Main Campus and 2nd Campus). The Main Campus houses key programs and the 2nd Campus serves additional age groups.

Student Counseling is listed as a service for students. Public information on a dedicated SEN program is not provided; additional learning support appears through counseling rather than a defined SEN framework.

The school identifies as Cambodian-American and offers an American-standard education; it has recognition from the United States Embassy and a Cambodian MOEYS license.

No religious affiliation is listed in public materials.

Public pages show Full Day options for Kindergarten (FCC Kindergarten Full Day) and Primary (FCC Primary Full Day) with published study-hour totals (Kindergarten: 1,748 hours/year; Primary: 1,656 hours/year). Start and end times are not published; the hours indicate a full-day schedule.

Bus service details are not published on public pages; contact options are provided (two main phone numbers).

FICAS delivers a Cambodian Curriculum (FCC) that blends the Cambodian national framework with an International Academic Curriculum, available in Kindergarten and Primary programs. FCC Kindergarten (Full Day) includes Cambodian subjects (Pre-Math, Khmer Language, Science, Social Studies, Psychomotricity) and an English strand (English, Listening and Speaking, Reading and Writing), with additional Music and Arts, totaling 1,748 hours per academic year. FCC Primary (Full Day) covers Cambodian subjects (Mathematics, Khmer Language, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Health Education, Art, Local Life Skills, Computer) and an English program (English Grammar, Listening and Speaking, Reading and Writing, Music and Arts, Project Work) totaling 1,656 hours per year. IAC Early Childhood Full Day blends English from Nursery 1–2 with Cambodian Kindergarten content, totaling 1,840 hours per year. The General English Program (GEP) provides targeted English instruction at 65 hours per level, with ongoing formative assessments and Semester examinations to monitor progress. FICAS holds Royal recognition, US Embassy recognition, and a MOEYS license, reflecting official accreditation and regulatory compliance.

Examinations include ongoing formative assessments (quizzes, homework, assignments, monthly and trimester) and summative Semester examinations.

FICAS graduates are prepared to pursue higher education in Cambodia and overseas, with many continuing studies in the United States and other countries.

FICAS provides Student Counseling as part of its Student Services to support students' wellbeing and social-emotional development. The school reinforces SEL through extra-curricular life-skills subjects, projects, field trips, and community engagement. It emphasizes a healthy campus environment with attention to health, hygiene and the environment.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision. There is no explicit SEN staff or program described in the publicly available materials.

FICAS offers a General English Program (GEP) with 65 hours per term to develop English proficiency. The site does not describe a separate EAL program or dedicated EAL staff; English-language support appears to be delivered through the GEP.

FICAS pays great attention to student well-being, health and the campus environment. Student Counseling is listed among the services available to students to support mental health and personal development.

The school does not publicly disclose safeguarding or child-protection policies.

1. Online admissions forms and sections: The admissions process is initiated by completing an online admissions form which is divided into three parts: (a) the Student Background section, (b) the Guardian Information section, and (c) the Admission Form section. The Student Background section requires details such as the student's name, date of birth, nationality, address, and health information. The Guardian Information section requests the guardian's name, occupation, nationality, and contact numbers. The Admission Form section asks you to select the Academic Program (International Academic Curriculum, Cambodian Curriculum, or General English Program), the Level, and the Study Time (Morning, Afternoon, or Full Day), plus the Academic Year and a Payment Option.

2. Program selection and logistics within the form: In the Admission Form, you specify the Academic Year you are applying for, the preferred Payment Option (3 months, 6 months, or 1 year), and whether you want transportation as part of the Student Transportation Service. The form also lists the available study arrangements and programs so you can tailor the application to your child's needs.

3. Submission and contact for next steps: After you submit the form, the school provides direct contact channels to proceed with the application. The Main Campus address is Building No.07BE0/Lots No.1186, St. 371, Phnom Penh, with a separate 2nd Campus option for directions.

4. Follow-up and campus visits: For questions or to arrange a campus visit, families can contact the admissions team using the provided phone numbers or email addresses, and directions to both campuses are available on the site. The English and Khmer programs are offered by the school, with age guidelines indicating that the English program accepts students from age 3 and up, and the Khmer program from age 6 and up.

No scholarships are published as part of the admissions materials for FICAS.

There is no published information about a waitlist or enrollment pool for FICAS in the admissions materials available online.