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Cambodia, Phnom Penh
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FICAS provides enrichment activities beyond regular classes. The program includes local life skill subjects, project work, field trips, and opportunities for community engagement outside the academic year. CMA Mental Arithmetic is offered in partnership with CMA to develop mathematical thinking, quick calculation, and critical thinking. These components support practical, hands-on learning beyond core academics.
FICAS provides access to musical instruments, including piano and guitar, to support music education. Class activities include DIY creation in class, illustrating hands-on, creative work within the curriculum. Other listed activities include Khmer language study and lab activities, demonstrating a mix of creative and practical learning.
Khmer language studies are included as part of the curriculum. The General English Program (GEP) provides English language development alongside Khmer instruction. The GEP and Khmer studies reflect a structured language development approach within the curriculum. The school maintains an international partnership with Delta College, which supports cross-cultural and educational exposure.
Sports and physical activities are supported with equipment for physical education, including basketballs and a table tennis setup, and taekwondo gear. Field trips and organized activities, such as joining a karate competition, provide opportunities for teamwork and social engagement. Class activities, including Khmer language study and hands-on lab work, contribute to collaborative learning and practical skill development.
Local life skill subjects, project work, field trips, and community engagement are offered beyond the academic year as part of extra curricula. Field trips, such as Field Trip To Kirirom, are used as experiential learning experiences. These components emphasize applying classroom learning to real-world contexts and community awareness.
FICAS emphasizes student well-being with attention to health, hygiene, and a green environment. Facilities support physical activity with equipment for physical education, such as basketballs, a table tennis table, and taekwondo gear. Environmental studies and healthy school-life practices are embedded within the curriculum to support overall well-being.
First International Cambodian-American School (FICAS) in Phnom Penh provides an American-standard education with parallel Cambodian and international curricula. The school offers Cambodian Curriculum (FCC) and International Academic Curriculum (IAC) options, plus a General English Program (GEP); English instruction is central, and Khmer is taught through the Cambodian program. Students can begin in English from age 3 and in Khmer from age 6. The campus operates at Street 371 in Mean Chey with a second campus on Sola Street; the institution's history dates to 1994 and carries MOEYS licensing along with royal and U.S. recognition. Facilities include computers, musical instruments (piano and guitar), and sports equipment (basketball, tennis, taekwondo); extra‑curricular activities include CMA Mental Arithmetic, field trips, and community engagement. The school aims to prepare students for higher education locally and abroad.
