Gecko Garden School

Gecko Garden School is at No. 3, Street 21 in the Tonle Bassac area of central Phnom Penh (Chamkar Mon district). Tonle Bassac is a riverside, mixed residential–commercial neighbourhood popular with expatriates and new developments, close to Diamond Island and several major boulevards; Street-level parking and motorbike/taxi access are typical ways families reach the school.

The school focuses on early years: a mixed-age Preschool for roughly 18 months to 4 years, and a mixed-age Kindergarten for about 4+ to 6+ years. The website also lists a Parent–Child class, an extended-day “Twilight Garden” and a summer programme.

Gecko Garden describes itself as an international, English‑language, Waldorf/Steiner‑inspired early‑years school; the programme and materials target preschool and kindergarten-age children. The website does not mention any boarding facilities.

The admissions information states the school aims to be inclusive and will accept children with a variety of needs when it judges it can safely support them within existing staffing and class composition. The website does not describe a dedicated special‑educational‑needs (SEN) team or specialist on-site programmes, so families with specific ALN/SEN requirements are advised to discuss individual needs with Admissions before applying.

The school is based in Cambodia and describes itself as an international school taught in English; it does not state an affiliation to another country's national curriculum or system.

The school describes its approach as Waldorf/Steiner‑inspired (a pedagogical approach) and does not indicate a religious affiliation on its website.

Typical hours shown are 8:00 AM–12:00 PM for a half day and 8:00 AM–3:00 PM for a full day, with an early‑bird arrival option from 7:30 AM at no extra cost; optional extended day care runs 3:00–5:00 PM. The Twilight Garden extended‑day programme operates roughly 2:30 PM until latest pick‑up at 5:00 PM; morning visits/tours typically begin at 8:00 AM.

The school website does not list a school bus or transport/shuttle service; there is no dedicated ‘transport' or ‘bus' page and contact details are provided for direct enquiries. If a bus or private transport arrangement is important for your move, contact the school's Admissions or Contact email/phone to confirm current local options and recommended providers.

Application / registration fees
- One-time registration / enrollment fee: USD 555 (paid once to secure a child's place).

Tuition fees (per term and annual) — 2025–2026 academic year
- Half‑day Preschool / Kindergarten (1.5 to 6+ years; 08:00–12:00): Term fee USD 899; Annual fee USD 3,452.
- Full‑day Preschool / Kindergarten (1.5 to 6+ years; 08:00–15:00): Term fee USD 1,351; Annual fee USD 5,188.
- Twilight (extended afternoon 15:00–17:00): Term fee USD 307; Annual fee USD 1,179.
- Parent & Child group (pregnancy to ~3 years; Mondays & Fridays, 09:00–10:30): USD 90 for a 10‑session booklet, or USD 10 per session (includes snack).

Other compulsory fees
- Annual capital fee: USD 500 per year (paid annually per child; required to secure a place and for existing students to secure place for the following year; prorated if joining mid‑year).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- School year divided into four terms (August–July). Full quarterly (term) tuition must be paid before the start of each term; new students joining after a term starts are billed pro rata by week. There is a late payment charge of USD 30 per week for overdue tuition/capital fees. If fees remain unpaid by the end of the fourth week of the term, the child may be excluded and the place reallocated. A 5% sibling discount applies to the second and subsequent children. All school fees are non‑refundable.

Boarding
- Boarding is not provided by this school (program listings indicate preschool, kindergarten and parent/child groups only).

Other costs and incidental charges
- Lunch and snack fees are excluded from the tuition figures; Healthy Kids Kitchen is the school's catering partner and separate registration with them is required for meals. Late pick‑up fee: USD 5 per 30 minutes (invoiced at end of term). Summer school runs as a separate program with separate fees.

Refunds and special requests
- All tuition and fees paid to the school are non‑refundable. Any special requests regarding fees must be submitted in writing to the Administrative Director with supporting documents.

Fee payment options
- The school's published fee documents and calendar/list of fees do not specify the available payment methods (e.g., bank transfer, credit card) in the public fee PDF; families are advised to contact the school's administration for accepted payment methods and banking details.