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iCAN British International School

Cambodia, Phnom Penh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KHR 22,504,000 - 47,228,000
Ages 2 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 350
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages Khmer
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

iCAN British International School is an English-medium primary school in central Phnom Penh that delivers the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) alongside the National Curriculum for England and an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) programme called iCAN PLAY. The school's Early Years provision covers children aged about 2–5 years and the primary programme runs through Year 6 (age 11). Class sizes are capped so that one learning facilitator is assigned for up to 20 children. The school publishes its annual tuition schedule on the website (fees vary by year group and by academic year). iCAN offers after-school activities and specialist teaching in art, music, PE/sport, swimming and modern languages; younger learners also receive weekly Khmer lessons. The campus address and a Google Maps link are provided on the school contact page.

www.ican.edu.kh

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The Essentials

iCAN British International School has 350 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
iCAN is in central Phnom Penh's Tonle Bassac (Sangkat Tonle Bassac) — the school's contact page gives the address as 15, Street 9, Phnom Penh 120101. Tonle Bassac is a central, riverside neighbourhood (near Koh Pich/Diamond Island and major roads such as Sothearos and Monivong), so the campus is close to central amenities and main city routes.

Stages
The school covers Early Years and Primary phases: an EYFS Early Years programme (ages around 2–5) and Primary organised into Mileposts 1–3. Admissions information shows class/age guidance up to Year 6 (age 11).

Type
iCAN is a co‑educational day school that follows British-based programmes (International Primary Curriculum alongside the National Curriculum for England). The school is presented as a day school on school directories (no boarding provision is listed).

Additional learning support
The website describes a small, dedicated Learning Support team of qualified learning facilitators and support assistants who monitor progress and provide in‑class and pull‑out support, including one‑to‑one help and work with external specialists when needed.

Country affiliation
The school follows British curricula (IPC/English National Curriculum) but is an international school in Cambodia rather than formally affiliated to a UK governmental body or embassy school.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is listed on the school website; iCAN is presented as a secular international primary school.

School day structure
The school website and calendar publish term dates and event notices but do not set out a standard published daily start/end time for every year group on the public pages. If you need exact daily hours, staggered times for different year groups, or regular early‑release days, contact the school's admissions or office for the current schedule.

Bus service
The iCAN website's public pages do not list an in‑house school bus fleet or a published transport provider; external school directories list iCAN as a day school (which suggests no boarding and no published bus service on the school site). Many families in Phnom Penh use private car, taxi, tuk‑tuk or third‑party school transport companies; if a dedicated bus service is important to you, ask the school directly about current options, partnered providers, routes and costs.
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Fees

Annual tuition at iCAN British International School ranges from KHR 22,504,000 to KHR 47,228,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Enrolment Fees

- Enrolment fee (one-time, new learners): EYFS & MP1: USD 1,000; MP2 & MP3: USD 1,500. A USD 500 top-up enrolment fee applies when learners move between key stages (MP1→MP2 and MP2→MP3) upon re‑enrolment. The enrolment fee is 100% non‑refundable and non‑transferable.

Tuition fees (annual / instalment amounts by year group)

- iCAN PLAY — Early Years (half day)
- Single payment (annual): USD 5,626
- Four instalments (PLAN 2): USD 1,474 per instalment.

- iCAN PLAY — Early Years (full day)
- Single payment (annual): USD 11,522
- Four instalments (PLAN 2): USD 3,026 per instalment.

- Years 1 & 2 (MP1)
- Single payment (annual): USD 11,522
- Four instalments (PLAN 2): USD 3,026 per instalment.

- Years 3 & 4 (MP2)
- Single payment (annual): USD 11,522
- Four instalments (PLAN 2): USD 3,026 per instalment.

- Years 5 & 6 (MP3)
- Single payment (annual): USD 11,807
- Four instalments (PLAN 2): USD 3,102 per instalment.

Additional compulsory annual charge (capital / development fee)

- Annual capital fee: EYFS: USD 1,000; MP1, MP2 & MP3: USD 1,200. This capital fee is required of all learners (new and returning) and is non‑refundable and non‑transferable. Payment deadline for the capital fee is indicated on the school schedule.

Other recurring or conditional charges

- Intensive E.A.L. (English as an Additional Language), where offered: typically USD 200–250 per month (charged in addition to the main tuition and determined by assessment).
- Learning support: charged according to individual need (fee calculated case‑by‑case).
- Sibling discount: a 10% discount on tuition fees only may be granted for a third child, fourth child, etc.; excludes EAL, enrolment, capital and other fees.
- Late payment charge: USD 25 per week will be applied for late payments; failure to make payment within three weeks may result in exclusion of the child and forfeiture of the place if there is a waiting list.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Two payment plans offered:
- PLAN 1 — Single payment: entire balance due by the single‑payment deadline shown by the school (date stated on the school schedule).
- PLAN 2 — Four payments: four instalments with specified due dates (first instalment due at the same early deadline, with subsequent instalments across the academic year). Instalment dates and amounts are published by the school and apply to the four equal payments shown for each year group. Full tuition for the quarter in which enrolment occurs is required; no partial quarterly payments are accepted.

Refunds and withdrawal

- Refunds on paid tuitions: for learners permanently withdrawn during the school year, the school will grant refunds at 90% value for full quarters not attended, upon written request. No partial quarterly refunds are given. Enrolment and capital fees are stated as non‑refundable and non‑transferable. Refund rules do not apply to learners who remain on roll but are temporarily absent.

Boarding

- Boarding is not listed or offered in the published fee schedule; no boarding fees are indicated.

Other costs typically payable (not listed as fixed amounts in the published fee schedule)

- The published schedule does not list a uniform fee or a fixed charge for uniforms; any uniform or kit costs are handled separately and are not shown as a fixed line item on the fee page.
- External exam charges, special programmes, school trips, meals, transport or optional extra‑curricular charges are not shown as bundled in the main tuition figures and may incur additional cost where applicable. EAL and individual learning support are charged in addition to tuition as noted above.

Accepted payment methods

- Payments may be made by: USD cheque drawn on a bank in Phnom Penh; bank transfer into the school's bank account (the transferring party must pay any transfer charges); or cash. The school's published guidance notes that any fraudulent cash notes must be replaced by the paying family. No credit‑card payment option is listed on the published fee page.
Academics

iCAN British International School teaches IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 2 to 11.

Curriculum
iCAN British International School in Phnom Penh delivers education for children aged 2–11, organised as Early Years (iCAN Play, Nursery, Reception) and Primary (Mileposts 1–3). Early Years follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for ages 2–5 and teaches the seven EYFS areas: Expressive Arts & Design; Communication & Language; Literacy; Understanding the World; Mathematical Development; Physical Development; and Personal, Social & Emotional Development. Primary learning is delivered through the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) using thematic units, with the National Curriculum for England used to structure literacy and numeracy. The school website presents the curriculum scope as EYFS plus IPC/adapted English National Curriculum for primary learners (ages 2–11) and does not list secondary year groups or external public‑exam programmes. Specialist teaching, learning support and extra‑curricular activities are indicated as complementary provisions alongside these stages.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Initial enquiry and tour: Contact the school to request an information meeting or tour; the website lists the Primary Leader and School Coordinator emails and a central phone number for scheduling visits. Parents should bring a copy of the child's passport/birth certificate and recent school reports to the meeting where possible, and note that staff can explain classroom organisation and the school calendar. Tours and initial questions are handled through the school office or the named contacts.

2. Review fees and policies before applying: Before completing the registration form, read the published fee schedule and payment options carefully — the site shows annual tuition figures, two payment plans (single payment or four installments), tuition deadlines, enrolment fees, and a mandatory annual capital fee. Parents should be aware of the enrolment fee amounts and that the capital fee is non-refundable and has a specific due date; these charges are separate from tuition and from optional services such as Intensive EAL. Knowing these amounts in advance helps families budget and choose a payment plan.

3. Complete and submit the registration form with the enrolment fee: Download and complete the iCAN learner registration form and return it to the school office with the enrolment (registration) fee; the school's admissions page and join-us section describe how to submit these documents. The enrolment fee is a one-time, non-refundable charge for new learners (the fees page gives the exact amounts by key stage), so parents should confirm the fee level that applies to their child's year group before payment. If you have any questions while completing the form, raise them with the School Coordinator to avoid mistakes that could delay processing.

4. School review against admissions criteria: After submission, the school reviews applications using its stated admissions criteria — class size, the child's age, nationality, whether a sibling already attends, any special requirements, and English language proficiency. Parents should be prepared to provide information or documentation on any special educational needs and on the child's English level, because these factors affect placement and support planning. The school also maintains small class ratios which influence decisions about immediate placement versus waitlisting.

5. Assessments and learning support / EAL: If a child has limited English, iCAN may offer Intensive EAL support (the fees page lists typical monthly costs) and the Learning Support page explains the school's approach to identifying and supporting additional needs. Parents should ask whether their child will require assessments, how EAL sessions are scheduled, who delivers the support, and what extra costs (if any) apply; the fees page states that full tuition is charged for the quarter in which a learner enrols and lists EAL costs. Clarify in advance whether support is provided in class, one-to-one, or via external providers so you understand availability and likely costs.

6. Placement, start date, and first payment: If a place is available the Principal (or school leadership) will agree a start date once the registration and required fees are received; the admissions page explains that the school confirms a start date when paperwork and payments are complete. Families should be prepared to pay the first installment (or full single payment) at that time and to sign any enrolment agreements; also check the refund and withdrawal policy (the fees page outlines the circumstances and percentages for refunds). Keep the school informed about arrival timing so staff can prepare induction and any necessary assessments.

7. Timing and late enrolment: The school year runs August to June, and the school accepts enrolments throughout the year for the current academic year up to 31 March; applications after that date are usually for the following academic year. Parents applying mid-year should confirm whether their child will join immediately or wait until the next intake period, and whether any curriculum or assessment transition materials will be provided. If you are relocating or have a fixed start date, tell the School Coordinator early so they can advise on availability and required documentation.

Scholarships
The iCAN website does not advertise a formal scholarship programme. The published fees page does include a sibling discount policy — a 10% tuition discount may be granted for the third child (and subsequent children) for families who pay out of pocket — but there is no information on merit, need-based scholarships, or other fee remission schemes on the site. Because the website does not list scholarships, parents seeking fee assistance or special arrangements should contact the School Coordinator or Principal directly to ask whether any unadvertised financial aid, bursaries, or case-by-case concessions might be available.

Waitlist
The school operates a waiting list for classes that are full. If an application is received for a class that has reached its capacity (iCAN limits teacher-to-learner ratios), the child's name will be placed on the waiting list provided the registration/enrolment fee has been paid; families on the list are contacted when a place becomes available. Parents should be aware that being on the waiting list does not guarantee immediate placement, that priority factors (age, sibling links, special requirements, nationality) are considered during review, and that you should keep your contact details up to date with the School Coordinator.
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