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Cambodia, Siem Reap
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JPA provides a broad range of extracurricular activities that support academic enrichment from preschool through high school. Elementary students can explore science, speech and debate, and other topics such as dance and music. In high school, students access competitive speech and debate, robotics, and a wide array of academic and technical clubs including game design. These activities foster teamwork, leadership, creativity, and well-rounded development.
JPA offers a robust arts program within the extracurriculars. In high school, performing arts include choir, guitar, and dance, while visual arts and filmmaking are also available. The program provides a range of music and arts opportunities that encourage creative expression across disciplines. These activities help students develop confidence and collaboration through performance and media creation.
Students participate in diverse sports, including soccer, volleyball, and badminton. Elementary students also engage in dance and music activities, and high school expands to additional arts and clubs. The social and hobbies program emphasizes teamwork, communication, and personal interests beyond the classroom.
Student leadership exists in the form of a Student Council with roles such as President and Prefects, as shown on the school's student section. Participation in student government and leadership activities provides opportunities to practice governance, mentoring, and collaboration. The school environment supports leadership development through these student-run structures.
The campus spans eleven hectares of gardens near Siem Reap, with multiple age-appropriate campuses and ample outdoor space for activities. The extracurricular program includes sports such as soccer, volleyball, and badminton to promote physical health. Music, dance, and visual arts provide creative outlets that support mental well-being and balanced student life. These elements together foster physical activity, creativity, and social connection.
Jay Pritzker Academy (JPA) is a Pre-K–12 day school located in Puok District, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia. The campus sits on eleven hectares of gardens near Tachet Village, about 30 minutes west of Siem Reap, and is surrounded by rice paddies, sugar palms, and water not far from local farms. All JPA students are selected from local villages and receive full academic scholarships, enabling access to a rigorous international college‑preparatory curriculum. The school's high school program offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses from grades 9–12, with a continued emphasis on English‑language instruction and strong STEM offerings. The campus features two state‑of‑the‑art science laboratories and a full slate of K–12 extracurriculars. The school year runs from August to June, following the international school calendar. The program includes Preschool, Elementary, and High School, with English as the language of instruction and Khmer studies as a subject in the lower grades. The principal is Ryan Ahlers, who leads a staff delivering AP coursework and a broad range of subjects designed to prepare students for admission to top universities worldwide.
