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Cambodia, Phnom Penh
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The Giving Tree International School was founded in 2008 by two mothers, Anna Matcheret and Anya Weil, who started the school as a nursery to provide a safe, play‑based, child‑centered environment. It began as a small local initiative and expanded after sustained demand from parents and families, prompting the founders to redevelop the school's mission and reinvest in its growth. Over time the school broadened its offer beyond early years and now serves both Early Years and Primary students from a central Phnom Penh campus. The founders' vision emphasizes an affordable, collaborative and inquiry‑based approach that continues to guide the school's development.
The school presents an active parent and student community that participates in regular events such as Orientation Day, Parent Coffee Mornings, Parent‑Teacher Conferences, Family Day, and school field trips. It also programs cultural celebrations and community nights — examples on the events calendar include World Night, Khmer New Year and Water Festival activities, Halloween events, and a Giving Night. Teaching and leadership content on the site additionally highlights a mixed Khmer and international student body and invites community collaboration in the school's development.
The website does not appear to describe a formal, separately constituted PTA, but it documents several recurring parent‑focused activities that serve a similar community‑building function. Regular “Parent Coffee Morning” gatherings, Parent‑Teacher Conferences, Orientation Days and parent art‑exhibition mornings are listed as opportunities for parents to meet staff and one another. Larger community events such as Family Day, World Night, Giving Night and cultural celebrations (e.g., Khmer New Year, Water Festival) also involve parent participation and volunteering. The site encourages parents and partners to reach out and collaborate on the school's development, suggesting an open line of communication between families and leadership. For parents wanting a formal PTA or a parent‑volunteer group, the most direct route is to contact the school office via the published email/phone/Telegram channels to request details or propose an organised parent group. If you'd like, I can draft a short email template you could use to ask the school about an official PTA or parent‑volunteer opportunities.
The Giving Tree International School (TGTIS) in Phnom Penh began as a nursery in 2008 and now offers Early Years and Primary education. The school is fully authorised to deliver the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and provides part- and full-time options from accompanied Baby Playgroups (12 months+) up to Primary 6. Specialist lessons listed on the school site include Art, Music, Swimming, Makerspace, ICT, STEM, Physical Education and Languages; the site also shows named specialist teachers for French and Chinese. The school publishes an annual fee schedule (USD) and an enrolment packet with age/grade guides and policies. TGTIS describes itself as serving Khmer and international learners in the BKK1 area of central Phnom Penh and notes plans to introduce the Middle Years Programme (MYP) from August 2026.
