Australian Curriculum International Schools in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Compare 5 Australian Curriculum international schools in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average KHR 45,131,822), location, and more to find the right international school now.
About international schools in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Australian-curriculum international schools in Phnom Penh most commonly teach the Australian Curriculum (several are licensed to deliver the Western Australian curriculum) and some combine those standards with International Baccalaureate programmes at upper levels. Instruction is generally in English, with Khmer language lessons routinely offered and Mandarin or additional languages available at many schools, plus EAL support for students new to English. Annual fees vary widely by school and year level - examples in the city range from roughly the low-thousands of US dollars at smaller schools to over US$20,000 - 28,000 a year at larger international campuses - so cost depends on campus, age group and which extras (transport, meals, capital levies) are charged. Admissions are typically by application, placement testing and documentary checks (school reports, immunisation records); schools usually operate on term intakes and recommend applying early because space in popular year levels can be limited.
How does the Australian Curriculum in Phnom Penh compare with IB or British curricula?
The Australian Curriculum sets national learning standards and year-level content and several Phnom Penh schools deliver the Western Australian syllabus and pathways such as the WACE/ATAR for senior students. Some schools blend Australian standards in the primary and middle years with IB programmes (PYP/MYP/DP) in later years, so families should check whether a particular school runs a full Australian senior certification, an IB Diploma/Career pathway, or a combined model.
What ages and year levels do Australian-curriculum schools in Phnom Penh typically cover?
Many Australian-curriculum providers in Phnom Penh offer education from early years or pre-primary through to Year 12, covering roughly ages 3 - 18, though exact age entry points and campus offerings vary by school. Parents should confirm each school’s published year-range and whether senior secondary (Years 11 - 12) follows an Australian certificate (WACE/ATAR) or another university pathway.
Is teaching mainly in English, and will my child learn Khmer?
Yes: English is the main medium of instruction at Australian-curriculum international schools, and most schools include Khmer language lessons as part of the programme for local language learning; Mandarin is also commonly offered as an additional language. Schools typically provide English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for students who need it, but the extent and timetabled hours differ between schools and year levels.
How much do these schools cost and what extras should I budget for?
Tuition fees for Australian-curriculum schools in Phnom Penh vary considerably with the school and the pupil’s year level; recent published examples in the city show annual tuition from roughly US$5,000 at some schools up to US$20,000 - 28,000 at larger international campuses. In addition to tuition, families should budget for one-off application or enrolment fees, annual capital or building levies, uniforms, textbooks, transport and co-curricular costs, and confirm the currency and payment schedule with each school.
What does the admissions process usually involve and when should we apply?
Admissions typically require an application form, recent school reports, placement or diagnostic testing, and basic documentation such as passports and immunisation records; some schools may also ask for an interview or school visit. Because popular year levels can fill early, families relocating to Phnom Penh are advised to contact schools well before arrival where possible and to submit applications as soon as they have firm moving dates.
