doris
Ask doris
Currency
Search & filter all 9 schools Compare 9 schools in Phnom Penh

IB Curriculum International Schools in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Compare 9 IB Curriculum international schools in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average KHR 54,583,012), location, and more to find the right international school now.

Edited by · B2C Marketing Manager

Schools listed
9
Curricula
14
Average annual fee
KHR 54,583,012
Fee range
KHR 13,200,000 – 127,344,331
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (8 schools)
Average school size
820 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Cambridge International School of Cambodia
Oldest
International School of Phnom Penh (1989)
With boarding
1
About international schools in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Phnom Penh’s international-school sector includes a number of schools authorised to teach one or more International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes, with some schools offering the full PYP - MYP - DP continuum and others delivering only parts of the IB framework. English is the most common language of instruction across IB schools, though bilingual pathways and regular Khmer, French or Mandarin classes are widely available and schools typically offer English-support (EAL) for arriving students. Fees are usually quoted and collected in US dollars and vary widely by school and grade; expect headline tuition from the lower thousands up to the mid- to high-five figures per year, with additional non-refundable application or enrolment charges, capital fees and extra costs for transport, meals and external exam entries. The admissions cycle mirrors international practice: the main intake is for the academic year starting around August/September with some mid-year (January) places, and many schools operate waiting lists and require an application fee and documentation before offering a place.

Read our parent's guide to the IB Curriculum →

Explore more — related searches, map view, upcoming events

FAQs for Cambodia

How does the IB curriculum in Phnom Penh differ from other international curricula available locally?
The IB is a concept-based, inquiry-driven continuum that emphasises critical thinking, international-mindedness and transferable skills across PYP, MYP and DP stages; other curricula in Phnom Penh (for example national or British/US/Australian systems) may use different assessment models, subject structures and terminal qualifications. Choosing between them depends on whether you value the IB’s holistic, internationally recognised diploma and pedagogic approach or prefer a curriculum that leads to specific national certificates or A-levels.
What ages and IB stages should I expect for my child?
IB provision is split into stages: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for early years and primary, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for lower secondary, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for the final two years of secondary education; some Phnom Penh schools offer just one or two of these while a smaller number offer the full continuum from early years through to the DP. Confirm with each school which programmes they are authorised to deliver and the exact year groups covered, as arrangements vary.
How much should we budget for fees and extra costs at an IB international school in Phnom Penh?
Headline tuition is normally published in US dollars and schools cover a wide range of price points; many family guides and school listings show typical annual tuition spanning lower thousands to around twenty thousand US dollars for upper years, with additional one-off enrolment or capital fees and recurring extras for transport, meals, uniforms and examination entries. Always ask the admissions or finance office for a full first-year cost schedule (tuition, deposits, capital fees and likely extras) because ‘all-in’ first-year costs can be noticeably higher than headline fees.
When should we apply and what does the admissions process usually involve?
Begin enquiries as soon as you know your relocation dates because the main intake is for the new school year (typically August/September) and popular year groups can fill early; some schools also offer a January intake or occasional mid-year places. Typical steps are an online enquiry/application, submission of ID and school reports, a placement or English assessment where required, and payment of a non-refundable application or enrolment fee to secure a confirmed place, with waiting-list procedures if grades are full.
What language support and bilingual options exist for non-English speakers?
Most IB schools in Phnom Penh use English as the primary language of instruction but provide English-as-an-Additional-Language (EAL) programmes to help recent arrivals access lessons; many schools also run bilingual streams or regular classes in Khmer, French or Mandarin so families can continue home languages or learn local and widely used regional languages. Check each school’s published language pathways and EAL provision, and ask how language levels are assessed and supported in the classroom.