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International Curriculum International Schools in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Compare 17 International Curriculum international schools in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average KHR 18,692,005), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
17
Curricula
14
Average annual fee
KHR 18,692,005
Fee range
KHR 4,320 – 47,228,000
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum) (15 schools)
Average school size
838 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Zhong Ying International School - Krong Takhmau Campus
Oldest
Southbridge International School Cambodia (2000)
With boarding
1
About international schools in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

International international-curriculum schools in Phnom Penh are a compact but varied market: most teach through English and offer recognised pathways such as the International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP), Cambridge IGCSE/A-levels or British/American/Australian curriculums, alongside a long-standing French Lycée and a handful of bilingual options. Fees are quoted in US dollars and vary widely by school and year group, so parents should expect anything from modest, lower-cost schools up to internationally accredited IB campuses with substantially higher tuition and one-off capital or enrolment levies. The city’s international schools generally run an August/September to June academic year and operate formal admissions processes with assessments, sibling priority and waiting lists at popular entry points, so apply early and confirm the exact entry requirements with each school. Practical budgeting means adding 15 - 30% to headline tuition in the first year for capital fees, transport, meals and exam charges.

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FAQs for Cambodia

What international curricula are commonly available in Phnom Penh schools?
Most international schools in Phnom Penh offer the International Baccalaureate (with some schools authorised across PYP, MYP and DP), the Cambridge pathway (primary through IGCSE and A-levels) and British/American/Australian programmes; there is also a long-established French Lycée and several schools that mix international syllabuses with Khmer language provision. Check each school’s published programme authorisations and senior-secondary qualifications carefully if you need a specific diploma for future university entry.
How much should we budget for international school fees in Phnom Penh?
Tuition-only fees vary by age and tier: recent guides put kindergarten from roughly USD 3,500 - 12,000, primary from about USD 5,500 - 18,000 and senior years (IGCSE/IB/A-levels) commonly from USD 8,500 up to the mid-twenties or higher for premium IB schools. On top of headline tuition expect application and enrolment/capital fees, transport, meals, uniform and exam charges; a realistic first-year all-in total is typically 15 - 30% above the published tuition.
When does the school year start and how far in advance should we apply?
Most international schools in Phnom Penh run an August/September to June academic year and publish intake information around the preceding months, with the largest number of places opening for the start of the academic year, so families planning a move should contact admissions several months ahead. Many schools also operate rolling admissions or waiting lists for mid-year entry, but popular year groups (early years and certain secondary cohorts) can fill quickly.
What language support and local-language provision can we expect?
English is the dominant language of instruction across the international schools, but several schools include Khmer as a taught subject and some offer bilingual streams or French-language education at the Lycée. If your child needs English language learning (EAL) or specialist learning support, check each school’s published services and limits carefully because intensive therapeutic services and specialist provision can be more limited locally than in larger regional hubs.
What should relocating parents look for when comparing international schools in Phnom Penh?
Confirm the exact curriculum and senior-secondary qualification on offer, recent fee schedules (including any capital or exam levies), the school’s accreditation/authorisations and the published admissions priorities and waiting-list policy. Also ask about language support, learning-support capacity, transport options and recent staff retention, because in a smaller market the loss or gain of a few senior teachers can change a department’s strength quickly.