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Premium International Schools in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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About international schools in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Phnom Penh’s premium international schools are a distinct segment of the city’s private education market: they tend to be purpose-built campuses that offer internationally recognised programmes, recruit many expatriate teachers and provide extensive student services such as university guidance and English language support. Families will commonly find the International Baccalaureate continuum, British (Cambridge IGCSE/A-Level) pathways, American-style high school programmes and a French national option, alongside bilingual or trilingual tracks that include Khmer, French or Mandarin. Annual tuition at the upper end of the market commonly sits in the thousands to tens of thousands of US dollars and schools also charge application, capital/enrolment and transport or meal fees that make the first year 20 - 30% more expensive than the headline fee. Admissions are busiest for the August intake at the start of the academic year, but many schools operate rolling admissions and use age-appropriate assessments, English screening and interviews to place new students.

Compare 47 Premium international schools in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average KHR 31,976,209), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 47 schools · avg fee KHR 31,976,209
Schools listed
47
Curricula
27
Average annual fee
KHR 31,976,209
Fee range
KHR 4,716,000 – 127,344,331
Most common curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE (16 schools)
Average school size
925 pupils
Largest by enrolment
CIA First International School
Oldest
Lycée Français René Descartes (1951)
With boarding
3
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FAQs for Cambodia

Which curricula and qualifications will I commonly find at premium international schools in Phnom Penh?
You will commonly encounter the International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP and DP, sometimes CP), British pathways leading to Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels, American-style high-school diplomas and a French national curriculum option. Several schools also run bilingual or trilingual streams where Khmer, French or Mandarin are taught alongside English, and some offer Advanced Placement or other elective qualifications in senior years.
How much should I budget for tuition and extra costs?
Headline annual tuition at premium schools varies widely by age and programme, with fees for diploma-stage years reaching into the high end of the local market and lower years typically less; budget realistically for significant add-ons. Expect separate application and capital/enrolment fees, bus and catering charges, uniform and technology costs, and exam entry fees; a common planning rule is to add about 20 - 30% to the first-year headline tuition to cover these extras.
When should I start the admissions process for a child moving to Phnom Penh?
Start several months before your intended arrival: the busiest intake is at the start of the school year in August, so lodging applications and completing assessments three to six months ahead improves your chances of a timely placement. Schools may accept late or rolling applications if places are available, but popular year groups fill early and many schools require completed paperwork, recent reports and vaccination records before scheduling assessments.
What languages are used for teaching, and how is English support provided?
English is the primary medium of instruction in most premium anglophone schools, while Khmer is taught as a required subject in many schools and French or Mandarin are available either as additional language options or as part of bilingual streams. Schools commonly run English as an Additional Language (EAL) programmes to help arriving children access the curriculum, and language pathways differ significantly between schools, so check how and when second-language instruction is timetabled.
What practical factors should relocating families check when comparing premium schools in Phnom Penh?
Compare formal accreditation and the senior-school qualification offered, the size and scope of learning-support and EAL services, staff retention and university-counselling resources, plus campus location relative to your home and typical commute times. Also review contract terms such as notice periods and refundable deposits, mandatory capital fees or yearly development levies, bus availability and the published policy on mid-year transfers or waiting lists.