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International Schools in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Compare 3 international schools in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average KHR 5,300), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
3
Curricula
9
Average annual fee
KHR 5,300
Fee range
KHR 4,100 – 7,040
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Cambridge (Primary) (4 schools)
Average school size
500 pupils
Largest by enrolment
East-West International School
Oldest
East-West International School (2006)
About international schools in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Phnom Penh’s international schools form a broad, tiered market that ranges from smaller English-medium and bilingual campuses to larger schools offering full international accreditations; families can choose British (Cambridge/IGCSE/A-Level), International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP), American (US diploma/AP), French and several other curricula. English is the dominant language of instruction at most schools, though there are French-language campuses and many schools include Khmer language and culture classes alongside additional languages such as Mandarin and Korean. Annual tuition sits on a wide spectrum - a few thousand US dollars a year at lower-fee campuses to well into five figures at established IB or long-running international schools - and headline fees should be budgeted up by another 15 - 30% for one-off capital/enrolment charges, transport, meals and curricular trips; fees are normally quoted and paid in US dollars. The school year commonly begins in August or September, many schools operate rolling admissions with popular year groups filling early, and most schools require passport and health records, previous school reports and a short assessment or interview (often arranged remotely) before offering a place.

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FAQs for Cambodia

Which curricula will we find in Phnom Penh and how do they differ in approach?
You will find British (Cambridge/IGCSE and A-Level), the full International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP), American diploma and AP options, French lycée programmes, and a range of national or blended curricula (Australian, Canadian, Singaporean) at various schools. British and Cambridge schools use subject-based national programmes with IGCSE/A-Level terminal exams, IB programmes emphasise inquiry, international mindedness and a continuum from early years to diploma, while American schools typically follow a credit-based high-school system with AP options; individual school websites will give the precise mix and how they deliver language learning.
How much should we expect to pay and what extra costs are common?
Headline annual tuition varies widely by school and by age, ranging from lower-fee options of a few thousand US dollars to established international schools where upper-secondary fees can reach into the tens of thousands of dollars; many published guides place typical bands for early years, primary and Diploma/A-Level years across this spectrum. On top of tuition expect one-off application or enrolment deposits, a capital or development fee at some schools, bus fees, uniforms, meals, exam and activity/trip costs - the first-year all-in price is commonly 15 - 30% higher than the published tuition, and invoices are usually issued in US dollars.
When should we apply and how competitive are places?
Apply as soon as your moving dates are firm: schools generally run rolling admissions but established campuses and popular year groups commonly fill early, so families aiming for an August/September start often make enquiries and submit applications several months ahead. Typical admissions steps are an application form and fee, submission of passport and previous school reports, proof of immunisations, and a short assessment or interview - many schools will undertake the assessment remotely before arrival.
My child is not a strong English speaker - what language support is available?
Many Phnom Penh international schools offer English as an Additional Language (EAL) or English support programmes to help non-native speakers integrate, though the scale and whether it is included in fees varies by school. French-medium schools teach primarily in French and are best for children who already speak the language or are very young; if bilingual Khmer competency is important look for schools that explicitly timetable Khmer language and culture lessons.
What practical checks should we make when visiting schools in Phnom Penh?
Check the written fee schedule (what is included and what is extra), the school’s published safeguarding and child-protection policies, details of teacher qualifications and staff turnover, the language pathways and support for second-language learners, and practicalities such as transport routes and how the school handles medical emergencies and referrals. Also ask for recent term dates and sample reports so you can judge assessment and reporting style, and confirm the currency and payment methods the school accepts (most invoice in US dollars).