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Premium International Schools in Cambodia

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About international schools in Cambodia

Premium international schools in Cambodia are concentrated in Phnom Penh with a smaller but growing cluster in Siem Reap, and they tend to be English-medium communities that also teach Khmer and commonly offer French or Mandarin as additional languages. Parents will find a mix of curricula - notably International Baccalaureate, British and American-style programmes alongside some Australian, French or national-track options - so choice depends on the pathway you want for secondary qualifications. Annual tuition at higher-cost international schools in Phnom Penh typically ranges from roughly US$5,000 at entry levels to upwards of US$25,000 - 27,000 for senior years, with separate enrolment or capital fees and extras for transport, meals and resources; fees are usually quoted and paid in US dollars. The school year commonly runs from around August to June, many schools operate rolling admissions for mid-year entry but older children often face assessments and waiting lists, so relocating families should bring passports, recent school reports and vaccination records and allow time for deposits and paperwork.

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At a glance 50 schools · avg fee KHR 31,063,966
Schools listed
50
Curricula
27
Average annual fee
KHR 31,063,966
Fee range
KHR 1,000,000 – 127,344,331
Most common curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE (18 schools)
Average school size
888 pupils
Largest by enrolment
CIA First International School
Oldest
Lycée Français René Descartes (1951)
With boarding
3

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2 international schools in Siem Reap

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FAQs for Cambodia

What curricula are offered at premium international schools in Cambodia?
You will typically find the International Baccalaureate (IB) alongside British and American-style programmes; some schools also offer the Australian curriculum, French national curriculum or Cambodian national tracks. The exact mix varies by school, so check whether a school offers the full IB continuum (PYP/MYP/DP) or only individual programmes if continuity to graduation matters.
How much should I budget for school fees and what extras should I expect?
Tuition for higher-cost international schools in Phnom Penh commonly starts around US$5,000 per year and can rise above US$25,000 for upper secondary; many schools also charge non-refundable enrolment or capital fees, and optional or compulsory extras for buses, meals, uniforms and exam fees. Expect annual increases and ask each school for a full fee schedule and refund policy so you can calculate total annual cost.
When do applications and admissions usually happen?
The main intake is at the start of the academic year in August, with some schools running a second intake in January and offering rolling admissions for other points in the year. For older children expect entry assessments or interviews, and popular schools can have waiting lists, so begin enquiries and submit documents several months before your planned move.
What is the language of instruction and how are additional languages handled?
Most premium international schools teach core subjects in English while offering Khmer as a compulsory or elective subject; many schools also provide French and Mandarin programmes or language classes at different levels. If bilingual or trilingual provision is important, confirm how early the additional language is introduced and whether it is taught as a language subject or used as a medium of instruction.
What documents and practical steps should relocating families prepare?
Have passports, birth certificates, recent school reports and translated or notarised transcripts ready, plus up-to-date vaccination records and any custody or visa paperwork required by your employer or the Cambodian authorities. Contact schools early to ask about deposits, medical requirements and whether the school can advise on work permits, local orientation or transport options for new arrivals.