American Global Prep School vs American Pacific International School

	A American Global Prep School Phnom Penh, Cambodia	A American Pacific International School Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KHR 18,765,929 - 33,201,259	Fees / year KHR 12,307,182 - 26,177,816
Age range	Age range 2½ - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)	Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size 17
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Khmer	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2016	Opened 2008
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location American Global Prep School's Phnom Penh campus is in Phnom Penh Thmey, Khan Sen Sok, listed as #615 Street 1015, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The school website includes English, Khmer and Korean contact numbers for directions and enrolment enquiries. For precise driving directions or public-transport options contact the school directly.	Location APIS operates two campuses in Phnom Penh: Daun Penh (central city, near Pasteur Street / Psar Thmey 3) and Pet Loksang (Toul Kork district). Both campuses are in established neighbourhoods with road links across the city. The Daun Penh site is in the city centre while Pet Loksang sits in a more residential/suburban area of Toul Kork.
Stages	Stages AGPS is an all-through school: Preschool (Nursery, Kindergarten 1–2), Elementary (Grades 1–6), and Middle & High School (Grades 7–12). Individual program pages describe age bands and sample daily activities.	Stages The school provides an Early Years/Early Childhood programme through Primary and up to Secondary (Nursery / Early Years to Grade 12). APIS follows international curricula including Cambridge programmes (IGCSE) and offers upper‑secondary qualifications.
School type	School type AGPS is a private day school registered with the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Commerce. It teaches a dual curriculum (an International General Education Program alongside the Khmer public curriculum). The school do not advertise any boarding provision.	School type APIS is a private, co‑educational international day school operating two Phnom Penh campuses.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school provides dedicated support for students with special learning needs, offering both inclusive support (teacher assistant and personal assistant in class) and an ‘exclusive' option (one-to-one work in a separate room with a SPED teacher), and access to an educational psychologist is included. Parents with specific requirements should contact the school to discuss assessments, individual plans and current on-site resources.	Additional learning support The school provides learning‑support and EAL-style assistance and has counselling services. A learning support specialist is provided. APIS is not presented as a specialist SEN institution.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation AGPS is a Cambodian private school registered with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. It operates an American-style international curriculum and promotes preparation for study in U.S. universities but is not presented as formally affiliated to another country's government.	Country affiliation The school does not have any country affiliations.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The school does not have any religious affiliation or faith-based programme.	Religious affiliation No religious affiliation is indicated by the school.
School day structure	School day structure The school states AGPS runs a full‑day schedule and notes a 12‑month school calendar and 230 school days per year.	School day structure Typical hours around 07:30 start and 16:30 finish, with supervised before/after care offered (families can drop from about 07:00 and collection options extend into the evening).
Bus service details	Bus service details AGPS operates a school bus service and also offer supervised before/after care. If you need school transport for relocation planning, contact the school to confirm available routes, pick‑up/drop‑off points, costs and any age limits or registration requirements.	Bus service details APIS operates a school bus service.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - Registration: KHR 200490. Tuition fees by year group (published annual totals and per-term amounts) - Kindergarten 1–3 (Ages 3–5): Annual: KHR 18,765,929. Per quarter (calculated): KHR 4,757,510. - Grade 1–3 (Ages 6–8): Annual: KHR 21,652,995. Per quarter (calculated): KHR 5,481,698. - Grade 4–6 (Ages 9–11): Annual: KHR 23,577,706. Per quarter (calculated): KHR 5,964,490. - Grade 7–9 (Ages 12–14): Annual: KHR 28,389,483. Per quarter (calculated): KHR 7,171,469. - Grade 10–12 (Ages 15–17): Annual: KHR 33,201,259. Per quarter (calculated): KHR 8,378,448. Note: the school's published figures are given as annual totals; the per-term amounts shown above are calculated by dividing the published annual fee by four because the school's fees policy refers to payment by quarter. This per-quarter breakdown is an inference based on the school's published billing terminology. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payments must be made by the due dates stated by the school; all outstanding balances must be settled before report cards or academic records are issued. - Full tuition payment is required for the quarter in which enrollment occurs; partial quarterly payments are not allowed. Late payments two weeks past due incur a 5% penalty, with an additional 1% per week on any outstanding amount thereafter. - Withdrawal requires completion of the school's standard withdrawal form and submission at least two months before the student's last day to ensure the refund policy is applied. Boarding fees (where applicable) - A boarding option is offered under the AGPS Elite / Boarding School program; the school states boarding packages include dormitory, meals, transportation between dormitory and school, one set of textbooks and two sets of uniforms. Specific numeric boarding fees are shown in the school's separate boarding fee table (not published as numeric values on the pages reviewed). Other costs and fees - Sibling discounts: second child 5%, third child 10%, fourth child or more 15%. - The AGPS Elite description notes that in some packages tuition includes one set of textbooks and two sets of uniforms; other campuses/packages may list uniforms, books, exam or activity charges separately. Specific uniform or book charges are not listed as standalone numeric items on the published pages reviewed. Refund information - Refunds on paid tuition are granted at 90% value only for full quarters not attended (for students leaving during the school year) and all refunds are subject to a 10% transaction fee. Fee payment options - Accepted methods: cash (to the school accountant), bank transfer to the school's bank account, or US-dollar check drawn on a bank. Transferring party is responsible for bank transfer charges; the school does not accept payments from sanctioned accounts/territories. Any fraudulent cash notes must be replaced by the payer. (Amounts above are taken from the school's published fees table and the school's tuition & fees pages; per-term figures have been calculated from the published annual totals because the school's policy references quarterly payments.)	Fee details Application & one-time fees - Registration / one‑time enrolment charges: KHR 881,949 (one‑time; registration). - Other one‑off first‑year items commonly shown in the school's published first‑year breakdown include a Material Fee (KHR 701,750), Capital Fee (KHR 461,150) and License/administration charge (KHR 320,800). These one‑time items are billed on first enrolment and are separate from annual tuition. Tuition — full annual amounts by year group (day students) - Nursery / Early Years (age 2, Nurs.2): KHR 12,310,700 per year. - Kindergarten 1 – Kindergarten 3: KHR 16,681,600 per year (K1–K3). - Grade 1: KHR 17,283,100 per year. - Grade 2: KHR 17,964,800 per year. - Grade 3: KHR 18,486,100 per year. - Grade 4: KHR 19,167,801 per year. - Grade 5: KHR 19,849,501 per year. - Grade 6: KHR 20,491,101 per year. - Grade 7 & Grade 8: KHR 22,696,601 per year (each). - Grade 9 & Grade 10: KHR 25,182,801 per year (each). - Grade 11 & Grade 12: KHR 26,185,301 per year (each). How tuition is presented / per‑term billing The school offers standard payment options (including payment of the full year) and promotional discounts for families who commit to a one‑year payment. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school publishes annual tuition amounts and applies one‑time first‑year charges at enrolment. The school promotes discounts for parents who pay for a full year in advance (one‑year payment offers have been advertised at enrolment events). Boarding fees - No boarding/dormitory fees are listed. Sibling discount - A sibling discount is published: 5% off tuition for the second child and 10% off tuition for the third and any subsequent children enrolled at the school.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school requires a uniform. Students wear a school sports uniform; slippers or sandals are not allowed.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is a private Cambodian school established in 2016 in partnership with GLOBAL EDUCATION VISION (GEV), a nonprofit organization. The school is registered with the Ministry of Education Youth and Sports (MoEYS) and the Ministry of Commerce as a private school offering a dual curricula. The Advisory Board includes Dr. Rennie Cowan, Dr. Charles Rowins, Dr. John Keffalas, Mr. Chris Shim, Mr. Phay Siphan, and Dr. Glenn C. Snyder.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details AGPS operates a dual curriculum: an International General Education program patterned on the U.S. Common Core and a National Cambodian (MoEYS) basic-education curriculum; both are taught concurrently. Preschool offers Nursery (ages 2.5–4), Kindergarten 1 (4–5) and Kindergarten 2 (5–6) with Montessori-style delivery, Sing, Spell, Read and Write techniques and bilingual instruction in K2. The Elementary program is a six‑year course covering English, mathematics, science, social studies, civics and values, music, arts and physical education, with after‑school enrichment options. Middle School is vertically and horizontally scaffolded and emphasizes project/problem‑based learning across humanities, language arts, math (Pre‑Algebra and Algebra I), life and physical sciences, intensive Mandarin, arts electives, life skills and PE. High School is organized under humanities, STEM and life‑skills strands (including robotics and a problem‑based math sequence) and follows the AAAS‑recommended science sequencing (physics in Grade 9, chemistry in Grade 10, biology in Grade 11 with senior electives). Khmer‑program students follow MoEYS requirements and sit national examinations at Grade 6, Grade 9 and Grade 12; the school website describes the international program as Common Core–based but does not list a specific external international credential such as IB or AP.	Curriculum details American Pacific International School (Phnom Penh) runs Early Years, Primary and Secondary programmes delivered within the Cambridge International framework and is described as a Cambridge-accredited institution. Early Years is play-based (preschool from about age 3) and the Primary programme (Grades 1–6) covers core subjects such as English, mathematics, science and social studies alongside arts, PE and language support. Lower and upper Secondary prepare students for Cambridge IGCSE examinations, and the school advertises post‑16 teaching posts and reports Grade 12 diploma outcomes consistent with A‑level/post‑16 qualifications. APIS also publishes English‑language support/immersion options, extracurricular programmes and on‑site facilities (labs, sports, arts), and operates a special‑needs preschool provision.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning AGPS describes structured opportunities for student leadership and teamwork through its elected Student Government and leadership programmes, which the site presents as part of students' wider learning experience. The school's stated learning outcomes emphasise teamwork, clear communication, personal accountability and ethical behaviour as school‑wide goals. Classroom guidance in the published class rules also directs teachers to attend to individual students' backgrounds and to build positive student–teacher relationships. The school highlights arts, public speaking and extracurricular activities (clubs and community service) as regular parts of student life that reinforce social and practical skills.	Social & emotional learning APIS describes its approach to learning as holistic and emphasises character development, teamwork and community themes in its programmes (for example, summer-school weeks include ‘Life Skills & Community' and school articles note a focus on character). The school reports regular parent–teacher meetings intended to build home–school partnership and discuss students' academic and social progress. APIS publicity and news items therefore show SEL is embedded in broader curriculum and event planning, but the school does not publish a detailed SEL curriculum or a named SEL team on its public pages.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The AGPS does not publish a specific special educational needs (SEN) policy or list of SEN services on its public pages.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN provisions.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language AGPS advertises an intensive English / ESL programme and multiple references on the site note substantial English-language instruction (including an “Intensive English Program” and “Intensive ESL Classes”) and language‑based placement considerations. The school states a strong ESL program, after‑school ESL classes and teacher training for second‑language learners. Placement may depend on language proficiency.	English as an additional language APIS operates an English-medium programme and its summer offerings include explicit English-language reinforcement, indicating English-language learning is part of the curriculum.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing AGPS's public pages refer to personal and college counselling services and state the school has counsellors who assist students with personal issues and college guidance. The site also links wellbeing to physical education and athletics, describing athletics programmes aimed at fitness, nutrition and overall wellness. Classroom guidance in the school rules and learning objectives emphasises caring teacher–student relationships and character development, which the school presents as part of students' holistic support. However, the school does not publish a detailed mental‑health policy or named mental‑health specialists beyond general counselling references.	Mental wellbeing Public materials for APIS emphasise holistic education, parent–teacher engagement and life-skills activities that support students' social and emotional development (for example, school events, exhibitions and programme themes reference wellbeing and community).
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school's published class rules include attendance and dismissal procedures, instructions that students may not leave school without permission and requirements to report absences or tardiness, which the school presents as part of classroom safety routines. AGPS also describe on‑campus dormitory management and a campus security guard presence for boarding students, indicating operational safety measures for residential provision. The school does not publish a standalone child‑protection or safeguarding policy document on its public pages, and no named designated safeguarding lead is listed on the website. For specifics of formal safeguarding procedures or named safeguarding officers, the school should be contacted directly.	Safeguarding The school does not publicly disclose a detailed safeguarding or child-protection policy.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview American Global Prep School operates three campuses in Cambodia: the Main Campus in Phnom Penh, the AGPS BKK Campus, and the AGPS Borkeo Campus. The Main Campus is located at 615 Street 1015, Phnom Penh Thmey, Khan Sen Sok, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The BKK Campus is at No 45, Street 334, Sangkat Boeng Keng Kang 1, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The Borkeo Campus is in Mouy Village, Laminh Commune, Borkeo, Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia. The school communicates with families via multiple contact channels for these campuses.	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school offers athletics as a core part of student life, focusing on sports, fitness, nutrition, and overall wellness to support holistic development. Specific sports facilities are not listed on the site.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities AGPS provides a dual full curricula setup with instruction aligned to international and Cambodian standards. The International General Education Program follows a US-based framework, and the Khmer Program is supervised by MoEYS. Preschool uses Montessori methods; elementary to high school use an eclectic integrated approach to learning.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Fine arts and music are emphasized as central avenues of creative expression alongside performing arts such as dance and theatre. The school also supports athletics and a college-counseling program as part of a well-rounded education.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History American Global Prep School (AGPS) was established on October 4, 2016 in partnership with GLOBAL EDUCATION VISION (GEV), a nonprofit organization. Registered with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS) and the Ministry of Commerce as a private school, AGPS operates a dual-curricula model that includes both an international program and the Khmer public general education program. The school was created to deliver an affordable international-style education in Cambodia and to prepare students for post‑graduation challenges through a broad, holistic curriculum. AGPS was founded under the vision of Dr. Harry Hwang, who is identified on the site as headmaster and founder.	History APIS Cambodia was established as a private international school group in the late 2008 and has expanded to multiple Phnom Penh campuses, notably Daun Penh and Pet Loksang. The school presents itself publicly as a Cambridge‑accredited international school serving Early Years through secondary levels. APIS is operated as a private educational organisation with campus‑level administration rather than a single public authority, and its public communications emphasize enrolment, campus events, and partnerships with families. Recent school communications and local education reporting show ongoing growth and regular public enrolment activity in Phnom Penh.
Community	Community AGPS presents a multilingual learning environment with an emphasis on English proficiency and instruction in additional languages such as Spanish and Mandarin. The school publishes regular media for the community, including a weekly AGPS News Desk episode (posted Mondays, Phnom Penh time) and periodic themed media such as an AGPS K-pop News series. Community gatherings and milestone events such as the school's graduation ceremonies are posted on the site and form part of the school's public calendar of activities.	Community The APIS Cambodia community is centred on campus events and seasonal celebrations: examples reported in recent years include Culture Day and Khmer New Year activities, an Annual Concert & Graduation, open‑house events, and a summer‑school programme. The school also participates in citywide family and education fairs and hosts visiting university fairs for older students, which are used as opportunities for parent engagement and community outreach. These activities are organised across the school's Phnom Penh campuses and are described in local education coverage and the school's public posts.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The school's parent group is presented as a Parent‑Teacher‑Community Association (PTCA). The PTCA president (H.E. Siphan Phay) describes volunteering to support students and working with parents, teachers and the wider community to improve education at AGPS and beyond. The PTCA message frames the association as a forum for parents and teachers to coordinate support, volunteer efforts and community engagement around student learning and school activities. The president's message also links the PTCA's work to the school's founding vision and to broader goals of preparing students for future leadership roles. The site does not list a detailed recurring event schedule for the PTCA, but the posted message emphasizes ongoing collaboration with school leadership and community members.	Parent teacher association The school does not publicly disclose information on existing PTA.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school is a private nonprofit located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The Phnom Penh campus addresses this location as 615 Street 1015, Phnom Penh Thmey, Khan Sen Sok, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Enrollment for 2025–2026 is open. The school serves Preschool through Grade 12 and was established on October 4, 2016 in partnership with GLOBAL EDUCATION VISION (GEV). It is registered with the Ministry of Education Youth and Sports (MoEYS) and the Ministry of Commerce as a private school.	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The school provides a comprehensive music and arts program, with activities in music, drawing, dance, and drama as part of student life.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school offers a bilingual, dual-curriculum program: International General Education and Khmer Public General Education. It supports language study in English, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. Students may enter the program at any point, with placement influenced by proficiency in languages, mathematics, and sciences.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The school emphasizes a holistic education that includes athletics, arts, and community engagement as part of student life.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The school operates a college counseling program with professional counselors who help students prepare for higher education, beginning in the ninth grade. The program focuses on aligning student interests with university strengths and opportunities.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school provides an Intensive English Program and emphasizes fitness, wellness, and personal development as part of its student experience.	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese are taught at AGPS. The Khmer Program provides Khmer language instruction (writing, dictation, grammar, recitation, and reading) and follows the Cambodian national curriculum supervised by MoEYS. AGPS uses dual curricula: the International English curriculum is taught by licensed foreign teachers and the Khmer curriculum is taught by Cambodian teachers certified by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports.	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school offers bilingual education through its dual curricula: the International English curriculum and the Khmer curriculum.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards No school-level awards are listed on the AGPS public website.	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations • Registered with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS): The Cambodian government ministry that licenses and supervises schools; this indicates AGPS is formally recognized to operate as an educational institution in Cambodia and that its Khmer-programme is under MoEYS oversight. • Registered with the Ministry of Commerce (Kingdom of Cambodia): The national authority for business and non‑profit registration. This registration indicates AGPS's legal recognition as a private organisation permitted to operate (including as a private school) in Cambodia.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Contact Admissions & Visit the School: Contact the Admissions Office to ask questions and schedule a campus visit or tour. Confirm the campus, language track (English/Khmer), and whether you are applying for day school or boarding. Collect the registration form and the latest admissions requirements. Entry at the beginning of the school year is recommended, though registration is ongoing. 2. Complete the Registration Form: Fill out the official AGPS registration form with student and parent/guardian details and previous school information. Prepare required documents such as a birth certificate, passport (for international students), school reports/transcripts, and custody documents if applicable. Indicate any special programs (ESL, boarding) to ensure correct placement and fees. 3. Submit Form & Pay Registration Fee: Submit the completed form as instructed and pay the registration (application) fee. The AGPS Elite program requires a one-time, non-refundable $500 registration fee payable on submission; confirm the fee for non-Elite programs with Admissions. Keep all payment receipts. 4. Assessment & Placement: Students may be required to sit for admission or placement assessments (English, math, or subject-based). Transfer students are placed based on prerequisites, especially for STEM subjects. Students needing English support should ask about the Intensive English Program and how assessments affect placement. 5. Admission Offer & Contract: If accepted, Admissions will issue an offer, contract, and tuition/fee schedule. Review payment deadlines, refund and late-payment policies, what tuition includes, and available sibling discounts (5% for a second child, 10% for a third or more). 6. Final Payment & Start Confirmation: Settle all required fees and submit remaining forms (medical, transport, dormitory if applicable). Confirm the student’s start date, class placement, timetable, uniform collection, and school calendar. Keep copies of all signed documents and receipts. 7. Orientation & Mid-Year Entry: Attend orientation or request orientation materials. Mid-year transfers are accepted, but beginning-of-year entry is recommended. Confirm support for missed coursework, ESL needs, and—if applicable—boarding, airport pickup, and visa-related arrangements.	Admissions 1. Enquiry and campus visit Contact APIS Admissions to confirm which campus you want (Pet Loksang or Daun Penh) and which campus offers the required year level. Request an admissions pack or application link and ask about open days or arranging a guided visit. 2. Application form and documents Complete the application form (online or paper). Prepare the required documents, typically including the child’s birth certificate or passport, parents’ ID, recent school reports (for KG1 and above), immunisation records, passport photos, and proof of address. Confirm the exact document list with Admissions as requirements may vary by age and campus. 3. Application and registration fees Submit the application and pay any required application or registration fees. APIS publishes one-time and annual fees in its fee schedule. Keep payment receipts and confirm refund or transfer policies in case of non-attendance or withdrawal. 4. Assessment or trial Students may be asked to attend an observation, trial class, or placement assessment depending on age. Older students usually complete basic literacy, numeracy, and English assessments and a short interview. Ask whether trial classes or immersion options are available and how English support is provided if needed. 5. Offer and acceptance If a place is offered, review the offer letter carefully and pay the required entrance or registration fee and any deposit or first tuition instalment by the stated deadline. Check which fees are non-refundable and whether any promotional discounts apply. 6. Enrolment administration After payment, the school will confirm enrolment details, including start date, orientation, timetable, uniforms, lunch arrangements, and transport options. Complete all required medical and emergency forms and request any official letters needed for visa or residency purposes. 7. Orientation and transition support Attend parent and student orientation before the term starts. If English support is required, confirm EAL arrangements, progress reviews, points of contact, and any additional fees. Keep copies of all signed documents, offer letters, and payment receipts.
Scholarships	Scholarships AGPS states on its AGPS Elite page that it “offers scholarships to high achieving students”.	Scholarships APIS does not publicly advertise an ongoing academic scholarship programme.
Waitlist	Waitlist The school's public Admissions pages do not describe a formal waitlist or admissions pool.	Waitlist The school does not publicly disclose information on existing waitlist.
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