American Global Prep School vs Southbridge International School Cambodia

	A American Global Prep School Phnom Penh, Cambodia	S Southbridge International School Cambodia Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KHR 18,765,929 - 33,201,259	Fees / year KHR 19,445,056 - 38,890,112
Age range	Age range 2½ - 18 years	Age range 2½ - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)	Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, Korean Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Khmer	Instruction language English, Khmer
Opened	Opened 2016	Opened 2000
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
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 Southbridge International School Cambodia is in the Chbar Ampov area of Phnom Penh, sited within the Borey Peng Huoth Polaris residential development (Building No. 367, Polaris Street, Sangkat Nirouth, Khan Chbar Ampov). The school is in the south-east of the city and is accessed from major local roads serving that housing estate; the website also lists additional campuses (Chroy Chongva and other sites) as ‘coming soon'.
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 SISC serves Early Years through Grade 12 (students aged from about 2 years up to 18), with Nursery/K1–K3 in Early Years and Primary and Secondary years up to Grade 12. The school offers both a Khmer General Education pathway and international (IEYC/Cambridge) pathways through IGCSE and AS/A Levels.
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 SISC is a co-educational day school offering bilingual/integrated Khmer and international programmes (IEYC and Cambridge). The school's public materials describe campus facilities and day programmes but do not list boarding provision on the website, so families should confirm directly with admissions if they need boarding or residential options.
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 operates a Learning Support Department and a Student Affairs office to support learners with different needs; the admissions information specifically names a Learning Support Department. External school listings note that SISC provides EAL/ESL support and works with external specialists for assessments when required. For individual SEN provision and formal assessments (IEPs, specialist referrals), contact the school's admissions or learning support team to discuss specific needs.
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 SISC is a Cambodian school offering the Khmer General Education (MoEYS-accredited) programme alongside international Cambridge pathways; it does not state an affiliation to a particular foreign country.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The school does not have any religious affiliation or faith-based programme.	Religious affiliation The school's published materials present SISC as a multi‑cultural, non‑religious educational provider; no religious affiliation is listed on the website.
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 Published timetables and school listings show a typical start in the early morning (around 07:20–07:30 for morning assembly/lessons) with lessons and morning breaks scheduled mid-morning and the day finishing in the mid‑afternoon (external listings give a finish time around 16:15); grade-specific timetables (breaks, lunch) are published for each year group. Families should request the current grade-specific timetable from admissions because start/end times and break patterns can vary by year and by academic year.
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 The school's contact and admissions pages do not advertise a school bus service, and third‑party school listings indicate that a school bus is not provided; the site instead highlights that it is located within a large residential development (Borey Peng Huoth). If a daily transport arrangement is important, contact the admissions office to confirm current transport options or to ask whether private providers or parent-run shuttle arrangements are available.
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 / application fee: a one‑time registration charge is applied at first enrolment (example shown for Nursery 2: KHR 2,807,000). Capital / development fee is also charged in the first year (example Nursery 2: KHR 2,005,000). Tuition fees by year group (published annual totals; per‑term figures shown as annual ÷ 3 and marked as calculated) - Nursery 2 (age 2): Annual tuition total KHR 19,448,501 · Per term (calculated) KHR 6,482,834. - Kindergarten 1–3 (ages 3–5): Annual tuition total KHR 23,097,601 · Per term (calculated) KHR 7,699,200. - Grades 1–5 (ages 6–10): Annual tuition total KHR 28,390,801 · Per term (calculated) KHR 9,463,600. - Grade 6: Annual tuition total KHR 36,250,401 · Per term (calculated) KHR 12,083,467. - Grades 7–8: Annual tuition total KHR 37,252,901 · Per term (calculated) KHR 12,417,634. - Grades 9–12 (Years 9–12): Annual tuition total KHR 38,897,001 · Per term (calculated) KHR 12,965,667. - Example first‑year total (Nursery 2) including one‑time registration and capital fees: KHR 22,255,501. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school's published admission notes state that school fees must be paid in full before a child may start. The publicly available fee schedule lists annual amounts; per‑term payment details are not itemised in the accessible schedule. (Per‑term figures above are calculated by dividing the published annual total by three; that division is an inference, shown as “calculated”.) Boarding fees - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed in the school's published fee information. SISC is presented as a day school in the published materials. Other costs and concessions - Capital/development fee is charged (example amounts shown above) and typically covers school development/materials. A sibling discount policy (10% for third child and above, applied to the younger sibling's tuition) is indicated in the published schedule. Specific line items for uniform, meals or transport are not itemised in the publicly available fee table. Refunds and payment methods - The published fee documents available through public listings do not include an explicit refund policy or a detailed list of accepted payment methods. The school's admissions notes require full payment before start; other refund/payment terms are not published in the accessible schedule. Note: I used the school's published fee schedule summarized by a third‑party school‑fees directory to extract numeric values and the school's admissions page for payment terms; where the school's schedule published annual totals only, per‑term numbers above were calculated (annual ÷ 3) and are explicitly flagged as calculated.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school requires a uniform. Students wear a school sports uniform; slippers or sandals are not allowed.	Uniform requirement The school requires a uniform. Uniforms and PE kit are available to purchase from the school shop.
Food options	Food options —	Food options The cafeteria provides lunch and snacks for purchase; it is optional to use the cafeteria, and students may bring lunch from home. A Wing card is used for tap-and-pay in the cafeteria.
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 Neak Oknha Kith Meng is the chairman, serving as Chairman of the Royal Group Companies.
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 Southbridge International School Cambodia runs an International pathway using the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) in Nursery–K3 and the Cambridge Pathway from Years 1–13, and also offers an Integrated pathway that combines Cambridge with the Cambodian national (Khmer) curriculum. The Early Years programme uses the IEYC for young learners (around 2.5–5 years), while integrated classes also follow the National Early Years Curriculum (NEYC) for Khmer subjects. Primary (Years 1–6) follows Cambridge Primary with subjects such as English, mathematics, science, global perspectives, ICT, music, art, PE and swimming, with English as the main language of instruction and Khmer and Chinese offered as additional languages. Secondary is split into Cambridge Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) and Upper Secondary (Years 10–13), where students progress to Cambridge IGCSE (typically for ages 14–16) and then Cambridge International AS & A Levels (typically for ages 16–19). Qualifications available therefore include the Cambridge Primary/Lower Secondary frameworks, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge AS & A Level certificates, and — for students on the integrated national pathway — Khmer General Education credentials including a High School Diploma equivalent to the Bac II accredited by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS).
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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 The school explicitly states that it develops students' social and emotional learning through positive interactions with teachers and peers and aims to build confident, resilient learners. SISC's published student profile and personal goals emphasise attributes such as “Confident,” “Reflective,” and “Responsible,” which underpin its SEL approach. The school also runs community wellbeing events that include mindfulness and family‑focused sessions, for example hosting a talk on “Emotional Well‑Being in Families.” SISC lists a Student Affairs Office as part of its support structure, which the school presents as contributing to students' pastoral care.
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) SISC's admissions information states the school has a Learning Support Department and describes itself as an inclusive school that considers applicants with additional needs. A public job description for a Learning Support role describes managing a Learning Support Centre and working with learning support assistants and teachers, indicating an operational in‑school learning support function. A third‑party school listing also reports that the school operates learning‑support and SEN services and mentions examples such as dyslexia and autism support and external collaboration, but those specific claims come from an external directory rather than the school website. The school website does not publish a detailed list of which specific SEN conditions it supports nor does it describe itself as a specialist SEN institution.
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 The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL.
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 SISC's website and news pages describe wellbeing activity for students and families, including a published event on mindfulness and emotional‑wellbeing featuring an external speaker. The school states it provides a Nurse Station for student health needs and lists a Student Affairs Office, which the site presents as part of its pastoral and wellbeing provision. The school also promotes a culture described as a “warm, safe and happy environment” in its public messaging. There is no separate, detailed mental‑health programme or school counselling policy published on the website.
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 —
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 The school operates two campuses in Phnom Penh: Beoung Snor Campus and OV Botanic City Campus, with a new campus coming soon. It provides a cafeteria and a school bus service and supports a bilingual program with English and Khmer, including provision for school uniforms, PE kits, and textbooks. Beoung Snor Campus is located at Building No. 367, Polaris Street, Sangkat Nirouth, Khan Chbar Ampov, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The facilities include a gymnasium, three playgrounds, swimming pools, a football field, a library, a canteen, computer labs, and a nurse station.
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 The school has a gymnasium for physical education, swimming pools for year‑round use, a football field with real Japanese Bermuda grass, and three playgrounds for outdoor activity.
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 The library supports learning with a wide range of reading materials, and computer labs are equipped with modern computers and up‑to‑date systems. A nurse station provides first‑aid care and health support on site; the school services include a canteen and other student supports.
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 The school offers a Student Leaders program with roles such as Secondary Prefects and a Student Council. SISC Events host activities and celebrations, including Khmer New Year celebrations, the SISC Sports Week, and the STEAM Fair. The school also runs university education fairs and related events, and shares updates through newsletters.
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 Southbridge's website states the school was established in 2000. Over time the site and contact pages refer to multiple Phnom Penh campus locations, indicating incremental expansion beyond a single campus. Corporate records and public company materials list Southbridge International School among educational holdings connected with the Royal Group, a private Cambodian conglomerate. The school's public materials emphasise its stated mission and continued growth since founding.
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 Southbridge community comprises students, families and staff who regularly come together for curricular and cultural events. Recent items publicised on the school site and in local coverage include an annual Fun Run (linked to Sports Week), International Week exit-point showcases, Khmer and Chinese New Year celebrations, a STEAM fair, and community relief activities. Parents are routinely invited to exhibitions, open houses and education fairs that showcase student projects and classroom learning.
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 As of December 30, 2025, the school's public website does not display a dedicated Parent Teacher Association (PTA) page; parent engagement on public pages appears to be organised around events and volunteer opportunities rather than a named PTA. Examples of parent-facing events and activities shown on the site include Open House sessions and education fairs, International Week exit points where parents are explicitly invited to view student work, the annual Fun Run and Sports Week, and community relief drives that involve families. The site also lists recurring touchpoints such as Saturday Chinese classes and scheduled campus tours that provide opportunities for parents to engage with staff and programmes. For confirmation about volunteer roles, committees or a formal PTA you can contact the school's admissions or main office using the email and phone numbers provided on the contact page.
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 The school follows an international curriculum pathway that begins with the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) in Nursery to K2, then continues with the Cambridge Curriculum from Years 1–13. Cambridge IGCSE is offered for secondary students, with AS & A Levels available as part of the Cambridge progression. Khmer General Education is also provided from Kindergarten through Grade 12 under MOEYS accreditation, and Cambodian qualifications can be recognized alongside international Certificates. The language of instruction is English, and Khmer Language and Khmer Social Studies are taught as part of the integrated curriculum. Chinese is the school's official additional language.
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 In the Early Years, IEYC is integrated with Khmer Language and Cambodian cultural subjects. In Primary, Khmer Language and Khmer Social Studies are taught alongside Cambridge international studies, and Chinese is offered as an additional language. Khmer Education in secondary maintains Khmer Language, Khmer History, and Khmer Civics as core components.
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 The school provides a range of sports and activities, including football, swimming, table tennis, badminton, drama, and poetry as part of the broader curriculum. A Saturday Chinese program is available at extra cost for students in Grades 1–10. iPads are available for younger students to support learning.
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 The Cambridge Primary Curriculum is followed in the Primary Years (Year 1–6). English is the language of instruction, with two trajectories for First Language learners and for English as a Second Language. Khmer Language and Khmer Social Studies are taught, and Chinese is the school's official additional language.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school offers bilingual education through its dual curricula: the International English curriculum and the Khmer curriculum.	Bilingual teaching The school offers a bilingual program in which students study English and Khmer.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards No school-level awards are listed on the AGPS public website.	Awards I found no items on the school's website that are awards given to the school itself in the past five years. The site does publish many pages about student competition results and individual student medals (for example SIMOC, SASMO, World Scholar's Cup, ISOCSEA), but those are awards to individual students rather than institutional awards to SISC. Examples of student achievement posts are on the school's “Achievement & Testimony” pages. Because you asked for awards awarded to the school (not students) and only to include information publicly provided on the school website, the correct statement based on the site content is that there are no school‑level awards listed on the site within the past five years. If you'd like, I can (a) run a broader search including external news, education directories, and press releases to look for any awards or recognitions given to SISC by outside organisations in the last five years, or (b) double‑check specific accrediting bodies (for example CIS or WASC) to see whether SISC holds those accreditations but does not list them on its website. Which would you prefer?
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 Based only on information published on the school's website, the following formal programme approvals / accreditations and curriculum affiliations are listed for Southbridge International School Cambodia (SISC): - Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) — Khmer General Education (KGE) accredited: SISC's Khmer General Education programme is described on the school site as “fully accredited by the Ministry of Education Youth and Sport,” which means the school's national‑curriculum pathway and its Grade 9 and Grade 12 certificates are recognised by Cambodia's government education authority for national examinations and local higher‑education entry. - Cambridge Assessment International Education (Cambridge) — Cambridge programmes offered (Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, AS & A Levels): SISC's website states that it offers the Cambridge pathway (Primary → Lower Secondary → IGCSE → AS/A Level). Cambridge Assessment is the international curriculum and examination board; a school offering Cambridge programmes delivers that syllabus and prepares students for Cambridge assessments. (The school site describes those Cambridge programmes and their use across the school.) - International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) — IEYC for Early Years: the school states it uses the IEYC in its Early Years programme and describes IEYC as part of the International Curriculum Association. IEYC is an internationally used early years curriculum framework; SISC lists it as the foundation for its early years teaching. Notes on scope and wording: I have limited this list to items explicitly stated on SISC's website. The site explicitly uses the term “accredited” for the Khmer (national) programme with MoEYS; for Cambridge and IEYC the site describes that it offers / uses those recognised international curricula. The school does not publish an explicit additional accreditation page or a separate list of external accrediting organisations on its website that I could locate (for example, international school accrediting bodies such as CIS or WASC are not listed on the school pages that I checked).
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. Initial enquiry and campus visit. When you arrange the visit, ask which pathway (bilingual, International Pathway, or Integrated Curriculum) you are interested in and whether staff available at that time can discuss language support or learning‑support needs. Parents should bring the child's identification (birth certificate/passport) and any recent school reports to the visit if available. 2. Submit an application and required documents. Complete the school's application form (available from admissions) and submit required documents: typically proof of identity (birth certificate or passport), previous school reports or transcripts, immunisation records, and any assessment reports (e.g., SEN statements) that are relevant to support needs. Confirm with admissions whether there is an application or registration fee and whether those fees are refundable or credited toward enrollment — the school's materials note document review as part of progressing the application. Keep copies of everything you submit and ask for a receipt or confirmation email. 3. Placement assessment and interview. SISC requires students to complete a placement test and may hold an interview; the content and format vary by age (early years observations for younger children; English and mathematics assessments for older pupils). Parents should clarify whether the assessment is in‑person or can be done remotely, what material the child should prepare (if any), and whether an interpreter is permitted for non‑English speakers. If your child needs learning support or English language support, disclose this at application so the admissions team can plan the appropriate assessment and supports. 4. Offer letter and confirmation. After assessment, the school will inform parents of the outcome and — for successful applications — issue an Offer Letter that details the place, programme, and fees due. Read the Offer Letter carefully for deadlines (signature, deposit, registration) and any conditions (e.g., required vaccinations, additional assessments, or language support). If an offer is time‑limited, return the signed acceptance and required payment by the deadline to secure the place. 5. Submit final documents and settle fees. The admissions page states that once admitted parents must submit all required documents for review and that all school fees must be paid in full before a child can start school; confirm the school's accepted payment methods and whether there are instalment plans or early‑payment discounts. Ask for a written invoice that itemises registration/one‑time fees, tuition, capital/annual fees and any optional charges (transport, lunches, weekend classes). If your employer will pay fees, provide company invoicing details early so the school can liaise with them directly. 6. Class allocation, materials and start date. After payment and paperwork are completed the admissions/academic team will confirm class assignment and the student's official start date and will arrange for study materials and handover information to the homeroom teacher. Parents should check induction arrangements (orientation sessions, uniform purchase, timetable for the first week) and confirm drop‑off/pick‑up procedures and school hours. If your child requires transport, ask admissions about the availability, routes, and fees for school bus services. 7. Ongoing communication and follow up. Keep in regular contact with the admissions office and the assigned homeroom teacher during the first term to monitor adjustment and any additional support needs; the school's learning support and student affairs teams can be involved if required. Ask how progress and behaviour will be reported (parent meetings, written reports, online portals) and note any probationary or review periods referenced in the Offer Letter. If your plans change, notify admissions immediately — policy on withdrawals, refunds or deferrals will be specified in the school's fee schedule or Offer Letter.
Scholarships	Scholarships AGPS states on its AGPS Elite page that it “offers scholarships to high achieving students”.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist The school's public Admissions pages do not describe a formal waitlist or admissions pool.	Waitlist No explicit waiting‑list policy is published on the school's admissions pages. The SISC admissions and contact pages describe the application, assessment and offer process but do not state a formal waitlist procedure or how places are prioritised when classes are full. Because many international schools manage limited places differently by grade and by campus, I recommend contacting SISC's admissions office directly (info@sisc.edu.kh or the numbers listed on the website) to ask whether they operate a waitlist, whether they accept completed applications to hold a place, and whether there is a fee to hold a space — the school's admissions team can confirm current practice for the specific grade and preferred start date.
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