Bromsgrove International School Cambodia vs International School of Phnom Penh

	B Bromsgrove International School Cambodia Phnom Penh, Cambodia	I International School of Phnom Penh Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KHR 41,856,349 - 99,657,974	Fees / year KHR 38,450,324 - 118,806,593
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 900
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2025	Opened 1989
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located in the Sen Sok district of Phnom Penh at #270, St.1928, Sangkat Krang Thnung; the school lists separate Early Years and Primary/Secondary campus offices and shows term-time office hours (07:30–16:30). Local transport is primarily by the school's organised pick‑up/drop‑off hubs and bus network across Phnom Penh — contact Admissions for route maps and practical details.	Location ISPP's campus is on Hun Neang Boulevard, south of Phnom Penh city centre; the website includes a map and turn-by-turn directions. Two city bus lines (12B and 11C) stop within a short walk of the main gate; the school notes the nearest stop is about 200 m (≈4 minutes) away.
Stages	Stages BISC provides education from Early Years (Pre‑Nursery, Nursery, Reception — age 2+) through Primary (Years 1–6), Secondary and Sixth Form up to Year 13, following the English National Curriculum with IGCSE and A‑Level pathways.	Stages ISPP serves ages 3 through Grade 12 (Early Years / PYP in Elementary, Grades 6–10 in MYP, Grades 11–12 in the IB Diploma). The site gives age/grade placement guidance and a chart for entry.
School type	School type A British international, co‑educational school. The school website includes a section about boarding provision (details and eligibility are managed through Admissions), while day provision covers Early Years through Sixth Form.	School type ISPP is an independent, non-profit, co-educational day school and an authorised IB World School offering PYP, MYP and DP; it is accredited by WASC and CIS. The school describes itself as parent-governed and reinvesting revenue into the campus.
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support BISC's School Support Services (SSS) include targeted reading programmes, ESL/EAL support, remedial interventions, individual learning plans (ILPs), specialist‑led interventions and classroom accommodations (for example extra time and differentiated instruction), with collaboration with external specialists where needed.	Additional learning support ISPP runs student support teams across Elementary and Secondary that include English as an Additional Language (EAL) programmes, targeted Learning Support (reading, maths, written language) and school counsellors; support can be in-class or in a Learning Support Centre. The site describes assessment on entry and exit criteria for EAL and collaboration with parents and external specialists as needed.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school is affiliated to Bromsgrove School (United Kingdom), founded 1553; this UK affiliation is stated on the school website.	Country affiliation ISPP is an international school without affiliation to a single country; its materials describe a multinational student body and parent-governed structure.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The website does not indicate any religious affiliation; BISC presents itself as a secular British international school.	Religious affiliation ISPP is non-religious / secular in its stated information; the school presents itself as an inclusive international community rather than a faith-based institution.
School day structure	School day structure Early Care is available from 07:30 and a Breakfast Club from 07:45. Early Years typically start at 08:30; Years 1–6 start at 08:00. Finish times noted on the site: Nursery 15:30, Reception and Year 1 15:45, Years 2–6 16:00; after‑school clubs and supervised care run later (after the core day) and an after‑school care option is available until about 17:15.	School day structure The school year runs August–June with about 180 instructional days; division-specific daily start and finish times are not posted on the public pages, and may vary by year group. ISPP's office hours are listed (07:00–16:30), and the After School Programme operates into the afternoon with late-bus departures at 4:15pm and 4:45pm. For exact daily start/end times and break/lunch schedules contact Admissions or the relevant division.
Bus service details	Bus service details The school operates a managed bus service with strategically located collection/drop‑off hubs across Phnom Penh to reduce travel time; bus journeys are supervised and run to a published code of conduct. The website says parents should contact Admissions for route maps, hub locations and to enrol a child on the service; the Typical Day page also notes bus users are supervised until buses depart.	Bus service details ISPP offers a limited paid daily bus/van service with seats allocated by route and priority for two-way riders and siblings; availability is not guaranteed for families outside established routes. The school publishes zone-based fees (Zone A / Zone B) and asks families to register at least five working days before service begins; the After School Programme also notes a late-bus option for activity participants. Check the school's bus page for current routes, zones and fees.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and enrolment charges - Application fee: a one‑time, non‑refundable application/registration charge is required at the time of application. - Seat reservation / enrolment deposit: a non‑refundable Seat Reservation Deposit of USD 750 is required to hold an offered place; this is credited against the first tuition invoice. Tuition fees by year group (published schedule — annual amounts shown; per‑term shown as annual ÷ 3 for convenience) - Nursery 2 (Age 2): ANNUAL KHR 42,026,278 — Per term (approx) KHR 14,008,759. - Kindergarten 1 (Age 3): ANNUAL KHR 42,026,278 — Per term (approx) KHR 14,008,759. - Kindergarten 2 (Age 4): ANNUAL KHR 42,026,278 — Per term (approx) KHR 14,008,759. - Kindergarten 3 / Early Years top year (Age 5): ANNUAL KHR 72,045,049 — Per term (approx) KHR 24,015,016. - Year 1 (Age 6): ANNUAL KHR 72,045,049 — Per term (approx) KHR 24,015,016. - Years 2–5 (Ages 7–10): ANNUAL KHR 80,050,054 — Per term (approx) KHR 26,683,351. - Year 6–8 (Ages 11–13): ANNUAL KHR 88,055,060 — Per term (approx) KHR 29,351,687. - Year 9–10 (Ages 14–15): ANNUAL KHR 92,057,562 — Per term (approx) KHR 30,685,854. - Year 11–12 / Sixth Form (Ages 16–17): ANNUAL KHR 100,062,568 — Per term (approx) KHR 33,354,189. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices are issued one month before the payment deadline. Late‑payment penalties are applied and persistent non‑payment may result in de‑enrolment or loss of services. All fees become payable on enrolment. An annual re‑enrolment deposit is required to reserve a pupil's place for the following year. Boarding fees - No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for Bromsgrove International School Cambodia on the school's public admissions and fees pages. The school presents itself as an Early Years–Year 13 day school. Other costs and typical additional charges - Capital / one‑time charges and other first‑year one‑off fees are applied in the first year of enrolment (example entries in third‑party fee listings include an application fee and a capital fee in KHR). These additional first‑year charges are shown separately from the tuition amounts. - Uniforms, required devices (Years 6–13 require a personal MacBook as specified in the school's fee/IT requirements), school materials, exam entry fees, field trips, optional extracurricular activities and transport are additional to published tuition and are treated as separate costs. Some of these items (application fee, enrolment deposits, uniform, materials, capital fees) are stated as non‑refundable. Refund information - All fees other than tuition are strictly non‑refundable (this includes application fees, enrolment deposits, uniform, materials and capital fees). Tuition fees are refundable only in the case of a full term of non‑attendance; once a pupil has attended any part of a term, tuition for that term is not eligible for refund. Sibling discounts - Published third‑party fee summaries indicate sibling discounts (for example, 5% for the second child and 10% for the third and subsequent children). Confirmed sibling discount policy appears in external fee listings. Fee payment options and contact for finance - The school's public fee pages set out invoicing and deadlines but do not list specific payment channels (bank transfer, card processors) on the fee page itself. For the school's accepted payment methods and to request payment instructions or an official invoice, contact the Admissions / Finance team by the published phone or email. Admissions: admissions@bisc.edu.kh \| +855 127 18 555. (Amounts above are taken from the school's published fee schedule image and third‑party fee listings summarising the School Fees 2025–2026; annual figures are shown in KHR and per‑term figures are provided as the annual amount divided into three parts for parent budgeting.)	Fee details —
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school requires a uniform.	Uniform requirement The school has a PE uniform. For events, students wear ISPP house-coloured shirts and caps.
Food options	Food options Newrest provides on-site lunch and snacks. Pupils receive a three-course lunch prepared on campus with nutritionally balanced menus; vegetarian and halal options are available on request. Snacks are served mid-morning and in the afternoon.	Food options ISPP offers a lunch plan provided by Epicure Catering; meals are grade-specific: Early Years and Kindergarten are served family-style Asian/Western/vegetarian dishes, Grades 1-5 have a set menu including Asian/Western/vegetarian options and noodle soup, and Grades 6-12 have buffet options. Pricing is $4 or $4.50 per day depending on grade, with online registration and deadlines.
House system	House system The school has four houses: Nightingale, Cook, Lovelace, and Bell. Each house has a distinct colour and theme: Nightingale is green for compassion and service, Cook is orange for exploration and education, Lovelace is blue for innovation and resilience, and Bell is yellow for curiosity and communication.	House system ISPP operates a house system with colour-coded houses. Students wear house-coloured shirts and caps for sports and events, and there are house activities such as House Tabloid Sports Day.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is affiliated to Bromsgrove School, UK (founded 1553) and is part of the Bromsgrove family of international schools. It is accredited by CIS.	Governance and ownership ISPP is a not-for-profit, parent-governed school. The Board of Trustees is elected by parents for two-year terms; the Director is an ex-officio member; there are standing committees and open meetings.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Bromsgrove International School Cambodia delivers the English National Curriculum from Early Years through Year 13. Early Years provision covers Pre‑Nursery (age 2–3), Nursery (3–4), Reception (4–5) and Year 1 (5–6), follows the EYFS, integrates Montessori elements in the youngest classes and uses a Systematic Synthetic Phonics programme. The Primary programme (Years 2–6) follows the New English National Curriculum with core subjects (English, mathematics, science), foundation subjects (ICT/computing, humanities/PSHE, art, design technology, music, PE) and language provision in Khmer and Chinese. Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) builds subject knowledge and skills, and Upper Secondary (Years 10–11) follows the IGCSE curriculum (with an optional 3‑year accelerated IGCSE pathway). Sixth Form (Years 12–13) offers two academic routes—English A‑Levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme—supported by university and careers guidance.	Curriculum details International School of Phnom Penh serves students age 3 through Grade 12 and is an IB World School authorised to deliver the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. Elementary (Early Years/Kindergarten–Grade 5) follows the IB Primary Years Programme, organised around transdisciplinary units with subject areas such as language, mathematics, personal/social/physical education, social studies, arts, and science & technology. Middle Years (Grades 6–10) follows the IB MYP framework in which students study two languages plus humanities, sciences, mathematics, arts, physical education and design, and complete a certificated personal project in the final year. Senior secondary (Grades 11–12) is the two‑year IB Diploma Programme: students choose six subjects across the IB groups (three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level) and complete the core components—Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and Creativity, Activity, Service. ISPP also awards an ISPP (US-style) high school diploma accredited by WASC and offers alternatives for students not taking the full IB Diploma, including IBDP certificate courses and ISPP High Courses.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Bromsgrove Cambodia describes a whole-school approach to behaviour and relationships that uses restorative practices and positive reinforcement to develop self‑regulation and resilience. The School Support Services team works with teachers, parents and external specialists to deliver targeted interventions and Individual Learning Plans where needed. The Health, Safety and Wellbeing page also notes the use of a “Happiness Scale” and offers mindfulness, yoga and resilience workshops as part of emotional‑skills provision. Counsellors provide one‑to‑one and small‑group support for pupils experiencing stress, anxiety or other challenges. These provisions are described on the school's Support Services and Health & Wellbeing pages.	Social & emotional learning ISPP's strategic goals explicitly include formally identifying, implementing and embedding social‑emotional learning across the school. The Elementary school describes a “comprehensive social emotional curriculum” delivered through classroom guidance, individual and group programmes led by the Elementary Counsellor. In Secondary, two counsellors coordinate the Home Group Advisory programme and deliver weekly advisory lessons that support wellness and healthy living. The school also links extracurricular programmes, such as sports and after‑school activities, to social and emotional skill development.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school states it provides Special Educational Needs / Pupils with Additional Learning Needs (PALN) support through in‑class accommodations, specialist‑led interventions and Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), with collaboration with external experts for assessment and resources. It uses a tiered Response to Intervention (RTI) model and offers adjustments such as extra time, differentiated instruction and access to assistive technology. The website does not list specific diagnoses or named conditions (for example dyslexia or autism) that it routinely supports, nor does it state that it is a specialist SEN institution. Parents are invited to work with the school and external professionals to agree personalised provision. All of these details are taken from the School Support Services information on the school website.	Special educational needs (SEN) ISPP operates a Learning Support programme that provides specifically designed instruction in reading, mathematics and written language and reaches younger learners for fine motor and early language needs. Support is delivered either within the classroom or in the Learning Support Centre, and staff work collaboratively with teachers, parents and, where necessary, external specialists to design interventions. The Secondary site also notes a Learning Support programme for older students. The school's published pages describe these provisions but do not state that ISPP is a specialist SEN institution, nor do they list specific medical or diagnostic categories supported.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Bromsgrove Cambodia publishes an ESL/ESL (English as a Second Language) programme aimed at non‑native English speakers, focusing on speaking, listening, reading and writing through intensive support and small‑group or individual sessions. The school's main page also states it has a “strong English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision” to help pupils achieve fluency while maintaining pride in home languages. The School Support Services page describes targeted ESL/ESL intervention as part of its key services. The website does not provide a detailed syllabus or staff‑to‑pupil ratios for EAL provision on the public pages.	English as an additional language ISPP's Elementary Student Support Services describe an EAL Programme for students whose first language is not English, with EAL support available from Grade 2 to Grade 5 and entry language assessment on admission. Elementary students new to English engage in experiences before Grade 2 and, when in the EAL programme, typically attend focused EAL classes (noting some timetable adjustments such as during foreign language or Khmer mother‑tongue lessons). The Secondary site states an EAL option is available in the Secondary School and that students are assessed and periodically reviewed. Exit from EAL is based on established EAL exit criteria.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school's Health, Safety and Wellbeing page states that qualified school counsellors provide one‑to‑one and group mental‑health support and that the school runs mindfulness, yoga and resilience programmes. It also describes routine health education workshops (including mental‑health topics), a school nurse and an on‑site health centre for immediate care. The site notes use of a “Happiness Scale” to monitor pupil wellbeing and regular staff training in first aid and wellbeing topics. Nutrition, PE, extracurricular activities and rest facilities (dedicated nap rooms for younger pupils) are listed as part of a broader wellbeing approach. These elements are described on the Health & Wellbeing and School Support Services pages.	Mental wellbeing ISPP employs counsellors in both Elementary and Secondary who provide individual and small‑group emotional support, classroom guidance sessions, parent workshops and specialist referrals to address students' personal and social needs. Secondary counsellors explicitly aim to normalise help‑seeking and provide personal, social and transition support, while the Elementary Counsellor delivers a social‑emotional curriculum and related programmes. The school's strategic priorities also identify Wellbeing, Care and Belonging as a formal area of focus and the Director's updates note a whole‑school Well‑being Coordinator role. These published pages indicate coordinated counselling and wellbeing initiatives across the school.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school's Child Protection and Safeguarding page states that BISC follows international safeguarding frameworks and references guidance from the International Task Force on Child Protection as well as UK legislation such as the Children Act 1989 and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). It describes rigorous screening and safe‑recruitment practices (including criminal record checks/DBS for UK‑based staff), mandatory child‑protection training for staff, and ongoing professional development. The page says the school has clear policies and a full child‑protection policy document is available for reference. The school frames safeguarding as a shared responsibility with parents, staff and the community.	Safeguarding ISPP's Safety & Security page describes campus security measures including ID cards for staff and students, visitor sign‑in, contracted security, CCTV and regular emergency procedures and drills. The Director's update states the Child Protection Policy and Safe Schools Procedures Handbook have been updated and that faculty and staff have completed child protection training. The Secondary Counselling Office page notes that counselling is confidential except where a student is judged to be at risk and that staff may refer students to outside specialists after consulting parents. These statements are taken from ISPP's publicly posted safety, governance and counselling pages.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The campus is purpose-built and modern in Sen Sok, Phnom Penh, designed to inspire and support excellence. The school has top-of-the-range facilities and a campus designed to support learning across the curriculum. From world-class science labs and sports facilities to a four-floor performing arts centre, the facilities support academic and creative development.	Facilities overview The ISPP campus spans six hectares and supports learning, sport and the arts. It has a swimming pool, a gymnasium, sports fields and a Learning Centre. There are multiple classrooms, cafeterias and play areas, plus a Butterfly Garden and a Birds and Bees area. The Black Box Theatre seats 430 and provides drama rehearsal spaces and music facilities, including a grand piano. Art galleries on both the Elementary and Secondary campuses host student exhibitions.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The campus has extensive sports facilities. These facilities form part of the school's top-of-the-range resources. They support the overall physical education and athletic offerings on site.	Sports facilities Elementary students participate in after‑school sports and join YAPP, with offerings such as football, basketball, dance and T‑ball, and there is an active swim squad. Secondary students compete in PPAC8 against local international schools in basketball, volleyball, football and swimming, and ISPP is a member of MRISA for basketball, soccer and volleyball. The campus includes two indoor courts used for court sports and training. Training typically includes two sessions per week.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school has world-class science labs. It also has a four-floor performing arts centre. The facilities are described as top-of-the-range.	Academic facilities ISPP is an IB World School offering Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. The campus includes a Learning Centre and dedicated classrooms for Elementary and Secondary education.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Enrichment includes After School Programmes (ASPs) and Co-curricular Activities (CCA). ASPs offer opportunities in sports, performing arts, technology, and debate.	Extra curricular facilities The arts programme includes a 430‑seat Black Box Theatre with sound and lighting, drama spaces and extensive music resources, including a grand piano. Both campuses host art galleries for student exhibitions. The school runs an After School Programme with activities for Elementary and Secondary students, and swimming is among the offered options. ISPP participates in Eco-Schools initiatives, including a campus solar power system and student involvement in recycling and composting.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Bromsgrove International School Cambodia (BISC) was established as part of the Bromsgrove School (UK) group following a memorandum of understanding with Cambodian partners in 2024 and an official launch event in February 2025. The school prepared to welcome its first intake for the 2025–2026 academic year (planned for August/September 2025). BISC operates as an affiliate of Bromsgrove School UK and was set up with a UK-linked leadership and management team alongside local founding partners. Public materials from the launch reference the school's founder and founding leadership involved in the opening events.	History ISPP was founded in 1989 by a group of families connected with non-government organisations; the first six students met part‑time in a parent's home. In 1990 the school moved into a rented villa and its charter established ISPP as a parent‑owned, non‑sectarian, non‑profit institution. During the 1990s and 2000s the school pursued international accreditation and IB authorisations, achieving full WASC accreditation in the late 1990s and successive IB programme authorisations by the mid‑2000s. In 2014–2015 ISPP consolidated onto a new purpose‑built campus and the school states that it reinvests 100% of its revenue back into the school.
Community	Community BISC's published materials describe a mixed international and local community with a school calendar of academic, sporting and cultural activities, plus an active enrichment programme and after‑school options. The school runs a structured Khmer Language and Culture programme from Year 1 to Year 13 and takes part in Cambodian cultural celebrations such as the Water Festival (Bon Om Touk), Pchum Ben and Khmer New Year. Community engagement appears to include regular school events and co‑curricular activities designed to involve pupils, staff and families.	Community ISPP frames community engagement and service learning as strategic priorities and runs several long‑term initiatives, including a scholarship programme aimed at students from disadvantaged backgrounds and a philanthropic fund supported by application/entrance fees (established August 2020). The school also partners with local projects such as the Cambodia Teacher Training Project and has Eco‑Schools certification supported by a major on‑site solar project. Regular community events — for example the open‑to‑the‑public International Day, student‑led ISPPMUN, house/sports days and environmental activities — bring students, parents and local partners together.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The school website does not publish a dedicated Parent Teacher Association (PTA) page or a formal PTA constitution as of the 2025 materials reviewed; contact and admissions pages instead list procedures for parental communication. Sister Bromsgrove schools in the region (for example, Bromsgrove International School Thailand) have documented active parent groups that meet to plan and support events such as cultural festivals and winter concerts, which suggests similar parent involvement is likely to develop at BISC. Because BISC is newly opened, specific PTA committees, elected roles, or regular fundraising activities are not listed publicly; for current, detailed information the admissions or school office is the best point of contact. If you want, I can draft an email or list questions you could send to the school to ask about establishing or joining a PTA.	Parent teacher association ISPP's Parent and Community Organisation (PCO) comprises all current parents/guardians and states its mission as supporting the school through effective communication, welcoming new families, encouraging participation across language and cultural groups, and backing school activities and events. The PCO structure includes a steering committee (Chair, Co‑chair, Secretary, Treasurer) and aims to include grade/section representatives and language representatives as conduits between different language communities. The PCO publishes Terms of Reference and the school noted a re‑launch of the PCO for the 2022–23 academic year, inviting parents to serve in steering or representative roles. In practice parents volunteer for event teams, grade‑level groups and other activity support; the PCO is a common route for coordinating parent involvement in large events such as International Day. The organisation is also used to help with transitions and to provide information and friendship to new families.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school delivers the English National Curriculum from Early Years to Year 13. It offers internationally recognised qualifications, including IGCSEs and A-Levels, with a 3‑year Accelerated IGCSE Programme as an alternative pathway. The Sixth Form provides two rigorous routes: English A‑levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), supported by university and career guidance. English as an Additional Language (EAL) supports fluent English while preserving pupils' home languages.	Academic & intellectual ISPP offers an After School Programme with activities including arts, basketball, boot camp, ceramics, chess, choir, cooking, drama, football and robotics. The programme is recreational, not competitive, and aims to help students learn in a safe environment while developing self-esteem and problem-solving skills. These activities provide opportunities to engage in creative, physical and intellectual pursuits after school.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The campus features a four‑floor performing arts centre. The enrichment programme includes an After School Programme option in Performing Arts: Stage Stars, along with other arts activities such as Dance: Rhythm Movers. These facilities and programmes support creative development and performance across the school.	Arts & creative ISPP values the arts and runs major and smaller productions each year. The 430‑seat Black Box theatre supports drama and music with sound and lighting facilities, rehearsal spaces and a grand piano. The arts programme also features exhibitions and opportunities to participate in events such as the Phnom Penh Youth Film Festival and Battle of the Bands.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Khmer Language and Culture is taught from Year 1 to Year 13 (K–12), aligned with Ministry guidelines. The curriculum develops Khmer language skills across primary and secondary, with advanced study in lower secondary and upper secondary, and includes cultural education such as Cambodian history, geography, and civic understanding. Extracurricular activities immerse pupils in Khmer culture through traditional dance, cooking, music, and art, and major celebrations like Water Festival, Pchum Ben, and Khmer New Year. Teaching combines traditional and inquiry‑based approaches to foster 21st‑century skills.	Cultural & language ISPP represents more than 50 nationalities, and cultural diversity is a cornerstone of international education at ISPP. International mindedness and cross-cultural exchange are embedded in the school's guiding statements. Leadership and global engagement are supported through opportunities such as participation in Model United Nations.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies After School Programmes offer clubs across sports and arts, including Football: Kicking Stars FC; Cricket: Wicket Warriors; Basketball: Hoop Heroes; Swimming: Splash Squad; Dance: Rhythm Movers; Chess: Checkmate Masters; Performing Arts: Stage Stars; Robotics: Tech Titans; Debate: The Great Minds Forum; Reading: Story Explorers. Co‑Curricular Activities (CCAs) extend learning with Eco Warriors, World Explorers, Young Innovators, Art Inspirations, Language Remedial Classes, and Maths Support. The Debate Team, The Great Minds Forum, develops public speaking, confidence, critical thinking, and teamwork with opportunities to compete locally and internationally. These activities build leadership, creativity, curiosity, resilience, and collaboration.	Social & hobbies The After School Programme provides recreational activities including arts, ceramics, chess, choir, drama, robotics and more. Elementary and secondary students participate in sports through the ASP and MRISA, and ISPP is a member of YAPP. House Tabloid Sports Day and other events foster social engagement, teamwork and school spirit.
Community & service	Community & service Eco‑Schools under the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) are part of the school's environmental initiatives. The program focuses on sustainability and environmental stewardship and can culminate in the Green Flag award. The school aims to instill environmental responsibility and promote sustainable practices within the school community.	Community & service ISPP conducts Service Learning in the Secondary School and encourages ongoing community engagement. ISPP is an Eco-Schools certified campus with environmental initiatives, including a solar project and campus sustainability efforts. The school also runs scholarship programs and partners with local organizations to support the community.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The Sixth Form offers English A‑levels or the IB Diploma Programme, with University and Career Guidance central to the experience and personalised mentorship to help pupils navigate options. The Debate Team provides leadership development, public speaking, and opportunities to compete, with a focus on communication, confidence, and global perspectives. A House System is planned to foster character education and leadership, with four houses centered on values such as compassion, curiosity, resilience, and innovation.	Leadership & professional ISPP provides leadership opportunities for students, including participation in Model United Nations and involvement in Student Council.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Health, safety, and wellbeing are prioritised with active pupil safety measures, attendance tracking, and real‑time location monitoring. An on‑site health centre staffed by a nurse provides care, routine health screenings, and first aid training, while a school nurse supports pupils' health needs. The PE and swimming programme promotes physical fitness and teamwork, and the school offers nutritious meals with dietary accommodations, nap rooms for younger pupils, and on‑site mental health support through school counsellors, a Happiness Scale, and mindfulness and resilience programmes. Parental engagement and regular health education are also part of the approach.	Lifestyle & wellbeing ISPP emphasises a balanced lifestyle through Week Without Walls and the CAS programme as part of the IB framework. Sports are offered across Grades 6‑12 through MRISA and other inter-school leagues, with swimming and other activities available via the After School Programme.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school delivers the English National Curriculum from Early Years (age 2+) to Year 13. English is the language of instruction, with strong English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision to help all pupils achieve fluency in English while maintaining pride in their home languages. Khmer Language and Culture is taught from Year 1 to Year 13 (K–12), aligned with MoEYS guidelines, covering Khmer language, literature, and Cambodian culture.	Language provision ISPP uses English as the language of instruction with an English language admission requirement and an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme for students needing extra support. The school offers a Mother Tongue Programme; Khmer and Mandarin are school-supported for Khmer- and Mandarin-speaking students, with Grade 2 onward classes in the timetable and other home languages accommodated if available. In secondary, EAL continues; in Grades 11-12, no EAL support is provided because the Diploma Programme requires English proficiency, and students may study a Self-taught Language A: Literature course for their mother tongue as part of the School Supported Self-taught Programme. ISPP is an IB World School offering Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, with accreditation from WASC and CIS.
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Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards - No school-level awards listed on the Bromsgrove International School Cambodia website for the past five years. I reviewed the school's public pages (homepage, About / Accreditations & Memberships and News/Inspection pages) and did not find any awards that the school itself says it has received in the last five years. If you want, I can expand the search beyond the school website (news articles, third‑party directories) to see whether any external sources report awards given to the school.	Awards (Only awards reported on ISPP's website in the past five years are listed below. I limited this to items explicitly presented on the school site and that are awarded to the school or its teams, not to individual students.) - Eco‑Schools Green Flag — re‑accredited in 2022. The Green Flag is the Eco‑Schools programme's certification that a school has met defined standards for environmental management, curriculum integration and student action; ISPP's site records the school as re‑accredited in 2022. - MRISA championships (2023–24 academic year) — ISPP reports that its teams won 7 of the 12 Mekong River International Schools Association (MRISA) championships in 2023–24 (described on the site as the most MRISA championships won by any single school in one year). This item on the school site is presented as a school/team achievement (trophies/championships awarded to the school teams). - ISSAPP championships (2023–24 academic year) — ISPP reports winning 9 of the 12 International Schools' Sports Association of Phnom Penh (ISSAPP) championships in 2023–24; the site presents these as team/school championships. If you would like, I can: (a) pull the exact pages or paragraphs as screenshots or quotes, (b) check earlier years or expand to include notable recognitions mentioned elsewhere on the site (for example, the school's joint re‑accreditation by CIS/WASC and IB in 2021 is documented on the site but that is already listed under “Accreditations”), or (c) compile the specific dates and links for each item into a short reference list.
Accreditations	Accreditations - Council of International Schools (CIS) — The school's website states BISC is "accredited by CIS." CIS is a global membership and accreditation body that evaluates schools on governance, teaching & learning, student welfare and continuous improvement; CIS accreditation indicates the school has met an internationally recognised quality-assurance process. Note on other organisations listed on the school's "Accreditations and Memberships" page: the website describes a number of international organisations (Council of British International Schools — COBIS; Federation of British International Schools in Asia — FOBISIA; Cambridge Assessment International Education; Eco‑Schools / Foundation for Environmental Education; Association for the Advancement of International Education — AAIE; International Schools Association — ISA) as affiliations or items the school is "actively pursuing" membership or accreditation with. These are described on the school's Accreditations and Memberships page, but the site distinguishes between bodies it is accredited by (CIS) and other memberships/affiliations it is pursuing or holds. Each of the organisations named on that page supports quality assurance, regional collaboration, recognised curricula or environmental/school leadership programmes.	Accreditations - International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP and DP) — ISPP is fully authorised to deliver the three IB programmes (Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma); IB authorisation means the school meets the IB's standards for curriculum, assessment and teacher professional learning. - Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation — WASC is a regional (North American) accrediting body; WASC accreditation indicates the school meets recognised standards for school governance, curriculum, teaching and student support and enables wider recognition of ISPP's diploma. - Council of International Schools (CIS) accreditation — CIS accreditation is an international quality assurance process focused on whole‑school improvement (standards for leadership, teaching, wellbeing and community); ISPP holds CIS accreditation alongside WASC. - Eco‑Schools / Green Flag certification — ISPP has been awarded the Eco‑Schools Green Flag (Eco‑Schools/FEE) and is listed as re‑accredited in 2022; this certification recognises that the school has met Eco‑Schools criteria for environmental management, curriculum links and student‑led environmental action. - Memberships (professional networks noted on the school site) — ISPP lists membership of organisations such as the European Council of International Schools (ECIS), East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS), and the Mekong River International Schools Association (MRISA); these are professional memberships (networking, professional development and inter‑school activities) rather than accreditation bodies.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Submit an application: Begin by completing and submitting the official Pupil Application Form and pay the non‑refundable application fee. Parents should keep a copy of the submitted form and proof of payment; the school acknowledges receipt and opens the file when the fee is received. Note that the admissions page lists this as the formal start of the process. 2. Placement assessment invitation: After the application and fee are received, the school will invite your child to a placement assessment—typically within five working days. The invitation includes the assessment date, time and any materials or preparation required; make sure you check your email and the contact number you provided so you do not miss the scheduled slot. If you need to reschedule, contact Admissions promptly (contact details are on the school site). 3. Assessment and academic review: The Academic Team conducts the placement assessment and reviews results; the school states that assessments are reviewed promptly (noted as within one working day). Final placement and admission decisions are made by the Headmistress, who may confirm a place, suggest an alternative year group, or decline based on academic fit and available space—so be prepared that the offered year level can differ from the year requested. If your child has recent school reports or standardised-test records, bring them to the assessment to help the reviewers. 4. Offer and seat reservation: If an offer is made, the school issues an official offer of admission and requires a Seat Reservation Deposit to secure the place; the site specifies a US$750 deposit which is credited against the first tuition invoice. Parents should plan to pay this deposit promptly if they wish to hold the offered place, and keep the payment receipt—the admissions page and fee schedule note the deposit is non‑refundable except as described in the fee terms. Read the full Tuition & Fee Schedule (available via the school office) for the exact timing of invoicing and the school's refund rules. 5. Enrolment confirmation and administrative steps: Once the deposit is received, the school enters your child's details into its system, adds them to the class list and shares confirmation with teaching and leadership staff. At this stage you will be asked to provide documentation (IDs/passports, passport photos and any prior assessment records) and to complete consent/medical forms; prepare certified copies where requested to avoid delays. Also expect to receive information about uniforms, lunch/transport options, and term start dates as part of the enrolment pack. 6. Practical and ongoing requirements: Parents should note additional ongoing requirements before term starts—examples on the school site include an annual re‑enrolment deposit, invoicing schedules, and device requirements for older pupils (Years 6–13 are required to bring a personal MacBook meeting the stated specifications). Confirm payment deadlines and warranty/insurance responsibilities for required devices, and ask Admissions or Finance for the current Tuition & Fee Schedule (fees are reviewed annually and published in April). Keeping these items ready will make the first weeks smoother.	Admissions 1. Make an initial inquiry. Start by submitting the online Inquiry / pre-application through ISPP's admissions portal (OpenApply) so the school can confirm whether the grade you want is likely to have space and what the next steps will be. The Inquiry helps the admissions team provide grade-specific guidance and to tell you whether to proceed with the formal pre-application or tour. 2. Submit a pre-application and basic documents. If you decide to proceed, complete the Pre‑Application Form and pay the pre-application deposit (US$50). At this stage you should upload passport ID pages and recent passport-style photos and any reports related to learning needs; the pre-application places your family on the applicant list while you await confirmation of space. 3. Complete the full Application and pay the application fee once space is confirmed. When ISPP confirms a place is available you will be asked to finish the Application Form in OpenApply and pay the remainder of the application fee (total application fee US$250, which includes the US$50 pre-application deposit and a US$200 balance). Be prepared to provide at least two recent years of school reports in English, a copy of immunisation records, the completed ISPP immunisation form and, for Grades 2–5, a writing sample. 4. Provide school recommendation(s) and any additional documents requested. ISPP requires a confidential recommendation from the student's current school (submitted directly to ISPP) and may request extra documentation about academic history or support needs; recommendations must be provided by the current school via the specified contact method. Keep email contact details for the recommending teachers ready when you apply, since ISPP will not accept recommendations sent by other routes. 5. Expect staged assessment steps where needed. ISPP does not routinely require formal academic testing at admission but may request English language testing (for which a fee may apply) and/or an interview with the relevant Principal to confirm that the student can access the IB programme. Placement into EAL (English as an Additional Language) support will be used where appropriate and students exit EAL once they meet grade-level proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. 6. Understand priority criteria and nationality limits. Applications are considered by priority (siblings of current students, enrolled students and children of diplomatic passport holders receive priority) and then by application date; ISPP also enforces nationality caps (Cambodian students are limited to 30% and other nationalities to 15% each) that can affect availability in many grades. Provide proof of nationality for the student and parents during the application process because the school uses that information to ensure compliance with the nationality limits. 7. Be clear about grade placement and age rules. ISPP places students by chronological age with specific September 1 cut-off ages (for example, Kindergarten = age 5 by September 1; Grade 6 typically age 11), and the school publishes a Dates of Birth / Grade Entry chart that you should check before applying. If a student's previous school calendar differs or there are other complexities, the Principal will make the final grade placement decision balancing age, academic continuity, language proficiency and social maturity. 8. Disclose any learning or support needs early. Parents must fully disclose any special education needs or learning-support history during the admissions process; ISPP reviews each case individually and may provide moderate learning support but may also decline or later ask a family to withdraw if the student's needs exceed the school's capacity. If your child receives therapies or specialist services, tell the admissions team and be prepared to provide formal reports so ISPP can assess whether it can meet those needs. 9. Receive an offer and attend to enrolment / entrance deposits and fees. If offered a place, you will be asked to pay an enrolment deposit or entrance fee (entrance fees are charged once for KG–Grade 12; an Early Years entrance deposit is applied if the child progresses to KG) and to complete final paperwork; parents or guardians are liable for fees on enrolment and for any re‑enrolment deposit required to secure a returning student's place. Review the school's tuition and fee schedule for payment options (annual, semester, term/quarter) and note that instalment plans incur a finance charge. 10. Know fee, refund and re-enrolment policies. Tuition fees are refundable only for full terms of non-attendance; other fees are non‑refundable, and late or non-payment can lead to penalties or de‑enrolment. Returning families must pay a re‑enrolment deposit (usually collected in the second semester) to hold a place for the next academic year—check the published timetable as the Board approves fee schedules in February and releases the following year's fee schedule in March.
Scholarships	Scholarships The Bromsgrove Cambodia website does not publish a scholarship programme or list scholarship criteria on its public admissions or fees pages. Because some sister Bromsgrove campuses (for example Bromsgrove Thailand) do advertise Sixth Form scholarship schemes, families sometimes ask whether similar schemes operate in Cambodia; however, no BISC scholarship details appear on the school's pages and there is no published guidance on eligibility or application for fee support. If you are interested in scholarships, bursaries, or other fee‑assistance options, request confirmation directly from the Admissions Office (admissions@bisc.edu.kh or the phone numbers on the contact page) so they can give current, campus‑specific information. As a reference for regional practice (not a BISC policy), Bromsgrove Thailand does advertise Sixth Form scholarships in 2025/26; this does not imply the same programme exists at BISC—please check with BISC Admissions for a definitive answer.	Scholarships ISPP operates a host-country scholarship programme that provides full scholarships to selected Cambodian students beginning at Grade 6 and continuing through graduation. The programme began in 2018–19 and each year ISPP has welcomed a new cohort into Grade 6; the school partners with community organisations (Cambodian Children's Fund and Indochina Starfish Foundation) to provide extra support to scholarship students and their families. Funding for the sustainable continuation of the scholarship programme is supported in part by the one-time application and entrance fees paid by new students, and the ISPP Board of Trustees has committed to maintaining these scholarships. The scholarship places are targeted to children from very low-income backgrounds and are selected in collaboration with the partner NGOs; the ISPP website lists current cohort counts and background on the programme.
Waitlist	Waitlist Bromsgrove International School Cambodia's public admissions pages do not describe a formal waitlist or central admissions pool; the published process describes application, assessment, offer and seat reservation by deposit rather than placing applicants on a named waiting list. If a place is not available at the time of application, the school's stated procedure indicates decisions (including recommending an alternative year group) are made by the Headmistress; the site does not outline a waitlist policy or prioritisation rules. For families who want to confirm whether the school keeps a waiting list in practice, or to ask to be placed on one, contact the Admissions Office directly using the contact details on the school site.	Waitlist ISPP uses waiting lists when applications exceed available spaces in a given grade. Applicants who cannot be offered immediate placement are put on a waiting list and considered according to the school's priority rules (siblings, enrolled students, diplomatic passport holders, then by application date). ISPP staff will provide a realistic assessment of chances and timing where possible but do not publish waiting-list length or guaranteed timing; applicants may remain under consideration throughout the current academic year and also for the beginning of the following academic year (but new-year priorities apply). If the school cannot place an applicant by August of the following academic year, families are notified and offered the option to remain on the waiting list for the next year for an additional, non‑refundable fee. Families can also use the Pre‑Application to enter the applicant pool up to one year in advance (pre‑application deposit US$50) while they wait for space to open.
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