Bromsgrove International School Cambodia vs TG International School
Bromsgrove International School Cambodia and TG International School are both in Phnom Penh, about 3 km apart. Both schools offer Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels programmes. Bromsgrove International School Cambodia also offers EYFS, British and IB, and TG International School also offers Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Singapore and Cambridge International AS Levels. Published annual fees are KHR 41,856,349 - 99,657,974 at Bromsgrove International School Cambodia and KHR 85,409,748 - 90,246,544 at TG International School, which puts TG International School roughly 24% higher. Bromsgrove International School Cambodia takes pupils from 2 to 18, and TG International School from 1.5 to 18. Typical class sizes are 20 at Bromsgrove International School Cambodia and 15 at TG International School.
EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP)
Curriculum
Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Singapore Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils
Pupils
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Pupils
170
Typical class size
Typical class size
20
Typical class size
15
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English, Khmer, Mandarin
Opened
Opened
2025
Opened
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Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
Yes
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
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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
K to 12
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.
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
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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
Singapore
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
The website does not indicate any religious affiliation; BISC presents itself as a secular British international school.
Religious affiliation
NA
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
Full day, 0745 to 1530
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
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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.)
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Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
The school requires a uniform.
Uniform requirement
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
