KCE International School vs TIA International School of Phnom Penh

	K KCE International School Phnom Penh, Cambodia	T TIA International School of Phnom Penh Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KHR 11,600,000 - 18,000,000	Fees / year KHR 16,895,936 - 23,332,484
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 1½ - 17 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language Khmer, English, Mandarin	Instruction language English, Mandarin
Opened	Opened —	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location KCE's main campus is in Toul Kork (Phsar Depo II), Phnom Penh — address listed as Building 21AB, Street 146, Sangkat Phsar Depo II, Khan Toul Kork. The site is in a mixed residential/commercial area and is reachable by car, taxi or motorbike from other parts of the city; the school lists local contact details on its website.	Location TIA is located in Khan MeanChey, Phnom Penh — Lot No 25, 60m Street, Prek Tarong Village, Sangkat Chak Angrae Krom (Phnom Penh 120602). The school website also notes a shuttle pick‑up point on St. Preah Monivong Boulevard (Master Gold), which provides a direct link for families coming from central Chamkarmon areas.
Stages	Stages KCE accepts children from Kindergarten (age 3) through Grade 12; its published fee pages show fee bands for Kindergarten, Grades 1–2, 3–4, 5–6, 7–9 and 10–12. The school's High School section specifically refers to Grades 10–12.	Stages TIA accepts children from about 2.5 years old up to Grade 12. The school groups pupils into Kindergarten (pre‑school / pre‑K / K), Elementary (Grades 1–6), Middle (Grades 7–8) and High School (Grades 9–12).
School type	School type KCE is a private, co-educational day school offering a combined national and international programme; the school describes a trilingual approach (Khmer, English and Chinese). The school's public information does not mention boarding facilities.	School type TIA is presented as an international day school offering an international curriculum; its materials show a partnership with North Texas Academy (Plano, Texas) and Cambodian Ministry of Education accreditation. The school's public materials do not describe any boarding provision.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support KCE's public web pages and listings do not publish a detailed Special Educational Needs (SEN) or additional-learning-support policy. If your child may need learning support, contact the school admissions office directly to ask about assessments, in-class support, or external specialist arrangements.	Additional learning support Admission materials state the school considers students with special educational needs case‑by‑case: individual interviews are required and the school requests a recent Educational Psychologist's report; the admissions page also notes the school's small class sizes and ability to provide extra support as needed.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation KCE is a Cambodian private international school (operating in Phnom Penh) and is presented as a local private institution offering international programmes rather than being affiliated to another country's school system.	Country affiliation TIA lists a partnership with North Texas Academy (an accredited U.S. homeschool in Plano, Texas) and is also accredited by the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The school's public information does not indicate any religious affiliation.	Religious affiliation The school's official materials and handbook do not indicate any religious affiliation; its mission and values are presented in secular terms.
School day structure	School day structure The site lists general opening hours around 07:30–17:00; the High School page shows a typical school day of about 08:00–16:00 (Monday–Friday). Published school-day summaries in directories also list an 8:00–16:00 school day.	School day structure The parents' handbook gives a class schedule: Morning session 08:00–11:00, Afternoon session 12:00–16:00, Full‑time 08:00–16:00. Gate times are specified (e.g. gates open 07:15 and close 08:15 for arrival; morning pickup 11:00–11:30; afternoon pickup gate 16:00–16:30); students arriving after 08:00 are recorded as late and the handbook sets a latest pick‑up expectation (by 17:00) with a late‑pickup charge.
Bus service details	Bus service details KCE offers a school bus service; its tuition/fees page notes a bus fee that is charged based on the student's location. External school listings also record that a bus service is available. For route details, stops and exact pricing subscribe to or enquire with the school — these are normally arranged per family/location.	Bus service details The school provides a shuttle service; the contact/enrollment page lists a pickup on St. Preah Monivong Blvd (Master Gold) with the bus leaving at 07:30 and a note that parents must collect children at Master Gold by 17:00. The page also gives local contact numbers for shuttle enquiries.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and one-time admission fees - Application fee: USD 100 (charged annually / at application). - Administrator fee: USD 100 (charged annually). - Material fee: USD 250 (annual; described as covering notebook, course books, study materials and two sets of uniforms). Tuition fees by year group (published billing options shown as semesterly or yearly) - Kindergarten (ages 3–5) - Per semester (2 payments per year): USD 1,525. - Annual (single payment): USD 2,900. - Grade 1–2 - Per semester (2 payments per year): USD 1,575. - Annual (single payment): USD 3,000. - Grade 3–4 - Per semester (2 payments per year): USD 1,625. - Annual (single payment): USD 3,100. - Grade 5–6 - Per semester (2 payments per year): USD 1,680. - Annual (single payment): USD 3,200. - Grade 7–9 - Per semester (2 payments per year): USD 1,890. - Annual (single payment): USD 3,600. - Grade 10–12 - Per semester (2 payments per year): USD 2,363. - Annual (single payment): USD 4,500. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is published with two billing options: semesterly (two payments per academic year) or a single annual payment at the published annual rate. One‑time or annual fees (application, administration, material) are charged at admission/annually as indicated. Specific due dates or late‑payment penalties are not published on the fee page. Boarding fees - No boarding fees are listed; the school's published fees and fee page do not include boarding charges, indicating that boarding is not offered or not charged. Other costs and recurring charges - Student / sports uniform: USD 25 per set (optional / itemized). - Lunch: USD 60 per month (published as a monthly charge). - School bus / transportation: charged based on location (amount varies; published as location‑based). - Material fee (annual, see above) described as covering stationery, course books, study materials and two sets of uniforms. - Any additional optional activities, exam fees or extracurricular charges are not itemized on the published fee page. Refund information - A specific refund or cancellation policy for fees is not published on the school's tuition/fees page. No public fee‑refund terms are listed in the same published fee materials. Fee payment options - The school's published fee page lists amounts and billing frequencies but does not specify accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, cheque or bank transfer) on that page. Payment method details are not itemized with the fee schedule. Notes on currency and presentation - Fees on the published fee page are shown in USD. A separate independent school listing provides converted values in Cambodian Riels for overview purposes.	Fee details Application / first‑time enrolment fees - Enrolment (one‑time) fee: KHR 1,993,159. - Administration (annual) fee: KHR 1,195,896. - Example total for a first‑year Nursery 1 enrolment (enrolment + admin + first year tuition): KHR 18,735,699. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term estimate) - Nursery 1 (age 1): Annual KHR 16,742,540 — Per term (annual ÷ 3) KHR 5,580,847 (calculated). - Nursery 2 (age 2): Annual KHR 16,742,540 — Per term KHR 5,580,847 (calculated). - Kindergarten 1 (age 3): Annual KHR 17,141,171 — Per term KHR 5,713,724 (calculated). - Kindergarten 2 (age 4): Annual KHR 17,938,435 — Per term KHR 5,979,478 (calculated). - Kindergarten 3 (age 5): Annual KHR 18,735,699 — Per term KHR 6,245,233 (calculated). - Grade 1: Annual KHR 19,134,331 — Per term KHR 6,378,110 (calculated). - Grade 2: Annual KHR 19,134,331 — Per term KHR 6,378,110 (calculated). - Grade 3: Annual KHR 20,330,227 — Per term KHR 6,776,742 (calculated). - Grade 4: Annual KHR 20,330,227 — Per term KHR 6,776,742 (calculated). - Grade 5: Annual KHR 21,924,754 — Per term KHR 7,308,251 (calculated). - Grade 6: Annual KHR 21,924,754 — Per term KHR 7,308,251 (calculated). - Grades 7–12: Annual KHR 23,120,650 — Per term KHR 7,706,883 (calculated). All annual figures and the one‑time fees above are published values; the per‑term figures shown are simple calculations (annual ÷ 3) to provide an estimated per‑term amount where parents prefer a term comparison. Chinese class surcharge - Chinese language classes for full‑time programmes (Bilingual and International) incur an additional charge: USD 150 per term. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school states that all payments must be settled before the first day of school. Late payments are subject to a penalty of USD 5.00 per day. All fees are described as non‑transferable and non‑refundable. These terms are published on the school's fees information. Boarding fees - No boarding fees or boarding programme are published for TIA International School of Phnom Penh; no boarding charges appear in the school's fee information. Other costs / additional fees - The school's published fee items list the one‑time enrolment and annual administration charges and tuition; no detailed public line items for uniform, bus, meals, learning‑support surcharges or examination fees are shown on the published schedule. Separate optional or incidental charges (for example for extra curricular programmes) may apply but are not itemised in the published fee schedule. Refund information - The school's published statement is that all fees are non‑transferable and non‑refundable. Fee payment options - The school's public fees page does not list specific accepted payment methods. For payments and invoicing parents should contact the school's admissions/finance office (contact details published on the school site).
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school requires uniforms; a Material Fee of USD 250 includes notebook, course book, study material, and 2 sets of uniforms. An additional Student/Sport Uniform can be purchased for USD 25 per set.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options The school provides a lunch plan; the Lunch Fee is USD 60 per month.	Food options The school provides a School Menu.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership The school is led by a Head of School. Governance includes a Board with a Director; the Director is Annie Pagnapor Mao and a Board Member is Chumtiev Okhna Mao Pagnapor.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details KCE International School runs a trilingual programme (Khmer, English and Chinese) and states it delivers both national and international pathways from Early Years through Grade 12. Its Kindergarten accepts children aged about 2–5, operates roughly 30 hours per week, and focuses on play‑based early skills (pre‑writing, pre‑maths, storytelling, singing), English exposure, arts, PE and swimming. Primary and lower‑secondary are organised in grade bands (Grade 1–2, 3–4, 5–6, 7–9) and cover core subjects—mathematics, science, ICT and social studies—alongside Khmer and English language, arts and extracurricular activities. The High School programme (Grades 10–12) is described as a 40‑hour week offering English, Khmer literature, maths, social sciences, laboratory work, ICT, home economics, arts and regular sports (including swimming). The school website outlines national and international tracks but does not list specific external examination awards (e.g., Cambridge or IB) for particular year groups, so contact the school directly to confirm formal qualifications or leaving certificates.	Curriculum details TIA International School of Phnom Penh delivers bilingual/international education from early years through Grade 12, with admissions listing programmes from 18 months (nursery) up to Grade 12. Early years include Nursery/Pre‑school/Pre‑kindergarten and Kindergarten; Primary covers Grades 1–6, Middle School Grades 7–8, and High School Grades 9–12 as shown on the school's overview. Instruction combines English‑medium core teaching with Khmer language provision and an added Chinese class offered across full‑time programmes. Third‑party listings and the school's materials describe the upper secondary pathway as Cambridge‑aligned, preparing students for Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS/A‑Level style qualifications in the senior years. The full scope of the curriculum includes academic subjects (English, maths, science, social studies), Khmer and Chinese language programmes, and campus facilities supporting arts, labs, sports and extracurricular activities.
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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 KCE's website states the school prioritises holistic development and offers extracurricular activities and competitions (for example, debate and colouring competitions), which contribute to students' social and emotional learning. . The site also lists school leadership and coordinators (principal, vice principals, and year-level coordinators) who oversee programmes. . The website does not publish a named SEL curriculum, a dedicated pastoral team, or detailed lesson-level SEL provision, so those specifics are not publicly disclosed. .	Social & emotional learning TIA states a whole-child approach that supports students' intellectual, emotional, social and physical development on its “About Us” page. The school's Campus Life materials describe a “Healthy Body, Healthy Mind” approach and list sports and cultural activities intended to build teamwork and resilience. Small class sizes are noted in the admissions information, which the school says enables extra support and more personalised attention. The site also lists additional support staff such as teaching assistants, a counsellor and student assistants who contribute to day-to-day pastoral care. These statements are published on the school website.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school's public website does not publish information about Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, the types of needs supported, or whether KCE is a specialist SEN institution. . For further detail or individual student support queries the site provides general contact details for enquiries. .	Special educational needs (SEN) The admissions page states that decisions about applicants with special educational needs are made by the Director and the pedagogical team and that the school will request a recent Educational Psychologist's report for students with identified needs. The same page notes the school can provide extra support as needed and refers to small class sizes as a factor that allows accommodation. Admissions for students with SEN require an individual interview and consideration of the school's ability to meet the student's needs. The website lists specialist support staff such as a speech pathologist and student assistants but does not list a named specialist SEN unit. The school does not present itself on its website as a specialist SEN institution and does not specify the exact types of SEN it will or will not support.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language KCE describes a trilingual programme in Khmer, English and Chinese on its homepage, indicating multilingual instruction is part of the school offer. . However, the website does not describe a specific EAL/ESL programme, EAL assessment procedures, or named EAL staff, so specific EAL provision is not publicly disclosed. . Parents are directed to the contact details on the site for programme queries. .	English as an additional language The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The website references holistic development and after-school/extra-curricular activities but does not publish details about mental-health services, a counselling team, or formal student wellbeing programmes. . The staff list shows school leadership and coordinators but does not identify a named counsellor or mental-health specialist on the public pages. . Contact information is provided for parents who wish to ask about wellbeing support. .	Mental wellbeing The school's Campus Life pages link physical activity and extracurricular engagement to mental and social wellbeing under a “Healthy Body, Healthy Mind” theme. The Child Safety and Protection Policy describes staff training, reporting procedures and a focus on creating a secure environment, which the school presents as part of student wellbeing provision. The FAQ and staff pages list a counsellor, a school nurse and a speech pathologist among personnel who support students. Admissions and small class sizes are again cited as enabling more personalised pastoral attention where needed. These elements are described on the school website.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding KCE's public website does not publish a child protection or safeguarding policy nor does it name a designated safeguarding lead on the pages reviewed. . The site does provide contact information (phone and email) that parents can use to request safeguarding or child-protection policy documents directly from the school. .	Safeguarding TIA publishes a Child Safety and Protection Policy that states a zero-tolerance position on child abuse and describes clear prevention, reporting and response procedures for concerns about a child's safety. The policy says staff undergo recruitment checks and training; the FAQ confirms staff must provide police-clearance certificates and that the school conducts reference checks. The policy covers activities on- and off-campus and emphasizes awareness, prevention and decisive action when concerns arise. The school also posts a Fire Certificate page describing compliance with national fire-safety law and staff training for rescue and firefighting. These safeguarding documents and requirements are available on the school website.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school has a main campus located at Building 21AB, Street 146, Phsar Depo II, Khan Toul Kork, Phnom Penh, Cambodia 12154. It operates a trilingual program in Khmer, English, and Chinese. It serves students across kindergarten through high school, offering national and international programs. The campus supports a broad range of academic and co-curricular activities.	Facilities overview TIA International School offers high-quality education with an international curriculum. The approach emphasizes 21st-century skills—critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, and global citizenship—enhanced by modern facilities. The school is located in Phnom Penh at Lot No 25, 60m Street, Prek Tarong Village, Sangkat Chak Angrae Krom, Khan MeanChey, Phnom Penh 120602. The site also presents language options: English, Khmer, and Chinese.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Sports offerings include physical education, soccer, karate, and swimming.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school provides K-12 education with national and international programs. The language of instruction is Khmer, English, and Chinese. Kindergarten enrollment age is 2 to 5. The Kindergarten program covers pre-writing, pre-maths, singing, drawing, storytelling, physical education, English, arts, crafts, and hygiene. The High School program covers Grade 10 to 12 and includes subjects and skills such as English, Khmer literature, social studies, maths, science, ICT, library, laboratory, home economics, arts, crafts, music, and sports.	Academic facilities The school provides high-quality education with an international curriculum and a holistic approach to learning.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities A range of extracurricular activities, sports, and leadership opportunities are offered.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History KCE International School is a privately operated trilingual school serving Phnom Penh; its public website describes the school and its programmes but does not list a formal founding year. Mrs. Sopheak Lar is named as the school principal and a small senior management team is listed on the school site, which indicates an internally managed leadership structure rather than a publicly listed corporate owner. The school has engaged in international outreach and partnerships (for example, a delegation visit to Chulalongkorn University on 4 July 2022). Recent public postings and the school's campus pages reference a main Phsar Depo campus and additional campus activity (Tram Khnar), showing the school operating at more than one site.	History TIA's public “About” materials identify its senior leadership (Head of School His Excellency Soviseth Thun and Director Chumtiev Okhna Mao Pagnapor) and describe the school as a privately operated international school; the site lists a Phnom Penh address and contact details. The school's pages emphasise a philosophy of holistic, 21st‑century learning and outline values and policies such as child‑safety procedures. The website and public event listings do not state a formal founding year; the school's blog and external event listings show active operations and public events in 2024–2025 and admission activity for the 2025–2026 year. If you need an exact founding date or legal ownership documents, the school's admissions or administration office can confirm those details.
Community	Community KCE runs a calendar of school-wide events that include the KCE Debate Competition, annual colouring competitions and campus open houses, which are listed on the school events pages. The school also stages cultural celebrations that involve families and local neighbours—most recently a Khmer New Year parade and performances that included students, teachers and parents. The school's public posts show health and community activities (for example, dental workshops and family costume competitions) alongside school clubs and extracurricular programmes, indicating regular opportunities for students and families to take part in community-facing events.	Community TIA presents an active campus with sports facilities, science labs, library and arts/music spaces and promotes a mix of athletic, cultural and academic activities on its Campus Life and News pages. The school calendar and news posts show regular community activities such as Cultural Week, field trips (for example a Grade 6 visit to the SOSORO museum), math competitions and donation drives, and an annual graduation/awards ceremony. Summer‑camp and term‑start notices are also publicly listed, indicating seasonal programmes and family‑facing events.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association A formal Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is not described on the school's publicly available pages; the website and recent profiles reference parent–teacher meetings and parent involvement in events but do not publish a dedicated PTA contact or constitution. Parents commonly participate in campus events such as the Khmer New Year parade, open houses and family competitions, and the school advertises workshops and community activities that involve families. Because the school's public materials do not list a PTA coordinator, families wanting up-to-date information about any formal PTA, volunteer groups or parent committees are best advised to contact the school directly (info@kce.edu.kh or the phone numbers shown on the school site) to ask about current parent groups, meeting schedules and how to join.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers both national and international educational programs. It provides a multilingual education in Khmer, English, and Chinese within a single academic year. The language emphasis supports global citizenship and cross-cultural communication. The school hosts academic competitions such as debate and other events.	Academic & intellectual The campus features state-of-the-art classrooms equipped with the latest technology. Dedicated science labs, a well-stocked library, and modern arts and music rooms support interactive and engaging lessons. The school emphasizes 21st-century skills including critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, and global citizenship. English, Khmer, and Chinese curricula are delivered by specialized faculty to support language development across grade levels.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative The campus includes modern arts and music rooms to support creative pursuits. An Arts and Music Teacher leads these subjects, contributing to a program that encourages creative work and performance. The program emphasizes visual arts, music, and related creative activities and provides opportunities for students to showcase work.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school delivers trilingual education in Khmer, English, and Chinese. Students become proficient in three languages within a single academic year. The international program and diverse student body promote global citizenship and cultural understanding. Language and cultural activities are integrated into the learning experience.	Cultural & language The school offers English Curriculum, Khmer Curriculum, and Chinese Curriculum. A diverse faculty delivers these language curricula, with dedicated teachers for each track. This multi-language structure supports language development across early years to high school.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Extracurricular activities and sports are part of the learning program. The school emphasizes leadership opportunities through various initiatives. Competitions and events, such as debate contests, are organized to foster social and intellectual engagement.	Social & hobbies The school offers a robust sports program with basketball, football, badminton, and volleyball, supported by facilities such as an outdoor mini-football field, playground, and a sports arena. Students can participate in cultural activities such as Taekwondo and music. The campus provides gathering spaces and vibrant communal zones to foster collaboration and social interaction. The program promotes teamwork, resilience, and leadership through extracurricular activities.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Leadership opportunities are provided as part of the extracurricular program. Students participate in activities that develop leadership and collaboration skills. The school emphasizes global citizenship as a component of leadership development.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports and physical education are offered, including soccer, karate, and swimming. The program supports fitness and well-being through active participation. Outdoor and athletic activities contribute to students' overall health and lifestyle.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school promotes holistic well-being with a Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Happy Life philosophy. Sports facilities support physical health and teamwork, and the campus includes gathering spaces that nurture student social connections. The environment is designed to be safe and inclusive, enabling students to reach their highest potential.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Khmer, English, and Chinese are taught; the school uses a trilingual program.	Language provision The school offers English Curriculum, Khmer Curriculum, and Chinese Curriculum. English Curriculum is taught by English-language teachers across Preschool through High School. Khmer Curriculum is taught by Khmer teachers. Chinese Curriculum is taught by Chinese teachers.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school offers a trilingual program in Khmer, English, and Chinese.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards No school-level awards (awards granted to the institution itself) from the past five years are listed on KCE International School's website for the period January 1, 2021 – December 30, 2025. The school's public pages show events and competitions (for example debate and colouring competitions) but do not list institutional awards or prizes granted to the school as an organization in that timeframe. Note on verification: Because your request asked to include only awards publicly provided on the school website, I did not include external articles or directories. If you'd like, I can (a) contact the school's listed email/phone for confirmation, or (b) search official Cambodian education registries to see whether any formal recognitions are recorded there.	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations No institutional accreditations are listed on KCE International School's public website as of December 30, 2025. (I checked the school's main/about pages and program pages; they do not show any formal accreditation statements or named accrediting bodies.) Note on significance: When a school lists an external accreditation (for example from a national ministry of education or an international accreditor), that normally indicates a formal review of standards by an independent body. The absence of an accreditation statement on the website does not prove the school lacks any recognition — it may simply not be published online. For definitive confirmation you can request documentation directly from the school or check the Cambodian Ministry of Education and recognized international accrediting bodies.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Initial enquiry and information gathering. Contact the school to request the current application form, published fees and the academic calendar; KCE publishes tuition and fee amounts on its website but some pages are blocked for direct viewing, so confirm the latest figures with the admissions office. (Source: KCE website contact and fees summary). 2. Complete the application and pay the application fee. KCE's fee page lists an application fee (USD 100) and an administration fee (USD 100); parents should confirm whether these are payable at submission or only after an offer is made, and whether these fees are refundable if a place is not offered. Provide accurate identity documents (birth certificate/passport), previous school reports (if applicable) and the completed application form — the school may require originals at enrolment so bring certified copies and originals for verification. Ask in advance what proof of residence, visa or health records (vaccination) the school needs for international students. 3. Assessment and/or interview. For nursery/preschool the school typically uses informal interactions; for primary and secondary grades prospective students are often assessed academically and may have an interview with admissions or the Head of School to determine placement. Parents should prepare recent school reports and, for older children, samples of school work and any results from external examinations; confirm whether the assessment is in English or another language so you can prepare the child. Be clear about the timing of assessments — ask whether there are placement tests for English, maths or other subjects and whether remote/online assessment is possible. 4. Offer, contract and payment of fees. If the child is offered a place the school will issue an offer/acceptance form and a fee schedule; KCE's published schedule shows options to pay tuition yearly or by semester and lists tuition by grade (examples: Kindergarten yearly USD 2,900; Grade 1–2 yearly USD 3,000; Grade 10–12 yearly USD 4,500). Parents should read the contract for refund and withdrawal terms, note payment deadlines (annual vs semester billing), and confirm which one-time fees are due on acceptance (application fee, administration fee, material/uniform fees). Keep receipts for all payments and ask for a written statement of what is included in tuition (books, tests, activities) and what is optional (lunch, bus). 5. Materials, uniforms, transport and meal arrangements. KCE's published fees list a material fee (the school page lists USD 250 for materials such as notebooks, course books and two uniform sets, and the page also shows a $300 figure in the same section — parents should confirm the exact amount and what it covers). The site lists optional items such as monthly lunch (USD 60) and bus fees charged by route; parents should confirm bus availability for their address, exact route cost, and whether lunch menus meet any dietary requirements. Before the child's start date, complete any medical forms and sign permission forms for activities; confirm start-of-term orientation dates and drop-off/pick-up procedures. 6. First day, orientation and ongoing communication. Attend the school's orientation (if provided) so you understand daily schedules, communication channels (who to contact for academic, pastoral or billing questions), and school policies (attendance, behaviour, homework). Keep the admissions and accounts office contact details and request the parent handbook or school policies in writing so you can refer to procedures for absence, illness, or fee disputes. If anything in the published information seems inconsistent (for example fee-line items), request written confirmation from admissions before making major payments.	Admissions 1. Initial enquiry and tour — contact admissions and request a meeting. The school says an admission consultant will respond within 24 hours after you submit the online form, so keep a copy of your submission and the meeting date you requested. (Source: TIA enrolment/online-application page). 2. Confirm age/grade eligibility and programme. Check the age cut-off for the programme you want: the school's pages show early-years entry (one page lists “2.5 years old” while another page refers to acceptances from “18 months”); because the site has slightly different phrasing on different pages, confirm the exact cut-off for the cohort and academic year with admissions before applying. Also tell admissions whether you want the bilingual or international programme and whether you expect full-time Chinese classes (there is an extra Chinese-class charge noted on the fees page). 3. Complete the online application and upload basic documents. Fill in the Student Online Application on the school website (the form asks for names, contact details, number of students applying, academic year and a meeting request date) and upload the items requested by the school. For new transfer students (elementary through Grade 12) the school specifically requests previous school report cards—have those recent transcripts/reports ready and translated if they are not in English. The enrolment portal and the downloadable “Recommendation for Admission” (available from the site) may list any additional forms; keep copies of everything you submit. 4. Assessment and entrance testing (where required). For students transferring into elementary and up through Grade 12, the school requires an entrance test to assess placement and curriculum needs; prepare your child for a short placement/diagnostic test in core areas (usually English and maths). The school also says it can accommodate a range of educational backgrounds and will provide extra support where possible, but placement testing helps the school determine required support and class placement. If your child will be assessed, ask admissions what form the test will take (paper, online, timed) and whether you should bring pencil-and-paper originals of recent work. 5. Interview with school leaders and teachers. After preliminary assessment the school schedules an interview with the Vice Principal and the relevant teacher(s) to discuss the student's academic history, learning needs and social adjustment; parents should expect to discuss previous schools, specific strengths/weaknesses and any routine or medical information that affects school life. For students with identified special educational needs, the school requires an individual interview and requests a recent Educational Psychologist's report so the Director and pedagogical team can assess whether the school can meet those needs. Bring original or certified copies of any assessments, Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or specialist reports to this meeting. 6. Offer, acceptance and contract steps. If a place is available and the school makes an offer, you will be given an offer letter and details of the fees and payment schedule; the school operates rolling admissions and admits new students throughout the year subject to class availability. The school's tuition page states that all fees are non-transferable and non-refundable, and that all payments must be settled before the first day of school; late payments incur a penalty (the site notes a $5.00 per day late fee). Read the offer and fee schedule closely — ask for a written list of what is included (tuition, admin fees, capital or other charges) and for deadlines for initial and ongoing payments. 7. Payment of fees and optional charges. When you accept a place you will be asked to pay the required enrolment/administration and tuition amounts according to the school's schedule; note that the school's page highlights an additional charge for full-time Chinese classes (USD 150 per term) and reiterates the non-refundable nature of fees. Keep receipts and confirm whether payments may be made in KHR or USD, what payment methods are accepted, and whether sibling discounts or payment plans exist (the public pages do not list discounts or a payment plan). If anything about payment timing is unclear, request written confirmation from admissions before paying. 8. Final placement, orientation and first day. Once payments and paperwork are complete the school will confirm final placement and provide start-date details; because TIA's admissions policy is rolling and places depend on class availability, final confirmation may be time-sensitive—ensure you have the confirmed start date in writing. The school's Parents' Handbook and school policies (available from the site) explain health, safety and arrival procedures—review those ahead of the first day and bring any required medical forms, medications or permissions. If you need to withdraw before the start date, check the written offer for the school's refund/withdrawal policy because fees are marked non-refundable on the school pages.
Scholarships	Scholarships There is no information on KCE's public pages or on the third‑party listings reviewed that describes school-wide scholarships or regular financial-aid programmes. Major published items on the school site cover tuition, application and material fees but do not list merit or need-based scholarship schemes. If a family requires fee assistance or if the school occasionally offers bursaries, those details are typically provided directly by the admissions office, so request written confirmation from KCE about any scholarship opportunities, eligibility criteria, deadlines and required documentation. For transparency and to avoid misunderstandings, ask the school whether any fee reductions are offered, whether they are renewable, and whether there are any application dates or assessment requirements.	Scholarships There is no mention on TIA's publicly available admissions or tuition pages of school-wide scholarships, bursaries or an explicit financial-aid programme. The school's tuition/fees page lists payment policies and an optional Chinese-class charge but does not advertise any scholarships or fee-waiver schemes. Because some international schools handle scholarships off-line or on a case-by-case basis, if you need financial assistance or are seeking merit-based support you should contact the admissions office directly (admin@tsia.edu.kh or the phone/Telegram contacts on the site) and ask whether any limited scholarships, sibling discounts, or hardship concessions are offered and what documentation would be required. If you would like, the admissions team can confirm in writing whether any scholarship or discount options exist for the year you plan to apply.
Waitlist	Waitlist KCE's publicly available pages and third‑party school listings that summarise the school's admissions (site content and fee page) do not mention a formal waiting-list or pool system. Because the school's website and listings do not describe a waitlist, the safest assumption is that any oversubscription or informal hold on places would be managed case-by-case by the admissions office. If you need certainty about whether a waiting list exists, how long it typically is, or how places are allocated from it, contact KCE's admissions office directly (phone/email shown on the school page) and ask for their current policy in writing; this is the most reliable way to confirm local practice.	Waitlist TIA's public admissions information does not describe a formal, published waitlist system; instead the school states it operates rolling admissions and admits students “throughout the year, based on class availability.” That language means places are offered while space exists at each grade, rather than via a clearly documented central waitlist on the website. Parents should therefore assume that if a class is full the school will keep enquiries on file and recommend contacting admissions directly to ask whether they maintain an internal waiting list or can notify families when space opens. For the clearest answer on current availability and any internal waiting/notification process, contact admissions (phone/Telegram/email) and ask whether they will place your child on an internal waiting list and how they prioritise families (date received, siblings, other factors).
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