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AUPP Liger Leadership Academy

Cambodia, Phnom Penh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KHR 60,702,541
Ages 11 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 360
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2012
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages Khmer, English
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Liger Leadership Academy is a residential secondary school on a five acre campus about twelve kilometres east of central Phnom Penh. The academy uses a school developed STEEAM curriculum delivered through core classes in English, Khmer literacy, mathematics and science, nine week project based Explorations, and advanced options including Advanced Placement coursework and international standardized tests. Students live on campus: junior dormitories house students aged eleven to fourteen in three bedroom dorms with a maximum of fifteen per dorm, and senior apartments accommodate students aged fifteen to eighteen in self contained units. Instruction is English immersion and Khmer language arts is taught four hours per week. The Liger diploma is recognised by Cambodia's Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. Campus facilities include Innovation Center, science laboratories, study halls, dining assembly spaces, a clinic, sports courts, a swimming pool and a football field. The school provides transport to and from campus.

112, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

The Essentials

AUPP Liger Leadership Academy has 360 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Liger is located in Phnom Penh's Chbar Ampov district (Phum Chompuska-ek, Sangkat Preak Thmey). The academy is in the eastern part of Phnom Penh and the school arranges student transport from a central pickup point in the city.

Stages
AUPP Liger Leadership Academy is a secondary school serving Grades 7–12. The academy operates a four‑year diploma program for Grades 9–12. Meanwhile, Grades 7–8 are part of the lower secondary programme.

Type
The academy is co‑educational and admits students of any gender. It transitioned from a charitable foundation model into a private school offering fee‑paying placements with ongoing support from the American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP); residential/boarding options exist but availability and fees are discussed during admission interviews.

Additional learning support
The school does not publish a detailed Special Educational Needs (SEN) policy on its public pages. It does highlight a low student‑teacher ratio (approximately 1:8) and a Personal Organization & Wellness (POW) programme designed to support students' wellbeing and self‑management, which the school presents as part of its student support approach.

Country affiliation
AUPP Liger operates in Cambodia and is supported by the American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP). The Liger model has historical ties to the Liger Charitable Foundation. The academy's diploma is recognised by Cambodia's Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.

Religious affiliation
The academy has no stated religious affiliation.

School day structure
The school day runs 8:00am–5:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesdays are a half‑day (students attend either 8:00am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–5:00pm depending on grade and schedule) and are used for extracurricular and project activities.

Bus service
The school confirms that it offers transportation from a central location in Phnom Penh. Practical arrangements, residential options and any transport fees are discussed with families during the admissions interview.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding is on-site at two Khmer-style campus locations near Phnom Penh. The Junior Campus houses four dormitories for students aged 11 to 14, each dormitory with sleeping, study and play areas and up to 15 students. The Senior Campus provides eight self-contained apartments across four residential buildings for students aged 15 to 18; each apartment has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a lounge, a kitchen, and a guest bathroom. Students perform daily household duties, including cooking meals, cleaning, laundry, and budgeting, using the Liger Digital Currency developed by the student body.

Food Options
There is a canteen on campus and a dining hall on site. Seniors learn to manage their meals in on-campus living, including cooking in self-contained apartments.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by The Liger Charitable Foundation (DBA Liger Leadership Academy Foundation), a tax-exempt organization described in 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code; The Foundation operates Liger Leadership Academy Cambodia. The Board of Directors includes Trevor Gile (Founder and Chair) and Agnieszka Tynkiewicz-Gile (Founder and Board Member). There is a collaboration with American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP) to support the Liger model.
Fees

Annual tuition at AUPP Liger Leadership Academy ranges from KHR 60,702,541 for 2026/27.

Fees – AUPP Liger Leadership Academy

Application Fee
• No application/enrolment fee is charged for entry into the school.

Tuition Fees per Year
• Annual Tuition Fee: 54,135,001 KHR
• Annual Capital Fee: 6,416,000 KHR
• Together, these total 60,551,002 KHR per year for Grades 7–12 for day students.
• The total annual fee is consistent across all grades (7 through 12) for day students at this rate.

Detailed Schedule & Payment Terms
• The fees are charged per academic year.
• Term breakdowns are not published publicly. Parents typically receive billing details directly from the school on enrolment.
• Payment terms (e.g., when during the year payments are due) are arranged with the admissions/finance office.

Boarding Fees
• Boarding costs are additional and are not listed publicly on the database page; families must request boarding fee details directly from the school’s admissions team.
Academics

AUPP Liger Leadership Academy teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 11 to 18.

Curriculum
Liger Leadership Academy delivers an English‑immersion, STEAM‑oriented programme for Grades 7–12 that blends core “Essentials” (English language arts, Khmer literacy, math and science) with nine‑week, project‑based “Explorations,” extensive after‑school “Extensions” and explicit leadership competencies. Grades 7–8 include short, introductory Advanced Enrichments (pass/fail), while Grades 11–12 offer “Expertise” internships and elective, credit‑earning opportunities that do not affect GPA. Academic credits are earned in Grades 9–12 only. Graduation requires a minimum of 30 credits across defined areas (for example Science 5.5, Math 4, Khmer 4, English 4) and a Grade‑12 Impact Project with a reflective essay. Liger's high‑school diploma is formally recognised by Cambodia's Ministry of Education and qualifies students for Cambodian university admission, and graduates have sought recognition or admission internationally. Student progress is tracked with internationally recognised assessments and options for overseas entry, including MAP and WIDA assessments, Advanced Placement coursework/exams and the SAT and/or IELTS.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Liger describes a teacher-led Personal Organization and Wellness (POW) course introduced in Grade 7 and scaffolded through Grade 12 that explicitly teaches self-regulation, self-awareness, executive functioning and planning as part of students' wellbeing and independence. POW is presented as an integral, school-wide component focused on mental and physical wellbeing, weekly reflection, and time-management skills. The school's project-based “Explorations” and extensive co-curricular “Extensions” (including sports, art and clubs) are described as experiential settings where students practise collaboration, leadership and social skills. Residential care on campus is provided by live-in Residential Educators who support younger students' daily routines and pastoral needs.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Liger website does not publish a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) policy or list of specific learning-difference services available to students.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Liger states that it is an English-immersion school and places a strong emphasis on English language arts such as reading, writing, listening and speaking all to prepare students for university and careers. The school's curriculum describe English literacy as one of four core “Essentials” taken every term.

Mental Wellbeing
The school's POW programme explicitly includes mental wellbeing, self-regulation and habits for a healthy balance of productivity and rest as stated on the site. The campus includes an on-site clinic and the donation pages note that medical care, vaccinations and health insurance are provided as part of student scholarships, indicating access to basic healthcare services for students.

Safeguarding
The school does not publish a standalone safeguarding or child-protection policy on its public pages. The school does describe a safe, child-friendly campus, residential care by live-in Residential Educators, an on-site clinic and contact details for school leadership, but it does not set out a formal, public child-protection policy or named safeguarding lead.
Parent Experience

History
Liger grew from the Liger Charitable Foundation founded by Trevor and Agnieszka Gile in July 2009. Construction on the Phnom Penh campus began in 2009 and the campus opened in December 2011, with the first cohort arriving in August 2012. The original model operated as a residential scholarship program run by the Liger Charitable Foundation (later the Liger Leadership Academy Foundation). After more than a decade as a foundation-backed program, the Academy began transitioning to a fee-paying, yearly intake model with operational support from the American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP) in 2024–2025. The school has continued to adapt its curriculum from STEM toward a broader STEEAM and project-based approach as part of that transition.

Community
AUPP Liger's community centers on multi-year student cohorts, residential life for some students, and project-based STEEAM learning that connects classroom work to local and regional projects. Students and staff regularly host and participate in public events and competitions. Examples in the school timeline include TEDxLigerLeadershipAcademy, the Khmer Literature and Culture Festival, national and regional STEAM and robotics competitions, and community events such as “Action Hope.” The Academy also runs collaborative events and hackathons that bring other schools, NGOs and partners into campus activities.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school does not present a formal, named Parent–Teacher Association. Instead, parent involvement is described through admissions interviews, communications, and participation in public school events. Parents and family members commonly attend public events documented in the timeline (for example graduation ceremonies, the Khmer Literature and Culture Festival, TEDx and community-facing events like “Action Hope”), and the Academy publishes contact details for general enquiries if parents want to propose a formal group or ask about volunteering.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located 12 kilometers from central Phnom Penh on a five-acre site designed with Khmer-style village architecture. It has two purpose-built campuses for Juniors (ages 11–14) and Seniors (ages 15–18), each with dormitories or self-contained apartments and live-in Residential Educators. A central main study building includes open-space classrooms, an assembly hall, a dining hall, and a clinic beside a fish pond. A two-story building houses the Innovation Center and a Science Lab. The campus includes an all-weather court, a small swimming pool, and a football field for athletic and recreational activities.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes an all-weather court, a small swimming pool, and a football field. These facilities support student life and physical education on both the Junior and Senior Campuses. They form part of the on-site amenities used by students daily. The facilities are maintained to provide safe spaces for recreation and organized activities.

Academic Facilities
The school has a central main study building with open-space, mobile-layout classrooms, an assembly hall, a dining hall, and a clinic beside a fish pond. A two-story Innovation Center and a Science Lab support STEM and hands-on learning. A study hall and a recording studio are on campus to facilitate collaborative work. The facilities support both Junior and Senior learning communities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school uses a STEEAM curriculum (Science, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and centers on project-based, experiential learning to develop academic and life skills. It emphasizes hands-on projects and real-world applications to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. The program blends traditional coursework with experiential learning to prepare students for future study and leadership roles.

Cultural & Language
The school is an English immersion program, with Khmer Language Arts taught four hours per week. All courses are delivered in English, with Khmer language instruction included as part of the core curriculum.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development and entrepreneurship are central to the curriculum, delivered through project-based learning that builds leadership and soft skills such as communication and teamwork. The residential program and experiential learning components support practical skills for higher education and future careers.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Residential life is integrated with academics and is available in three options: Full-time Boarder, Weekly Boarder, and Late Stay. The on-campus program runs for approximately 36 weeks per year, and arrangements are discussed during interviews; the campus opened in August 2025.
Languages

Language Provision
The primary language of instruction is English. Khmer Language Arts is compulsory for four hours per week. The curriculum emphasizes English-language learning across subjects.

Immersion Programs
Liger Leadership Academy uses English immersion for all courses. Khmer Language Arts is mandatory for four hours per week. English proficiency is not a barrier to admission.
Reputation

Awards
The school does not publicly disclose information on past awards.

Accreditations
1) Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) recognitions / Prakas: The school discloses a series of official MoEYS Prakas (government orders) and a Memorandum of Understanding that establish Liger's legal registration and the official recognition/equivalence of its diploma in Cambodia.

2) WIDA membership / English proficiency framework: The school's history page states Liger became a member of the WIDA consortium and implemented WIDA as its system for measuring English proficiency (listed on the site as adopted on January 12, 2014). Significance: WIDA provides internationally used English-language proficiency standards and assessment tools which the school uses to measure and report students' English progress.

3) MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) adoption: The school states Liger adopted MAP international standardized testing for Language Usage, Reading and Math. MAP is a widely used international assessment that helps schools track student achievement and growth. The school states that they use MAP as part of its assessment programme.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit the enrolment form
Complete the official registration or enrolment form online or using the downloadable version. Prepare the required documents listed by the school, including the student’s birth certificate or passport, parents’ ID or family book, and previous school report cards or transcripts. The AUPP Liger site also asks for two 4 × 6 cm photographs, so keep both digital and printed copies ready.

2. Await admissions confirmation
After submission, the admissions team will contact you to confirm your application and explain the next steps, including where to send supporting documents. This is the time to ask about deadlines, boarding options, and any missing paperwork. Monitor email and Telegram closely, as the school uses these channels for official communication.

3. Prepare and submit supporting documents
Be ready to provide copies of the student’s birth certificate, passport or national ID, parents’ ID or family book, and official school reports or transcripts. Originals or certified copies may be requested later. If the student has medical records or learning support needs, prepare these for discussion during the interview.

4. Attend interviews and any assessments
Admissions decisions are based on school records and interviews with the student and family. Some applicants may also be asked to complete additional academic assessments or attend a trial or observation day. The school indicates that an admission decision is usually made within one week of the student interview.

5. Review fees and offer details
If a place is offered, review the tuition, capital, registration, and boarding fees carefully. Published materials list annual tuition and separate one-time and boarding fees, but figures may vary across documents, so confirm the current amounts and payment schedule directly with Admissions before paying.

6. Confirm boarding and fee-freeze conditions
For boarding applicants, review the full and weekly boarding options. The school states that tuition and residential fees may be frozen until graduation for certain intakes, so confirm whether this applies to your child and request written confirmation in the offer or acceptance documents.

7. Complete acceptance and enrolment
After receiving the acceptance letter, follow the instructions to submit required forms, fees, and any health or insurance information. Keep copies of all correspondence and receipts, and confirm the start date and academic schedule so you can plan travel and preparations.

8. Clarify finances and support options
If you need clarification on fees or wish to explore sponsorship or scholarship options, contact the admissions office before accepting the offer.

Scholarships
Historically Liger operated as a residential scholarship program that selected economically, educationally or geographically disadvantaged students for full residential support. Since 2024 the organisation has described a transition to a fee-paying annual intake supported by the American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP).

Waitlist
The school's public pages do not describe a formal waitlist procedure.
School Events
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