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Berkeley International School

Cambodia, Phnom Penh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 17 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2006
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin, English
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Berkeley International School is a private, independent, co-educational day school with four campuses in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The Norodom (Phsar Kandal), Toul Kork, 6A (Chroy Changva), and Mean Chey campuses accommodate students from Nursery to Grade 12, with the Mean Chey site launching a new 60m campus in 2026. The school serves ages 1 to 17 and combines the Cambridge Curriculum with the Cambodian national programme authorised by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary are included, and Cambridge IGCSE is offered on eligible campuses; Bespoke Curriculum is also available. Facilities include classrooms and specialist rooms with laboratories, art rooms, and music rooms, plus on-site sports facilities. The After-School Programme provides activities in sports, arts and music, ICT and book clubs. Notable academic activities include Kangaroo Maths, Science Fairs and Education Fairs, and a strong emphasis on charity and field trips across campuses.

Norodom (Phsar Kandal) Campus: #169, St. 136, Phsar Kandal II, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Toul Kork (TK) Campus: #22A, St. 273, Beoung Kak I, Toul Kork, Phnom Penh, Cambodia; 6A (Chroy Changva) Campus: St. Betong (B-01), Prek Lieb, Chroy Changva, Phnom Penh, Cambodia; 60m (Mean Chey) Campus (launching 2026): St. 60m (Ring Road 2), Khan Dangkor, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

The Essentials

Berkeley International School has instruction in English.

Location
Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Berkeley International School operates across four campuses in Phnom Penh: Phsar Kandal Campus (#169, St. 136, Phsar Kandal II, Daun Penh); Toul Kork Campus (#22A, St. 273, Beoung Kak I, Toul Kork); Berkeley International School Address (#169, St. 136, Phsar Kandal II, Daun Penh); Berkeley International School TK Address (#22A, St. 273, Beoung Kok I, Toul Kork); and Berkeley International School 6A 6A (Chroy Changva) Campus (St. Betong, B-01, Prek Lieb, Chroy Changva).

Stages
Nursery to Secondary School (Nursery-G12)

Type
independent, co-educational, day school

Country affiliation
Cambodia
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Berkeley International School is an independent co-educational day school in Cambodia; it is fully accredited to run Khmer national examinations by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport and is registered with Cambridge International Examinations, currently seeking affiliation for Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and A-Levels.
Fees
Application fee
- A one-time fee is required for all students who apply to cover administrative costs.

Enrollment fee
- A one-time enrollment charge is required for newly accepted students. This fee must be paid in full by the first payment date and is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Capital fee
- An annual capital fee is charged to all students to cover campus maintenance and upgrades. This fee must be paid in full by the first payment date. Students enrolling for the second semester are charged 50% of the annual capital fee.

Tuition fees by year group (amounts and per-term details)
- The school publishes a detailed tuition schedule that lists amounts by year group and payment frequency (annual/semester/term). Specific numeric tuition amounts per year group and per term are provided in the school's tuition schedule. The published tuition schedule for 2024–2025 is referenced on the school's fees page. The detailed numeric fee figures for the 2025/26 or 2026/27 academic years were not available on the site in an accessible, extractable format at the time of this review.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees can be paid on an annual, semester, or term basis. The enrolment fee and the capital fee must be paid in full by the first payment date. All fees are stated as non-transferable.

Boarding fees
- No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed for the school; boarding is not applicable.

Other costs and additional fees
- Additional charges apply for study materials, school uniforms, and any other optional or extra services a student acquires. Uniforms and study materials are billed as additional fees separate from tuition.
- Sibling discounts are available: a 10% discount for the second child and a 15% discount for consecutive younger siblings.

Refund information
- All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Fee payment options
- The publicly posted fee information describes payment frequency and which fees are due by the first payment date but does not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, credit card or bank transfer) in the published fee page and accompanying notes.

Summary of findings and limitation
- The school's fees page identifies the types of fees, sibling discounts, billing frequencies (annual/semester/term), and the requirement that enrolment and capital fees be paid by the first payment date. A downloadable detailed tuition schedule (labelled for 2024–2025) is linked from that page and contains the numeric tuition amounts by year group and per-term breakdown, but the downloadable file could not be accessed for extraction at the time of this review. As a result, specific numeric tuition amounts for each year group and per term could not be provided here.
Academics

Berkeley International School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 17.

Curriculum
Nursery to G12; Cambridge Curriculum and the Cambodian national programme authorised by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport; Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary are included.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Personal, social and emotional development is included in the Early Years Programme. Field trips enhance social and interpersonal skills.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school has staff experienced with English as a Second Language.

Mental Wellbeing
Berkeley supports mental wellbeing through Positive Education and a culture of care, focusing on building positive relationships and a growth mindset.

Safeguarding
The welfare and safeguarding of pupils is emphasized; safety is a top priority.
Parent Experience

History
Berkeley International School was established in 2006 and was formerly known as ELT Elementary and Secondary School. It is a private international school offering education from Nursery to Secondary School (Nursery-G12). The Cambridge Curriculum is provided alongside the Cambodian national programme authorized by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, from Early Year to Secondary School. The school is independent and co-educational, with four campuses in Phnom Penh; two campuses offer Cambridge programmes, and one offers only General English (TEFL) programmes.

Community
The Our Community page features Our Students and Our Partners, including student testimonials such as Martina Long. The page also highlights partnerships. Berkeley International School runs charity activities as part of school life and encourages student participation to develop social responsibility, compassion, and awareness for vulnerable groups. In addition, a range of activities are listed under More Activities, including Charity, Education Fairs, Competitions, Kangaroo Maths, Field Trips, Science Fairs, and Open House.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Classrooms and specialist rooms on campus, including labs, art rooms, and music rooms, as well as sports facilities and other learning spaces.

Sports Facilities
Sports facilities are available on campus.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms and specialist rooms including laboratories, art rooms, and music rooms.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After-School Programme offers activities including sports, arts, music, ICT club, book club and other clubs.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Kangaroo Maths is an international maths competition with 12 levels, from Grade 1 to Grade 12, emphasizing logical reasoning. Science Fairs encourage students to display and present projects on science, STEM, or related topics to translate theory into practice, while developing confidence, creativity, and teamwork. Education Fairs connect upper secondary students with university representatives from the UK, the USA, and Australia and provide guidance and counselling for future education and careers.

Community & Service
Berkeley encourages students to participate in charity events as part of school activities. These charity activities develop social responsibility, compassion, and empathy, and help students contribute to society while raising awareness for vulnerable groups.

Leadership & Professional
Education Fairs provide guidance and counselling for future education and careers; upper secondary students meet university representatives from the UK, the USA, and Australia annually.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Field trips are crucial for student development and personal growth, helping students become more independent and improve interpersonal skills. They teach students to work with teammates and to communicate effectively while exposing them to different cultures. The aims include enhancing social and interpersonal skills, building cooperation and teamwork, and expanding general education about demographics and culture.
Languages

Language Provision
Mandarin Chinese is taught as a subject in Lower Secondary. English is taught as a subject and English as a Second Language is offered for G9-G10. In Early Years, the curriculum emphasizes communication, language and literacy, with learning through play, music and arts.
Reputation

Accreditations
Berkeley International School was established in 2006 and is a private international school in Cambodia offering educational programmes from Nursery to Secondary School (Nursery-G12). The school provides an international programme following the Cambridge Curriculum and the Cambodian national programme authorized by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, from Early Year to Secondary School.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: School Information / Student Consultant. The admissions process starts with school information and connecting with a student consultant. This step sets the direction for the remainder of the process. The family then moves to Step 2.

Step 2: Student Observation and Placement Test. The applicant undergoes observation and a placement test to assess readiness and determine appropriate placement. The results inform the next steps in the admissions process. The family moves to Step 3 once this step is complete.

Step 3: Student Acceptance. The school reviews the applicant's information and communicates whether the student is accepted. Acceptance confirms a place is available for the student. The family proceeds to Step 4 to finalize enrollment.

Step 4: Enrollment / Payment. Enrollment is completed and the space is secured through payment. The admission is finalized upon completion of enrollment procedures.

Age requirements align with year levels as follows: 18 months–2 Nursery; 3 Pre-School; 4 Junior Kindergarten; 5 Senior Kindergarten; 6 Primary 1; 7 Primary 2; 8 Primary 3; 9 Primary 4; 10 Primary 5; 11 Primary 6; 12 Lower Secondary (G7); 13 Lower Secondary (G8); 14 Upper Secondary (G9) – IGCSE; 15 Upper Secondary (G10) – IGCSE; 16 Advanced Subsidiary Level (G11) (AS); 17 Advanced Level (G12) (A).
School Events
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