doris
doris
Find Schools
Events
Saved schools
My account
Parent Guide Parent testimonials Community Transparency Charter About For Schools
Currency
B

Brightstar International School of Phnom Penh

Cambodia, Phnom Penh

Save school
Share
Navigate

· Reviewed by · B2C Marketing Manager

Independently researched by doris.
Not yet claimed by the school
Claim your profile
The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Khmer, French, Cantonese, Mandarin, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Russian, Turkish, German, Hindi, Malay, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Polish, Turkish, Turkish
Fees KHR 5,390 - 6,500
Ages 1½ - 11 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum)
Taught languages English, Khmer, French, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Community and Service, Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

Brightstar International School of Phnom Penh is an international Cambridge Early Years centre located in Phnom Penh's Sen Sok district (Phnom Penh Thmey area). The campus features child-friendly facilities, a swimming pool, sports fields, and an organic farm, with indoors housing a library, science lab, ICT room, and health clinic.

1928 Oknha Mong Reththy St. (1928), Phnom Penh, Cambodia

The Essentials

Brightstar International School of Phnom Penh has instruction in English, Khmer, French, Cantonese, Mandarin, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Russian, Turkish, German, Hindi, Malay, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Polish, Turkish, Turkish.

Location
165 Phnom Penh Thmey, Sen Sok, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The campus is located in the Phnom Penh Thmey area within the Sen Sok district. Transport arrangements are not published by Brightstar. The campus features facilities such as a swimming pool, sports fields, an organic farm, a library, a science lab, an ICT room, and a health clinic.

Stages
IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum) for 2–5+ year olds (early years) and a Cambridge curriculum aligned primary program. Grade Level Placement lists classes from Pre-Nursery through Year 6 (ages approximately 1.5–11). Cambridge Curriculum describes primary learning for ages 5–11 and notes progression toward Cambridge Lower Secondary.

Type
Private international day school. No boarding facilities are listed.

Additional learning support
No specific SEN provisions are described in Brightstar's published materials.

Country affiliation
No country affiliation is stated; the school operates in Cambodia with Cambridge/IEYC curricula.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is indicated.

School day structure
Opening hours are 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Monday to Friday, and 8:00 AM–4:30 PM on Saturdays.

Bus service
A school bus service is not advertised on Brightstar's site; no transportation arrangements are listed.
Fees

Annual tuition at Brightstar International School of Phnom Penh ranges from KHR 5,390 to KHR 6,500 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- An application fee is required as part of the admission process.

Tuition fees by year group

- The school does not publish a detailed, year-group-by-year-group tuition schedule on its publicly available Fees page.
- An independent school listing reports an indicative annual tuition range of USD 5,390 to USD 6,500 for Brightstar International School of Phnom Penh. This range should be treated as an external estimate rather than a formally published fee schedule.
- A separate short-course (summer programme) fee has been published as USD 550 for a four-week programme; this fee relates to that specific programme rather than to the standard academic-year tuition.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school's publicly accessible Fees page does not provide a published billing schedule, term/semester breakdown, or standard payment terms for tuition (for example: dates, instalment options, or late-payment penalties). Parents should note that a current, detailed billing timetable is not available in the school's published fees material.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Brightstar operates as a day school and does not publish any boarding provision or boarding fees; facilities and opening hours are presented for day operation. No boarding fees are published.

Other costs and fees

- The school's admission procedures list required application steps and an application fee but do not list specific amounts for ancillary costs such as uniforms, meals, activity or capital fees, assessment fees, school transport, or learning-resource charges. No comprehensive list of additional chargeable items is published on the Fees page.
- Separate programmes and short courses (for example, the summer programme) may have distinct programme fees (USD 550 for the 4‑week summer course as reported).

Refund information

- No published refund policy or tuition-refund terms appear on the school's publicly available Fees page or admission procedure pages. No specific refund amounts, conditions, or timelines are published.

Fee payment options

- The school provides contact phone numbers and an email address for enquiries and payments, but the Fees page and contact pages do not publish accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer details, credit-card acceptance, or online payment platforms). Parents should use the school contact details to confirm specific payment methods and account details.

Summary of findings and gaps in published information

- The school requires an application fee and operates as a day school.
- A third-party listing gives an indicative annual tuition range of USD 5,390–6,500; a separate listing shows a USD 550 summer-programme fee. These items are external estimates or programme-specific figures rather than a full, itemised, official fee schedule.
- The school's official Fees page does not publish the detailed, per‑year-group tuition amounts, per‑term breakdowns, billing schedule, payment terms, a list of additional optional/compulsory fees, or a refund policy. Because a complete, current fee schedule per year group and the billing/payment details are not published, there is insufficient official public data to produce the full per-term and per-year fee breakdown requested.
Academics

Brightstar International School of Phnom Penh teaches Cambridge (Primary), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum) for students aged 1.5 to 11.

Curriculum
BISPP offers a holistic curriculum with Pre-Nursery/Nursery following the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), EY1/EY2 using the Cambridge Early Years Curriculum, and Years 1 to 6 following the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, alongside the Cambodian National Curriculum and Chinese language. The Cambridge Primary Curriculum for Years 1 to 6 covers English as a Second Language, Mathematics, Science, ICT, Art & Design, PSHE, Music, Global Perspectives, Digital Literacy, and Physical Education. Cambridge Global Perspectives is offered for learners aged 5 to 11 as part of the primary program, with Cambridge ICT Starters and Digital Literacy to develop ICT and information skills. The language policy uses English as the language of instruction across subjects, with Khmer literacy taught weekly and Chinese offered as an additional language. The overall curriculum combines Cambridge-based frameworks with the Cambodian National Curriculum to provide a broad, internationally oriented program.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes social and emotional development and maintains a caring, inclusive learning community. SEL-related support is reflected in pastoral care integrated into the curriculum and school life. The school expresses its SEL orientation through values on the homepage, including Service, Tolerance, Aspiration, and Respect, which promote respectful relationships and well-being. Student well-being is supported by a full-time School Nurse and trained first-aiders, with a licensed lifeguard for swimming. Information on students' medical and behavioural history is collected during Parent Orientation to tailor support.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
SEN information is collected at Parent Orientation, including medical and behavioural history; examples of SEN include speech or developmental delays, ADHD, and autism. The published materials specify these SEN examples but do not provide details on the scope of SEN services or staff. BISPP's Code of Conduct emphasizes inclusion and accommodation of diversity, including disability. Safeguarding and pupil welfare are integrated into staff practices as part of the Code of Conduct. A School Nurse and first-aid staff exist to address general health needs, though explicit SEN-specific medical support is not described.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction, with Khmer literacy taught weekly and Chinese offered as an additional language. English is the medium for all subjects, creating an inclusive and cohesive community. There is no explicit EAL program described in BISPP's publicly posted documents. Khmer literacy aligns with the Cambodian national curriculum, and Chinese is offered as an additional language. If families require EAL-specific support, published materials do not detail dedicated EAL services.

Mental Wellbeing
The school highlights emotional development and a safe, inclusive environment for students. Pastoral care is referenced as part of student welfare in the Health and Safety Policy. A School Nurse is on staff, supported by trained first-aiders and a licensed lifeguard for swimming. The school's core values—Service, Tolerance, Aspiration, and Respect—support positive relationships and wellbeing. Orientation activities collect medical and behavioural history to help monitor and address wellbeing needs.

Safeguarding
Staff must comply with duties to promote safety and welfare and to observe child protection policies as outlined in the Code of Conduct. BISPP has a formal Complaints Policy to handle concerns, including safeguarding considerations. The Complaints Policy outlines informal and formal stages, timelines, and confidentiality. The Health and Safety Policy requires safety practices and welfare for students and staff, including safeguarding. The presence of a School Nurse and trained first-aiders contributes to safeguarding by ensuring medical support on campus.
Parent Experience

History
Brightstar International School of Phnom Penh opened as Cambodia's first Cambridge Early Years Centre, establishing a Cambridge-aligned program for young learners with facilities including a swimming pool, sports fields, an organic farm, a library, a science lab, an ICT room, and a health clinic. The school delivers the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and the Cambridge Early Years Curriculum, with Cambridge Primary offerings as students advance into primary years. In September 2023, Brightstar was publicly recognized as a Cambridge International School for Early Years, Primary, and Lower Secondary, becoming Phnom Penh's first Cambridge Early Years Centre to receive Cambridge accreditation and signaling international standards for its programs. The campus is located at 165 Phnom Penh Thmey, Sen Sok, Phnom Penh, and leadership emphasizes a safe, inclusive, values-driven learning community. In 2025, Brightstar expanded its external partnerships by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Orienda International Hospital to foster health-related programs for students and families.

Community
Brightstar's campus features a swimming pool, sports fields, an organic farm, a library, a science lab, an ICT room, and a health clinic, all designed to create a safe and engaging learning environment. The school promotes a vibrant, inclusive learning community that blends Cambodia's cultural heritage with global perspectives, guided by the Cambridge curriculum and Cambodian national elements. Khmer language and culture programs are actively integrated, with Khmer language studies highlighted in school news and cultural activities. The school also engages with the wider community through partnerships and events, including a 2025 Memorandum of Understanding with Orienda International Hospital to support health-related initiatives for students and families.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Public pages show a structured Parent Orientation program for the community, held before the start of each academic year to review routines, the academic calendar, class schedules, dress code, policies, and required documentation. During orientation, parents provide medical information and details about any Special Educational Needs, and the school maintains a Complaints Policy outlining how concerns are raised and addressed. In January 2025, BISPP signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Orienda International Hospital to foster health-related collaboration for students and families. School communications and events, including Khmer-language cultural activities and regular News posts, demonstrate ongoing family engagement. A formal standing Parent Teacher Association is not publicly documented on BISPP's pages, though parent involvement is facilitated through these structured channels and partnerships; for more specifics, contacting the school is advisable.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus is designed with safety and exploration in mind, featuring child-friendly spaces, a swimming pool, and on-site sport facilities. Indoors, students have access to a library, a science laboratory, an ICT room, and a health clinic. A cafeteria provides on-site meals. Outdoor and hands-on spaces include an organic farm and a hydroponic garden, as well as a play park, treehouses, and running tracks. The school uses these spaces to support daily learning and physical development.

Sports Facilities
Brightstar offers on-site swimming pool and sports fields for physical education and recreation. The campus lists a soccer field and a basketball court among its outdoor facilities. A running track provides space for endurance activity and PE drills.

Academic Facilities
The library, a science laboratory, and an ICT room form the core indoor academic facilities. A health clinic is on site to support student welfare. The hydroponic garden supports science and sustainability learning, alongside the organic farm on campus.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school uses the Cambridge Curriculum for Years 1 to 6 and the IEYC for Pre-Nursery and Nursery, with EY1 and EY2 following the Cambridge Early Years Curriculum. It also offers the Cambodian National Curriculum and Chinese as an additional language. The school emphasizes Cambridge Global Perspectives and Cambridge ICT Starters as part of its primary program.

Cultural & Language
The school teaches English as a Second Language as part of its Cambridge-based program and provides English as the main medium of instruction, with Khmer literacy taught weekly and Chinese offered as an additional language. English is the medium for all subjects.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught at BISPP are English, Khmer, and Chinese. English is the language of instruction across subjects; Khmer literacy is taught weekly under the Cambodian national curriculum; Chinese is offered as an additional language. An English as a Second Language program supports non-native English speakers, with no prior English experience required to start. Cambridge Curriculum activities reinforce language learning by integrating language with core subjects.

Bilingual Teaching
Brightstar International School of Phnom Penh uses English as the primary language of instruction across all subjects. Khmer literacy is taught weekly, in line with the Cambodian national curriculum. Chinese is offered as an additional language for students who wish to study it.

Immersion Programs
Students are immersed in a language-focused environment, with English used throughout the school as the medium of instruction. Khmer literacy is taught weekly and Chinese is offered as an additional language. There is no separate language-immersion track described; immersion is achieved through English-medium instruction complemented by Khmer and Chinese language offerings. The Cambridge curriculum supports language learning by linking English with other subjects.
Reputation

Accreditations
Cambridge Early Years Centre (Cambodia's first Cambridge Early Years Centre) — The school identifies itself as Cambodia's first Cambridge Early Years Centre, signaling alignment with Cambridge's early years framework. It is supported by Cambridge Curriculum offerings such as IEYC and Cambridge Early Years materials.
Cambridge Curriculum — The school uses the Cambridge Curriculum across its programs, including the Cambridge Primary Curriculum for Years 1–6, and related Cambridge components.
IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum) — Pre-Nursery and Nursery follow IEYC, a Cambridge-associated early years framework emphasizing child-centered, holistic development.
Cambridge Global Perspectives — Part of the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, introducing cross-curricular inquiry and global perspectives for young learners.
Cambridge ICT Starters — A Cambridge curriculum module focused on ICT literacy for students across ages.
Cambridge Primary Curriculum — Implemented for Years 1–6 as the core Cambridge framework in primary schooling.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Stage 1 – Application submission and document check. The applicant completes and signs the BISPP admission form and submits it along with supporting documents: a copy of the family book, the parent's passport or identification document, the student's birth certificate or passport, three recent passport‑sized photographs, a copy of the vaccination certificate, copies of previous school reports, and an application fee. The registrar reviews the submission to verify completeness and to determine initial eligibility. Placement of the student at BISPP also follows age‑based criteria aligned to the Cambridge curriculum; parents should consult the Grade Level Placement table to confirm the correct class. This stage establishes whether the application can advance to testing.

Waitlist
2. Stage 2 – Admission test and interview. Applicants proceed to an hour‑long cognitive test, after which an interview is conducted with the academic manager. If the test and interview are successful, the application is accepted; if not, BISPP conducts a communication session with the parents to discuss next steps. The admissions process does not publish a formal waitlist or pool system; all decisions proceed through testing, interview, and document review.
School Events
The school has not added events
Compare Brightstar International School of Phnom Penh with
vs East-West International School
Search for more schools
Search schools in Cambodia View all schools in Phnom Penh View all schools in Cambodia British curriculum schools in Cambodia Open days & tours in Phnom Penh What is the British curriculum? View all schools Search all schools