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Cambodia Adventist International School

Cambodia, Phnom Penh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KHR 6,878,533 - 8,078,277
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Adventist Curriculum
Taught languages English, Khmer
Strengths Languages, STEM, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Cambodia Adventist International School (CAIS) is a K–12 Christian school in Khan Sen Sok, Phnom Penh. The school address as #419 Street Rada and gives contact numbers for registrar and finance offices. The site shows CAIS runs K–12 activities including a Khmer Spelling Bee and English speech events, a science fair, regular chapel/Church services and an on-site library catalog, and reports a student body of “500+” with a stated staff and teacher count. The principal's message on the site is signed by Mr. Dean Edwards. The school website links a School Curriculum and Tuition Fee document (hosted on the school's linked Drive), but those documents require opening to view full details. Sources: school homepage and contact pages; principal's message; event pages; curriculum/tuition links on the school site.

The Essentials

Cambodia Adventist International School has instruction in English.

Location
CAIS is located at #419, Street Rada, Phum Tum Nub, Sangkat Phnom Penh Thmey, Khan Sen Sok, Phnom Penh (Sen Sok district). The school website notes Rada Street as the campus entrance and recent on‑site construction may affect traffic on that street for short periods; contact the school for current local access details.

Stages
The school presents itself as an international K–12 provider (Kindergarten through Grade 12) in its published fees and materials.

Type
CAIS is an international day school operating in Phnom Penh; the website and public materials show it as a non‑boarding institution (no boarding facilities are listed).

Additional learning support
The publicly available pages on the school site do not describe a detailed Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Additional Learning Needs programme; the site links to a Student Handbook and Curriculum documents where policy details are usually published. Parents should contact Admissions for specifics and for any individual support arrangements.

Country affiliation
The school is based in Cambodia and is run under the local Adventist mission; it is presented as a Cambodian institution rather than being formally affiliated to another national school system.

Religious affiliation
CAIS is affiliated with the Seventh‑day Adventist Church (the site and copyright identify it as a Seventh‑day Adventist Cambodian Mission institution and the site includes chapel/church service information).

School day structure
Published third‑party school listings indicate a typical school day runs roughly 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with short supervised periods before and after school; the CAIS website links to an academic calendar and handbook where the school's official daily schedule is set out. Prospective parents should check the current handbook/calendar or ask Admissions for exact daily timings for the grade of interest.

Bus service
Public information and a recent school listing state that CAIS does not operate a school bus service; most families arrange their own transport and the school offers limited supervised time before/after school. If a bus service is a deciding factor, confirm availability directly with the registrar as arrangements can change.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is a Seventh-day Adventist Cambodian Mission Institution of Education.
Fees

Annual tuition at Cambodia Adventist International School ranges from KHR 6,878,533 to KHR 8,078,277 for 2026/27.

Application / one‑time fees
- Registration / application (one‑time on first enrolment): KHR 801,771.

Tuition fees by year group (published annual amounts — per‑term figures shown as an inferred division by three for reference)
- Kindergarten 1–3 (ages 3–5): Annual KHR 8,097,885 → Per term (inferred) KHR 2,699,295.
- Grade 1–3 (ages 6–8): Annual KHR 6,895,229 → Per term (inferred) KHR 2,298,410.
- Grade 4–8 (ages 9–13): Annual KHR 7,296,114 → Per term (inferred) KHR 2,432,038.
- Grade 9–12 (ages 14–18): Annual KHR 7,697,000 → Per term (inferred) KHR 2,565,667.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school's published fee document lists tuition as annual amounts; a per‑term schedule is not published in the available fee document. Per‑term numbers above are calculated by dividing the published annual tuition by three and are labeled as inferred (not directly published).
- Sibling discount: 5% for the second child and 10% for the third child (applies to tuition).

Boarding
- No separate boarding‑fee schedule is published in the school's publicly available fee document; historic listings have described CAIS as a boarding institution, but no current boarding fees appear in the published fee summary.

Other costs
- The published fee summary does not itemize uniform, textbook, transport, extracurricular or canteen charges in the public fee summary. Parents should note that the registration fee above is the only one‑time charge shown in the published schedule.

Refunds and deposits
- A refund or deposit policy is not set out in the publicly available fee sheet. The published fee summary does not show refundable deposits or a published refund schedule.

Payment options
- The public fee document does not list specific payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, etc.). The school provides finance office contact details on its site for payment enquiries.
Academics

Cambodia Adventist International School teaches American Curriculum, Adventist Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Cambodia Adventist International School (CAIS) runs a K–12 programme (ages about 3–18) based on the Seventh‑day Adventist / North American curriculum with English as the main medium of instruction. Early Years (Kindergarten) emphasises foundational literacy, numeracy and play‑based learning, while Primary (Grades 1–6) delivers core subjects — English, mathematics, science and social studies — alongside Khmer language and culture and annual technology lessons. Middle school (Grades 7–9) increases subject specialisation and uses standardised checkpoints (MAP) to monitor progress. Senior secondary (Grades 10–12) is a college‑preparatory programme through Grade 12 that culminates in a school high‑school diploma and is designed to prepare students for tertiary study abroad. Christian moral/religious education, extracurricular activities (arts, sport, clubs) and whole‑school events (e.g., speech and spelling competitions) are integrated across all stages.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
CAIS publishes a Code of Honor on its website that instructs pupils to “respect God, respect myself, and respect others” and explicitly forbids lying, cheating, stealing, bullying and fighting; this is presented as a behavioural expectation across school pages. The site also highlights regular chapel/church services and co-curricular activities (speech and spelling events) that the school describes as opportunities for character development and confidence-building. The school's public pages do not describe a named SEL curriculum, specialist SEL staff, or a dedicated pastoral team.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school's public website and linked pages do not describe a specialist SEN provision, named learning-support staff, or which kinds of special educational needs it can support. CAIS provides a Student Handbook link on its site, but the publicly visible pages do not set out an accessible SEN policy or detailed learning‑support information. Therefore, the school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
CAIS's publicly available pages do not describe a specific EAL (English as an Additional Language) programme, EAL teachers, or formal language-support pathways. Because the website does not set out an explicit EAL provision, the school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL.

Mental Wellbeing
The school's website emphasises spiritual and character formation—through its mission/philosophy and regular chapel services—which the school presents as part of students' overall wellbeing. The site does not publish details of counselling services, a school psychologist, or formal mental‑health programmes in publicly accessible pages. As such, specific mental‑health or counselling provisions are not publicly described on the website.

Safeguarding
CAIS lists a Student Handbook on its website (linked via Google Drive), but the publicly accessible site pages do not publish a standalone child‑protection or safeguarding policy text. Attempting to open the handbook/calendar link requires Google Drive access and does not expose an openly viewable safeguarding policy on the public site; therefore specific safeguarding procedures are not available in the publicly accessible pages.
Parent Experience

History
Cambodia Adventist International School (CAIS) was established in 1995 and grew from a small Adventist primary program into a K–12 institution over the following decade. The school is owned and operated under the Seventh‑day Adventist Cambodian Mission education structure. CAIS expanded grade levels year by year and completed its first full graduating class in the early 2000s; elementary and secondary accreditation milestones are recorded in public accounts of the school's development. The school's official site and public records identify it as a long‑standing Adventist mission school in Phnom Penh.

Community
CAIS serves several hundred students with a faculty and staff team listed on the school site, and its calendar and news feed show regular worship, chapel and church services alongside academic and extracurricular activities. The school posts recurring events such as Open House, cultural shows, Christmas programs, art and science fairs, sports days and participation in competitions (for example a national spelling bee) and outreach projects like “Hope For Cambodia.” Parents, teachers and students are visibly involved in these events through the school's galleries and announcements. These community activities underline a mix of spiritual, cultural and service‑oriented programming in the school year.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
There is no dedicated Parent Teacher Association (PTA) page or PTA constitution visible on the school's public website as of this check; the site's event and gallery pages show parent and community involvement but do not describe a formal PTA structure. For information about parent committees, volunteering or formal parent governance, the school directs inquiries to its administrative offices—contact details for the registrar and vice‑principals are published on the site. If you need specific names, meeting schedules, or a PTA constitution, I can contact the school on your behalf or you can reach the registrar at the numbers and email listed on the site. In summary: public materials show active parent participation at events but do not provide a published PTO/PTA document or officer list, so direct contact with the school is the best way to get current, specific PTA information.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
CAIS operates from a Phnom Penh campus at #419 Street Rada, Phum Tum Nub, Sangkat Phnom Penh Thmey, Khan Sen Sok, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The campus is expanding with a third-floor addition adding six classrooms and new restrooms, and the building's infrastructure and permanent roof are being completed. The school maintains an on-site library (OPAC) and a Moodle-based learning management system to support learning. The campus fosters a Christ-centered environment and emphasizes academic excellence. CAIS serves more than 500 students with 29 teachers and 28 staff, for a student-teacher ratio of 18:1.

Academic Facilities
CAIS provides academic leadership under a dedicated Academic Director. The school follows a formal curriculum and publishes a student handbook. The on-site library (OPAC) and Moodle LMS support research and digital learning. The school serves more than 500 students with 29 teachers and 28 staff, for an 18:1 student-teacher ratio. The mission emphasizes academic excellence within a Christ-filled environment.

Extra Curricular Facilities
CAIS offers a range of extracurricular activities including arts and cultural events such as Art Fair, Cultural Show, and Science Fair, as well as sports and other student life activities. The campus hosts educational field trips and competitions such as the KH Spelling Bee. The school conducts church services and supports a vibrant student life with ongoing activities and events.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school emphasizes education beyond books and grades and pursues academic excellence in a Christ-filled environment. Educational Field Trips are organized to expand learning beyond the classroom. A KH Spelling Bee Competition supports language skills. Science Fair, Art Fair, Cultural Show, and Christmas Program are among CAIS activities.

Arts & Creative
Art Fair and Cultural Show are annual CAIS events. A Christmas Program is held annually. Exhibitions and performances support visual and performing arts.

Cultural & Language
Khmer Language Art is taught. Cultural Show is part of CAIS activities. Khmer language arts are integrated into the curriculum.

Social & Hobbies
Sport is part of CAIS's activities. Student Life is vibrant, inclusive, and full of opportunities. CAIS hosts a range of events including educational field trips, spelling bees, science fairs, and arts festivals.

Community & Service
Hope For Cambodia was held September 17–20, 2025. Church Service is part of CAIS life. CAIS operates as a Seventh-day Adventist mission institution and emphasizes service and faith-based education.

Leadership & Professional
The school has defined leadership roles including Principal, Academic Director, and Vice-Principal. University and Careers resources are linked from the site. A Sport Coordinator supports Physical Education.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Chapel and Physical Education are part of the program. Church services are part of student life. The mission emphasizes development of mind, body, and soul. Life at CAIS is vibrant, inclusive, and full of opportunities.
Reputation

Awards
Summary: I did not find any entries on the school's public website that list awards given to the school (institution-level awards) in the past five years. The website contains news items and posts about events and student competition results (for example references to the Angkor Mathematics Competition, spelling bees, and honor lists), but these appear to be student or event participation recognitions rather than awards presented to the school as an institution.

Notes and context:
- News and gallery items on the homepage show events, student achievements and honor lists (academic lists), but the site does not present school-level trophies, institutional awards, or press releases announcing awards to CAIS itself on the pages I reviewed.

If you have a particular award in mind (name or year), tell me and I can search for that specific item or suggest wording you can use to request confirmation from the school's administration.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Review the school's admissions page and published fees before you apply. CAIS's website includes separate online forms for new and returning students and a downloadable fees document — open those pages first so you understand deadlines, one‑time charges and the annual fee bands.

2. Complete the online application (New Student) linked on the school site. The school's New Student form is the formal first step; parents should complete every field on that form and check the form's guidance for which supporting documents are required. If the form does not make requirements clear, contact the Registrar listed on the website before you submit to avoid delays.

3. Prepare and submit supporting documents to the Registrar as requested. The website links (New Student / Returning Student) and the Registrar contact are the route the school uses for applications; expect the Registrar to confirm exactly which papers to upload or bring (for example identity/birth record, previous school record, and any immigration/visa documents where applicable). If you need clarification on acceptable document formats, use the Registrar phone or email on the site rather than assuming requirements.

4. Check fees, make any required registration/deposit payments, and confirm the payment plan with the Finance Office. CAIS publishes a fees structure (registration and annual tuition vary by grade) and the Finance Office handles invoicing and payment queries — ask for a written invoice that lists any refundable deposits, sibling discounts and payment deadlines before you pay. If you want the published fee figures for planning, see the school's fees file and summary listings (fee levels differ by grade).

5. Await the school's enrollment decision and follow their next-step instructions (placement, orientation, calendar). Once the school receives a complete application and any required payment, the Registrar will confirm placement and tell you about orientation dates, uniforms, start-of-term dates and the student handbook; the CAIS school calendar and open‑house dates are published on the site and should be checked so you don't miss any deadlines. If you need earlier confirmation for visas or housing, contact the Registrar and Finance Office directly — their phone numbers and email are listed on the site.

6. Complete final enrolment requirements before the student's first day. That typically means attending the scheduled orientation/open house, returning any signed school forms listed in the student handbook, and confirming payment/tuition arrangements with the Finance Office; if you have outstanding documentation or need a payment receipt for visa purposes, request these from the Registrar/Finance contacts. Keep copies of all receipts and the handbook pages that relate to attendance, health, and conduct for reference.

Scholarships
The CAIS website does not list a general scholarship or financial‑aid program on its public pages. There is, however, a regional scholarship reference: Asia‑Pacific International University's President's Scholarship names Cambodia Adventist International School as one of the feeder schools eligible for that particular award (the AP University scholarship is awarded to top Seventh‑day Adventist academic achievers and uses end‑of‑year results and GPA criteria). If you are seeking tuition assistance for a CAIS student, contact CAIS Finance or the Registrar to ask whether the school offers any internal discounts, need‑based help, or church‑sponsored support; also ask whether international or denominational scholarships (like the APU arrangement) may be available to graduating senior candidates. For the APU President's Scholarship criteria and the list that includes CAIS, see the APU scholarship page.

Waitlist
CAIS does not publish a public waitlist or “admissions pool” policy on its website. A search of the school site and its admissions links does not show a published waiting‑list procedure or public queue; the site directs families to use the New Student and Returning Student application forms and to contact the Registrar for admissions questions. If you expect limited capacity (for example at popular entry years such as K or Grade 1), contact the Registrar by phone or email listed on the school site to ask whether a waitlist is being operated for the specific grade and how that list is managed. For an authoritative answer about current capacity, placement order, and whether a deposit secures a place, ask Registrar (phone and finance contacts appear on the school pages).
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