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Cambridge International School of Cambodia

Cambodia, Phnom Penh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KHR 15,769,541 - 26,228,930
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Type Co-educational
Opened 2012
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)
Taught languages Khmer, Mandarin, French, English
Strengths Languages, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Note: the URL you supplied (https://www.cisp.edu.kh) is the website for the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CIS). The information below is taken only from that school website. CIS opened in 2012 and operates three campuses in central Phnom Penh: the main Koh Pich (Diamond Island) campus for Elementary, Middle and High School, plus Bassac Garden and Olympia City campuses serving the Early Years program. CIS follows the Alberta (Canadian) curriculum and offers the Alberta High School Program alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme; the site also states CIS is authorised to deliver the IB Primary Years Programme. The school publishes bilingual programmes in French and Mandarin (bilingual classes make up roughly 35% of the school day for enrolled students), and Khmer, French and Mandarin are taught as language subjects. CIS's website lists close to 1,000 students (Nursery–Grade 12), an active after‑school programme (Model United Nations, Robotics Club, Eco Club, Khmer Club, sports teams and more), a Soccer Academy for Grades 6–12, and specialist offerings including an Artist in Residence programme. For fees the site links to a 2025–2026 Fee Guide (PDF on Google Drive) but does not display a simple min–max tuition range on the public pages; the fee PDF is linked from the School Fees page. (All items above are taken from the CIS website.)

The Essentials

Cambridge International School of Cambodia has 1,000 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Note: the website you provided is for the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CIS); the Cambridge International School of Cambodia (CISC) is a separate school located at 275 Tep Phan, Phnom Penh (address and contact are shown on the CISC site).

Stages
CISC runs from Daycare/Pre‑K through to Grade 12 (Pre‑K to Grade 12). The school delivers senior secondary programs (Years 11–12) under the Western Australian pathway (WACE/WAM).

Type
CISC is a co‑educational day school that describes itself as a trilingual school (Khmer, English, Chinese). The school website does not mention boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
The CISC website does not publish a dedicated Special Educational Needs / learning‑support page; enrollment information lists placement tests and interviews for entry and recommends contacting the school for specific arrangements. Parents should contact Admissions to discuss individual learning‑support needs.

Country affiliation
CISC is authorised to implement the Western Australian K–10 and senior programs and has been awarded recognition by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) of Western Australia to deliver WACE International.

Religious affiliation
The school does not state any religious affiliation on its public website.

School day structure
The school site lists general opening hours of Monday–Friday 07:30–17:30 and Saturday 07:30–12:00; specific daily start/end times for different year groups are not published, so confirm exact class times with the school.

Bus service
The Admissions information shows transportation is offered as an optional service and fee item (parents apply via the school); specific route/provider details are not published online and are managed through the school's transport coordinator—contact Admissions for pickup points, costs and timetable.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
All students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 wear a school-issued uniform. The uniform is the same for all students regardless of gender. There are uniforms for Physical Education and Wellness, and different uniforms for competitive sports teams; zip-up jackets, pull-over sweaters, and hats are optional items. Each new CIS student receives a complimentary CIS backpack.

Governance and Ownership
The school is privately owned and governed by a Board of Directors. The Board provides strategic oversight and includes Dr. Lina Lim (Board Chair), Dr. Howard Stribbell (Board Vice-Chair), Enghuy Ang (Board Member and Chief Financial Officer), Ms. Donna Trafford (Board Member), Mr. Chhem Siriwat (Board Member), and H.E. Dr. Chhem Kieth Rethy (Board Advisor). The Senior Leadership Team is led by the Head of School and manages academic programming and daily operations. The school is accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Province of Alberta, Canada.
Fees

Annual tuition at Cambridge International School of Cambodia ranges from KHR 15,769,541 to KHR 26,228,930 for 2026/27.

Application and one‑time fees
- A non‑recurring application fee and an enrolment (registration) fee apply at first enrolment. Example (Two‑Year‑Old / Nursery 2): Application KHR 1,002,500; Enrolment KHR 2,005,000. These one‑time fees are charged in the first year of enrolment.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and estimated per‑term)
- The school publishes annual total fees by year group. The figures below are the school's published annual totals and an estimated per‑term amount calculated by dividing the annual total by three (CIS offers annual, semesterly and quarterly payment plans; the per‑term figures are an arithmetic division for convenience).
- NURSERY 2 (Age 2): Annual total KHR 31,679,001 — Estimated per term KHR 10,559,667.
- KINDERGARTEN 1 (Age 3): Annual total KHR 38,897,001 — Estimated per term KHR 12,965,667.
- KINDERGARTEN 2 (Age 4): Annual total KHR 48,120,001 — Estimated per term KHR 16,040,000.
- KINDERGARTEN 3 (Age 5): Annual total KHR 72,180,002 — Estimated per term KHR 24,060,001.
- GRADES 1–5 (Ages 6–10): Annual total KHR 72,180,002 — Estimated per term KHR 24,060,001.
- GRADE 6: Annual total KHR 88,621,002 — Estimated per term KHR 29,540,334.
- GRADES 7–10: Annual total KHR 92,230,002 — Estimated per term KHR 30,743,334.
- GRADES 11–12: Annual total KHR 101,252,503 — Estimated per term KHR 33,750,834.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- CIS offers multiple payment plans: annual, semesterly and quarterly instalments; the school also publishes an official Fee Guide with instalment plan details. A published early‑enrolment discount (3% for eligible Plan A payments), sibling discounts, and referral vouchers are offered at specified times. Instalment schedules, deadlines and any early‑payment discounts are set in the school's fee materials.

Boarding fees
- CIS operates as an international day school and does not publish boarding provision or boarding charges; no boarding fee schedule is published.

Other costs (uniform, extras, optional items)
- Uniforms are required for Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 and are sold through the school store (prices vary by item). Additional charges commonly include optional programmes, school bus, lunches, extracurricular activities, trips and exam fees; these are invoiced separately.

Refund information
- The school's published fee pages and public fee guide references do not include a detailed public refund schedule. Refund terms and any conditions for partial refunds (for example for withdrawals) are managed by the school and are applied per the school's fee regulations. For specific refund rules, contact the school's Payment Services Team.

Fee payment administration and contacts
- Invoices and payments are handled by the Payment Services Team (Payment Services / Cashier contact on CIS publications). CIS issues invoices and operates the cashier function for fee collection and billing queries. Families should use the school's finance/cashier contact for payment instructions and to confirm accepted payment methods.
Academics

Cambridge International School of Cambodia teaches Canadian Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The URL you provided points to the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CIS); the following overview is taken from that school's curriculum pages. CIS's Early Years Program (Nursery to Junior Kindergarten) follows Flight: Alberta's Early Learning and Care Framework and is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, with play‑based, developmentally appropriate learning. Elementary (Senior Kindergarten to Grade 6) uses the Alberta curriculum within an IB Primary Years (PYP) framework, delivering transdisciplinary learning in core subjects plus weekly Khmer, Mandarin, or French and optional French or Mandarin bilingual streams. Middle School (Grades 7–9) follows the Alberta Grade 7–9 curriculum with specialist teachers in English language arts, science, mathematics, social studies, health and life skills, and complementary courses such as art, drama, music, Khmer, Mandarin, and French. High School (Grades 10–12) offers the Alberta High School Program (a three‑year program leading to an Alberta High School Diploma requiring a minimum of 100 credits and a range of required and complementary courses) and, for Grades 11–12, the two‑year IB Diploma Programme with the six‑subject structure and core components (TOK, Extended Essay, CAS).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
CIS states it delivers social-emotional learning through schoolwide initiatives and dedicated social-emotional counsellors who provide individual and group work to develop skills such as emotional regulation and conflict resolution. Teachers incorporate universal, evidence-based instructional practices and homeroom teachers act as daily mentors to support students' social and self-management skills. Targeted supports are offered for groups of students who need extra intervention to build social and emotional skills. The school also refers families to external mental health resources when appropriate. This provision and the role of counsellors and homeroom mentors are described on the school's Inclusive Education and Middle School pages.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
CIS describes a continuum of inclusive supports including learning support teachers, speech-language services delivered by an on-staff speech-language pathologist, and social-emotional counselling to assist students with diverse learning needs. The school states these services are targeted supports and universal classroom strategies rather than highly specialised, individualised therapies. CIS explicitly notes it does not provide specialised on-site services such as physical therapy, medical care, formal psychological assessments, or assistive-technology provision. The website therefore indicates CIS is an inclusive school offering targeted learning and communication support but not a specialist SEN institution. These details are published on the school's Inclusive Education and Admissions pages.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
CIS operates a specialist English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme and describes a skilled team of EAL teachers who work in small groups or provide targeted one-to-one support to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing. The admissions guidance states EAL support is provided for students in Grades 1–9, that exit from the programme occurs when grade-level proficiency is achieved, and that participation may incur additional fees. The school's Inclusive Education and Admissions pages provide these programme details and exit/fee information.

Mental Wellbeing
CIS identifies mental wellbeing provision through its social-emotional counselling services present in Elementary, Middle and High School, with counsellors offering individual and group support and crisis response. The Middle School page adds the school has a dedicated social-emotional and academic counsellor and describes daily homeroom mentoring and explicit teaching of self-management and social skills. The school also notes collaboration between counsellors, teachers and families and referral to external services when needed. These elements are described on the Inclusive Education and Middle School pages.

Safeguarding
CIS sets out a formal Child Protection and Safeguarding framework: all staff are required to complete safeguarding training (teaching staff Level 1; other staff Awareness level) via childsafeguarding.org, and a Child Protection Team with designated leads operates across the school. The school requires staff to report suspected abuse via an internal referral system; it uses a risk-assessment matrix adapted from the UN Rights of the Child and displays team contact information and a QR referral link around campus. CIS states safeguarding is the responsibility of all staff and emphasises prompt, professional response to concerns. These policies and procedures are published on the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding page.
Parent Experience

History
Note: the URL you provided (cisp.edu.kh) is for the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CIS); the summary below is drawn from that site. CIS was founded in 2012 and received Alberta (Canada) accreditation in its founding year. The school opened its Bassac Garden campus in 2012 and a second Koh Pich campus in 2015, with further campus expansions and new facilities added in subsequent years (notably 2018 and 2023). Bilingual program growth and new program authorizations followed—French and Mandarin bilingual offerings expanded in 2019, the IB Diploma Programme was authorized in 2021, and the IB Primary Years Programme authorization was recorded in 2025—alongside environmental and sports initiatives introduced in 2024. CIS is a privately owned school governed by a Board of Directors, with a Senior Leadership Team and Head of School responsible for day-to-day academic and operational management.

Community
The CIS community includes students, parents, staff and alumni and emphasizes parent–school partnership through curriculum nights, meet‑the‑teacher events, parent‑teacher conferences and learning celebrations. Regular community events include cultural celebrations, sports tournaments, fine‑arts showcases, assemblies and family days; the school also partners with local recreational venues (for example, the Roller Dome and Ice Dome) and runs holiday camps. Shared activities such as community camps and participation in events like the Angkor Wat Marathon are described as ways the school brings families and staff together.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
CIS does not use the term “PTA” on its site; parent involvement is organized through a School Council to which all parents automatically belong. School Council meetings are parent‑focused, frequently begin with breakfast, and include discussion followed by a workshop; meetings are held in English with interpretation provided in Khmer and Mandarin. A parent‑led School Council Executive facilitates meetings, gathers feedback from families, and coordinates School Council business. The executive brings requests and general feedback to the Head of School and helps set items for regular meetings. In practice the School Council functions as the principal vehicle for parent representation, information sharing and school‑level collaboration.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Cambridge International School of Cambodia content could not be located at the provided URL. The link leads to the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh, which offers programs including the IB Diploma Programme and English as an Additional Language. Please provide the correct Cambridge International School of Cambodia website URL to ensure an accurate translation and factual summary.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught are Khmer, Mandarin, and French. Senior Kindergarten to Grade 9 take language classes per week in their choice of Khmer, Mandarin, or French; language study is optional from Grade 10 onward. A Khmer language and culture course is available for Grades 10–12 and is Alberta-accredited, allowing up to 15 credits toward an Alberta High School Diploma. Bilingual programs in French or Mandarin are available for Senior Kindergarten to Grade 6, with about 35% of the day taught in the target language; spaces are limited and language assessments are required for Grades 2–6; these programs are included in tuition.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers French bilingual programs and Mandarin bilingual programs for Senior Kindergarten through Grade 6. These programs use the Alberta (Canadian) curriculum in the chosen language for about 35% of the school day. Language assessments are required for entry in Grades 2–6, and spaces are limited; acceptance is not guaranteed. The bilingual programs are included in tuition.

Immersion Programs
French and Mandarin bilingual programs function as the school's immersion offering for early grades, with approximately 35% of the day conducted in the target language. The programs use the Alberta (Canadian) curriculum in the target language. Space is limited and language assessments are required for Grades 2–6; acceptance is not guaranteed. The bilingual programs are included in tuition.
Reputation
Admissions

Admissions
I noticed a mismatch before I proceed. The URL you provided (https://www.cisp.edu.kh) is the website for the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CIS), while your request names the Cambridge International School of Cambodia. Which school would you like me to research and produce the detailed admissions, waitlist, and scholarships information for?

Please reply with one of the following options:
1. "Cambridge International School of Cambodia (CISC)" — I will use CISC's official site (cambridge.edu.kh) and other official pages to pull admissions steps, waitlist details, and scholarships.
2. "Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CIS)" — I will use the cisp.edu.kh site you supplied and extract the admissions steps, waitlist details, and scholarships from that school's pages.

If you want a comparison of both schools, say “Compare both” and I will fetch and summarize admissions, waitlist, and scholarship details for each.

Also tell me if you prefer fees shown in US dollars or Cambodian riels, and whether you want information for the current academic year (I will confirm the year on the school site).
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