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École Française de Siem Reap (EFSR)

Cambodia, Siem Reap

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English, Khmer
Fees KHR 4,380 - 7,270
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2003
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages English, Khmer, Spanish, Mandarin
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

École Française de Siem Reap (EFSR) is an international school in Siem Reap. The curriculum follows the Ministry of Education, with French as the main language of instruction. English and Khmer are introduced early, and EMILE enables English-language study in humanities from CP and in history from CM. EFSR is recognized by the ministry up to 6ème, with cycle 4 homologation for 3ème pending, and it is a partner of AEFE. Since 2008 it has been managed by a nonprofit parents association and uses CNED for lycée with tutors. The school emphasizes active, individualized instruction in a multilingual, intercultural environment and offers an individualized orientation project to help students enter top institutions in Asia and Europe. Facilities include a daily mediathèque with about 4,000 documents and a school dining option. Classes run 7:50 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, with extended language hours in elementary. A new campus building is underway.

French School of Siem Reap (École Française de Siem Reap) — Street Lum, Krong Siem Reap; P.O. Box 93274, Phoum Krous, Khum Svay Dangkum, Siem Reap, Cambodia

The Essentials

École Française de Siem Reap (EFSR) has instruction in French, English, Khmer.

Location
French School Of Siem Reap is located on Lum Street in Krong Siem Reap, Siem Reap city, Cambodia. The address is Lum Street, Krong Siem Reap. The school operates as a French international school serving the Siem Reap area.

Stages
Preschool (cycle 1); Elementary school (cycles 2–3); Middle school (cycles 3–4); High school (lycée) via CNED with on-site teachers, in collaboration with Lycée Descartes in Phnom Penh.

Type
French international school (preschool through high school).

Additional learning support
The school follows an inclusive education approach. It provides support for students with special educational needs (EBP) through APC (complementary teaching activities) in elementary. Since 2023, all 6th-grade students have access to a weekly support or deepening session in mathematics or French within the 26 hours of teaching; Devoirs faits is available as homework help.

Country affiliation
France

School day structure
School opens from 7:50 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays and school vacation periods.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Meals can be provided by parents or taken through the canteen service, which has operated daily since September 2023 (except Wednesdays). A local Siem Reap company provides meals consisting of a starter, an Asian or Western dish, a dessert, bread and rice, with allergy considerations and nut-free options; registration is via the secretariat and billing is monthly.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a non-profit institution managed by a parent association since 2008. It is a partner of the Agency for the Teaching of French Abroad (AEFE). It is certified by the French Ministry of Education up to grade 6, with pending approval for cycle 4 up to grade 9.
Fees

Annual tuition at École Française de Siem Reap (EFSR) ranges from KHR 4,380 to KHR 7,270 for 2026/27.

Application / first-registration fees

- First registration fee (initial enrolment): USD 640 for kindergarten and primary-level entrants; USD 860 for middle- and high‑school entrants.
- Re-registration (annual renewal) fee: USD 295 for kindergarten and primary; USD 500 for middle and high school. These fees are payable for each child at the time of enrolment or re‑enrolment and are non‑refundable.

Tuition fees by school year (annual and per term)

- Kindergarten (TPS / PS / MS / GS) and CP:
- Annual tuition: USD 4,035.
- Per term (3 terms): USD 1,345 per term.

- Primary (CE1 — CE2 — CM1 — CM2):
- Annual tuition: USD 4,740.
- Per term: USD 1,580 per term.

- Middle school (6ème, 5ème, 4ème, 3ème):
- Annual tuition: USD 5,265.
- Per term: USD 1,755 per term.

- High school (Seconde and equivalent):
- Annual tuition: USD 6,360.
- Per term: USD 2,120 per term.

Compulsory insurance and additional registration items

- Compulsory school liability insurance: USD 50 per year per child if parents do not provide proof of equivalent coverage.
- Textbook rental (where applicable): a separate charge is required for certain secondary grades (example: USD 50 at the start of the school year for specific grades). Required high‑school reading materials and some field trips are not included in tuition.

Discounts and sibling reductions

- Sibling discount (applied from the start of the school year): USD 100 per term for the second child enrolled, USD 150 per term for the third child enrolled, and USD 200 per term from the fourth child onward.
- Early‑payment and early‑registration discounts are offered under the school's payment policy (percentage discount for full-year prepayment and possible reduction on early first‑registration payments).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is billed and payable by trimester. Tuition invoices must be paid before the start of each term; invoices are due 15 days after issue.
- Term dates (billing periods) follow the school calendar and are issued with invoice cycles; the school issues reminders for late payment and will work with families to establish a payment schedule when difficulties are reported. Re‑registration for a new school year is valid only if all previous years' tuition and fees have been paid.

Accepted payment methods

- Payment method for tuition: bank transfer only. (The school's financial regulations require payment of tuition by bank transfer.)

Canteen, meals and lunchtime supervision

- Packed‑lunch supervision option (parents provide lunch): a preferential package option is available and is invoiced per trimester (example package pricing shown as USD 80 for term 1, USD 63 for term 2, USD 66 for term 3 for the packaged option billed at approximately USD 1.50 per meal). Occasional packed‑lunch supervision is charged at USD 2 per meal.
- School meal tray service (external provider): meal tray rates (including supervision) are provided per meal; example rates are USD 3.25 per meal for children under 7, USD 3.75 for children 8–14, and USD 4.10 for 15 and adults.

Supervised study and extra‑curricular activities

- Supervised study (after school support): standard session rates are USD 4 for a one‑hour session and USD 6 for a two‑hour session; preferential per‑session rates by weekly frequency are offered and communicated each term.
- Extra‑curricular activities (AES): weekly rates are published by class category (example weekly rates include USD 66.50 for TPS, USD 112 for PS/MS/GS, USD 132 for CP–CM2, USD 146.25 for collège, and USD 157 for lycée).

First‑enrolment during term (pro‑rata registration fee)

- If the first enrolment occurs during the school year, the first‑registration fee is charged pro‑rata by term: 100% of the registration fee if enrolled in term 1, 66.6% if enrolled in term 2, and 33.3% if enrolled in term 3.

Refund information

- The first‑time registration fee and re‑registration fees are non‑refundable. For pupils awarded a scholarship, the registration fee may be refunded on a pro‑rata basis once the scholarship decision is known. Refunds or adjustments for tuition are managed according to the school's financial regulations and invoicing procedures.

Boarding

- Boarding is not applicable; no boarding provision or boarding fees are listed in the school's financial regulations.

Other notes on fees and exclusions

- Tuition covers teaching, pedagogical materials and some school outings, selected medical visits, certain complementary educational activities and book borrowing; it does not include some textbooks, required high‑school reading materials, some field trips, or other individually charged items. Families are responsible for charges explicitly listed as excluded from tuition.
Academics

École Française de Siem Reap (EFSR) teaches French Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school follows the curricula defined by the French Ministry of Education. The main language of instruction is French, with English and Khmer taught as additional languages from early on. English is taught through the EMILE program, enabling humanities to be taught in English from CP onwards and history from CM onwards. The school is a French school with an international outlook that welcomes non-French-speaking students and reinforces French as the language of instruction, with a parental involvement-based support project. The school week for nursery and elementary is 24 hours, and the total week is 26 hours to include 2 extra hours of modern language teaching. The school is recognized by the French Ministry of Education as a preparatory school for the Diplôme National du Brevet and Baccalauréat exams.

Higher Education Progression
An orientation project adapted to the desires and skills of each student, allowing admission to top institutions in Asia and Europe.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a caring education from kindergarten onward and promotes plurilingualism and interculturality; an individualized orientation plan helps each student progress toward admission to leading institutions in Asia and Europe.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school follows an inclusive approach to provide quality schooling for all students by considering their individuality and educational needs (EBP). Primary students receive accompaniment and APC; since 2023, all 6th‑grade pupils have a weekly support or enrichment session in math or French within the 26 teaching hours. Devoirs faits provides time outside class to complete assignments. For students with educational needs, the pedagogical team offers an action plan and develops a tailored pedagogy in agreement with parents.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Language pathways are available in English, Khmer, Spanish and Chinese (AES). All language teachers teach their mother tongue. English is taught to develop English as a second native language; EMILE has been in place since 2015 to strengthen language learning. English hours are 2 per week in kindergarten, 3–5 in elementary, and 4–5 in secondary; arts and physical education are taught in English for cycles 1–2 by a native English-speaking teacher, and history and geography are taught in English for cycles 3–4. PARLE strengthens foreign language training and enables entry to the American International Section in 6e and 2nde, or the European Section from 2nde; Khmer is introduced with 2 hours per week from kindergarten.

Mental Wellbeing
An alliance of qualified teachers and students from diverse nationalities and cultures creates a caring, inclusive environment. The school is a place of learning respect for others and inclusion, and each student is treated with benevolence in their individuality and educational needs, receiving attention to progress. The aim is to develop intellectual curiosity and provide the keys to understanding the world around them.

Safeguarding
The school emphasizes a school-family partnership as a fundamental lever of pupil development and success. For students with educational needs, the team provides an action plan and tailors a pedagogical arrangement in agreement with parents.
Parent Experience

History
EFSR opened its doors in September 2003. It was created on a private initiative to provide education in line with the official instructions of the French Ministry of National Education. Since 2008, it has been managed by a nonprofit association of parents (APE). It is homologated by the French Ministry up to 6ème (with homologation for cycle 4 up to 3ème awaiting) and is a partner of AEFE. It employs French-qualified teachers and uses CNED for the Lycée.

Community
The school community comprises administrative, teaching, and technical staff. A selective recruitment process ensures experienced teachers who are French-certified and language specialists; staff are regularly inspected and trained. The EFSR has been an AEFE partner since 2008 and maintains close relations with the French embassy and with Lycée Descartes de Phnom Penh and the French school in Battambang. The school is governed by the APE (parents association) in partnership with the head of the establishment; all parents are members and participate in life and decisions.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
APE (Association des parents d'élèves) is the school's parent association. It is a nonprofit association (Loi 1901) and all parents are members; governance rests on a close partnership between elected parents on the administration board and the head of the school. The APE determines management aspects in consultation with the head of establishment and regularly consults the teaching team; it represents the APE and the school in administrative procedures or communications. Executive Board: Julia Esteve – President; Emilie Deschaseaux – Treasurer; Giovanna Morandi – Real estate project lead; Joffrey Thin-Gris – Communications lead; Sophie Goffaux – Secretary.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located on Street Lum in Siem Reap and serves students from preschool through the first year of lycée. It fosters a multilingual environment in French, English and Khmer. A Médiathèque (library) is open daily from 8:00 to 16:00 and houses around 4,000 documents, including about 800 documentaries and 3,200 fiction titles; borrowers may take up to four documents for one month. A dining option exists; a term-based package is available for parents who want their child to eat at school, and meals brought by parents are warmed by school staff at lunchtime. A construction project to build a new school is underway, with the first phase planned to be completed by the start of the 2024–2025 school year, and the school is a partner of AEFE.

Academic Facilities
The EFSR opened in September 2003 as a private, non-profit school run by a parents association since 2008. It educates students from the youngest kindergarten through the first year of lycée. It is certified by the French Ministry of Education up to 6th grade, with homologation for cycle 4 up to 3rd grade pending, and is a partner of the AEFE. It provides direct French education up to grade 9 and CNED for the lycée with tutors. The pedagogical approach emphasizes active, motivating and individualized instruction, a multilingual and intercultural focus, and an individualized orientation project to help students enter top institutions in Asia and Europe.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extra-curricular activities are carefully selected from external providers offering quality activities for Siem Reap's children. The school develops each year a rich and diverse program so children can explore new disciplines, develop creativity and discover talents. Each activity takes place on a specific day for one hour or one hour and a half after the school day or on Wednesday afternoons. For the second term, the activities proposed are:
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The EFSR follows the French Ministry of National Education curricula, while fitting within the national framework and preparing future generations for an international environment. The language of instruction is French, with early learning of two foreign languages: English and Khmer. English is taught through EMILE (Enseignement d'une Matière Intégrée à une Langue Étrangère), enabling English-language instruction in various humanities subjects from CP and in history from CM. The school is recognized by the French Ministry of National Education up to the 6th grade (with cycle 4 homologation pending through 3ème) and is a partner of AEFE; it prepares students for the Diplôme National du Brevet and the Baccalauréat. The weekly hours are 24 per week for maternelle and élémentaire, with a 26-hour week to include 2 extra hours of language instruction.

Arts & Creative
Arts and physical education are part of the EFSR curriculum. In cycles 1 and 2, art and PE are taught in English by an English-speaking teacher. In cycles 3 and 4, the program includes history and geography.

Cultural & Language
All through their schooling, students can follow language tracks in English, Khmer, Spanish and Chinese (AES) to prepare for international careers; all language teachers are native speakers. English instruction aims to make English a second native language, and the Lycée Descartes in Phnom Penh, AEFE partner, offers a French International Baccalaureate; our language approach prepares students to join this Bac Français International track. English is taught for 2 hours per week in kindergarten, 3–5 hours in elementary, and 4–5 hours in collège; EMILE (Enseignement d'une Matière Intégrée à une Langue Étrangère) strengthens language learning. PARLE (parcours adaptés et renforcés de langues étrangères) strengthens foreign-language training in English and enables access to bilingual sections; Khmer initiation begins with 2 hours per week from kindergarten.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular activities are carefully chosen from external providers offering quality activities for Siem Reap's children. The school develops each year a rich and diverse program so children can explore new disciplines, develop creativity and discover talents. Each activity takes place on a specific day for one hour or one hour and a half after the school day or on Wednesday afternoon. For the second trimester, the activities proposed are listed on the program.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school day opens from 7:50 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding public holidays and school vacation periods.
Languages

Language Provision
French, English and Khmer are the core languages, with Spanish and Chinese (AES) offered as additional languages. Khmer language initiation begins in kindergarten with 2 hours per week, taught by a Cambodian teacher. English is taught as a foreign language with 2 hours per week in nursery, 3-5 hours in elementary, and 4-5 hours in middle school. All language teachers teach their native language.

Bilingual Teaching
EMILE provides bilingual teaching by integrating a foreign language into non-language subjects. In cycles 1-2, art and physical education are taught in English by a native English-speaking teacher. In cycles 3-4, history and geography are taught in English. The PARLE pathway, designed by AEFE, is offered in English and enables entry into the American International Section in 6e and in 2nde or the European Section from 2nde.

Immersion Programs
EMILE provides English-language immersion within the curriculum by teaching some subjects in English. In cycles 1-2, art and PE are taught in English by an anglophone teacher; in cycles 3-4, history and geography are taught in English. English language instruction is scheduled at 2 hours per week in nursery, 3-5 hours in elementary, and 4-5 hours in middle school.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Admissions to LFI Norodom Monineath Sihanouk in Siem Reap are regulated and subject to the agreement of the Head of School. French nationals coming from France or from a French establishment abroad approved by the French Ministry of National Education are given priority in the class indicated on the orientation decision. The school notes that specific supports for learners with learning difficulties are not provided locally. Daytime cleanliness is essential for admission to kindergarten.

2. Without entrance test: For non-French nationality students who have studied for at least one year in France or in a French establishment abroad approved by the Ministry of National Education.

3. With entrance test: For non-French nationality students who have never studied in a French establishment in France or abroad.

4. Entrance tests: The tests apply to all levels of schooling starting from Moyenne Section (MS). Registration for entrance tests is done at the school secretariat. New registrations and re-registrations are also handled at the school secretariat.

5. Head of Establishment's opinion: The Head of Establishment, depending on nationality, curriculum and available places, informs parents of his/her opinion. The opinion is final. The Head of Establishment may issue three opinions: favorable; reserved (awaiting a place or success in an entrance test); unfavorable.

Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded under conditions of resources and according to the applicant's financial situation. Scholarship holders must be French nationals and reside in the consular district. They must be enrolled, along with their guardian, at the consulate (verification of inscriptions is advised). They must be at least 3 years old in the calendar year of the start of the school year and must be enrolled in the school. For more information, consult the site of the French Embassy in Cambodia.
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