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EFI (French International School of Phnom Penh) - Bassac Garden Campus

Cambodia, Phnom Penh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees KHR 22,856,290 - 38,294,311
Ages 1½ - 6 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2016
Bus Service Yes
Part of
French International School Phnom Penh
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Khmer
Strengths Sport, Outdoor Education, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Kindergarten
Introduction

The École Française Internationale de Phnom Penh (EFI) Bassac Garden Campus provides a bilingual education for early learners, blending the French Ministry of National Education programs with Cambridge International standards. Set in a quiet neighborhood within the Tonle Bassac area, this campus focuses on Nursery and Pre-Kindergarten students. The school operates a unique "two teachers per class" co-teaching model, where students learn simultaneously in French and English from native speakers. Children explore their surroundings in an outdoor garden equipped with age-appropriate obstacle courses, a sandbox, and a dedicated shallow swimming pool. In addition to daily language immersion, students are introduced to a third language, either Khmer or Mandarin from age four. By sharing this campus with the Canadian International School, EFI offers a highly international environment with over 30 nationalities, ensuring students receive highly customized attention through strictly maintained low-enrollment classes.

This campus is part of French International School Phnom Penh

Bassac Garden City, 41 Boulevard Preah Norodom, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

The Essentials

EFI (French International School of Phnom Penh) - Bassac Garden Campus has instruction in English, French.

Location
The Bassac Garden Campus is situated in a quiet, tree-lined residential neighborhood in the Tonle Bassac area of central Phnom Penh. Located just off Preah Norodom Boulevard, it provides a secure and calm environment away from heavy city traffic.

Stages
The Bassac Garden Campus specifically caters to early childhood education, serving children from 18 months to 5 or 6 years of age. This includes the Nursery (TPS) through Kindergarten (GS) levels. Upon completing Kindergarten, students transition to the main Koh Pich campus for their primary and secondary education.

Type
The school is a co-educational day school. It does not offer boarding facilities at any age level.

Additional learning support
The school evaluates support for Additional Learning Needs on a case-by-case basis, utilizing its low student-to-teacher ratios and co-teaching model to offer differentiated learning. Parents must provide all relevant medical and educational records during the admission process to determine if the school's facilities can meet the child's specific requirements.

Country affiliation
The school is directly affiliated with France, following the French Ministry of National Education curriculum, but it also maintains strong international ties through its bilingual program and partnership with the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh.

Religious affiliation
The school is entirely secular and does not have an affiliation with any particular religion.

School day structure
The school day for early learners at the Bassac Garden campus generally runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The daily schedule incorporates dedicated periods for dual-language instruction, outdoor play in the campus gardens, and a supervised lunch break.

Bus service
A dedicated school bus service is available for families requiring daily transportation to and from the campus. The buses operate across various central routes in Phnom Penh to assist relocating and working parents. Families can organize specific pickup times, routes, and fees directly with the administration office during enrollment.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The Bassac Garden campus shares premises with the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh. The TPS (nursery) and PS (pre-kindergarten) classes are held at this Bassac Garden City campus.
Fees

Annual tuition at EFI (French International School of Phnom Penh) - Bassac Garden Campus ranges from KHR 22,856,290 to KHR 38,294,311 for 2026/27.

Enrollment / Application fee

- First-time enrollment fee (new students): USD 1,200. This fee is payable on registration and is non‑refundable.

Annual tuition, capital fee and total fees (2026–2027) — by year group

- Nursery (TPS) — From 2 years old
- Tuition (half day): USD 4,600; Capital fee: USD 1,100; Total annual: USD 5,700.
- Tuition (full day): USD 5,400; Capital fee: USD 1,100; Total annual: USD 6,500.

- Kindergarten (Cycle 1)
- PS (Pre‑K): Tuition (half day) USD 6,380; Tuition (full day) USD 7,300; Capital fee: USD 1,750; Total annual (half day) USD 8,130; Total annual (full day) USD 9,050.
- MS/GS (Junior‑K / Senior‑K): Tuition USD 7,800; Capital fee USD 1,750; Total annual USD 9,550.

Per‑term breakdown (three‑term payment plan) — per year group

- Payment structure for three installments: first term = 40% of the annual tuition; second term = 30% of the annual tuition; third term = 30% of the annual tuition. For families choosing two or three installments, the capital fee may be split into two payments (50% with the first invoice and 50% with the second). The term instalments below apply when the capital fee is split 50/50 and the tuition is split 40/30/30.

- Nursery (TPS) — Half day (Total USD 5,700)
- 1st term: USD 2,390 (40% tuition = USD 1,840 + 50% capital = USD 550).
- 2nd term: USD 1,930 (30% tuition = USD 1,380 + 50% capital = USD 550).
- 3rd term: USD 1,380 (30% tuition).

- Nursery (TPS) — Full day (Total USD 6,500)
- 1st term: USD 2,710 (40% tuition = USD 2,160 + 50% capital = USD 550).
- 2nd term: USD 2,170 (30% tuition = USD 1,620 + 50% capital = USD 550).
- 3rd term: USD 1,620 (30% tuition).

- PS (Pre‑K) — Half day (Total USD 8,130)
- 1st term: USD 3,427 (40% tuition = USD 2,552 + 50% capital = USD 875).
- 2nd term: USD 2,789 (30% tuition = USD 1,914 + 50% capital = USD 875).
- 3rd term: USD 1,914 (30% tuition).

- PS (Pre‑K) — Full day (Total USD 9,050)
- 1st term: USD 3,795 (40% tuition = USD 2,920 + 50% capital = USD 875).
- 2nd term: USD 3,065 (30% tuition = USD 2,190 + 50% capital = USD 875).
- 3rd term: USD 2,190 (30% tuition).

- MS/GS (Total USD 9,550)
- 1st term: USD 3,995 (40% tuition = USD 3,120 + 50% capital = USD 875).
- 2nd term: USD 3,215 (30% tuition = USD 2,340 + 50% capital = USD 875).
- 3rd term: USD 2,340 (30% tuition).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment options: full annual payment, two instalments (semester) or three instalments (term). When paying annually the full amount is due before the start of the school year; when paying by semester the two instalments are each 50% of the tuition; when paying by term instalments are 40% / 30% / 30% of the tuition. For two‑ or three‑instalment plans the capital fee may be split into two payments (50% at the first invoice and 50% with the second). Late payment penalties and the invoicing schedule are set out in the school's financial regulation.

- Accepted payment methods: bank transfer (parents must cover bank charges and include the student name on the transfer), cash deposit into the school bank account (by appointment), cheque from a Cambodian bank, and QR code payment. Bank account information is provided for bank transfers.

Other costs and conditional charges

- Book/library deposit (refundable at end of schooling): USD 150 for MS/JK to CM2/G5; USD 300 for Collège/Secondary (G6 and above). The deposit will be used to cover unreturned or damaged items and must be topped up if deductions are made.

- School meals (canteen) and extra‑curricular activities (ECAs) are not included in EFI tuition and are payable directly to the partner school (Canadian International School) that manages those services. Exam registration fees, certain events, travel and tournament costs, and laptop requirements (from Grade 9) are also not included. Uniform renewal and personal items are not included (first registration includes an initial set of uniforms/backpack as described in the school fees).

- Re‑enrollment placeholder deposit: USD 1,000 (deducted from the first balance statement of the relevant year).

Discounts and concessions

- Early‑payment discount: 3% discount on tuition when the full year is paid before April 30, 2026 (early‑bird).
- Sibling discount: 5% on tuition for the second child; 10% for the third and additional children. Families with students enrolled before the 2023–2024 school year retain a 10% sibling discount for the second child.

Refund policy

- Any term that a student has begun must be paid; no reimbursement of tuition fees is made during a term. For annual payments, reimbursements are calculated from the term(s) not yet started by the student, except in exceptional cases approved by school management. Departures for force majeure are reviewed on written request. The first enrollment fee is non‑refundable. All refunds are subject to a 10% transaction/administrative fee. Failure to comply with payment deadlines may lead to reminders, penalties and possible exclusion procedures as set out in the financial regulation.
Academics

EFI (French International School of Phnom Penh) - Bassac Garden Campus teaches Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum for students aged 1.5 to 6.

Curriculum
The French stream at Bassac Garden provides the French school program for kindergarten, with 24 hours of teaching per week, 80% of instruction in French, and compliance with the French education code; it follows the French national education program.
Parent Experience

History
Bassac Garden campus hosts TPS (nursery) and PS (pre-kindergarten) classes. It is shared with CIS (Canadian International School of Phnom Penh) and is located in Bassac Garden City. The campus is in a quiet, green neighborhood and is designed to feel like home, helping children grow and develop in a welcoming atmosphere. Outside, children play in a large garden with playgrounds, obstacle courses, soft play and a sandbox. The Bassac Garden campus also has a swimming pool suitable for young children.

Community
The Bassac Garden campus provides a child-friendly setting in a peaceful district with trees and fresh air. Facilities include a large garden, playgrounds and a sandbox, supporting early childhood exploration. The campus is shared with CIS, reflecting a collaborative on-site environment. The design and surroundings aim to support early learning in a secure, home-like atmosphere.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The TPS (nursery) and PS (pre-kindergarten) classes all take place in the Bassac Garden City campus, in premises shared with CIS (Canadian International School of Phnom Penh). The school is located in a quiet and peaceful neighbourhood, with fresh air and trees. Everything is designed to make the children feel comfortable, or “at home”, so that they can grow and develop in a welcoming and stimulating atmosphere.

Sports Facilities
Outside, the children play in a big garden equipped with playgrounds, obstacle courses and soft play and a sandbox. The Bassac Garden campus also has a swimming pool suitable for young children.

Academic Facilities
TPS (nursery) and PS (pre-kindergarten) classes take place at the Bassac Garden City campus, on premises shared with CIS (Canadian International School of Phnom Penh).
Extra-Curricular Activities

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
TPS (nursery) and PS (pre-kindergarten) classes take place at Bassac Garden campus, shared with the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh. The big garden is equipped with playgrounds, obstacle courses, soft play areas, and a sandbox for outdoor play. The Bassac Garden campus has a swimming pool suitable for young children. The environment is quiet and peaceful with fresh air and trees, designed to feel like home and to support comfortable, stimulating development.
Languages

Language Provision
French and English are EFI's first two languages of instruction. Two teachers per primary class divide study time with 60% French-speaking and 40% English-speaking teachers; English and French appear daily in timetables. From age 4, Khmer or Mandarin are offered as third languages. In middle school, Spanish and Latin are available as additional language options.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in French and English, with two teachers per class, each teaching in their mother tongue. The programs taught are those of French National Education, but in two languages. Sixty percent of study time is with the French-speaking teacher and forty percent with the English-speaking teacher. English and French are present every day in the students' timetables.

Immersion Programs
From age 4, Khmer or Mandarin are offered as a third language, chosen by families. Both languages are taught by native speakers for two periods per week. In middle school, Spanish is available and Latin can be taken as an option.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Online Application and Document Submission
Parents initiate the process by completing a digital enrollment application via the school's online EDUKA platform. This step requires compiling and uploading a designated collection of records, including signed procedural rules, a health history form with proof of immunization, past academic report cards, and identification passports for students, parents, and any authorized pickup guardians. Once all digital materials are fully compiled, an automated acknowledgment of receipt is issued to the family via email. Reviewing families must ensure all data is accurate, as incomplete application files will pause the evaluation process until all missing documents are provided.

2. Principal Interview and Review Meeting
For families located in Phnom Penh during the enrollment period, the school schedules an in-person meeting with the school Principal. This session serves as a factual review of the applicant's academic profile and provides an opportunity to discuss their linguistic background in relation to the school's dual educational paths. It ensures that the academic frameworks of the school match the student's learning profile before an official decision is issued. For overseas families who cannot attend a meeting in person, alternative communication arrangements are coordinated directly through the school administration.

3. Placement Review and Language Assessment
Following the initial profile review, the administration evaluates the student's linguistic capabilities and age eligibility to determine the correct grade level placement. Students are strictly assigned to classes based on their exact chronological age as of December 31st of the current academic year, with the nursery stream accepting children starting at eighteen months old. If an applicant does not exhibit a sufficient level of English proficiency for immediate independent tracking, the school issues specific pedagogical recommendations to support their integration. This step guarantees that incoming students are structurally prepared for the linguistic demands of their assigned stream.

4. Admission Decision and Registration Finalization
The final step concludes with a formal admission decision communicated directly to the parents by the school Principal. The decision will explicitly categorize the student as admitted, conditionally admitted, placed on the official waiting list, or not admitted. To secure the offered placement, families must finalize the financial registration requirements, which include paying the non-refundable first-time enrollment fee and the capital fees. Access to classrooms, extracurricular activities, and school transport services is conditional upon completing these upfront financial allocations before the designated payment deadlines.

Scholarships
EFI offers scholarships. Families wishing to apply for a scholarship should contact the school management to obtain a scholarship application form.

Waitlist
Waiting lists operate as follows:
Priority 1 is for students already enrolled at EFI;
Priority 2 is for siblings of EFI students;
Priority 3 is for students who have previously been enrolled at EFI;
Priority 4 is for new students, in the order that complete dossiers are submitted to the school administration.
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