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First International Cambodian-American School (FICAS)

Cambodia, Phnom Penh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Khmer
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 12 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1994
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)
Taught languages English, Khmer
Strengths Sport, Academic Enrichment, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

First International Cambodian-American School (FICAS) in Phnom Penh provides an American-standard education with parallel Cambodian and international curricula. The school offers Cambodian Curriculum (FCC) and International Academic Curriculum (IAC) options, plus a General English Program (GEP); English instruction is central, and Khmer is taught through the Cambodian program. Students can begin in English from age 3 and in Khmer from age 6. The campus operates at Street 371 in Mean Chey with a second campus on Sola Street; the institution's history dates to 1994 and carries MOEYS licensing along with royal and U.S. recognition. Facilities include computers, musical instruments (piano and guitar), and sports equipment (basketball, tennis, taekwondo); extra‑curricular activities include CMA Mental Arithmetic, field trips, and community engagement. The school aims to prepare students for higher education locally and abroad.

ficas.edu.kh

88, St. Solar, Street 371, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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The Essentials

First International Cambodian-American School (FICAS) has instruction in English, Khmer.

Location
Main Campus: Building No.07BE0/lots No.1186, St. 371, Sangkat Stung Mean Chey, Khan Mean Chey, Phnom Penh City. A second campus is located on Sorla Street, Building 07BEo, Sangkat Steung Meanchey, Khan Meanchey, Phnom Penh City. The two campuses place FICAS in the Mean Chey and Steung Meanchey areas of Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Stages
FICAS offers programs for early years, kindergarten and primary levels across its two campuses. The site lists FCC Kindergarten (Full Day and Half Day) and FCC Primary (Full Day and Half Day), as well as IAC Early Childhood and IAC Kindergarten options, plus a General English Program (GEP). This indicates a continuum from early childhood through primary education.

Type
FICAS operates as an international school offering English-language instruction with Khmer language integration, across two campuses (Main Campus and 2nd Campus). The Main Campus houses key programs and the 2nd Campus serves additional age groups.

Additional learning support
Student Counseling is listed as a service for students. Public information on a dedicated SEN program is not provided; additional learning support appears through counseling rather than a defined SEN framework.

Country affiliation
The school identifies as Cambodian-American and offers an American-standard education; it has recognition from the United States Embassy and a Cambodian MOEYS license.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is listed in public materials.

School day structure
Public pages show Full Day options for Kindergarten (FCC Kindergarten Full Day) and Primary (FCC Primary Full Day) with published study-hour totals (Kindergarten: 1,748 hours/year; Primary: 1,656 hours/year). Start and end times are not published; the hours indicate a full-day schedule.

Bus service
Bus service details are not published on public pages; contact options are provided (two main phone numbers).
Diving Deeper
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Academics

First International Cambodian-American School (FICAS) teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) for students aged 3 to 12.

Curriculum
FICAS delivers a Cambodian Curriculum (FCC) that blends the Cambodian national framework with an International Academic Curriculum, available in Kindergarten and Primary programs. FCC Kindergarten (Full Day) includes Cambodian subjects (Pre-Math, Khmer Language, Science, Social Studies, Psychomotricity) and an English strand (English, Listening and Speaking, Reading and Writing), with additional Music and Arts, totaling 1,748 hours per academic year. FCC Primary (Full Day) covers Cambodian subjects (Mathematics, Khmer Language, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Health Education, Art, Local Life Skills, Computer) and an English program (English Grammar, Listening and Speaking, Reading and Writing, Music and Arts, Project Work) totaling 1,656 hours per year. IAC Early Childhood Full Day blends English from Nursery 1–2 with Cambodian Kindergarten content, totaling 1,840 hours per year. The General English Program (GEP) provides targeted English instruction at 65 hours per level, with ongoing formative assessments and Semester examinations to monitor progress. FICAS holds Royal recognition, US Embassy recognition, and a MOEYS license, reflecting official accreditation and regulatory compliance.

Exam Results
Examinations include ongoing formative assessments (quizzes, homework, assignments, monthly and trimester) and summative Semester examinations.

Higher Education Progression
FICAS graduates are prepared to pursue higher education in Cambodia and overseas, with many continuing studies in the United States and other countries.
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Online admissions forms and sections: The admissions process is initiated by completing an online admissions form which is divided into three parts: (a) the Student Background section, (b) the Guardian Information section, and (c) the Admission Form section. The Student Background section requires details such as the student's name, date of birth, nationality, address, and health information. The Guardian Information section requests the guardian's name, occupation, nationality, and contact numbers. The Admission Form section asks you to select the Academic Program (International Academic Curriculum, Cambodian Curriculum, or General English Program), the Level, and the Study Time (Morning, Afternoon, or Full Day), plus the Academic Year and a Payment Option.

2. Program selection and logistics within the form: In the Admission Form, you specify the Academic Year you are applying for, the preferred Payment Option (3 months, 6 months, or 1 year), and whether you want transportation as part of the Student Transportation Service. The form also lists the available study arrangements and programs so you can tailor the application to your child's needs.

3. Submission and contact for next steps: After you submit the form, the school provides direct contact channels to proceed with the application. The Main Campus address is Building No.07BE0/Lots No.1186, St. 371, Phnom Penh, with a separate 2nd Campus option for directions.

4. Follow-up and campus visits: For questions or to arrange a campus visit, families can contact the admissions team using the provided phone numbers or email addresses, and directions to both campuses are available on the site. The English and Khmer programs are offered by the school, with age guidelines indicating that the English program accepts students from age 3 and up, and the Khmer program from age 6 and up.

Scholarships
No scholarships are published as part of the admissions materials for FICAS.

Waitlist
There is no published information about a waitlist or enrollment pool for FICAS in the admissions materials available online.
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