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Golden Bridge International School of Phnom Penh

Cambodia, Phnom Penh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin, Khmer
Fees KHR 15,993,793 - 21,751,558
Ages 1½ - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Australian Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum
Taught languages Khmer, English, Mandarin
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Golden Bridge International School Phnom Penh (GBISPP) operates four campuses across Phnom Penh and delivers a dual curriculum model: the Western Australian Curriculum (WACE) alongside the Cambodian (MoEYS) national curriculum. The school describes provision from Early Years / Kindergarten through Year 12 and highlights a trilingual program in Khmer, English and Chinese. Campus pages list facilities including robotics and ICT labs, libraries, music rooms and outdoor football fields; the School Fees page shows fee tables as images (Early Years and Grade 1–12) rather than as text.

#166, Street 598, Sangkat Chrang Chamres 2, Khan Russei Keo, Phnom Penh.

The Essentials

Golden Bridge International School of Phnom Penh has instruction in English, Mandarin, Khmer.

Location
Main contact address is 18 St 538, Phnom Penh; the school also operates multiple campuses across the city (Tuol Kork, Sen Sok, Russey Keo/Chbar Ampov). For families relocating, each campus serves different districts of Phnom Penh — contact admissions for the campus nearest you and suggested travel routes.

Stages
GBISPP offers programmes from Early Years (Pre‑K / Kindergarten) through to Year 12 (K–12), delivering both the Cambodian national curriculum and the Western Australian (WACE) pathway for senior years.

Type
The school presents itself as an international day school serving boys and girls across its Early Years, primary and secondary programmes; the public website describes classroom programmes and campuses but does not advertise boarding. If boarding is important to you, check directly with admissions.

Additional learning support
The website highlights monitoring of individual student progress, small class sizes and personalised attention, but it does not publish a detailed Special Educational Needs (SEN) or learning‑support policy online. Prospective parents should contact the school for specifics about assessments, in‑school support, 1:1 assistance, or referrals to external therapists.

Country affiliation
Academically, GBISPP is licensed to deliver the Western Australian Curriculum (WACE) and offers an ATAR pathway for senior students, which links the school to the Western Australian education system; it is not described as being owned by or formally affiliated to a particular country beyond this curriculum arrangement.

Religious affiliation
The school does not state any religious affiliation on its public pages; programmes are described in secular curriculum terms.

School day structure
The school's public contact information lists normal office/school hours as 08:00–17:00; the website also publishes yearly calendars (term dates and events) but does not give a single, detailed timetable of start/finish times and break/lunch slots for each year group. Ask admissions or your chosen campus for the daily timetable for your child's level.

Bus service
The public website and published campus pages describe multiple campus locations but do not include a clear summary of a school bus programme or external transport provider on the site. If you need school transport (route coverage, costs, pick‑up/drop‑off points), contact the school's admissions/office team; they can confirm whether a school bus is offered at the campus you plan to use and provide schedules or recommended private providers.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is led by a president. The mission describes a safe and nurturing environment that respects diversity and seeks equity for all students.
Fees

Annual tuition at Golden Bridge International School of Phnom Penh ranges from KHR 15,993,793 to KHR 21,751,558 for 2026/27.

Application fee
No single, one-off application or enrolment fee is published on the school's public fee page.

Tuition fees (annual and approximate per-term)
The school publishes tuition as annual totals by year group. Annual amounts (KHR) are listed below; an approximate per-term amount is shown in parentheses (annual ÷ 3) for planning only — the school does not publish per-term invoices on the public fee page. Annual tuition: Nursery 2 (Age 2): KHR 16,093,057 (approx. per term KHR 5,364,352). Kindergarten 1 (Age 3): KHR 16,093,057 (approx. per term KHR 5,364,352). Kindergarten 2 (Age 4): KHR 17,058,641 (approx. per term KHR 5,686,214). Kindergarten 3 (Age 5): KHR 17,058,641 (approx. per term KHR 5,686,214). Grade 1–6: KHR 18,989,808 (approx. per term KHR 6,329,936). Grade 7–10: KHR 20,277,252 (approx. per term KHR 6,759,084). Years 11–12: KHR 21,886,558 (approx. per term KHR 7,295,519).

Billing schedule and payment terms
A detailed billing schedule (term dates for invoicing, payment deadlines, installment plans, finance charges) and formal payment terms are not published on the public School Fees page. The school provides academic calendars but specific invoicing or installment terms are not shown on the public fee page.

Boarding fees
No boarding program or boarding fees are listed; the school operates as day campuses in Phnom Penh.

Other costs (uniforms, meals, deposits, capital fees, activity fees)
No fixed uniform cost, meal plan price, refundable deposit, or capital fee is published on the School Fees page. These additional charges are not detailed publicly.

Refund information
A public refund policy or list of refundable/non-refundable fees is not published on the school's public fees page.

Fee payment options
Specific payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, online payments, third-party processors) are not set out on the public fees page.

Notes on limited-time offers
Third-party reporting indicates the school has offered limited-time tuition discounts during recent enrolment campaigns; such promotions are not part of the standard published fee table and are advertised separately.

Summary of gaps: the figures above give the published annual tuition by year group and approximate per-term divisions; the school's public fee page does not publish application/enrolment charges, per-term invoices, billing deadlines, payment methods, itemised extras (uniform/meal) or refund policy in full.
Academics

Golden Bridge International School of Phnom Penh teaches Australian Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum, Chinese National Curriculum for students aged 1.5 to 18.

Curriculum
Golden Bridge operates a dual K–12 model delivering the Western Australian Curriculum (WACE) alongside the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) national curriculum. Early Years (Pre‑K and Kindergarten) use a play‑based Early Years Learning Framework aligned to the WA early years program to build foundational literacy, numeracy and social skills. From Pre‑Primary through Year 10 students follow the WA K–10 International program, which specifies eight mandated learning areas: English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Health & Physical Education, Technologies, Languages and The Arts. Senior secondary (Years 11–12) is delivered as the two‑year WACE International program leading to the Western Australia Certificate of Education and an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR); assessment combines school‑based tasks and final ATAR examinations (typically 50/50). In parallel, GBISPP delivers the Khmer National Curriculum daily from Kindergarten to Grade 12 (a dedicated four‑hour program) to teach Khmer language, history and culture and to ensure students meet Cambodian national exam requirements. WACE senior course offerings include English (EALD, Literature), Business (Accounting, Business Management, Economics), Mathematics (Applications, Methods, Specialist), Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Human Biology, Psychology), Technologies (Applied IT, Computer Science), languages and arts (e.g., Media Production).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
GBISPP's Early Years programme states it uses play-based learning that promotes happiness, resilience and emotional regulation for young children. The school's Academic Overview says teachers act as mentors who model values, respect and monitor student progress. GBISPP publishes regular parent–teacher conferences and reporting as part of ongoing home–school communication. The school also offers co-curricular activities (football, music) that are presented as opportunities for teamwork and social development. These elements are presented on the school website but GBISPP does not publish a distinct ‘SEL programme' document naming specific SEL curricula or staff roles.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) support, including which kinds of needs it can support or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
GBISPP's Academic Overview describes a trilingual approach (Khmer, English and Chinese) as part of its curriculum. However, the school website does not publish a specific EAL programme, details of targeted EAL classes, or named EAL staff and interventions for students who enter with limited English. The Early Years page references language development within play-based learning but does not describe discrete EAL provision or assessments. Therefore the school does not publicly disclose specific EAL support programmes or staffing on its site.

Mental Wellbeing
GBISPP's Early Years information highlights emotional regulation, resilience and enjoyment as programme aims for young children. The Academic Overview frames teachers as mentors who monitor student performance and guide academic and personal development. The school runs regular parent–teacher conferences and offers co-curricular activities (sport and music) that the website presents as contributing to student wellbeing. The website does not, however, publish details of dedicated mental-health staff, counselling services, or a named wellbeing team.

Safeguarding
GBISPP's mission and Academic Overview state the school aims to provide a ‘safe and nurturing environment' and emphasise respect and equity for students. Contact information and opening hours are published on the site for families to get in touch. The school website does not publish a child-protection or safeguarding policy, nor does it name a designated safeguarding lead or provide contact details for child-protection reporting. Therefore GBISPP does not publicly disclose specific safeguarding policy documents or the identity of a safeguarding officer on its website.
Parent Experience

History
Golden Bridge International School of Phnom Penh (GBISPP) was established in 2007 as a private international school. Over time it expanded to multiple campuses across Phnom Penh and lists separate campus pages and facilities on its website. The school implements the Western Australian curriculum and is described in school directories as operating under private governance with external accreditation noted in local listings. A recent development announced on the school website is the planned relocation of the Toul Kork campus to new facilities effective January 12, 2026.

Community
GBISPP's published materials and local listings describe a multi-campus, multilingual student body with students drawn from multiple nationalities. The school schedules regular, school-wide activities that bring families together—examples on the site include Saturday co-curricular programs (football, piano and guitar), termly field trips, awards ceremonies, and frequent birthday/class celebrations. The official school calendar and Parent–Teacher Conference schedule are used to coordinate community and cultural events across campuses.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school operates four modern campuses across Phnom Penh. It provides education from Kindergarten to Year 12 on multiple campuses. The Western Australian Curriculum (WACE) is licensed and delivered in parallel with MoEYS standards. The senior program awards the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). The school supports students in Khmer, English, and Chinese as part of its curriculum.

Academic Facilities
The Western Australian Curriculum (WACE) is delivered and MoEYS standards are followed. The school offers Kindergarten through Year 12 education. The senior program leads to an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). The language program includes Khmer, English, and Chinese. There are four campuses across Phnom Penh.

Extra Curricular Facilities
News & Events include Saturday Activities and Field Trips as part of the program. Football Matches are listed as part of the activities schedule.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Western Australian Curriculum (WACE) is delivered alongside the Cambodian MoEYS standards. The program runs Kindergarten to Year 12, with WA K‑10 International for the early years and WACE International for Years 11–12. Successful completion of the WACE program awards an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), supporting global university access. High school academic pathways are guided in consultation with teachers and counselors to align course choices with university aspirations and post‑school goals.

Arts & Creative
Saturday morning piano lessons are offered at the Russei Keo Campus with sessions for different ages. Saturday morning guitar lessons are offered at the Russei Keo Campus for ages 8–17. Football on Saturdays is available at the Russei Keo and Chbar Ampov campuses, with sessions for ages 8–17.

Cultural & Language
The school provides trilingual education in Khmer, English, and Chinese. The WA K‑10 International curriculum includes Languages as one of eight mandated learning areas. The WACE International curriculum also includes languages among its course offerings.

Social & Hobbies
Upcoming Field Trips are designed to enrich the curriculum with hands‑on learning, independence, leadership, teamwork, and cultural exposure. Upcoming field trip dates include March 6 (Early Years, Primary and Secondary) and May 13 (Early Years, Primary and Secondary). Past field trips include Sunshine Snow World (Primary & Secondary) and Kids Park & Kidzooona (Early Years).

Leadership & Professional
Parent–Teacher Conferences are conducted to discuss academic progress within the Western Australian Curriculum. Upcoming Early Years conferences are on January 31, 2026; April 25, 2026; and June 27, 2026. Primary and Secondary conferences are scheduled for December 20, 2026; March 21, 2026; and May 30, 2026.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Saturday activities include football at the Russei Keo Campus and Chbar Ampov Campus. Football sessions run 8–9 am and 9–10 am for ages 8–17, priced at $15 per month. Saturday piano lessons at the Russei Keo Campus run in two sessions (8–9 am for older youth and 9–10 am for younger ages) and cost $15 per month; Saturday guitar lessons run 10–11 am at the Russei Keo Campus, also at $15 per month.
Languages

Language Provision
The school delivers a dual curriculum: the Western Australian Curriculum (WACE) alongside the Cambodian National Curriculum (MoEYS). The program is described as a trilingual education in Khmer, English, and Chinese. The WA K-10 International framework includes a Languages area, with language courses available within senior studies, subject to the SCSA. The Khmer National Curriculum is taught daily from Kindergarten through Year 12 for four hours.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides trilingual education in Khmer, English, and Chinese.
Reputation

Accreditations
1) Licensed to deliver the Western Australian Curriculum (WACE). The school states it is licensed to teach WA K–10 International and the WACE International senior program (Years 11–12); this licence authorizes GBISPP to deliver the Western Australian curriculum framework and to run the senior WACE pathway.

2) WACE senior program that leads to an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). The website explains that successful completion of the WACE program at the school enables students to receive an ATAR (the Australian university entrance rank), which is the recognized university‑entry score produced through the WACE assessment process. This reflects the school's stated authorization to offer the WACE/ATAR pathway.

3) Alignment with Cambodia's Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS) requirements. The site says GBISPP delivers the WACE alongside the standards set by MoEYS, indicating the school meets national curriculum/registration expectations in Cambodia.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Initial enquiry and campus visit — Contact the Admissions Office to start the process and to ask for the current application pack. Parents should use the school's published phone or email and may request a campus tour; GBISPP explicitly invites prospective families to schedule visits during school hours. When you call or email, note which campus you prefer (GBISPP operates multiple campuses across Phnom Penh) and ask whether there are any grade-specific intake windows or documents to bring to the visit.

2. Request and complete the application form — Ask Admissions for the application form and details about any non‑refundable application or registration fees. The school's Fees page indicates a structured tuition and fee schedule is published (parents should confirm the current year's application fee and whether it must be paid before an assessment or interview). Be prepared to ask how the school accepts payment (e.g., bank transfer, cash) and whether a separate deposit or re‑enrolment fee is required to secure a place after an offer is made.

3. Prepare and submit required documents — Typical documents requested by GBISPP (and commonly by Phnom Penh international schools) include the child's birth certificate or passport, copies of the parents' ID or passport, recent school reports or transcripts (for children coming from another school), up‑to‑date vaccination records, and passport photos. Because the school's public pages do not list a complete admissions document checklist, parents should confirm the exact list with Admissions before submitting anything to avoid delays. If your child holds a foreign passport or study visa, confirm visa-related paperwork and any residency requirements early in the process.

4. Assessment or interview (age-appropriate) — GBISPP does not publish a full step‑by‑step admissions test schedule online, so expect an age‑appropriate assessment or interview for placement: early years typically have a play/observation session, while older children are usually given short diagnostic assessments in English and mathematics and may have an interview. Parents should ask Admissions what the assessment format will be, whether any preparation materials are provided, and whether interpreters or language support are available if your child is not yet fluent in English. Confirm whether assessment outcomes affect fee‑band placement or scholarship consideration (if applicable).

5. Offer letter, invoice and acceptance — If the school offers a place, you should receive a written offer or acceptance letter with an invoice or statement outlining required payments (deposit, first term or annual tuition, and any one‑time fees). Review the offer carefully for payment deadlines, refund conditions (for example, whether deposits are refundable), and any conditions of enrolment (such as required immunisations or uniforms). Ask for a copy of the school's fee payment policy and any calendar dates tied to payments (start of term, orientation dates) before you pay.

6. Payment, registration and orientation — Complete payment of required fees by the stated deadline to secure your child's place and complete any registration paperwork the school requires. The school calendar lists term dates and events; check it for orientation days, term start dates, and parent‑teacher meeting dates so you can plan arrival and transport arrangements. If your child requires bus service, school lunch plans, or learning‑support services, arrange these with the Admissions or Operations teams before term starts.

Scholarships
Publicly available information on the school's official site does not provide detailed scholarship or bursary policies. Some third‑party listings and local education articles note that GBISPP offers scholarships or financial assistance programs, but these sources do not include the full eligibility criteria, application process, or the number/value of awards, and they recommend confirming details with the school's Admissions or Finance offices. If you are interested in scholarship or fee‑assistance options, contact Admissions directly, ask whether there are academic or means‑tested awards, request the application form and deadline for any scholarship rounds, and confirm whether applying for assistance affects admissions decisions. Always ask for written guidance about deadlines, documentation required for financial review, and whether awards are renewable year to year.

Waitlist
GBISPP's public website and the school pages reviewed do not publish a formal waitlist or pool policy. The school's Admissions and Fees pages encourage prospective families to contact the Admissions Office directly for availability and to book tours, which is the appropriate next step if a place is not immediately available. If you need a place for a specific term, ask Admissions whether they operate a waitlist, how candidates are prioritised (for example, by application date, sibling status, or returning families), and whether deposits are required when a place becomes available. Because the website does not show a documented waitlist procedure, confirm any waitlist terms and estimated timelines directly with the school before relying on a place opening.
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