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ICS International School

Cambodia, Phnom Penh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KHR 15,993,793
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2005
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Singapore Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Khmer, English, Mandarin
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Cultural and Language, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

ICS International School (ICSIS) operates from two campuses in Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh: the Main Campus at 14, Street 214, and the Calmette Campus at 25A, Street 75 (Corner of Street 80). The school opened in 2005 and is a Cambridge International Centre (KH008). Nursery and Kindergarten programmes follow the Singapore Curriculum and the Cambridge English Teaching Framework, with most instruction delivered in English and Khmer studied as needed. Primary education uses the Cambridge Primary Programme alongside the national curriculum. The Secondary & High School Programme (Grades 7–12) provides a bilingual pathway that combines the Cambridge International Curriculum (Lower Secondary/IGCSE, AS & A Levels) with the MoEYS Cambodian Curriculum to align local graduation requirements with international qualifications. The school emphasizes enquiry-based learning and a broad co-curricular program. The Co-Curricular Activities include Khmer Language and Mandarin Language, plus swimming and other sports. All Kindergarten and Primary classes are taught in English except Khmer studies. Khmer and Mandarin are also offered as languages within the curriculum.

14 Samdach Pan Ave (214), Phnom Penh 12211, Cambodia

The Essentials

ICS International School has instruction in English.

Location
ICS International School has two central Phnom Penh campuses. The Main Campus is at No. 14, Street 214, Sangkat Boeung Raing, Khan Daun Penh, and the Calmette Campus is at No. 25A, Street 75, Sangkat Sras Chak, Khan Daun Penh. Both campuses are located in the Daun Penh district in the heart of the city, offering convenient access for families relocating to Phnom Penh.

Stages
ICSIS serves students from Nursery through Year 12. The Primary years follow Cambridge Primary, and the Secondary/High School (Grades 7–12) combine Cambridge Lower Secondary (Checkpoint), Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE), and Cambridge Advanced (AS & A Levels) with a bilingual Cambodian MOEYS component. The school provides a bilingual pathway that integrates Cambridge qualifications with local requirements.

Type
ICSIS is a private international school in Phnom Penh that delivers Cambridge International Curricula alongside the Cambodian MOEYS national curriculum through a bilingual approach. It operates as a Cambridge International Centre and supports international qualifications for a diverse student body.

Additional learning support
ICSIS uses placement assessments in English and Mathematics (with Khmer assessments for primary and secondary) to determine initial placement. A formal SEN policy is not published on public pages. External sources note the existence of a Special Needs Preschool option with a sensory room at ICSIS.

Country affiliation
The school is located in Cambodia and holds Cambridge International Centre status (KH008), enabling Cambridge examinations in Cambodia alongside MOEYS national requirements.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated on the school's public pages.

School day structure
The typical school day runs 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, with Saturday classes from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. These hours are listed for both campuses.

Bus service
A school bus service is not listed on ICSIS's admissions or contact pages; families typically arrange transportation themselves or via private providers.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform must be worn daily. Girls wear a white blouse with a grey skirt, solid-colour shoes and socks, and a student ID card; boys wear a white shirt with grey pants or shorts, a belt, solid-colour shoes, and solid-colour socks with a student ID card. On Fridays, blue ICSIS T-shirts are worn in place of the white shirt.

Governance and Ownership
ICS International School is part of the ICS Group, a Cambodian-Singaporean joint venture established in 1993, and ICSIS opened in 2005. It is a Cambridge International Centre KH008 accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Examinations.
Fees

Annual tuition at ICS International School ranges from KHR 15,993,793 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- A placement/assessment fee is charged at enrollment: USD 30 for Kindergarten & Primary applicants and USD 50 for Secondary applicants.
- A registration (enrollment) fee and a learning-aid levy are required at admission; the school requires these payments but published amounts are not publicly available.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a comprehensive public fee schedule showing tuition by year group or per term; detailed tuition amounts by grade and per-term instalments are not publicly available.
- Independent school-directory listings include an estimated annual figure reported for ICS (example: an approximate yearly figure of KHR 15,993,793 is shown on a school-directory summary), but this is an external estimate and a full, grade-by-grade public breakdown is not published.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school requires payment of tuition prior to the student beginning classes; payment of school fees is part of the final admission completion steps.
- Promotional early-enrolment terms have been offered for the 2025 intake (for example, deadline-based discounts on enrollment and tuition for registrations completed by specific early-bird dates), showing the school uses advance deadlines for discounted payments in promotional periods. Specific deadline and discount details have been published during promotional campaigns.

Boarding fees
- ICS operates as a day school across its campuses and does not publish any boarding provision or boarding fees; there is no public indication that boarding services are provided.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Uniform: A school uniform is mandatory; parents are required to obtain the uniform (costs are not published).
- Starter pack / learning resources: Each student is issued a starter pack (backpack, textbooks, activity books, stationery and related materials) at admission; parents are charged for learning resources as part of admission procedures (specific amounts not published).
- ID card replacement: Lost ID cards must be replaced at the student's expense.
- Co-curricular activities and remedial classes: Co-curricular activities (CCA) and certain additional support classes are available for an extra charge.
- Canteen / meals and transport: The school operates a canteen; meal charges and any transport/bus service fees are not published in a public fee schedule.

Refund information
- No public, detailed refund policy or a published schedule of refundable / non-refundable fees is available in the school's publicly accessible materials; specific refund terms (for application, registration, tuition, deposits or promotional discounts) are not publicly disclosed.

Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / other)
- Accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, cash, cheque) are not specified in the school's publicly available fee or admissions documents. Parents are required to pay placement, registration, and tuition at admission but public materials do not list the accepted payment channels or banking details.
Academics

ICS International School teaches Singapore Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels.

Curriculum
ICSIS offers a broad, bilingual curriculum for Grades 7–12 that combines the Cambridge International Curriculum with the Cambodian National Curriculum (MoEYS). The Cambridge pathway includes Cambridge Lower Secondary (Checkpoint), Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE), and Cambridge Advanced (AS & A Levels). Nursery and Kindergarten follow the Singapore Curriculum and the Cambridge English Teaching Framework (CAIE), with subjects including ESL, Mathematics, Phonics and Reading, Writing, Science, Arts and Fine Motor Skills. Primary education is taught in English with Khmer studies and follows Singapore and CAIE-aligned programmes; core subjects include General English Programme (GEP), ESL, Mathematics, Science, ICT, Social Studies, Khmer Language, and Arts & Crafts. ICSIS is a Cambridge International Centre KH008 and aligns with MOEYS requirements, offering CAIE examinations, preparation classes, annual progression reports, and field trips.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
ICS International School supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through its Co-Curricular Activities (CCA), designed to promote personal growth, creativity, leadership, and teamwork. The CCA offers activities across sports, arts, music, technology, debate, and service projects, and encourages all students to participate, contribute, and grow. The CCA program aims to shape students into balanced, self-motivated, and socially responsible individuals prepared for future challenges. Well-being is a central consideration in the school's ethos, with emphasis on nurturing the well-being, growth and development of each student individually. The school's vision emphasizes the development of socially adept and emotionally healthy people.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Remedial classes are available for students from K1 to Year 12 with a maximum of five students per class. The school also operates a Student Support Service (SSS) that provides tutoring in reading, writing and English-language study skills, with sessions starting at 3:10 pm for one hour on weekdays. SSS is delivered by ICS teachers and teaching assistants and is available to full-day Primary students (Year 1–6) with class sizes capped at ten. A school counsellor may handle certain behavioral issues as part of safeguarding and student welfare. Remedial and SSS provisions are described to support students who are falling behind or need additional academic assistance.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
In the early years, English as an Additional Language is integrated into the curriculum, with ESL listed as a main subject in Kindergarten. All Kindergarten and Primary classes are taught in English with Khmer studies as an exception, and English language support is reflected in the curriculum (GEP and ESL). The Nursery & Kindergarten curriculum explicitly includes English as a Second Language (ESL) as a core subject. The program is aligned with Singapore and Cambridge frameworks to support bilingual or multilingual learners. ESL provision is an established part of the school's language offerings in the early years.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is a core consideration at ICSIS, with core beliefs explicitly stating the aim of nurturing the well-being, growth and development of each student individually. The Vision highlights emotionally and physically healthy people as a desired outcome for students. Co-Curricular Activities are described as promoting personal growth and social responsibility, which supports students' social and emotional development. The overall emphasis on well-being is reflected throughout school policy and practice to support students' holistic development.

Safeguarding
A formal safeguarding framework exists within the School Policies, including a dedicated policy document accessible through the School Policies section. The Code of Conduct notes that a School counsellor may handle misbehavior, reflecting safeguarding and welfare processes. Attendance and safety measures are in place, such as biometric fingerprint scanning for arrival and dismissal, as part of safeguarding and campus security. The school's approach to safeguarding combines policy, welfare support (including the School Counsellor), and preventive measures to protect students.
Parent Experience

History
ICS Group, founded in 1993 as a Cambodian-Singaporean venture, began with the Information Computer School, Cambodia's first IT training center. In 1999, an English Language Institute was added, and in 2005 ICS International School opened to provide affordable, international education. ICSIS holds Cambridge International Centre status (KH008), enabling Cambridge qualifications to be offered in Cambodia. Milestones include Cambridge accreditation in 2009, the Calmette Campus opening in 2015, and the ICS Tower campus opening in 2019, reflecting a shift from IT training to a full Cambridge pathway school. These developments show the school's evolution into an international education provider with a multidecade history.

Community
ICSIS maintains a diverse, international community with a focus on developing globally minded learners. The alumni network connects current students, graduates and staff, with ICSIS alumni progressing to universities worldwide. Community engagement includes events such as International Children's Day celebrations (June 1, 2025) and the Khmer Solidarity fundraising campaign (August 2025) to support refugees and Cambodian families. ICSIS is an official Cambridge International Centre offering Cambridge Pathways through a bilingual curriculum, linking the school to global partners.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
ICS International School supports parental involvement through officially designated Parent Groups described in the Parent Handbook. Parents can request meetings to discuss their child's progress or behavioural issues, demonstrating a structured channel for parent–school dialogue. The Handbook lists programs that involve families, including Student Clubs and Remedial/Student Support services, indicating active family engagement in school life. Field trips are part of the program and may involve parent participation or oversight to enrich learning beyond the classroom. Core beliefs describe education as a shared responsibility among student, family, school and community, reinforcing parent engagement. Details of programs and events are coordinated through the Director's office, with information available upon request.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
ICSIS operates across two Phnom Penh campuses: the Main Campus and the Calmette Campus. It provides air-conditioned classrooms and high-tech computer laboratories, including an iMac Lab, plus a Model UN classroom and a science laboratory. Media centres (audio and video), a library, a canteen, an indoor playground, a conference hall, a multipurpose area, and a waiting lounge support daily learning and student life. The facilities are aligned with Cambridge International curricula and support a broad range of co-curricular activities.

Academic Facilities
Air-conditioned classrooms, high-tech computer laboratories, including an iMac Lab, Model UN classroom, and a science laboratory form the core academic facilities. Media centres (audio and video) and a library support information access and study.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Indoor playground, conference hall, and multipurpose area support a range of extracurricular activities, and a Model UN classroom is available for related events. The Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) programme includes Khmer Language, Mandarin Language, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, badminton, football, basketball, and keyboard and guitar.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
ICS International School runs a Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) program designed to promote personal growth, creativity, leadership, and teamwork. The CCA includes Khmer Language and Mandarin Language clubs, along with a range of sports and music options such as swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, badminton, football, basketball, keyboard, and guitar. There are student clubs, including English reading and the school magazine, that provide opportunities to read, write, and publish outside class time. Details of each programme are available from the Director's office upon request.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative activities are offered through the CCA and the Kindergarten curriculum. The CCA includes music-related activities such as keyboard and guitar. The Nursery and Kindergarten curriculum includes Arts and Crafts to support early creativity. A student club for English reading and the school magazine provides opportunities for writing and publishing.

Cultural & Language
Khmer Language and Mandarin Language are included as Co-Curricular Activities. The campus also has a dedicated Model UN classroom, indicating formal space for Model UN activities. This arrangement supports language development alongside exposure to international affairs through Model UN-style activities.

Social & Hobbies
Co-Curricular Activities include sports and music, which support social and recreational engagement after school. The programme includes swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, badminton, football, basketball, as well as keyboard and guitar. There are student clubs such as English reading and school magazine that provide social writing opportunities.

Community & Service
Service projects are part of the Co-Curricular Activities program. Field trips are provided to expand learning beyond the classroom. Field trips contribute to broader educational experiences and community awareness.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is explicit as a goal of the CCA program, which aims to develop personal growth, creativity, and leadership, along with teamwork. Participation in service projects and group activities fosters collaboration and leadership skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing is supported through after-school sports and physical activities such as swimming and team sports. The Co-Curricular Activities programme includes a range of sports and music options, some of which are offered for an additional charge. These activities promote physical fitness and teamwork.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught at ICS include English and Khmer. Khmer language is developed as part of the Cambodian National Curriculum to strengthen Khmer proficiency. ESL is provided in Nursery & Kindergarten to support non-native speakers of English. In secondary years, the Cambridge Curriculum components are complemented by Khmer language study.

Bilingual Teaching
ICS International School provides a bilingual education in the Secondary & High School Programme (Grades 7–12) by integrating the Cambridge International Curriculum with the Cambodian National Curriculum. Khmer language proficiency is strengthened as part of the Cambodian National Curriculum, and Khmer literature, civics, and history are included in the local subjects. In Nursery and Kindergarten, teaching follows the Singapore Curriculum and the Cambridge English Teaching Framework, with English language instruction supported by ESL.
Reputation

Awards
No school-wide awards published on the ICSIS site in the most recent five-year period. The site does include a News/Information section and alumni achievements, but there is no public listing of school-generated awards for 2021–2025 on the site.

Accreditations
- Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) International Centre status (Cambridge International Centre KH008). This designation means ICSIS is an official Cambridge exam centre and can offer Cambridge qualifications; Cambridge lists more than 10,000 educational partners in 160 countries.
- Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MOEYS), Cambodia—The programmes are designed to meet all requirements set by MOEYS in addition to Cambridge standards.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Enquiry. Start by contacting ICS International School to gain information about the school, programs, and admissions options. The admissions team provides responses to questions about the school and can help you plan the next steps. The minimum age requirements for each grade apply and must be met by 1 September of the academic year (Nursery 2.5 years; Kindergarten 3.5–5 years; Primary 6–11 years; Secondary 12–17 years).

2. Campus Visit. Arrange and attend a campus visit to explore the facilities and meet the admissions team. The visit gives you a chance to observe classrooms, learn about the environment, and ask about how the school supports student needs. You should use this time to discuss any specific programs or support services your child may require.

3. Placement Test. Your child will undertake assessments in English and Mathematics, with a Khmer assessment for primary and secondary students, to help determine the appropriate placement. The results, along with age and background, inform the initial placement decisions. This step ensures that the curriculum level aligns with your child's current abilities.

4. Assessment & Interview. A meeting with your child and with you, the parents, is conducted to understand your child's needs, goals, and learning context. This discussion complements the test results to guide placement and support planning. The interview helps the school gauge fit and discuss any accommodations or program options.

5. Application Form. Complete and submit the formal application form, along with the documents outlined in the Admission Checklist. The checklist includes items such as recent photographs, birth certificate, school reports, and transfer letters where applicable. Ensure all requested documents are prepared to avoid delays.

6. Application Review. The admissions team reviews the application and supporting documents carefully before a decision is made. This review considers test results, interview impressions, and alignment with placement goals. You may be contacted for any additional information if needed.

7. Payment of School Fees. Once admission is confirmed, you will pay the school fees according to the published fee structure. The exact figures and structure are provided to families who receive an admission offer. This payment completes the enrollment, securing the place for your child.

8. Learning Resource Collection. Upon enrollment, you will collect the learning resources, including textbooks and materials. The Admission Checklist specifies items such as 3 recent photographs of the student, birth certificate copy, school reports, and parent photos for collection cards. Collecting these resources completes the onboarding for the new student.

Scholarships
ICSIS operates a Study Abroad & Scholarship Centre (SASC), which offers scholarship programmes to support students pursuing higher education opportunities abroad. The SASC page explicitly lists “Scholarship Programmes” as part of its service portfolio, indicating formal scholarship offerings exist through the centre. Specific eligibility criteria, application procedures, and scholarship amounts are not published on the site; interested families should contact the SASC for details. In addition, promotional opportunities have appeared in press (e.g., early enrollment promotions) that have, in some years, offered discounts on enrollment and tuition for early applicants.

Waitlist
ICSIS does not publish a formal waitlist or pool system. The admissions policy states that admissions are open year-round, and applications are reviewed continuously, indicating that space availability governs placement rather than a defined waitlist. There is no published waitlist process on the site.
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