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New Gateway International School

Cambodia, Phnom Penh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin, Khmer
Fees KHR 13,179,041 - 23,907,101
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2011
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages English, Mandarin, Khmer
Strengths Languages, Sport, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

New Gateway International School (NGIS) was founded in 2011 and is presented on the school site as a tri-lingual institution teaching Khmer, English and Chinese. NGIS delivers the Cambodian (Khmer) curriculum alongside UK Cambridge programmes in Primary and Secondary and an IEYC programme for Early Years; graduates receive Cambodian high-school certification and Cambridge qualifications. The school lists multiple Phnom Penh campuses: a head office/campus near the National Olympic Stadium (Veal Vong) and at least one campus closer to the airport (Sen Sok). Facilities noted on the site include a research laboratory, a computer laboratory, a library, and extracurricular provision such as arts, music and a sport club (swimming, soccer and related activities). The site also describes regular teacher–parent conferences and semester academic reports for parents.

The Essentials

New Gateway International School has instruction in English, Mandarin, Khmer.

Location
NGIS has campuses in Phnom Penh: Campus 1 is near the Olympic Stadium (No. 2, corner of St. 156 & 211, Sangkat Veal Vong, Khan 7 Makara) and Campus 2 is in the Sen Sok area near Phnom Penh International Airport (Lot 360, Oknha Try Heng, Sangkat Phnom Penh Themy, Khan Sen Sok). Both campuses are in urban Phnom Penh with road access to central neighbourhoods; parents typically travel by car or motorbike-taxi and public transport is available nearby.

Stages
NGIS runs Early Years (Nursery/Preschool/Kindergarten), Primary (P1–P6) and Secondary (Forms/Years up to upper secondary) and prepares students for Cambodian high‑school certification alongside UK/Cambridge and Oxford/A‑level–style qualifications. The school describes an Early Years programme (IEYC) and Cambridge/UK pathways in primary and secondary.

Type
NGIS is a tri‑lingual day school (instruction in Khmer, English and Chinese) that accepts both boys and girls; the school's public materials describe day programmes and do not list any boarding provision.

Additional learning support
The school lists general facilities such as a nursing service, library, laboratories and extra‑curricular activities but does not publish a dedicated learning‑support/SEN policy on its public pages. If your child needs formal additional learning support, contact the school admissions office with reports and assessment information so they can describe available in‑school or external support.

Country affiliation
NGIS is based in Cambodia and is not presented as being affiliated to another country; its curriculum information shows delivery of the Cambodian national programme alongside Cambridge/UK and approved Chinese language programmes.

Religious affiliation
The school's public information does not indicate any religious affiliation; programmes and materials describe secular academic and language programmes.

School day structure
Timings differ by level. Preschool/Kindergarten sessions run roughly 08:00–11:00 (morning English), lunch 11:00–13:00, afternoon sessions in Chinese and Khmer through about 16:30. Primary (P1–P6) and Secondary (Form 1–6) typically run 07:30–11:45, lunch 11:45–12:20 and afternoon classes 12:20–16:30. Check current term timetables with the school as exact times can vary.

Bus service
NGIS advertises a school bus/transportation service on its public pages but does not publish route maps or a named provider on the website; details (routes, stops, fees and safety arrangements) are handled by the school and should be requested from Admissions. Contact details for the campuses and admissions are available on the school site.
Fees

Annual tuition at New Gateway International School ranges from KHR 13,179,041 to KHR 23,907,101 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fees
- One‑time registration fee: KHR 40,100.
- One‑time administration (enrolment) fee: KHR 802,000.

Tuition fees (annual) — detailed by year group
- Nursery 2 (age 2): KHR 13,072,600 per year.
- Kindergarten 1 (age 3): KHR 13,152,800 per year.
- Kindergarten 2 (age 4): KHR 13,273,100 per year.
- Kindergarten 3 (age 5): KHR 13,273,100 per year.
- Grade 1 (age 6): KHR 14,576,350 per year.
- Grade 2 (age 7): KHR 14,616,450 per year.
- Grade 3 (age 8): KHR 14,656,550 per year.
- Grade 4 (age 9): KHR 15,659,050 per year.
- Grade 5 (age 10): KHR 15,699,150 per year.
- Grade 6 (age 11): KHR 15,739,250 per year.
- Grade 7 (age 12): KHR 16,741,750 per year.
- Grade 8 (age 13): KHR 16,741,750 per year.
- Grade 9 (age 14): KHR 16,741,750 per year.
- Grade 10 (age 15): KHR 19,047,500 per year.
- Grade 11 (age 16): KHR 21,613,901 per year.
- Grade 12 (age 17): KHR 23,859,501 per year.

Per‑term amounts
- The school's public listing provides annual fee amounts; a per‑term breakdown is not published on the public fee page. Where parents require a termly invoice, the school's admissions/accounts office issues billing details directly.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- A specific billing schedule (term dates for invoicing, instalment options, late‑payment penalties) is not published in the publicly available fee summary. Invoicing and payment terms are managed by the school's accounts/admissions office.

Boarding fees
- No boarding or residential fees are listed in the school's public fee information; the school operates as a day school and does not publish boarding charges.

Other compulsory costs and extras
- Book/materials charge example (shown in the first‑year breakdown for Kindergarten 1): KHR 882,200.
- The public fee summary lists registration/admin/book fees as separate items; other items commonly billed by schools (uniform, transport, meal plans, exam or activity fees) are not itemised in the published fee table and may be charged separately.

Refund information
- The school's public fee summary does not publish a detailed refund policy. Refunds, if any, for deposits or tuition would be governed by the school's internal fee and admissions policy and handled by the accounts office.

Fee payment options
- The school's public pages do not list specific accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, etc.). For payment methods and invoicing details, contact the school's accounts or admissions office.
Academics

New Gateway International School teaches IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
New Gateway International School runs a continuous programme from Early Years to Secondary that uses the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) in Early Years and integrates the Cambodian national curriculum with a UK-based curriculum across Primary and Secondary. The school's materials describe the Primary/Secondary programme as Cambridge-based with IELTS preparation and testing, and its homepage also states it has adopted the Oxford (Oxford AQA) curriculum from Early Years through A Level. Instruction is trilingual (Khmer, English and Chinese) with integrated Chinese language and culture taught across stages. Graduating students receive the Cambodian High School Certificate and pursue internationally recognised UK qualifications (Cambridge and, where offered, Oxford AQA IGCSE/A‑Level credentials) in upper secondary. The full curriculum covers core subjects (mathematics, sciences, languages and the arts), project-based learning and extracurricular programmes, supported by laboratories, library and ICT resources, and is delivered in alignment with the Cambodian Ministry of Education.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school describes a “safe and accepting” and community‑based approach that emphasises student maturity, problem‑solving, values (compassion, self‑discipline) and leadership development, delivered across its curriculum from Early Years to Secondary. The Academics page also notes use of the IEYC in Early Years and regular teacher–parent conferences to support student development and personal growth. These statements indicate SEL is embedded through school culture, curriculum choices and home–school communication rather than a separately published SEL programme. The site does not list a named, standalone SEL curriculum or a designated SEL coordinator. For these descriptions, see the school's Academics and About pages.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school's official website does not publicly describe a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) department, a list of supported needs, or a specialist SEN unit. The site highlights general student support measures (face‑to‑face teaching, parent conferences and facilities) but does not specify which types of SEN it can support or name SEN staff. A third‑party report (Education Cambodia) has described NGIS activity linked to an Early Years/Special Needs preschool in coverage of school events, but that report is external to the school's own published materials. Therefore, on the basis of the school's official site there is no published evidence that NGIS is a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
NGIS's published curriculum information states it delivers Cambridge English language proficiency programmes, Cambridge/UK curriculum pathways and offers IELTS training and testing, and the site includes a page explaining the CEFR — indicating formal English language assessment and tuition are part of its provision. Early Years uses the IEYC and the school runs tri‑lingual programmes (Khmer, English, Chinese), which together suggest English language learning is integrated across year groups. The website does not, however, publish a separate “EAL” policy or a named EAL team/coordinator on the pages reviewed. For details see the Academics and FAQs pages.

Mental Wellbeing
The school's published materials state that NGIS aims to provide a supportive, safe and accepting environment and lists regular teacher‑parent conferences and on‑site nursing services as part of student care. The Academics page emphasises personal development, values and community‑based learning, and the About page lists a nursing service and extracurricular activities (sports, arts) that contribute to student wellbeing. The website does not publish a distinct mental health/counselling policy or identify named counsellors or a pastoral team on the pages reviewed. If you need confirmation of counselling or mental‑health staff and programmes, the school's contact details are provided for direct enquiry.

Safeguarding
The school's Academics page states NGIS aims to provide a “safe and accepting academic environment,” but the school website does not publish a standalone child‑protection or safeguarding policy or name a designated safeguarding lead on the pages reviewed (as of December 30, 2025). There is therefore a statement of general safety and community approach but no publicly posted, detailed safeguarding policy located on the school site pages examined. For specifics or an official safeguarding policy, prospective parents should request the school's child‑protection documentation directly.
Parent Experience

History
New Gateway International School (NGIS) was established in 2011 by Madam Bun Nary, who is described on the school's materials as having extensive management experience and an honorary doctorate. The school grew from a single campus into multiple campuses in Phnom Penh, opening a second campus in 2017. Public records and reporting note the school's company incorporation date as 2012 and list Bun Nary as a director for the original company; later campus entities are registered under different directors. These founding and corporate details are stated on the school's site and have been summarized in recent reporting.

Community
NGIS describes itself as a trilingual school offering Khmer, English and Chinese language programs, and it runs regular academic and extracurricular activities tied to those language streams. The school publishes regular news and photo updates showing events such as Chinese public-speaking competitions, student awards, and campus ceremonies. In 2025, NGIS staff and management also participated in a national “Solidarity March,” which the school framed as a civic engagement activity. Local news and the school's own news pages provide details of these community and cultural activities.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
NGIS organizes routine parent–teacher conferences (PTCs) each semester across its campuses; the school's news pages list specific PTC dates and describe teacher–parent meetings where student progress and awards are discussed. Photo galleries and news posts show parents attending conferences, award presentations by school leaders, and meetings held separately at each campus. The school has also reported events that engage parents more broadly, such as moving-up certificate ceremonies and semester update meetings where student councils are recognised. Published notices and newsletters indicate the school runs occasional parent workshops and schedules PTCs as part of its academic calendar. For detailed, current PTA meeting schedules or formal PTA governance documents you can contact the school directly via the addresses listed on its contact page.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
NGIS operates across multiple campuses in Phnom Penh. Campus 1 is near Olympic Stadium at No. 2 corner street 156 & 211, Sangkat Veal Vong, Khan 7 Makara. Campus 2 is near the airport at Lot 360, Oknha Try Heng (2011) Kouk Kneang Village, Sangkat Phnom Penh Themy, Khan Sen Sok. Campus 3 is No. #32, St. 139, Sangkat Veal Vong, Khan 7 Makara. Classrooms are air-conditioned and the school provides a research library, a research laboratory, a computer laboratory, and a video room. A sport club includes swimming, soccer, and running; nursing service and a sanitary canteen are available.

Sports Facilities
NGIS has a sport club that includes swimming, soccer, and running. Physical education is part of the curriculum across campuses. Students participate in organized sports and outdoor activities as part of the extracurricular program. Coaches and instructors support skill development in these activities. Participation emphasizes teamwork, fitness, and sportsmanship.

Academic Facilities
NGIS offers a tri-lingual academic program with Khmer General Programs authorized by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, Cambridge English Language Proficiency programs, and Chinese Language Programs authorized by the Chinese Republic. The school holds MoEYS licensing. Students participate in Cambodian National Examinations in grades 6, 9, and 12 and receive a Cambodian Graduation Certificate. NGIS offers the Oxford Curriculum from Early Years to A Level and graduates may obtain Oxford qualifications in addition to the Cambodian certificate. Proficiency is in English, Chinese, and Khmer.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extra-curricular activities include arts, music, study tours, and other outdoor activities. The school also provides nursing services and supports a range of student welfare initiatives. Extracurricular activities are integrated with the academic program. Students have opportunities for experiential learning through study tours. Activities emphasize personal development alongside academic progress.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught are Khmer, English, and Chinese. Khmer General Programs follow the Cambodian MoEYS framework. English instruction uses the Cambridge English language programs. Chinese language programs are integrated into the curriculum; the school delivers IEYC in Early Years and Cambridge in Primary/Secondary, with IELTS available.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides a tri-lingual curriculum in Khmer, Chinese, and English for Primary and Secondary. The Khmer General Programs are authorized by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. Cambridge English Language Proficiency programs are offered to support English language learning. An integrated Chinese language program supports Chinese language development across grade levels.

Immersion Programs
Language instruction is integrated across the curriculum in Khmer, English, and Chinese. Students learn in three languages throughout Primary and Secondary. Early Years follows the IEYC framework with exposure to all three languages. IELTS training and testing is available as part of language offerings.
Reputation

Accreditations
Below are the accreditations, authorisations and programme affiliations shown on New Gateway International School's own website (each line cites the page where the school itself states the item):

- Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) — officially licensed by Cambodia's MoEYS. This is the government authorisation that allows NGIS to deliver the Cambodian national curriculum and register students for the national examinations (grades 6, 9 and 12).

- Oxford / Oxford AQA affiliation — the school states it is the first “Oxford School in Cambodia” and that it offers the Oxford curriculum from Early Years through A Level (an affiliation the website describes as providing Oxford qualifications). This indicates the school delivers Oxford/AQA curriculum materials and qualifications as described on its site.

- Cambridge (UK Cambridge curriculum and Cambridge English assessments) — the site says NGIS delivers the UK Cambridge curriculum in Primary and Secondary and that students sit Cambridge English assessments (mapped to the CEFR). The school describes students graduating with UK Cambridge qualifications. (The website presents this as the school's curriculum and assessment programmes.)

- IELTS (training and testing) — the school states it provides IELTS training and testing as part of its academic programme. On the school site this is described as an offering to prepare students for that internationally recognised English test.

- IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum) — the site states NGIS delivers the IEYC program in Early Years (an international early-years curriculum the school lists as part of its offerings).

- Chinese language programmes (authorisation stated by the school) — the About page states NGIS runs Chinese language programmes “authorized by the Chinese Republic.” The site presents this as an authorised element of the school's tri-lingual programme.

Note: I have listed the items exactly as the school presents them on its website (government licence, programme affiliations and test delivery). The site explicitly uses the term “licensed” only for the Cambodian Ministry of Education accreditation; other items are described on the website as affiliations, curriculum delivery or authorised programmes (as quoted above).
Admissions

Admissions
1. First contact and information gathering. When you contact the school, note which campus you are enquiring about (NGIS operates multiple campuses) and ask whether the grade you want has current availability; the school's admissions page directs families to arrange a campus tour as the first formal step.

2. Schedule a campus tour and ask about program fit. NGIS specifically invites families to schedule a personalized tour so you can see classes and ask questions about the trilingual program (Khmer, English, Chinese) and facilities; tours are useful for confirming whether the school's day structure and language streams fit your child. While on the tour, ask for written information about tuition, fees and the school calendar for the year you plan to enroll (the site points to a tuition page and a 2025–2026 fee listing). Keep a note of who you spoke with and any deadlines they give you.

3. Check age and program entry requirements. NGIS accepts children from 30 months (2½ years) and older and runs Preschool, Nursery, Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary programs; confirm the exact minimum birthdate for the intended intake year so you meet the school's age cutoff. For older entrants, confirm whether the student will be placed into the English, Khmer, or Chinese stream and whether any prior curriculum records are required. If your child has special learning needs, mention this early so the school can confirm available support.

4. Complete application / registration forms. After the tour and initial enquiry, the school will ask you to complete an application or registration form (parents should request the form and written list of required documents). Typical required documents to request in advance are the child's birth certificate, passport or ID, recent school reports (if applicable), and immunization/health records; confirm whether originals or certified copies are needed and whether translation is required. Also ask about any one-time registration or administration fees and the deposit policy so you understand the first-year cost schedule.

5. Placement testing and language assessment. NGIS states that all students are given placement tests in English, Mathematics and Chinese to determine correct class placement; these tests are used to match the student to the appropriate level rather than as a pass/fail gate. Arrange the test date with admissions and ask whether the test is paper-based or online, how long it will take, and whether results are shared with parents. If your child is nervous about tests, ask whether the school offers a short orientation or sample materials to help them prepare.

6. Assessment outcome and placement offer. After the placement tests and review of documents, the admissions office will confirm placement or offer an alternative recommendation (for example, remedial support or a different language stream). At this stage ask for a written offer that shows the exact fee schedule, payment deadlines, any refundable deposits, and the date by which you must accept the place. If the school proposes a conditional placement (academic support, probationary period, etc.), request the written conditions and how progress will be monitored.

7. Fees, contract and payment. NGIS posts a tuition page and indicates a full fee listing for the 2025–2026 year is available (request the current fee schedule in writing). Third‑party published fee listings for NGIS (published years may differ) show a range of annual tuition and note one-time registration/admin items — confirm the exact amounts, whether fees are quoted in KHR or USD, whether extras (books, uniforms, transport, lunches, exams) are included, and the school's refund policy for deposits. Ask for a payment schedule (termly vs annual), accepted payment methods, and whether sibling discounts or early-payment discounts apply.

8. Finalise enrolment and orientation. Once you accept the place and complete required payments and paperwork, the school will confirm your child's start date and enrolment details; ask for a parent checklist (uniforms, start‑of‑year meetings, student handbook, school hours, and material lists). Request contact details for your child's homeroom teacher or year-level coordinator and the dates for any orientation sessions so your child's first weeks are clearer. Keep copies of all signed contracts and payment receipts.

Scholarships
NGIS refers to a “Scholarship Facility” on one of its public pages and external coverage notes that the school has offered educational scholarships (one report mentions scholarships targeted at high-achieving students around Grade 9). However, the school's main admissions and tuition pages do not publish detailed criteria, application deadlines, or the amount/coverage of any scholarships online. For precise eligibility rules (merit vs financial need), application steps, deadlines, and whether scholarships cover tuition only or also include fees/materials, you should request the school's scholarship policy directly from admissions or via the school email (info@ngis.edu.kh). Because public information is limited and sometimes appears only in brief mentions, ask the school for written confirmation about available scholarship types, any required examinations or interviews, and the timeline for decisions.

Waitlist
Public information on NGIS's website does not describe a formal, published waitlist or pool system for places; the school's admissions page focuses on tours, the minimum age and placement testing but does not detail a waitlist procedure. If a program or grade is full, standard practice at schools in the region is to ask to be placed on an internal waiting list or to register for the next intake — because NGIS does not publish a waitlist policy online, contact the admissions office directly (email info@ngis.edu.kh or call the campus numbers) to ask whether they maintain a waitlist, how they prioritise spots (date of application, siblings, returning families, etc.), and if there is a deposit required to hold a place. If you are placing requests for high‑demand years (early years or exam-year grades), register early, document your contact dates, and ask the school to confirm any waiting-list position in writing.
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