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Paragon International School

Cambodia, Phnom Penh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Khmer
Fees KHR 22,077,001 - 42,929,731
Ages 2 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 1100
Type Co-educational
Opened 1997
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Mandarin, Khmer, Korean, Japanese
Typical class size 12
Strengths STEM, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Paragon International School (Paragon ISC) was established in 1997 and operates a single purpose-built campus at Land № 402, Plov Lom (Svay Pak) in Khan Russey Keo, Phnom Penh. The school offers both an International programme (Cambridge Primary → IGCSE → AS/A levels) taught in English and a Bilingual programme that combines the Khmer national curriculum with selected Cambridge subjects; it is also a registered Cambridge centre and holds international accreditation. Paragon's age policy covers toddlers through Grade 12 (typical entry ages shown on the school site are 2 — 17 years). The school lists an extensive co-curricular programme including STEM & Robotics, arts and language clubs, and it coordinates contracted school-bus routes for families. The Head of School is Mr. Artur Tulepbekov. Note: the school website provides application, enrolment, registration and capital fee figures (in USD) but does not publish a single annual tuition range by grade on its public pages; the site should be contacted or the prospectus requested for an exact tuition schedule. (Sources: Paragon ISC site: history, contact/address, curriculum pages, age-level, clubs and transport).

The Essentials

Paragon International School has 1,100 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English, Khmer.

Location
Paragon International School is located in the Svay Pak / Russey Keo area of Phnom Penh (Building No. 402, Plov Lom, Phum Lor Kombor, Sangkat Svay Pak, Khan Russey Keo). The campus is accessible from major parts of the city and the school lists a single consolidated campus address on its website.

Stages
The school runs Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary programmes (age bands shown as Kindergarten 2–5, Primary 6–11, Secondary 12–17). Age-level details and grade distribution are published on the school site.

Type
Paragon ISC is an independent international day school offering programmes from early years through Grade 12; the school operates multiple campus sections (Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary). The school website and campus pages do not advertise boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
Paragon publishes a Learning Support page describing a dedicated Learning Support department that works with teachers, teaching assistants and parents, runs awareness events (for example on dyslexia and ADHD), and participates in local SEN networks. The school uses in‑school interventions and refers to external specialists when needed.

Country affiliation
The school is registered in Cambodia and is authorised/recognised by the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports; it also delivers Cambridge (CAIE) qualifications and holds international accreditation (CIS).

Religious affiliation
Paragon ISC does not list any religious affiliation on its public ‘About' and accreditation pages; the provision is presented as secular/international.

School day structure
Published information from school‑profile sources indicates a typical school day with families able to drop off from about 07:50 and school finishing around 15:30; exact start/finish times can vary by year group and term, so confirm with admissions for your child's year.

Bus service
The school coordinates a contracted bus service for student commuting and lists a transport/registration page with contact details for bus enquiries; routes are organised into pickup/drop‑off zones and fees depend on location (term‑ or annual‑based payment options). For route details and registration you should contact the school transport team.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
One set of school uniforms and one PE uniform are provided to each student upon registration.

Food Options
The school has a canteen that provides breakfast and lunch with a wide range of food options, catering to dietary requirements and tastes.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a School Board. It is certified by the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS) and Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), and Paragon International School is a registered Cambridge examination centre; it has accreditation from the Council of International Schools (CIS).
Fees

Annual tuition at Paragon International School ranges from KHR 22,077,001 to KHR 42,929,731 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- Toddler–Pre-K: USD 60 (payable once on application).
- KG–Grade 12: USD 120 (payable once on application).
(These application fees are non‑refundable and non‑transferable.)

One‑time enrolment / initial fees
- Enrolment (one‑time on acceptance): Toddler–Pre‑K USD 750; KG–Grade 12 USD 1,500. These enrolment fees are non‑refundable and non‑transferable.

Annual registration and capital fees
- Registration (annual): USD 850 (paid annually; non‑refundable).
- Capital fee (annual): Toddler–Pre‑K USD 600; KG–Grade 12 USD 1,200 (payable annually in two instalments; non‑refundable).

Tuition fees — annual amounts by year group (USD, annual)
- Kindergarten: Toddler (half day) USD 4,650; Toddler (full day) USD 5,500; Nursery half day USD 4,650; Nursery full day USD 5,500; Pre‑K (full day) USD 6,875; K (full day) USD 6,875.
- Primary (Bilingual / International examples): Grade 1 Bilingual USD 7,660 / International USD 11,250; Grades 2–3 Bilingual ~USD 7,660 / International USD 11,250; Grades 4–6 Bilingual ~USD 7,970 / International USD 11,970.
- Secondary (Bilingual / International examples): Grades 7–9 Bilingual USD 9,340 / International USD 12,910; Grades 10–12 Bilingual USD 9,720 / International USD 13,620.
(Annual tuition varies by programme, campus and transfer status.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment options: full payment (early full payment discount: USD 100) or instalments.
- Instalment schedules published include a two‑instalment option (1st due 31 August; 2nd due 31 December) or a four‑instalment option (1st due 31 August; 2nd due 31 October; 3rd due 31 December; 4th due 28 February).
- Late payment penalties: USD 50 if less than 30 days overdue; USD 100 if over 30 days overdue.

(If paying by instalments, equal splits of the annual tuition across the chosen number of instalments is a common practice — the dates above are the published due dates; instalment amounts will be set on the invoice / enrolment agreement.)

Boarding
- No boarding programme is listed for Paragon ISC; the school operates as a day school.

Other costs and optional fees
- Transport (school bus), lunch, clubs, external exam fees, extra uniforms and additional textbooks and co‑curricular charges are charged in addition to tuition; amounts vary by service. One set of school uniform and one PE set plus main subject textbooks are provided on registration.

Refund information
- The school explicitly states that application, enrolment, registration and capital fees are non‑refundable and non‑transferable. Refund rules for tuition or other charges are determined in the enrolment agreement and invoicing (no separate general tuition refund schedule is published on the public fee pages).

Payment methods
- Onsite payment at the Finance Office; online payment (enter school ID in payment remarks); bank transfer to ABA Bank (PARAGON EDUCATION CO., LTD.) with campus‑specific account numbers provided by the school. The school publishes bank transfer details on the fee page.
Academics

Paragon International School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 2 to 17.

Curriculum
Paragon ISC's Kindergarten (ages 3–6) follows the Cambridge Early Years framework, organised into six learning areas: Communication, Creative Expression, Mathematics, Personal, Social & Emotional Development, Physical Development and Understanding the World. Primary (Grades 1–6) integrates the Cambodian National Curriculum with the Cambridge Primary International Curriculum and teaches core programmes such as English, Chinese, Khmer, mathematics, science, ICT, global perspectives, art, music, PE and robotics. Secondary offers both a Bilingual pathway (national curriculum in Khmer with selected Cambridge subjects) and an International pathway based on Cambridge: Cambridge Lower Secondary (ages 11–14), a two‑year IGCSE in Grades 9–10, and Cambridge Advanced (AS/A Levels) for pre‑university study, with subjects organised into Languages, Humanities, Sciences, Mathematics and Creative/ICT/PE. Paragon states its International Programme high‑school diploma is submitted to the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport for equivalency with the national Grade 12 diploma; International Programme students are exempt from the Grade 6/9/12 national exams, while local students in the International stream must complete Khmer language, history and culture requirements for equivalency. The school also provides Cambridge assessment services (including Young Learners of English), functions as an SAT test centre, and runs extensive co‑curricular clubs, college counselling and awards (e.g., Duke of Edinburgh) to support student development and university progression.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Paragon describes structured programmes and school-wide activities that support students' social and emotional development, including a Character Education strand, the Paragon Student Council, house leadership opportunities, and a broad co‑curricular programme. The Learning Support team works with the Welfare and Counselling Department to provide emotional and social support and to help students develop independence and confidence. The school cites classroom differentiation, small‑group interventions and collaboration between teachers, Learning Support staff and welfare staff as part of this provision. Student leadership (house captains) and celebration events are highlighted as routes for leadership and social development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Paragon's Learning Support Services state they provide targeted help for students with mild learning difficulties (e.g., reading, writing, numeracy), processing challenges, attention and focus issues, and social–emotional development. Provision includes in‑class support, small‑group or one‑to‑one interventions, and Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) overseen by a Learning Support Coordinator. The school explicitly says it does not provide a complete/specialist SEN programme and that it refers families to external specialists when needs exceed the school's capacity. Support for English language acquisition is provided in coordination with ESL where required.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Paragon lists English as a Second Language as a named programme in its Primary curriculum and runs Cambridge‑aligned ESL clubs (Starters, Movers, Flyers, A2 Key, Checkpoint ESL). The Learning Support page also notes formal ESL/ESL coordination between Learning Support and the school's ESL provision for students who need additional language support. The site therefore documents both an in‑curriculum ESL programme and targeted coordination for students requiring extra English support. The school does not publish individual staff names for the ESL team on the pages reviewed.

Mental Wellbeing
The school's Safeguarding and Student Welfare material describes a Student Welfare (Welfare and Counselling) function that provides developmental, preventative and remedial services aimed at students' social and personal needs. Learning Support explicitly records that it collaborates with the Welfare and Counselling Department to provide emotional support addressing confidence, peer relationships, anxiety and adjustment. Paragon frames wellbeing as part of its wider pastoral and academic provision and says staff and parents share responsibility for student wellbeing. The website does not list named counsellors on the pages reviewed.

Safeguarding
Paragon publishes a Safeguarding and Child Protection page stating the school has a Safeguarding Policy and is committed to preventing and responding to child abuse; the page gives a designated reporting contact ([email protected]) for concerns. The site explains the Safeguarding Policy establishes internal measures, makes safeguarding an organisational priority, and positions the Student Welfare department as a key part of wellbeing and child protection. The school's recruitment information also says staff must supply criminal background checks and relevant disclosures as part of hiring, which the site presents as part of its safeguarding arrangements. Together these pages describe policy, reporting routes and personnel‑check processes rather than detailed operational procedures on the public site.
Parent Experience

History
Paragon International School Cambodia was founded in 1997 and was formerly known as Zaman International School. The school is governed by a School Board and has developed in stages, adding a secondary campus in 2005, a purpose-built primary campus in 2010, and a dedicated kindergarten campus in 2012. The institution rebranded to Paragon ISC in 2018 as it aligned more deliberately with international accreditation and university pathways. In 2025 the school opened a purpose-built main campus at Land № 402, Plov Lom (Svay Pak), consolidating kindergarten, primary and secondary facilities and expanding its laboratories, libraries and sports spaces.

Community
Paragon ISC's community combines students, families and staff through a programme of clubs, competitions and whole-school events that aim to involve learners beyond the classroom. Regular activities include after-school clubs (STEM, robotics, arts and sports), participation in national and international competitions, and whole‑school cultural celebrations such as International Holidays, charity week and seasonal events like Halloween. The school also promotes parent–school connections through the Paragon Student Union and the Parents Club, which help coordinate social and community activities.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Paragon Parents Club (PTA) is an active part of school life, bringing together parents, teachers and school leaders to support student wellbeing and learning. The PTA's stated purposes include strengthening home–school partnerships, creating opportunities for parent participation, and organising events that bring families together. Typical PTA activities listed on the school site include family days, cultural celebrations, parenting workshops, school fairs and fundraising drives. Parent involvement is organised through grade-level parent representatives who meet regularly with teachers, coordinators and the leadership team to share feedback and plan initiatives. The PTA also supports clubs and school projects through volunteering and small-scale contributions, and membership or representative roles are appointed or elected at the start of each academic year.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus consolidates Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary on a single, purpose-built, secure site. It includes science laboratories, ICT and robotics suites, studios, and a broad set of sports facilities. It features two libraries and collaborative learning spaces to support independent and group work. The campus includes a main entrance, a playground or sports field, a sports field or court, a library and labs, and green spaces.

Sports Facilities
Paragon ISC's campus includes on-site spaces for physical education and team sports. There is a playground or sports field and a sports field or courts on the campus. These facilities are integrated within the main campus that serves Kindergarten through Secondary. The facilities support school-wide athletic activities and physical education programmes.

Academic Facilities
The campus provides science laboratories for experiments and practical work. ICT and robotics suites support digital learning and engineering activities. Studios support media, arts, and collaborative projects. There are two libraries to support research and study, along with collaborative learning spaces.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Paragon ISC offers co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, including clubs and competitions and a Paragon Student Union. A Parents Club (PTA) supports school life. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered at Paragon ISC.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Paragon International School provides three educational pathways: Kindergarten (ages 2-5), Primary (ages 6-11), and Secondary (ages 12-17). The curriculum includes Cambridge International Examinations and Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing, plus the Young Learners English program and a Cambridge-based assessment framework. The school is a SAT Test Centre and follows the DHQL & Teaching and Learning Framework. Learning Support Services and Career & College Counselling are available to students.

Cultural & Language
The school offers language programmes including Chinese Language Programme, French Language Programme, and Khmer Language Programme for International Students.

Social & Hobbies
Clubs and competitions are part of school life, including the Paragon Student Union. The Parents Club (PTA) participates in school activities. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered at Paragon ISC.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership development is supported through the Paragon Student Union and house leadership structures. The school provides Career & College Counselling to help students prepare for higher education and professional pathways.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school provides a safe and supportive environment for students. It aims to balance academic achievement with character, resilience and leadership, fostering holistic development.
Languages

Language Provision
The school offers three language programmes: Chinese Language Programme, French Language Programme, and Khmer Language Programme for International Students.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers two curricular pathways: an International programme and a Bilingual programme. The International programme follows the Cambridge International Curriculum; all courses are taught in English and students may study a foreign language as well. For diploma equivalency, local students complete Khmer Language and Khmer History. The International programme leads through Cambridge Early Years and Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE), and Cambridge Advanced Levels (AS/A Levels). The Bilingual programme follows the Khmer National Curriculum with Cambridge subjects taught in English; to earn a National Diploma, students must pass the Grade 6, Grade 9, and Grade 12 examinations. Students may switch from the bilingual to the international programme at the end of the academic year, but not the reverse.
Reputation

Accreditations
• Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS), Cambodia — The school is authorised and officially registered by Cambodia's national education authority; this means Paragon ISC is recognised to operate as an educational institution in Cambodia and its international‑programme diploma is recognised for national diploma equivalency.

• Council of International Schools (CIS) accreditation — CIS is an international school‑accreditation body that evaluates whole‑school quality (teaching and learning, governance, student welfare, facilities and continuous improvement); Paragon ISC states it is CIS‑accredited, which indicates the school has completed CIS's external quality‑assurance process.

• Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) authorisation / Cambridge qualifications — Paragon ISC is authorised to deliver Cambridge programmes and is a registered Cambridge examination centre (the site lists Cambridge programmes and its test‑centre status). This means the school offers Cambridge curricula (IGCSE, AS/A Levels, checkpoints) and runs official Cambridge exam sessions on site.

Other formal recognitions published on the school website:
• SAT test centre designation (Centre no. 65394) — the school is listed as an SAT test centre, which is an official designation to host College Board SAT sittings.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Start an application (online form). Begin by completing the school's online application form; the form saves progress so you can return to it if you need more documents. The admissions page is the official first step and the Admissions Team will confirm receipt and outline next steps.

2. Pay the application fee when you submit. Paragon's published policy requires an application fee that differs by age group (e.g., Toddler–Pre-K and KG–Grade 12 are quoted separately on the school fees page); this fee is payable once at submission and is non‑refundable. Parents should have a USD payment method ready and note the exact amount for the child's level before submission.

3. Admission assessment (test/observation) and parent/student interview. After the application is reviewed, the school schedules the relevant entrance assessment — for younger children this may be an observation, for older children a placement/entrance test — and usually an interview that includes parents and the student. Bring recent school reports (if available), identification and any information about learning support needs; the school uses these to place students at the appropriate level.

4. Offer of place and confirmation steps. Successful applicants receive an Acceptance Letter; to finalise enrolment parents must sign the agreement form and pay the one‑time enrolment fee indicated in the school's fee policy. Be aware the enrolment fee is described as non‑refundable and non‑transferable in the school's published fee rules.

5. Registration and capital fees to secure the school year. In addition to the enrolment fee, Paragon publishes an annual registration fee and a capital fee (amounts vary by programme and age); the registration fee secures the child's place for the coming academic year and is also non‑refundable. Confirm which fees apply to your child's campus/programme (Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary and Bilingual vs International programmes can differ).

6. Payment methods, instalments and deadlines. All fees are stated in USD and the school lists bank transfer details and on‑campus payment options; Paragon allows full payment or instalment plans, and publishes discounts for full payment and sibling/alumnus/referral discounts. Ask the Finance Office for the current instalment schedule and any early‑payment discount deadlines before you accept an offer.

7. Final steps before term starts. After fees are paid parents will be advised about uniform and textbook provisioning (the school states one set of uniforms and main subject textbooks are provided on registration), transport, lunch options and optional charges (clubs, trips, external exam fees). The Admissions Team will tell you which original documents they need to see in person and will confirm the student's start date once the registration is complete.

Scholarships
Paragon publishes several scholarship routes and criteria on its campus pages. A common pathway is a scholarship examination or top public exam performance for students progressing into Secondary: examples on the school site include Grade 6 scholarship arrangements (scholarship examination and/or top Primary Checkpoint results) with awards that may be cash‑value grants or tuition coverage; the school page notes the top three Grade 6 candidates may receive awards (examples include a listed US$2,000 award in one notice and, in other notices, 100%/75%/50% tuition scholarships for the top three scorers) and states that registration and enrolment fees are waived for those winners. Other published scholarship criteria include high achievers at Grade 8, Grade 10 (IGCSE) and Grade 11–12 (AS/A level) with differing award levels, and some schemes are explicitly for Cambodian citizens. Scholarship places are limited and the school runs a specific scholarship examination or selection process — dates, qualifying rules and how many awards are available are set each year, so parents must contact Admissions for the current schedule and application requirements.

Waitlist
Paragon's public admissions pages do not publish a formal waiting‑list policy. Instead, their published process instructs families to secure a place by completing the application and paying the registration/enrolment fees once an offer is made; that implies places are confirmed on payment rather than via a publicly described waiting‑list mechanism. If you are concerned about capacity for a particular grade or intake, contact the Admissions Office directly — the school's site lists dedicated admissions contacts for Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary.
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