Compare Canadian Curriculum International Schools in Cambodia

CIS's main campus is on Koh Pich (Diamond Island) at Elite Town Street in central Phnom Penh; two additional early-years campuses are Bassac Garden (Tonle Bassac) and Olympia City. The Koh Pich campus is linked to the city by the Rainbow, Swan and Naga bridges and is close to neighbourhoods such as Tonle Bassac and BKK1, with Aeon Mall and riverside areas within reasonable commuting distance.

CIS runs programs from nursery through Grade 12: Early Years (nursery to junior kindergarten), Elementary (Senior Kindergarten to Grade 6), Middle School (Grades 7–9) and High School (Grades 10–12). The school offers Alberta curriculum pathways and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the senior years.

CIS is a privately operated, co-educational international day school that serves nursery through Grade 12 across its campuses. The website also lists a boarding programme (full and weekly) for students in Grades 4 and above on its services page, though the general admissions page states students must live with a parent or guardian — you should confirm current boarding availability with admissions.

The school publishes an Inclusive Education overview: universal classroom strategies plus targeted supports such as Learning Support teachers, an EAL (English as an Additional Language) programme, speech‑language services and social‑emotional counselling in Elementary, Middle and High School. The site also states it cannot provide some specialist on‑site therapies or psychological assessments and that EAL places and some specialist services may incur extra fees.

CIS teaches the Alberta (Canada) provincial curriculum and is accredited by Alberta Education; students may graduate with an Alberta High School Diploma (with options to combine IB courses or the IB Diploma).

The school website does not indicate any religious affiliation; CIS is presented as a secular international school.

Timings vary by campus and age group. For example, the Bassac Garden preschool lists drop‑off 8:00–8:30 a.m., a first session 8:30–11:30 a.m., and full‑day pick‑up at 3:30 p.m.; other year groups follow different schedules, so confirm exact start/finish and break times for your child's year level with the school.

The school offers a school bus and local buggy service for students (buses and open‑air electric buggies) that operates throughout central Phnom Penh for children aged 4 and above; children under 4 may be registered if accompanied by a sibling aged 10 or older. Vehicle types listed include buggies (4 seats) and passenger vans (up to 10 seats). Routes, fees and registration are managed by the school, so contact Admissions or Transport for current route maps, pick‑up points and costs.

The Boarding Program is available for students in Grades 4 and above. Full boarding and weekly boarding options are available.

All students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 wear a school-issued uniform. There is a standard uniform, a separate PE uniform, and different uniforms for competitive sports teams.

Lunch is provided through a school Lunch Program; meals are prepared on-site at the Koh Pich Campus by Dara Airport Hotel Catering Service. All CIS campuses are nut-free zones; Early Years are served family-style, and Senior Kindergarten–Grade 12 have buffet-style meals.

CIS is privately owned and governed by a Board of Directors. The Board provides strategic oversight of educational, financial, safeguarding, and employment health, while the Senior Leadership Team led by the Head of School manages daily operations. Ms. Daun Yorke is appointed Head of School for the 2026-27 academic year.

CISP's Early Years Program (Nursery–Junior Kindergarten) follows Flight: Alberta's Early Learning and Care Framework and is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, using play‑based, child‑centred learning. Elementary (Senior Kindergarten–Grade 6) follows the Alberta curriculum delivered through the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP); students receive weekly instruction in Khmer, Mandarin, or French and may join French or Mandarin bilingual streams. Middle School (Grades 7–9) follows Alberta Grade 7–9 curricula with specialist teachers in core subjects and complementary courses such as art, Career & Technology Foundations, drama, music, Khmer, Mandarin and French. High School offers two pathways: the Alberta High School Program (Grades 10–12), accredited by Alberta's Ministry of Education and leading to an Alberta High School Diploma (minimum 100 credits, with varied course sequences), and the two‑year IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12, which includes six subject groups plus Theory of Knowledge, the extended essay and CAS. Across all stages students can access specialist services and programs such as English as an Additional Language, inclusive education, fine arts, sports, design and academic counselling.

CIS provides social-emotional counselling across Elementary, Middle and High School to support students' emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and social skills. Counsellors offer individual and group support, respond to crises, and work with teachers and parents to build supportive classroom environments. The school describes these services as part of a continuum that aims to reduce barriers to learning and promote student well‑being. Staff implement schoolwide initiatives to develop social-emotional skills and refer families to external resources when needed.

CIS offers learning support teachers and speech‑language services to assist students with diverse learning and communication needs, providing targeted instruction, progress assessment, and classroom collaboration. A speech‑language pathologist is listed as providing assessment, individualised support plans, and therapy to improve communication and classroom participation. The school states it cannot provide specialised or highly individualised interventions (for example on‑site physical therapy, medical care, psychological assessments, one‑on‑one therapies, or assistive technologies). CIS presents these services as a continuum rather than as a specialist SEN institution.

CIS operates a specialised EAL programme and reports a skilled team of EAL teachers who support speaking, listening, reading and writing in small groups or through one‑to‑one targeted instruction. The admissions page specifies that specialist EAL support is provided for students in Grades 1–9, that students exit the programme once they demonstrate grade‑level proficiency, and that EAL placement may incur additional fees. EAL instruction is described as focused on both academic and social language needs and is integrated into the school's continuum of supports. For Grade 10–12 applicants the school requires demonstrated grade‑level English proficiency.

CIS lists social‑emotional counselling as a core part of its supports, with counsellors providing individual and group work, crisis response, and skill development in areas such as emotional regulation. Counsellors collaborate with classroom teachers and parents and may refer students and families to external mental health resources when appropriate. The school frames these services as part of a broader collection of supports intended to maximise academic success, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging. The admissions and inclusive‑education pages explicitly include social‑emotional counselling among the school's published supports and services.

CIS states it recognises its child‑protection responsibilities and maintains a Child Protection Team with designated leads in each school section; staff are required to report suspected abuse via the school's referral process. Teaching staff must complete Level 1 safeguarding training and teaching assistants, after‑school coaches and other support staff must complete Awareness‑level safeguarding training through child­safeguarding.org. The school uses a risk‑assessment matrix adapted from the UN Rights of the Child and displays information and a QR link to the referral process around campus. CIS emphasises that safeguarding is the responsibility of all staff and that student welfare is paramount.

1. Complete the online application: Start by creating and submitting an application through CIS's online platform (gibbon.cisp.edu.kh). Parents should save progress if they cannot upload everything at once; the school says you can return later and the Admissions Team will contact you after submission to confirm receipt and next steps. Be prepared to provide accurate birth and passport details because these determine grade placement and residency checks.

2. Pay the application fee: The application fee must be paid (in person or by bank transfer) before CIS will consider the application or schedule an assessment. The site states the fee is non-refundable — plan for that cost when you apply and keep payment confirmation to avoid delays. If the fee is not paid, the school will not proceed to the assessment or interview stage.

3. Submit required supporting documents: CIS lists documents required for all applicants (recent school reports, completed online recommendation forms, standardized test results if available, passport ID pages for student and parents, birth certificate or family book, vaccination records, signed CIS Parent Agreement, and a signed student health questionnaire). Additional, grade-specific recommendations or extra report cards are required for different year levels (for example, Grades 10–12 require three years of report cards plus multiple teacher recommendations). Parents should collect original or certified copies and be ready to upload them to the online platform; recommendations are submitted online by the referees.

4. Assessment, interview and English requirement: After documents are reviewed, CIS may request an interview and/or academic assessments (these can be online or in person). Students from Senior Kindergarten through Grade 12 may need an English-language proficiency assessment; Grade 10–12 applicants must show grade-level English proficiency (via prior records from an accredited English-instruction school or an assessment). If your child will require EAL (English as an Additional Language) support, note that CIS provides EAL for Grades 1–9 but enrolment in the EAL program carries additional fees.

5. Offer, deposit and fee arrangements to confirm enrolment: If CIS offers a place, parents must accept the offer and pay the required deposits to confirm enrolment — the school specifically states deposits and the ability to meet school fee requirements are conditions of enrolment. CIS publishes a 2025–2026 Fee Guide and offers multiple payment plans (annual, semesterly, quarterly); the school also runs specific discounts and referral/voucher programs (for example, an early-enrolment discount, sibling discounts, and referral vouchers). Before accepting an offer, review the fee guide and confirm which payment plan and any applicable discounts you will use.

6. Placement, first day and orientation: Grade placement is determined by year of birth for Nursery–Grade 6 and by a combination of birth year and prior education for Grades 7–12; parents are expected to accept the school's placement decision. CIS accepts applications on a rolling basis and the Admissions Team can schedule personalized campus visits; they also provide information to prepare families for the student's first day and run a New Family Orientation.

The CIS Phnom Penh admissions and fees pages do not describe a scholarship program for incoming students; the school's published fee information focuses on payment plans, an early-enrolment discount, sibling discounts, referral vouchers, and a forthcoming loyalty discount. CIS's community page also notes partner discounts (for example, a Canadia Bank junior account offers a tuition discount). Because other schools in the wider ‘CIS' network (for example, CIS branches in Vietnam) do run named scholarship or talent programs, be careful not to assume those apply to the Phnom Penh campus. If you want a definitive answer about scholarships, hardship assistance, or merit-based awards for the Phnom Penh campus, request that information directly from admissions@cisp.edu.kh — they can confirm whether any scholarships or internal assistance programs exist and explain eligibility, application windows, and documentation required.

CIS does not publish a detailed public waitlist policy on its website; the General Requirements page instructs prospective families to contact the Admissions Team for information about waiting lists. That wording implies a waiting-list or vacancy-management process exists but that specific places and prioritization rules are handled case-by-case by Admissions. If you need to know whether your child will be placed on a waitlist, the likely next vacancy date, or how long wait times are, contact admissions@cisp.edu.kh — they are the official source for current waitlist status and any documentary steps required to remain on a list.

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558 on Russian Federation Boulevard in the Sangkat Kakab area of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It is situated near the Psar Deyhoy Skybridge, placing it on a major transit route.

The school is structured into four main developmental levels accommodating children from 1 to 15 years of age. These divisions include the Toddler class (1-3 years), Kindergarten (3-6 years), Primary (6-12 years), and Lower Secondary (12-15 years).

Ontario International School operates as a co-educational day school.

There is no specific information provided by the school regarding programs, provisions or facilities for Additional Learning Needs or Special Educational Needs (SEN).

The school is affiliated with Canada, utilizing the Canadian curriculum from the Ontario Ministry of Education for its international program track.

There is no religious affiliation mentioned for the school.

The school week runs from Monday to Friday, offering both half-day and full-day enrollment options. Classes officially begin at 8:00 AM and conclude at 4:30 PM. Parents have the option to drop their children off starting at 7:30 AM, and full-day students can remain on campus until 5:00 PM.

Ontario International School provides a daily school bus service with flexible options for either one-way or two-way transportation. The standard monthly rates are CAD 40 for one-way and CAD 60 for two-way trips, which covers student pick-up and drop-off within a 10-kilometer radius of the campus. For families living further than 10 kilometers away, the service is still available, though additional distance-based charges will apply. Furthermore, these transportation fees can be prorated based on a student's specific start date if they enroll mid-year.

Ontario International School offers a dual-track educational structure, utilizing the Canadian curriculum from the Ontario Ministry of Education for its international program and the Cambodian curriculum for its national program. The school accommodates students across four distinct stages: Toddler (ages 1 to 3), Kindergarten (ages 3 to 6), Primary (ages 6 to 12), and Lower Secondary (ages 12 to 15). Instruction is delivered in English for the international track and Khmer for the national track, with an additional daily part-time Chinese language course provided for all students. The academic framework is built on a learning outcome-based approach that focuses specifically on physical, cognitive, socio-emotional, and communication development. Alongside standard academic subjects, the curriculum integrates practical classes such as home economics and swimming, as well as a requirement of at least four community study tours each year to build social skills.

The school's educational framework includes a specific focus on the socio-emotional development of its students. A primary initiative for supporting this is the organization of at least four study tours per academic year. These excursions provide structured opportunities for students to interact directly with peers, adults, and the local community outside the traditional classroom environment. According to the school, these practical experiences are designed to actively build social skills and raise social awareness among the students.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) support, specific provisions, or dedicated staff.

While instruction for the international program is conducted in English, the school does not publicly disclose information regarding dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) support programs.

Ontario International School incorporates practical classes such as yoga and meditation into its standard curriculum to support student lifestyle and wellbeing. However, the school does not publicly disclose further information regarding formal mental wellbeing provisions, dedicated counseling programs, or psychological support staff on its official website.

To support student safety, the school has installed security cameras throughout the campus building. As part of this physical safeguarding measure, parents are permitted to request access to view the on-campus video feeds at any time during operating hours to observe their children.

1. Take an Admission Test: Bring your child to the school campus to complete a standard admission test. This assessment helps the administration determine the most appropriate year group and placement for your child.

2. Submit Required Documentation: Parents must provide a specific set of official documents to the administration. This includes the child’s birth certificate, vaccination records (Yellow Card), previous report cards, the parents' National ID cards or passports, and the family or residence book.

3. Complete the Registration Form: Once the test and document review are complete, fill out the official school registration form. A parent or legal guardian must physically sign this document to authorize the enrollment.

4. Pay the Required Fees: Finalize your child's admission by paying the required registration and enrollment fees. You will need to coordinate with the school's administration regarding the exact amounts and accepted payment methods.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding any scholarship programs, financial aid, or tuition discounts.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding the operation of a waitlist or a student pool system.

Note: the website you provided is for the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CIS); the Cambridge International School of Cambodia (CISC) is a separate school located at 275 Tep Phan, Phnom Penh (address and contact are shown on the CISC site).

CISC runs from Daycare/Pre‑K through to Grade 12 (Pre‑K to Grade 12). The school delivers senior secondary programs (Years 11–12) under the Western Australian pathway (WACE/WAM).

CISC is a co‑educational day school that describes itself as a trilingual school (Khmer, English, Chinese). The school website does not mention boarding facilities.

The CISC website does not publish a dedicated Special Educational Needs / learning‑support page; enrollment information lists placement tests and interviews for entry and recommends contacting the school for specific arrangements. Parents should contact Admissions to discuss individual learning‑support needs.

CISC is authorised to implement the Western Australian K–10 and senior programs and has been awarded recognition by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) of Western Australia to deliver WACE International.

The school does not state any religious affiliation on its public website.

The school site lists general opening hours of Monday–Friday 07:30–17:30 and Saturday 07:30–12:00; specific daily start/end times for different year groups are not published, so confirm exact class times with the school.

The Admissions information shows transportation is offered as an optional service and fee item (parents apply via the school); specific route/provider details are not published online and are managed through the school's transport coordinator—contact Admissions for pickup points, costs and timetable.

All students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 wear a school-issued uniform. The uniform is the same for all students regardless of gender. There are uniforms for Physical Education and Wellness, and different uniforms for competitive sports teams; zip-up jackets, pull-over sweaters, and hats are optional items. Each new CIS student receives a complimentary CIS backpack.

The school is privately owned and governed by a Board of Directors. The Board provides strategic oversight and includes Dr. Lina Lim (Board Chair), Dr. Howard Stribbell (Board Vice-Chair), Enghuy Ang (Board Member and Chief Financial Officer), Ms. Donna Trafford (Board Member), Mr. Chhem Siriwat (Board Member), and H.E. Dr. Chhem Kieth Rethy (Board Advisor). The Senior Leadership Team is led by the Head of School and manages academic programming and daily operations. The school is accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Province of Alberta, Canada.

The URL you provided points to the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CIS); the following overview is taken from that school's curriculum pages. CIS's Early Years Program (Nursery to Junior Kindergarten) follows Flight: Alberta's Early Learning and Care Framework and is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, with play‑based, developmentally appropriate learning. Elementary (Senior Kindergarten to Grade 6) uses the Alberta curriculum within an IB Primary Years (PYP) framework, delivering transdisciplinary learning in core subjects plus weekly Khmer, Mandarin, or French and optional French or Mandarin bilingual streams. Middle School (Grades 7–9) follows the Alberta Grade 7–9 curriculum with specialist teachers in English language arts, science, mathematics, social studies, health and life skills, and complementary courses such as art, drama, music, Khmer, Mandarin, and French. High School (Grades 10–12) offers the Alberta High School Program (a three‑year program leading to an Alberta High School Diploma requiring a minimum of 100 credits and a range of required and complementary courses) and, for Grades 11–12, the two‑year IB Diploma Programme with the six‑subject structure and core components (TOK, Extended Essay, CAS).

CIS states it delivers social-emotional learning through schoolwide initiatives and dedicated social-emotional counsellors who provide individual and group work to develop skills such as emotional regulation and conflict resolution. Teachers incorporate universal, evidence-based instructional practices and homeroom teachers act as daily mentors to support students' social and self-management skills. Targeted supports are offered for groups of students who need extra intervention to build social and emotional skills. The school also refers families to external mental health resources when appropriate. This provision and the role of counsellors and homeroom mentors are described on the school's Inclusive Education and Middle School pages.

CIS describes a continuum of inclusive supports including learning support teachers, speech-language services delivered by an on-staff speech-language pathologist, and social-emotional counselling to assist students with diverse learning needs. The school states these services are targeted supports and universal classroom strategies rather than highly specialised, individualised therapies. CIS explicitly notes it does not provide specialised on-site services such as physical therapy, medical care, formal psychological assessments, or assistive-technology provision. The website therefore indicates CIS is an inclusive school offering targeted learning and communication support but not a specialist SEN institution. These details are published on the school's Inclusive Education and Admissions pages.

CIS operates a specialist English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme and describes a skilled team of EAL teachers who work in small groups or provide targeted one-to-one support to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing. The admissions guidance states EAL support is provided for students in Grades 1–9, that exit from the programme occurs when grade-level proficiency is achieved, and that participation may incur additional fees. The school's Inclusive Education and Admissions pages provide these programme details and exit/fee information.

CIS identifies mental wellbeing provision through its social-emotional counselling services present in Elementary, Middle and High School, with counsellors offering individual and group support and crisis response. The Middle School page adds the school has a dedicated social-emotional and academic counsellor and describes daily homeroom mentoring and explicit teaching of self-management and social skills. The school also notes collaboration between counsellors, teachers and families and referral to external services when needed. These elements are described on the Inclusive Education and Middle School pages.

CIS sets out a formal Child Protection and Safeguarding framework: all staff are required to complete safeguarding training (teaching staff Level 1; other staff Awareness level) via childsafeguarding.org, and a Child Protection Team with designated leads operates across the school. The school requires staff to report suspected abuse via an internal referral system; it uses a risk-assessment matrix adapted from the UN Rights of the Child and displays team contact information and a QR referral link around campus. CIS states safeguarding is the responsibility of all staff and emphasises prompt, professional response to concerns. These policies and procedures are published on the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding page.

I noticed a mismatch before I proceed. The URL you provided (https://www.cisp.edu.kh) is the website for the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CIS), while your request names the Cambridge International School of Cambodia. Which school would you like me to research and produce the detailed admissions, waitlist, and scholarships information for?

Please reply with one of the following options:
1. "Cambridge International School of Cambodia (CISC)" — I will use CISC's official site (cambridge.edu.kh) and other official pages to pull admissions steps, waitlist details, and scholarships.
2. "Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CIS)" — I will use the cisp.edu.kh site you supplied and extract the admissions steps, waitlist details, and scholarships from that school's pages.

If you want a comparison of both schools, say “Compare both” and I will fetch and summarize admissions, waitlist, and scholarship details for each.

Also tell me if you prefer fees shown in US dollars or Cambodian riels, and whether you want information for the current academic year (I will confirm the year on the school site).