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Asian Hope International School is located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in the Sen Sok district. The campus address is 68 Street Lum, Chres Village, Kork Khleang, Sen Sok, Phnom Penh 120806. The school sits within a residential area and is accessible by local roads; a Google Map location is provided for directions.
AHIS comprises three levels: Early Years, Primary, and Secondary. Early Years covers ages 3 to Year 1, Primary runs from Year 2 to Year 6, and Secondary covers Years 7 to 12.
The school is a co-educational day school.
Not publicly published.
The school provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for students developing English proficiency. It also has Special Educational Needs (SEN) staff who can support students in mainstream classrooms or in small-group or individual sessions, along with Khmer language support. A school nurse is on site.
There is no formal country affiliation. The curriculum combines the Cambodian National Curriculum with the English National Curriculum, and Cambridge IGCSE is offered from Year 10, with Cambodian national exams in Years 9 and 12.
The school has a Christian orientation and integrates Biblical principles into its education. This mission is reflected in staffing and leadership expectations.
School days commonly begin around 7:30 for Primary and Secondary, and around 8:00 for Early Years, with finish times near 3:00. Lunch is provided as an option for families.
There is no school bus service.
There is a coffee shop on the AHIS campus.
AHIS has a school-wide house system. Students are assigned to a house group that they will stay in throughout their time at AHIS. Students earn points for their house throughout the year, in class and in school-wide events, and the winning house each year receives the school shield. Houses are named after Cambodian animals and provinces.
The school operates with Christian foundations and teaches from a Biblical perspective. It holds ACS WASC accreditation for PK-12 and the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport recognises the AHIS diploma as equivalent to the Year 12 diploma.
Asian Hope International School offers a bilingual curriculum taught in English and Khmer, based on an integration of the English National Curriculum with the Cambodian National Curriculum delivered through an inquiry-based approach. Early Years (3 years to Year 1) follow the UK Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, with a play-based, child-centered approach and a strong emphasis on early literacy and numeracy; Jolly Phonics supports reading and writing, alongside Khmer language enrichment. Primary (Years 2–6) uses a combined English and Cambodian curriculum delivered in both languages, with topic-based learning in history, geography and sciences, and a weekly joint English–Khmer lesson; Year 6 sits the Cambodian national exam. Secondary (Years 7–12) extends the integrated curriculum with Project Based Learning, continuing bilingual literacy and expanding into Art, Music, Technology and Design, while teaching from a Christian worldview. Qualifications: Cambodian National Examinations are taken in Years 6, 9 and 12; from Year 10 onward students can undertake Cambridge IGCSE examinations, which are internationally recognized and provide pathways to higher education.
Approximately 756 students with around 50 international teachers; no formal published student-to-teacher ratio.
Cambodian National Examinations are taken in Years 6, 9 and 12; from Year 10 onward Cambridge IGCSE examinations are offered, which are internationally recognized.
Graduates may pursue higher education in Cambodian universities or international universities, with Cambridge IGCSE offering widely recognized credentials for entry to many institutions.
Asian Hope International School supports social and emotional development through a safe and caring environment rooted in its Christian ethos. The mission and vision state the school provides a high-quality, child-centred education in a safe and caring environment where every child feels worthy and appreciated. The bilingual English-Khmer setting supports belonging and effective communication, contributing to students' social integration. A School Nurse is on site during the day to support health and wellbeing, which underpins students' ability to engage emotionally in learning. The safeguarding framework, including a Child Protection Policy and CSPN membership, requires prompt and professional handling of incidents and reinforces staff conduct standards. While a distinct, named SEL program is not listed, the environment, health support, language inclusion, and safeguarding collectively underwrite students' social and emotional development.
The school employs Special Needs staff to support students with learning differences. Support can occur in the mainstream classroom or through withdrawal for specialist tuition to develop academics as well as social and life skills. A Learning Support Assistant can be appointed to support the child through the day, in addition to therapy provided by the SEN staff. Khmer language support is provided as part of the bilingual program, with Khmer teachers identifying needs and offering level-specific assistance. AHIS is not described as a specialist SEN institution; SEN support is provided within the mainstream school structure rather than a dedicated SEN centre.
The school provides EAL specialists to support students who have not yet developed the required level of English. EAL lessons involve direct instruction and engaging activities, and students may be withdrawn from the main classroom for targeted support. Most children in the EAL programme receive support for between 12 to 24 months. The EAL programme focuses on vocabulary development, reading, and writing to help students access the English-based curriculum. The publicly disclosed information describes EAL provision as part of student support rather than as a separate, standalone department.
Publicly available information does not describe a dedicated mental wellbeing program at AHIS. Health support is provided on-site by a School Nurse who handles everyday health issues, screenings, and general health advice. The mission emphasizes a safe and caring environment, which supports student wellbeing. The safeguarding policies and CSPN membership indicate a framework intended to protect physical and social well-being as part of overall safety. Direct mental wellbeing services such as formal counselling are not described in publicly accessible materials.
AHIS has a Child Protection Policy that aims to create a safe learning environment and protect the physical, mental, and social well-being of students and staff. The school is a member of the Child Safety and Protection Network (CSPN). The recruitment process is rigorous, and confidential references are required, including a question about any reason someone should not work with children. All staff must submit a criminal record report. The policy states that incidents are to be attended to promptly and professionally, and that alleged victims will not be held responsible; it also outlines how safeguarding concerns are to be handled within the school.
AHIS welcomes children from all backgrounds and beliefs. The school has a Christian tradition and teaches from a Biblical perspective, but there is no requirement that families be Christian. To apply, provide for each child a completed application form, recent passport photos (EY1–EY3: 2; Years 4–10: 4), a latest school report, a copy of the birth certificate, a vaccination record, a non-refundable application fee of $25, and a non-refundable testing fee of $25. Deliver the complete application in person to the Phnom Penh campus at 68 Street Lum, Chres Village, Kork Kleang, Sen Sok, Phnom Penh 120806. For AHIS–Siem Reap, deliver to Sala Kheav Road, Tropang Treng Village, Sala Kamruek, Siem Reap, 171204. Children may be required to sit an assessment to help place them in the right groups; an appointment for the assessment will be scheduled after the application is received. For Year 1 and above, the entrance assessment covers English and Maths, English reading, and Khmer reading and Khmer writing. For EY1–EY3, an assessment with the Head of Early Years determines readiness and appointments are made after the application is received. In Siem Reap, an assessment may also be used for placement in the correct class.
GloLink is in Sen Sok district (Sangkat Phnom Penh Thmey) at Building/No.131A on Oknha Mong Reththy St. (St. 1928), Phnom Penh. The address and contact details appear on local school listings and directory pages; the site is reachable by city roads and local transport routes in Sen Sok. Opening hours shown on listings are broadly during weekday daytime (listings show roughly 07:30–17:00).
Public listings describe GloLink as serving early years / kindergarten through primary and secondary (up to Grade/Year 12), with age range shown around 2–18 years. This is reflected in international-school directories that list nursery/Kindergarten classes plus primary and secondary levels.
Listed as a co‑educational day school (no public indication of boarding). Several directories and school databases describe it as an international school operating both an international curriculum and a national Cambodian track.
The school does not appear to be formally affiliated to a single country. Directories indicate it offers an international pathway and also references to a Cambodian national track; posts/listings note use of the Western Australian curriculum in parts of its programme.
Multiple local listings describe GloLink as having a Christian or ‘Christ‑centred' orientation. If religious instruction or worship practice is important to you, check directly with the school for how faith is included in day‑to‑day life and whether it affects admissions or curriculum.
Public listings show weekday opening hours around 07:30–17:00; specific class start/finish times, break and lunchtime schedules are not published on the directories. Expect a morning start around 7:30–8:00 with classes finishing in the mid‑ to late‑afternoon, but confirm exact daily hours and term dates with the school.
Directory summaries (international‑schools databases) list that a school bus service is not provided by GloLink. I did not find published details of a school‑run transport/shuttle service on public listings, so if you will need daily transport, ask the admissions office about private transport options, recommended providers, or nearby public‑bus stops.
GloLink International School Phnom Penh runs two parallel programmes: an International programme and a Khmer General programme. The International stream uses the Western Australian Curriculum (SCSA) for early years and primary classes, with school posts showing SCSA professional learning for Kindergarten/pre‑primary staff. The Khmer General programme follows the Cambodia Ministry of Education (MoEYS) national curriculum, and senior students sit the national upper‑secondary examinations (the មធ្យមសិក្សាទុតិយភូមិ / national baccalaureate). GloLink also publicises a Cambridge English programme and provides schooling from early years through Grade 12 (school listings and published fee/grade pages list classes up to Year 12).
1. Initial inquiry and eligibility check — Contact the school's admissions office to confirm current availability for the grade you need, the school calendar (term start dates) and the most recent fee schedule. Ask specifically which curriculum stream (American / Cambodian) you want for your child, and whether the school has any age/grade cut‑offs or minimum attendance requirements. Because the school's official website was unavailable at the time of checking, call or message the school's listed phone/WhatsApp or use its directory listings to reach admissions directly.
2. Complete and submit the application + required documents — You will normally need to complete the school's application form and provide standard documents such as the child's birth certificate or passport, recent school reports or transcripts (if any), up‑to‑date immunisation records, proof of residency/parent ID, and passport photos; international families should also be ready to show visa or work‑permit documents if requested. Parents should check whether the school requires originals or certified copies and whether any documents must be translated into English. Because GloLink's public listings describe an application process that includes interviews/assessments, confirm the exact document checklist with admissions before you prepare couriered originals.
3. Admissions assessment and interview — GloLink is reported to use an application process that includes interviews and academic/placement assessments (typically age‑appropriate literacy and numeracy checks and an interview with the child and/or parents). Expect the school to assess English ability and overall readiness for the requested grade; for younger children this may be informal classroom observation or play‑based checks. Ask ahead whether assessments are carried out on campus, remotely, or via a prior school report, and whether there is any preparatory guidance or sample materials.
4. Offer, contract and payment of enrolment fees — If a place is offered you should receive a written offer and a school contract that sets out fees, one‑time charges and payment deadlines. Public fee schedules published by school directories show a typical first‑year breakdown (example: registration fee, capital fee, tuition and materials — the database lists a Nursery 2 first‑year total of 14,035,000 KHR and annual totals by grade), so review the contract carefully for which charges are one‑time versus recurring and whether any discounts or sibling concessions apply. Ask about accepted payment methods, payment plans, refund/cancellation terms and any required deposits (these details are not consistently published and should be confirmed with admissions).
5. Confirmation, pre‑start requirements and orientation — Once the contract and initial payment are completed, confirm the child's start date, uniform requirements, health records (vaccinations), school hours and available transport/bus routes. If your child will need classroom support, language support (ESL) or special‑needs accommodations, raise these before the start date so the school can plan staffing and placement. GloLink's public listings show active enrolment and seasonal promotions at times, so confirm whether any promotional offers are being applied to your contract.
No formal waitlist system is clearly described in the school's public listings. Major directory profiles and local write‑ups for GloLink (school directories checked) do not publish a formal “waitlist” policy or a centralized admissions pool; instead, parents are advised to contact admissions directly to check current availability and next‑steps. Because many smaller international schools handle demand case‑by‑case (holding names on a priority contact list or offering places as they become available), if you cannot secure a place immediately ask admissions whether they keep a waiting list, how long the list typically is, how offers are prioritised (e.g., siblings, returning students, date of application), and whether there are any interim enrolment options (short‑term or part‑time places). For the most reliable answer, contact the school's admissions office directly.
