Brighton International School

Brighton International School is located at

33, Street 26BT, Boeung Tumpun 2, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The school site gives this street address and contact phone numbers; Boeung Tumpun is in the Meanchey/Chroy Changvar area of the city and is accessible by local roads and taxis — you should check local maps for exact transit options.

The school says it follows the UK curriculum arranged in key stages (early years through secondary) and runs an Early Years programme for children aged about 2–5. The site also notes a Khmer curriculum that spans grades 1–6 (pupils aged about 6–12). For exact grade names and upper-secondary provision, contact the school.

Brighton International School is presented on its website as an independent, not-for-profit international school registered in Cambodia (founded 2015). The website does not explicitly state a single-gender or boarding status; there is no mention of boarding facilities.

The school's website describes individualised learning and support within its curriculum (for example tailored teaching and phonics support), but it does not publish a detailed Special Educational Needs (SEN)/Additional Learning Needs policy or specific facilities on the public site. If your child has identified SEN, contact the school to ask for their current SEN provision, assessment processes and any available resources.

The school is located and registered in Cambodia; it uses the UK curriculum alongside the Cambodian (Khmer) curriculum for some year groups but the school itself is not presented as formally affiliated to another country's government.

The school website does not state any religious affiliation. It presents itself as a secular international school.

The school website does not publish a regular daily start/end time for the standard term. The principal's page gives office hours (Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–3:00 pm), and a school-run summer programme listing shows days running roughly 8:30 am–3:00 pm; third-party school listings give a common reported schedule of about 7:30–15:30. For the exact term-time day structure (start, finish, breaks and supervised care), ask the school directly.

The school's official website does not describe a regular school bus service or transport routes. Because third-party listings offer mixed information, the most reliable next step is to contact the school's admissions or reception (the site lists email info@brightoninternationalschool.org and phone numbers) to confirm whether they operate a bus service, routes, costs and registration procedures.

Brighton International School delivers the UK national curriculum from Early Years through the secondary key stages, adapted with local context to build international awareness and consistent achievement standards.
The school follows the UK key‑stage structure (Early Years/Foundation through Key Stages 1–4) and teaches the full range of core and foundation subjects (English, mathematics, science, arts and humanities, computing, physical education and modern languages), with formal assessments at the end of each key stage as in the UK framework.
As a government‑registered institution Brighton also delivers the Cambodian (Khmer) national curriculum for Grades 1–6 and provides Khmer language classes in its Early Years programme.
In practice this means pupils follow UK programmes and end‑of‑key‑stage assessments while Khmer curriculum content and language tuition are provided for primary grades to meet MoEYS requirements.
For precise, year‑by‑year subject lists or information about which national exams (MoEYS assessments) pupils may sit, please refer to Brighton's curriculum page or contact the school directly.

Brighton describes a child‑centred, play‑based approach that explicitly aims to develop social skills such as cooperation, problem‑solving and respectful behaviour through classroom activities and play. The school's Parent Handbook and values emphasise mutual respect, open communication, peaceful conflict resolution and regular communication with parents about pupil progress, which form the basis of its pastoral practice. The Curriculum and About pages note the use of UK curriculum approaches and an emphasis on holistic development (emotional, social, physical and intellectual) to support learners' social and emotional growth. The website does not name a dedicated SEL programme or a specific SEL team/leader. For details the school points parents to the Parent Handbook and admissions materials.

The school's Parent Handbook requires parents to disclose any special educational, medical or social needs on registration and states the school may, in some cases, require a pupil to be removed if needs cannot be met or if a pupil's needs prevent the school from providing appropriate care to others. The Curriculum page notes that regular assessment is used so teachers can identify where pupils need additional support and adapt learning accordingly. The website does not publish a specialist SEN policy, list of specific needs it can support, or identify a named special‑needs coordinator (SENCO). Therefore there is no public evidence that Brighton is a specialist SEN institution. Parents are directed to request the latest school policies via the administration team or the Parent Handbook.

The admissions information states that children aged over four take an English language test at entry to ensure they can access the school's curriculum. The school also highlights a strong focus on English literacy and an intensive phonics programme in its curriculum and principal's message. The website does not describe a separate, named EAL programme, nor does it list specialist EAL staff or structured EAL withdrawal/boosting lessons. If you need confirmation of individual EAL support options, the school directs enquiries to the admissions or administration team.

Brighton's published philosophy and Parent Handbook state the school seeks to provide a safe, caring and nurturing environment that supports emotional and social development and promotes values such as compassion and accountability. The handbook and other pages describe pastoral practices including supervision, communication with parents, and play‑based activities that develop social skills and resilience. The website does not publicly list a named counsellor, mental‑health team, or a distinct mental‑health policy, nor does it describe formal counselling services. Parents are referred to the Parent Handbook and the school administration for further details.

Safeguarding‑related measures are set out in the Parent Handbook and admissions material: these include supervision of students, emergency contact procedures, medical/medication protocols, field trip permission requirements, attendance monitoring, and behavioural expectations designed to protect pupils. The handbook also states the school will contact parents about unexplained absences and requires disclosure of medical/allergy information on registration. The website does not publish a separate child‑protection policy page nor does it publicly name a designated safeguarding lead on the site. For official safeguarding documents or named contacts the school asks parents to consult the Parent Handbook or contact the administration team.

1. Complete the registration form and gather required documents. Brighton provides registration forms in Khmer and English that parents should fill out and submit to the school office; links to both forms are on the Admissions page. You must bring your child's birth certificate or passport, two passport-size photos, parent(s)/guardian(s) ID or passport, and (if available) Health Records/Health Card and Family Book. Note that Health Cards and Family Books are typically held by Cambodian nationals, and the school asks you to declare your child's medical history on the registration form.

2. Attend the interview and, where applicable, the English language test. For children older than four, the school arranges an in-person interview with a faculty member to assess readiness and fit. The school also administers an English language test so it can confirm that your child will be able to access and benefit from Brighton's curriculum and activities. Parents should be prepared to schedule the interview and bring any supporting documents or recent school reports if available.

3. Application review and decision. After submission and assessment, a member of the Admissions team reviews the full application package and communicates whether the child is accepted or deemed non-qualifying. The site states the school will inform families “in a timely manner,” so expect the school to contact you by the email/phone details you provided; if you need a specific timeline ask Admissions directly. If the application is not successful, ask the admissions officer whether any further steps (appeal, re-application window, or alternative year-group entry) are possible.

4. Parent handbook, fee payment and start arrangements. Successful applicants receive (or can download) the parent handbook, which outlines school policies, terms and conditions; Brighton provides both Khmer and English versions on its site. The school's admissions page states that full payment of fees must be settled prior to commencing school and that payment indicates agreement with the handbook policies—so confirm the exact fee amount, payment methods, and any deadlines with Admissions before paying. If you need receipts, installment options, or confirmation of start dates, request written confirmation from the school when you complete payment.

There is no mention of scholarships, bursaries, or fee concessions on the school's public Admissions or Fees pages; the Fees page simply states “Please see below for our full fees for this academic year” and invites parents to contact the school with questions. The website also does not list sibling discounts or other published financial-assistance programs. Because the school's site does not publish scholarship information, families who require fee assistance or who want to ask about sibling discounts should contact the admissions office directly (contact details are on the site) to request a written statement of any available concessions or application procedures.

Brighton's Admissions page explicitly notes that the school accepts applications year-round but that “for some of our year groups there may be a waiting list.” The website does not publish further detail on how the waiting list is managed (for example, whether places are allocated by application date, assessment outcome, or priority rules). Because the school gives only this brief statement online, I recommend contacting Admissions (email/info and phone listed on the site) to ask about: current availability for the specific year group, whether the school holds places on deposit, how waiting-list positions are communicated, and any expected wait times.