Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
130 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10 |
Most common nationality |
Cambodian |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Khmer, Chinese |
Max. number of students per class |
25 |
Average number of students per class |
15 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
30mn |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Yes |
Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
BIS accepts enrolments within first two weeks of every term throughout the year and first 45 days after the program starts for preschool and elementary program respectively. |
School start time |
Kindergarten: 8:00
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School finish time |
Kindergarten: 15:45
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School provided lunches |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Gardening, swimming, music. |
Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor and indoor playground, swimming pool |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Bamboo International School is a Montessori international school that offers both academic and enrichment programs for children aged 2 to 12. The facility and curriculum are in conformity with standards from United States. |
Teaching approach of the school |
BIS' vision is to discover and nurture every individual’s early talent, help them to achieve their highest potential and inspire them to build a better world for tomorrow. |