Canadian International School of Phnom Penh: Details and Fees

Leaving qualifications		IB Diploma
Language of instruction		English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes	Average	16 students / class
Class sizes	Maximum	20 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus

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Yearly fees:	from: 32,113,503 Riels to: 97,966,508 Riels

School fees range in KHR valid for the academic year 2024/2025

This school has more than one campus in Phnom Penh:

Main Campus - Diamond Island: Ages 4 to 18

Address: Elite Town Street, Diamond Island (Koh Pich), Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Basaac Garden City Campus - Preschool: Ages 2 to 3

Address: Preah Norodom Blvd.(41), Bassac Garden City, Khan Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 12301

Olympia City Preschool: Ages 2 to 4

Address: Olympia City, Building S3/C4, Floor 5 & 5A, St. 182, Sangkat Veal Vong, Khan 7 Makara, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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Nationalities

Number of students	1000 Full capacity - 1520
Number of nationalities represented in the school	37
Most common nationality	Cambodian, American, Chinese, Korean, Australian, Canadian, Japanese, Malaysian, British, French
Ratio of local students to international students	CIS is an international community. 50% Cambodian Nationals. 50% International.

Languages

Native English speaking teachers	Yes
Language support for students not fluent in English	English Language Learners program
Additional language classes offered by the school	Languages-Khmer, French and Mandarin Bilingual- French and Mandarin

Classroom

Max. number of students per class	The target maximum class size at CIS is 20 students.
Average number of students per class	16
Does the school employ teaching assistants?	Yes, for nursery to grade 5.
Use of technology in the classroom	CIS is connected through its wired classrooms and extensive wireless network. Classrooms use laptops, iPads, projection screens, interactive whiteboards and speaker systems to enrich the learning experience.
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)	Our school is equipped to support virtual learning during COVID-19 quarantine. As of December 1, 2021, most of our students are engaged in on-campus learning.
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?	We are a non-denominational school.

Academics

External examinations or assessments available	IB Diploma IBDP certificates Alberta High School Diploma Alberta High School Diploma and IB Diploma Alberta High School Diploma with individual
Results in these examinations	IBDP Pass Rate 100% IBDP Average Score 2023 – 2024 CIS 34 vs. Global Average 30
Do teachers assign homework to their students?	Each teacher has their own philosophy on homework and assigns it according to the needs of their students.
Approximate hours of homework given	Please refer to the question above.
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation	100%

Student support

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs	Yes
Learning support offered	Parents can inquire directly.
The school supports gifted, able and talented students	Yes. Parents can inquire directly.
Student access to education psychologist	Yes. Parents can access Educational Psychologists by recommendation in Phnom Penh.

Admissions

Entry evaluation for students	Interview and assessment
Brief description of entry evaluation required	We have a student in-take process to assess language and academic skills development of prospective students.
Waiting list	There are waitlists periodically that are dependent on the grade level of the student and the availability of the classes.
Deadline for registration (new academic year)	We have a rolling-admission policy. Students can enroll at anytime throughout the academic year.
Students can join after academic year begins	Yes

School day

School start time	Nursery to Senior Kindergarten: 8:30 am G1 to G5: 8:15 G6-G11: 8:00
School finish time	Nursery to Junior Kindergarten (Half Day): 11:30 am Nursery to Junior Kindergarten (Full Day): 3:30 pm Senior Kindergarten: 3:00pm Grade 1 to Grade 5: 3:15pm Grade 6 to Grade 11: 3:15pm
Supervised care before/after school	Parents are encouraged to promptly drop off and pick up their children from school.
School bus service available	Yes
School provided lunches	School lunches are optional.
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)	Vegetarian Halal
Uniform required	Yes

Extracurricular activities

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered	Cooking, robotics, karate, sports, piano, skating, rainbow clay art, jewelry making, swimming, Khmer, French, Mandarin, dance, yoga, Chinese paper-cutting
Sports activities included	Swimming, General Physical Education
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students	Yes

Facilities

Facilities at the school	CIS Koh Pich (main campus)- learning gardens, makerspaces, elementary school library, middle and high school library, black box theatre, pottery studio, photography studio, music rooms, recording studio, playgrounds, and all-grass fields for competitive sports. CIS has a Roller Dome in Coconut Park and and Ice Dome - one of a few in Southeast Asia and the only one in Cambodia.
Sports facilities at the school	Bassac Garden Preschool: outside play area, indoor play area, swimming pool, garden Olympia City Preschool: outside play area, indoor play area, dance stage, dance studio, swimming pool CIS Koh Pich (main campus): two outdoor play areas, ninja park, soccer pitch, swimming pool, sports complex, fitness centre

About the school

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

CIS follows the Alberta (Canadian) curriculum and, as an IB World School, delivers the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). The diplomas offered at CIS have been approved by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport in Cambodia.

Teaching approach of the school

CIS provides an inquiry-based learning approach and provides young learners with academic and extracurricular programs that allow them to thrive. All students from junior kindergarten to high school engage in language courses, and we are known for our signature French (LabelFranEducation approved) and Mandarin bilingual programs. CIS’ main campus is located in the heart of Phnom Penh and is expanding to include world-class facilities such as a sports complex, swimming pool, black box theatre, secondary school library, maker space and art room. Our newest campus, the CIS Olympia City Preschool, is Cambodia’s first purpose-built Reggio-Emilia inspired early childhood facility.

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