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Nationalities
| Number of students |
1000
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| 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
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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
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| Results in these examinations |
IBDP Pass Rate 100%
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| 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
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| School finish time |
Nursery to Junior Kindergarten (Half Day): 11:30 am
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| 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
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| 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.
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| Sports facilities at the school |
Bassac Garden Preschool: outside play area, indoor play area, swimming pool, garden
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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. |