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Nationalities
| Number of students |
875 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
More than 50 nationalities. |
| Most common nationality |
ISPP limits the total number of students of any single nationality to no more than 30% per grade level. The most common nationality is Cambodian. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
30:70 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Both native and non-native speakers on our faculty. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language program |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mother Tongue Program and language acquisition in Khmer, French, Mandarin and more. |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
1:1 laptop programme in the Secondary school. Widely throughout the rest of the school, with limits. |
| 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 students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma exams. ISA assessment Grades 3 - 10. |
| Results in these examinations |
Generally above the world average |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Limited homework in Secondary school. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Varies, depending on grade level. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% of ISPP's graduates go on to university. |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning support services are provided for students with mild learning difficulties who need support to succeed in the mainstream class. |
| Learning support offered |
ISPP's programme is flexible and based on the particular needs of the students. Support may take on a variety of forms: one-on-one, small group or in-class. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Differentiated learning, as with learning support. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes - in house. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
ISPP does not require its students to be academically tested or assessed on admission, however all applicants must demonstrate that they can access and benefit from our IB curriculum and activity programmes, through their previous report cards and school recommendations. At the upper Secondary school, they must have a suitable level of English as EAL support is not offered from Grade 9 and above. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The only evaluation is English language, for ability and/or placement, for selected applicants. |
| Waiting list |
In most grade levels. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Rolling, year-round admissions. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
7:30am |
| School finish time |
2:30pm (Elementary), 2:45pm (Secondary) |
| Supervised care before/after school |
We have an opt-in After School Programme |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
We offer a lunch subscription with an external provider. Not included in tuition. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No regular uniform. Compulsory PE uniform. |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A range of After School Programme activities, and school-supported sports. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical and Health Education, Swimming. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, theatre, music practice rooms, science labs, playground equipment, cafeteria, fitness room, climbing wall, butterfly garden. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Olympic-sized swimming pool, gymnasium, sport fields, playground |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Founded in 1989, International School of Phnom Penh is Cambodia’s first international school and remains the country’s leader in international education today. From age 3 through to Grade 12, each ISPP student is encouraged to pursue their full personal and academic potential so that they can make a difference in our world. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
ISPP empowers students, in a caring, inclusive international environment, to achieve their potential by pursuing personal and academic excellence, and to grow as responsible global citizens who celebrate diversity. |