Quick summary of key school information
• English-French
• English-Khmer
School details
| Number of students |
350 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
25 |
| Most common nationality |
Outside Cambodians (local), Korean, French and American are the most common nationalities. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
68 % (local) 32 % (international) |
| Native English, French, and Khmer speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English, French, and Khmer |
Yes, we have extra curricular classes as well as program to help with homeworks. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes. Each teacher is assisted by a co-teacher, to help with the classroom's management. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Each class is equipped with a main computer (teacher) linked to a projector for display and/or remote teaching if needed. |
| 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, we are equipped for remote teaching and can transition to virtual classroom overnight (in less than one day). |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Our school currently caters up to Grade 8. We are adding one grade each year, meaning our first classes of Grade 12 is expected to open in 2028. We will be able to answer this question the following year. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Entry test to assess level of English, reading, writing, speaking. For Early Years, it is more oriented to social skills and level of autonomy. |
| Waiting list |
Usually at the beginning of the year (July to August), but now it's cleared. Some classes are at full capacity. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We take registrations all year long. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
16:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
We provide supervised care to students after the school day through different "after school program". If students arrive early, they are welcomed by our team that is already on site, this is not a paid-for service. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes, 4 days a week. Not on Friday |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Chess Club, Karate, Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Hip Hop Dance Classes, Music, Swimming |
| Sports activities included |
We have physical education classes at every level. Each term focuses on one specific sport. We practice basketball, volleyball, ping pong, football as well as swimming and yoga. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. We have one football team, two volleyball teams and two basketball teams. |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Computer Lab (open for students during breaks, lunches, end of day etc.), Science Lab, Music Room, a 1000 square meter garden (with trees, shade). |
| Sports facilities at the school |
3 courts for Basketball and Volleyball. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
NIRA International School, with its 6000 square meters campus, its garden & sports facility gives students a real opportunity to thrive. NIRA is accredited by Cambridge International Education and Label France Education, providing internationally-recognized dual language programs. Khmer and Chinese is also part of our curriculum, starting in Primary. |
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