Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1100 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
18 |
| Most common nationality |
Cambodian |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as a Second Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Khmer, Chinese, French |
| Max. number of students per class |
To facilitate optimum learning PIS strives to maintain the following class sizes: Grade 1-2 (24 students), Grade 3-4 (28 students) and Grades 5-6 (28 students). |
| Average number of students per class |
National Program - 26 students
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| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, we have teaching assistants and learning support teachers as well. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
The school has a cutting edge ICT lab. The classrooms has smart boards, projectors, sound system. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Our school is not affiliated with any religion. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, our teachers assign homework to our students. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning support at Paragon ISC is flexible, and the school will always look to cater to the needs of an individual student. One-to-one support may be given, as well as support to smaller classes or within a main class. The school is not a special needs education school (SEN) but will support any of its students who have mild learning difficulties. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
A placement test in English, mathematics and science. Interview. |
| School start time |
Students may be dropped off as early as 7:50 am. |
| School finish time |
15:30 |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Takewondo, dance and music, cooking, art, science secrets club, swimming, tennis, economics, basketball, biking, book club, calligraphy, Chinese club, classical guitar, creative writing, debate, art and design, international relations club, karate, mechanics club, origami, performing arts, robotics, short movie, street art, yoga, young singers club. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
We have science labs, music, and a library. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Secondary Campus: basketball and volleyball courts, football field Primary Campus: playgrounds, swimming pool, play area |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Paragon International School (Cambodia) is one of Cambodia's premier independent international schools. Our school is accredited both by the Cambridge Assessment International Education and CIS (Council of International Schools). With more than 1200 students, Paragon ISC delivers bilingual and international programs from kindergarten to 12th grade for those seeking international education in Phnom Penh. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Paragon ISC's primary focus is on internationalism, with the goal of creating open-minded world citizens who have an international perspective, are self-confident and conscientious, and can function as leaders and team members in societies all over the world. |
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