TIA International School of Phnom Penh was formerly known as Texas International Academy.
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Nationalities
| Number of students |
218 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
5 |
| Most common nationality |
Khmer |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
101:8 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes, for both Khmer and English |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Khmer, Chinese |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
26 |
| Average number of students per class |
19 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
With the use of computers connected to a projector |
| 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 |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We are a diverse school |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
By the end of 2024, we will have SAT, AP, NWEA, and Cambridge Examinations in place. |
| Results in these examinations |
N/A |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depending on the Homework |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Our first Grade 12 class will graduate in the 2025-2026 academic year. |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No, but we do work with a special needs center that assists us with integrating students with specific needs into our school. |
| Learning support offered |
As per the above |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Entry Assessment Test |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
English, Maths, and Science are tested based on the student's current grade and Khmer tested based on their age |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Enrolment is accepted throughout the year |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. They will be monitored for better placement should they struggle to catch up any work that has been missed. |
School day
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
16:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, if requested |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Clubs:
Extracurricular:
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| Sports activities included |
Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Table Tennis, Badminton, Taekwondo |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Auditorium and Theatre, Science Lab, Art Room, Music Room, Cafeteria, and Games Room |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sports Arena, Table Tennis room, Football Field and Playground |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
"Shaping young minds to be tomorrow’s leaders.”
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| Teaching approach of the school |
Active and Project-based learning |