International Schools in Phnom Penh: The Complete 2026 Guide for Families

Phnom Penh now hosts more than 60 international schools across British, American, Canadian, Australian, French, Singaporean, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and International Baccalaureate (IB) curricula. Fees range from under $2,500 to over $30,000 per year, and campuses are spread from the quiet edges of Chak Angre Leu and Sen Sok to the central streets of BKK and Tonle Bassac.

This directory is the most complete public list of international and bilingual schools in Phnom Penh, organized so you can find them by curriculum, by fee tier, or by district. If you're relocating to Phnom Penh or choosing a new neighborhood around your child's school, this is your starting point.

Quick tip: Traffic is the single most underestimated factor for families. A school that looks 6km away on a map can be a 45-minute drive during school-run hours. Most families prioritize living within a 15-minute buffer of their chosen campus.

How to Use This Directory

We've organized the schools three ways, so you can navigate by whichever matters most to you:

• By curriculum

  (IB, British, American, Canadian, Australian, French, Singaporean, Asian curricula, bilingual options)

• By fee tier

  (premium, mid-tier, accessible)

• By district

  (so you can shortlist neighborhoods to live in)

Each listing includes curriculum, age range, fee range where published, location, and accreditation where applicable.

A note on accuracy: Fees change annually and some schools do not publish them publicly. Figures shown are for the 2025 to 2026 academic year and exclude one-time application, entrance, and capital fees unless stated. Always confirm directly with each school before making decisions.

How to Choose an International School in Phnom Penh

Before jumping into the directory, get clear on four questions.

1. Which curriculum fits your family? If your child is likely to transfer between countries, IB and Cambridge are the most portable. American and Canadian curricula work well for families returning to North America. French families have Lycée Français René Descartes. Chinese, Korean, and Japanese families have dedicated schools. Most local families choose bilingual Cambridge-Khmer schools for balance.

2. What's your realistic annual budget? Fees fall into three broad tiers:

• Premium tier:

  $15,000 to $30,000+ per year

• Mid tier:

  $6,000 to $14,000 per year

• Accessible tier:

  $2,000 to $6,000 per year

Always budget for one-time application and entrance fees, plus annual capital fees on top of tuition. For premium schools, the all-in first-year cost can be 15% to 25% higher than the headline tuition figure.

3. Where is the campus, and where will you live? School location should drive your property search, not the other way around. Use the district section below to plan your neighborhood.

4. Accreditation and track record. Look for genuine international accreditations: WASC, CIS, IB World School authorization, Cambridge International (CAIE), or equivalent. A school calling itself "international" means nothing without one of these.

International Schools in Phnom Penh by Curriculum

International Baccalaureate (IB) Schools

International School of Phnom Penh (ISPP)

• Curriculum: Full IB (PYP, MYP, DP)

• Ages: 3 to Grade 12

• Annual fees: ~$9,500 to $29,000 (including capital fees)

• Location: 88 Hun Neang Boulevard, Chak Angre Leu, Khan Mean Chey

• Accreditation: WASC, CIS, IB World School

• Notes: Cambodia's first international school (founded 1989). Around 900 students from 50+ countries on a 6-hectare purpose-built campus.

Northbridge International School Cambodia (NISC)

• Curriculum: Full IB (PYP, MYP, DP), Nord Anglia Education network

• Ages: 2 to 18

• Annual fees: ~$6,000 to $24,000

• Location: Sen Sok District (8-hectare campus)

• Notes: Collaborations include The Juilliard School and MIT.

Australian International School Phnom Penh (AISPP)

• Curriculum: Full IB (PYP, MYP, DP, CP) plus Australian Curriculum

• Ages: 2 to 18

• Annual fees: ~$5,000 to $22,000

• Location: Sen Sok District (6-hectare campus)

• Accreditation: WASC, CIS

British and Cambridge Curriculum Schools

iCAN British International School

• Curriculum: IPC, IMYC, National Curriculum for England

• Ages: Pre-school to Grade 9

• Annual fees: ~$5,000 to $13,000

• Location: 15 Street 9, Sangkat Tonle Bassac

The British International School of Phnom Penh (BISPP)

• Curriculum: Cambridge (first registered Cambridge centre in Cambodia, founded 1995)

Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh

• Curriculum: British (linked to Shrewsbury UK)

Invictus International School Phnom Penh

• Curriculum: Cambridge plus Singapore-inspired, Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels

• Ages: Nursery to Year 13

• Location: 144C Preah Norodom Boulevard (Street 41), Sangkat Tonle Bassac

• Notes: Part of the Invictus group (Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Cambodia).

Reigate Grammar School Phnom Penh (RGSPP)

• Curriculum: British (partnership with Reigate Grammar School UK)

• Location: 201 Street 598

Harrods International Academy

• Curriculum: British-influenced

• Location: Street 275

Bromsgrove International School Cambodia

• Curriculum: British (linked to Bromsgrove UK)

Paragon International School Cambodia (Paragon ISC)

• Curriculum: Cambridge (Primary, IGCSE, AS/A Levels) plus Khmer National Curriculum

• Ages: 2 to 18

• Annual fees: ~$4,650 to $13,620

• Main campus: Building 402, Plov Lom, Sangkat Svay Pak, Khan Russey Keo

• Secondary campus: No. 2843, Street 3, Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamkarmon

• Accreditation: CIS, CAIE

• Notes: Founded 1997 as Zaman International School.

American Curriculum Schools

Western International School (WIS)

• Curriculum: American English, Pre-K to Grade 12

• Location: Central Phnom Penh

American Pacific International School (APIS)

• Curriculum: American

• Ages: 2 to 18

• Annual fees: Starting ~$3,500

East-West International School

• Curriculum: American-influenced international curriculum

Logos International School

• Curriculum: American (Christian), Pre-school to Grade 12

• Accreditation: ACSI, WASC

Asian Hope International School (AHIS)

• Curriculum: Bilingual Christian, Preschool (Early Years) to Year 12

HOPE International School

• Curriculum: Christian, originally established to serve families of Christian workers

• Established: 2002

FICAS (First International Cambodian-American School)

• Curriculum: American plus Khmer program

• Established: 1993

American Global Prep School

• Curriculum: American preparatory

Canadian Curriculum Schools

Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CIS)

• Curriculum: Alberta (Canadian) Curriculum

• Ages: Preschool to Grade 12

• Annual fees: ~$6,600 to $19,400

• Campuses: Main campus (central), Olympia City, Bassac Garden

M-TEL International School (Maple Technology Enhanced Learning)

• Curriculum: Canadian (Ontario province standard)

• Location: Central Phnom Penh, near Chenla Theater

French Curriculum Schools

Lycée Français René Descartes (LFRD)

• Curriculum: French national curriculum (bilingual French and English)

• Ages: Preschool to high school

• Annual fees: ~$6,000 to $9,000 (discounts for Cambodian and French nationals)

École Française Internationale (EFI)

• Curriculum: French national curriculum combined with British curriculum elements

NIRA International School

• Curriculum: Cambridge International Education plus Label France Education

• Location: 6,000 sqm campus

Singaporean and Asian Curriculum Schools

Singapore Cambodia International Academy (SCIA)

• Curriculum: Blended Singapore and Cambridge

• Ages: Nursery 1 to Grade 12

TG International School

• Curriculum: Singaporean

• Ages: 3 to 18

DK Schoolhouse

• Curriculum: Danish (Scandinavian teaching philosophy)

• Ages: 18 months to Grade 6

Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Trilingual Schools

New Gateway International School

• Curriculum: Trilingual (Khmer, Chinese, English)

• Programs: Primary and Secondary

True Visions International School of Cambodia

• Curriculum: English, Khmer, and Chinese trilingual

• Ages: Early years through high school

TIA International School

• Curriculum: Cambridge-aligned with trilingual mastery (English, Khmer, Chinese) plus SAT preparation

• Location: Central Phnom Penh

KCE International School

• Curriculum: National plus international programs, trilingual (Khmer, English, Chinese)

• Ages: Kindergarten (from age 2) to Grade 10 to 12

• Annual fees: ~$2,900 (Kindergarten) to $4,500 (Grade 10 to 12)

• Location: Building 21AB, Street 146, Phsar Depo II, Toul Kork

Golden Bridge International School of Phnom Penh (GBISPP)

• Curriculum: International

• Location: Street 2011, Sangkat Kouk Khleang

Bilingual and Value-Tier Schools

Footprints International School

• Curriculum: Cambridge (English) plus Khmer bilingual

• Ages: Nursery to Grade 11

• Annual fees: ~$2,200 to $4,800

• Accreditation: WASC, Cambridge registered

• Notes: Multiple campuses around Phnom Penh.

Brighton International School

• Curriculum: UK national curriculum with EYFS, bilingual English and Khmer

• Ages: 2 to 11

• Annual fees: ~$2,160 to $3,600

• Location: Boeng Tumpun, south of central Phnom Penh

Zion International School of Phnom Penh (ZISPP)

• Curriculum: International, non-profit

Heritage International School (HIS)

• Curriculum: International plus national curricula

Liberty International School (LIS)

• Curriculum: International

Grand Mount International School

• Curriculum: Khmer National plus International (Cambridge International plus EYFS for preschool)

• Ages: 3 to 18

• Location: Street 162, Sangkat Phsar Depou Ti Bei

• Established: 2016

Bamboo International School

• Curriculum: International, character-focused

Eco International School (EIS)

• Curriculum: UK international curriculums with focus on character building, environmental education, and STEAM

MAKSON International Academy

• Curriculum: Cambodia national curriculum plus international approaches

Westview Cambodian International School

• Curriculum: Preschool to elementary

Learning Jungle International School Cambodia

• Curriculum: International (Canadian-influenced)

• Programs: Preschool and elementary

Apple Tree International School

• Curriculum: International (early years focus)

Gecko Garden School

• Location: 4 Samdach Louis Em (Street 282), Sangkat Boeng Keng Kang Ti Pir

Phnom Penh Steiner Klasse

• Curriculum: Waldorf / Steiner education

• Location: Street 105, Sangkat Tuol Tumpung Ti Muoy

Phnom Penh Montessori International School

• Curriculum: Montessori

ICS International School

• Calmette Campus: Nokor Reach (Street 80), Sangkat Srah Chak

ISS International Academy

• Curriculum: International

Asia-Pacific Fredfort International School (AFIS)

• Curriculum: Inquiry-based, individualized international

• Ages: Toddler through Grade 12

• Location: National Highway 6, Sangkat Prek Liep

Albert International Academy

• Curriculum: International

Southbridge International School Cambodia

• Curriculum: Cambridge International (K3 to Grade 12), EYC for Nursery to K2

• Location: Chbar Ampov area

Invictus International School (also listed in British section above)

International Schools by District: Where to Live

Here's how the major campuses cluster across Phnom Penh.

Central Phnom Penh (BKK, Tonle Bassac, Daun Penh, Chamkarmon)

• iCAN British International School (Tonle Bassac)

• Invictus International School (Preah Norodom Boulevard)

• Canadian International School, Bassac Garden campus

• Lycée Français René Descartes

• Paragon ISC Secondary Campus (Tonle Bassac, Chamkarmon)

• Gecko Garden School (BKK)

• Phnom Penh Steiner Klasse (Tuol Tumpung)

• Northbridge, Diamond Island campus option

• TG International School

• Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh

• Harrods International Academy

Property profile: Condos and serviced apartments dominate. Premium for walkability and central access. Ideal for families prioritizing short commutes over space.

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South Phnom Penh (Chak Angre Leu, Mean Chey, Boeng Tumpun)

• International School of Phnom Penh (ISPP)

• Brighton International School (Boeng Tumpun)

Property profile: Mix of boreys, villas, and newer condos. Quieter, more residential feel with larger plots. Strong demand from ISPP families.

North-West (Sen Sok, Phnom Penh Thmey, Toul Kork)

• Northbridge International School Cambodia (Sen Sok)

• Australian International School Phnom Penh (Sen Sok)

• KCE International School (Toul Kork)

• Golden Bridge International School of Phnom Penh

• Several mid-tier international schools

Property profile: Fast-growing borey market, larger family homes, gated communities. Popular with families wanting space at a lower cost per square meter than the center.

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North (Russey Keo, Phnom Penh Thmey)

• Paragon International School Cambodia, main campus (Svay Pak)

• Various smaller international schools

Property profile: More affordable, mix of boreys and older residential. Growing infrastructure.

East (Chbar Ampov)

• Southbridge International School Cambodia

Property profile: Established residential zone across the river from central Phnom Penh. Lower prices per sqm, quieter community feel.

North-East (Prek Leap, Highway 6)

• Asia-Pacific Fredfort International School (AFIS)

Property profile: Outer residential area with growing family appeal.

Tuition Fee Comparison Table

Fees shown are 2025 to 2026 academic year indicative ranges and may exclude capital fees unless stated. Always confirm directly with each school. One-time application and entrance fees apply on top of annual tuition.

What's Usually Not Included in the Headline Fee

When budgeting, factor in:

• Application fee

  (one-time, non-refundable, typically $150 to $500)

• Entrance fee

  (one-time, per child, ranges from $1,500 to $3,500+ at premium schools)

• Capital fee

  (annual, for facilities, often $500 to $2,000)

• School bus

  (annual, optional, typically $1,000 to $2,500 depending on distance)

• Lunch plan

  (annual, optional)

• Uniforms, textbooks, and educational trips

• After-school activities

  and language tutoring

• Re-enrolment deposits

  for the following academic year

Choosing a Home Near Your Chosen School

Once you've shortlisted 2 to 3 schools, use these criteria to narrow your property search:

• Commute time at 7:30am.

  Test the actual drive during school-run hours, not midday.

• School bus route coverage.

  Most premium schools publish their bus zones. Living inside a covered zone is often more valuable than living closer.

• Flood risk.

  Certain low-lying areas in Phnom Penh flood during heavy rains, which can disrupt the school commute.

• Community cluster.

  Some neighborhoods have strong expat or school-community density, making carpools and playdates easier.

• Resale and rental resilience.

  Properties within a proven school catchment tend to hold value better.

Final Thoughts

Phnom Penh's international school landscape has matured rapidly. There are now more than 50 genuine international and bilingual schools across every major curriculum, with price points ranging from $2,000 to over $30,000 per year. The right school depends on your family's curriculum fit, budget, and long-term plans. The right home depends on your school.

At PropertyHub, we help families in Phnom Penh find homes that fit their life, including the school run. Browse listings by district, filter by family-friendly features, or speak to an agent who knows the school catchments inside out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many international schools are there in Phnom Penh?

There are more than 50 schools in Phnom Penh that describe themselves as international, with approximately 28 to 35 holding genuine international accreditations (WASC, CIS, IB, or Cambridge International). This directory covers the most established and recognized options.

What is the best international school in Phnom Penh?

There is no single "best" school. It depends on your child's age, your preferred curriculum, and your budget. ISPP, Northbridge, Canadian International, and Paragon ISC are consistently ranked among the top-tier options for their accreditation, facilities, and graduate outcomes.

How much do international schools in Phnom Penh cost?

Fees range from around $2,200 per year at bilingual schools like Footprints and Brighton to over $29,000 per year at premium IB schools like ISPP. Most mid-tier international schools fall between $6,000 and $14,000 per year. Phnom Penh has consistently ranked as one of the most affordable cities in Asia for international schooling.

Which international schools in Phnom Penh offer the IB program?

ISPP, Northbridge International School Cambodia (NISC), and Australian International School Phnom Penh (AISPP) are authorized to teach all three stages of the IB program (PYP, MYP, DP).

Which schools offer Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels?

Paragon ISC, Invictus, The British International School of Phnom Penh, iCAN, Footprints, and several others offer Cambridge pathways. Paragon ISC is one of the longest-established Cambridge examination centers in Cambodia.

Are there Chinese, Korean, or Japanese schools in Phnom Penh?

There are several trilingual schools offering strong Chinese programs alongside English and Khmer, including True Visions, TIA, KCE, and New Gateway. Dedicated Korean and Japanese curriculum schools are more limited and often target specific expat communities directly.

Are there French or bilingual school options?

Yes. Lycée Français René Descartes is the only accredited French lycée in Cambodia. EFI and NIRA offer French-English bilingual programs. Footprints, Brighton, and Paragon ISC offer English and Khmer bilingual pathways. CIS, Invictus, and several others offer French and Mandarin as additional languages.

When does the school year start in Phnom Penh?

Most international schools follow an August to June calendar, with two semesters broken into four terms. French and some other schools may follow a September to June calendar.

Can foreigners enroll their children in any Phnom Penh international school?

Yes. International schools in Phnom Penh accept students of all nationalities, subject to placement assessments and available spaces. Some schools have waiting lists for popular grade levels.

Missing a School?

This directory is updated regularly. If we've missed a school or any information is out of date, let us know and we'll update the entry.

Last updated: April 2026. Fee information is indicative and subject to change. Always confirm directly with the school. PropertyHub is an independent real estate platform and is not affiliated with any of the schools listed.