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Canadian International School of Phnom Penh

Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CIS) is a private international school in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, serving students from early years through Grade 12.

Canadian International School of Phnom Penh
Location
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Koh Pich

Chamkar Mon

Phnom Penh
,
Cambodia
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120101

Cambodia
11°32′46.33″N 104°56′09.39″E / 11.5462028°N 104.9359417°E / 11.5462028; 104.9359417
Information
TypePrivate school, International school
MottoEmpowering global citizens
Founded2012
Head of school
Leah Dushenki
GradesNursery - Grade 12
Enrollment1,000+
AthleticsCIS Bears
AccreditationInternational Baccalaureate, Council of International Schools, Alberta Education
Websitehttps://www.cisp.edu.kh/

Established in 2012, the school operates its main campus on Koh Pich and an early years campus at Bassac Garden. CIS offers two academic pathways: the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the Alberta Education curriculum from Canada.

Enrollment and Student Body

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Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CIS) serves nearly 1,000 students from early years through Grade 12 and has a multinational student community with more than 36 nationalities[1], and with families from a wide range of national backgrounds.

Languages and Program

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Instruction at CIS is primarily delivered in English, with additional language learning opportunities. The school has also introduced bilingual and language-focused offerings, including French and Mandarin programs, supporting multilingual education for both local and international students.[2]

Facilities and Student Life

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CIS campus in Koh Pich

CIS provides a range of academic and co-curricular facilities across its campuses. Facilities referenced in school materials include libraries, makerspaces, specialist spaces for visual arts and music, and sports infrastructure such as a natural grass football field, a short-course swimming pool, and indoor gymnasiums. The school also offers extracurricular activities and student programs, including clubs and athletics.[3]

The school includes a theatre that hosts recurring events, including TEDx conferences[4] and cultural programming in partnership with institutions such as the Institut français.[5]

References

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  1. ↑ Rédaction, La (2024-04-03). "L'École internationale canadienne de Phnom Penh annonce l'agrandissement du campus Bassac Garden". Cambodgemag (in French). Retrieved 2026-01-22.
  2. ↑ admin (2025-04-22). "Bilingual Learning at Canadian International School of Phnom Penh". Education Cambodia. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
  3. ↑ "Student Life". Canadian International School of Phnom Penh. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
  4. ↑ "TEDxPhnom Penh 2025 to Spotlight Cambodia's Spirit of Resilience and Reinvention". Kiripost. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
  5. ↑ "Dalila Belaza danse Figures vendredi soir à Phnom Penh". lepetitjournal.com (in French). Retrieved 2026-01-24.
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