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Abundant Life International School
A K-12 American-curriculum Christian school in Phnom Penh, recognised by the Cambodian government in 2011 and dual-accredited by ACSI and WASC.
In brief
A K-12 American-curriculum Christian school in Phnom Penh, recognised by the Cambodian government in 2011 and dual-accredited by ACSI and WASC.
ALIS uses English-medium American curriculum content and adds Mandarin, positioning itself as a trilingual school. The campus has science and computer labs, a library, swimming pool and basketball courts, and class sizes are small. The Christian framing is genuine rather than nominal and shapes the school's character formation language.
Parent and staff signal is mixed. On the positive side, families looking for a faith-based American pathway in Phnom Penh have limited choices, and ALIS sits at a more affordable level than the top-tier ISPP. On the other side, there are recurring concerns about facilities upkeep including basics like toilets, and teacher reviews on work-life balance and pay are uneven. Best understood as a values-aligned American option for families willing to accept the trade-offs that come with that price point.
Accreditations
- Association of Christian Schools International 01
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) 02