NIRA International School

NIRA is a small Cambridge-curriculum school in Phnom Penh founded in 2013 by a Canadian-Khmer family, serving ages 2 to 14. Accredited by Cambridge International and recognised by Label France Education.

Primary runs two streams. One is full-day English. The other is half-day English and half-day Khmer aligned to the MOEYS curriculum. Chinese is introduced from primary, and an English-French dual-language pathway runs alongside the English-Khmer track. Facilities include a library, computer and science labs, a music room and a garden for outdoor learning.

The school is positioned as a smaller, more bespoke alternative to the larger international names at this age band. The headline question is the absence of a senior school, so families plan a transfer for IGCSE and beyond. Available parent voice is positive on community feel, language progression and teacher care. Best fit for families wanting a Cambridge primary with serious bilingual options, including French and Khmer streams, and a small school setting through middle years.