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In Brief

CIS is the pick for families who want Canadian curriculum continuity, a French bilingual stream, or IB without the ISPP or NISC price tag. The Diamond Island location is central but ask about which campus your child would be on.

CIS occupies a distinct position in Phnom Penh's international school market - the only Alberta-accredited school in Cambodia, with IB PYP and IB Diploma alongside four graduation pathways. The 2019 LabelFrancEducation recognition (first in Cambodia) makes it the main option for families wanting a French bilingual programme. At roughly US$17,500 for primary and US$24,600 for Grade 11-12, it's meaningfully cheaper than ISPP and NISC at the senior end.

The Diamond Island / Koh Pich campus location is genuinely central - the main campus sits near the Bassac River, within reasonable reach of most international family neighbourhoods. Around 1,000 students from Nursery through Grade 12, with 50 sports teams and 25 clubs for older students. The Alberta accreditation gives Canadian families curriculum continuity and a recognised pathway into Canadian universities.

Fee data from ISD sources and school materials suggests USD pricing, but exact figures should be confirmed directly - the school has not always published a clear fee schedule on its website. Two campuses means some year groups may be on a different site from siblings; ask admissions which campus applies to your child's year group and what the transition looks like at KG3.