iCAN British International SchoolVerified

In Brief

iCAN is the go-to option for families living in central Phnom Penh with primary-age children who want a British-style education without the ISPP or NISC price tag. It stops at Year 9, so plan the secondary school move in advance.

Established in 2004, iCAN runs the International Primary Curriculum and National Curriculum for England across two campuses in Tonle Bassac. The school has a genuine primary school feel rather than the corporate campus atmosphere of larger competitors - smaller, more intimate, with art on the walls and the kind of noise that comes from children actually engaged in what they're doing. Class sizes cap at around 20, and around 70% of teachers are UK-trained.

Location is the main selling point for families in BKK1, Tonle Bassac, or around the Aeon Mall area. Most children can be dropped off without a long commute, which matters in Phnom Penh traffic. The school operates a no-homework policy at primary level, which tends to divide parents - some appreciate it, others prefer more structured take-home work. Chip Mong Group announced a USD 100 million investment in iCAN in October 2025, with plans for a new campus at Grand Landmark 271; the existing Tonle Bassac campus continues to operate while that development progresses.

iCAN does not have a secondary school. Students finishing Year 9 typically move to ISPP, NISC, or another school for their IGCSE and A Level years. This transition is well-known on the Phnom Penh school circuit and families plan for it - but it does mean settling your child twice if you stay in Cambodia long-term. Fees are genuinely lower than the IB schools, but ask admissions for the confirmed 2026-27 schedule as the Chip Mong expansion may affect pricing.