Paragon International School CambodiaVerified

In Brief

Paragon is the most affordable route to a CIS-accredited Cambridge education in Phnom Penh - a strong option for families who want recognised British qualifications without ISPP or NISC fees. Confirm which campus your child would be on before enrolling, as the school operates across three sites.

Paragon has been operating in Phnom Penh since 1997 - one of the longest-running international schools in the city - and holds CIS accreditation alongside registration as a Cambridge CAIE centre. The international programme runs from Nursery through to A Level via the Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, and A Level pathway, with roughly 1,200 students across three campuses in Russey Keo and Toul Kork.

The fee structure is the most accessible among CIS-accredited schools in the city. For 2026-27, tuition runs from US$4,750 (Nursery half-day) to US$15,280 (Grades 10-12) before the annual capital levy of US$600-US$1,200. Total all-in costs at senior level sit around US$16,480 - well below ISPP and NISC equivalents. A dual-programme structure (international and bilingual streams) means the school caters to a broader demographic than the purely international schools.

The school operated under the name Zaman International School until a name change linked to a restructure following earlier controversy around its founding network. Teachers on international forums consider this history well behind them and cite supportive management and a stable working environment. The multi-campus model is worth asking about at inquiry - confirm whether your child's year group is on the Russey Keo main site or one of the satellite campuses, and what transport options exist between them.