Betsy Hanselmann, M. Ed.
Head of School
Set in a stunning garden campus, AISPP offers education to students from 2 to 18 years old with impressive facilities, a wellbeing focus utilising Positive Education, and a true community feeling for students, families and staff alike.
Our Early Years programme draws on the core values of the Reggio Emilia Approach together with the Australian Early Years Learning Framework. Primary and Middle Years students focus on the rigorous standards of the Australian Curriculum, taught through the acclaimed International Baccalaureate (IB) Programmes, PYP and MYP. We are fully authorised to offer the IB Diploma Programme and the IB Career-related Programme, for AISPP senior students looking forward to various pathways to universities worldwide, making AISPP the only 4 Programme IB school in Cambodia.
Our teachers are highly qualified and experienced educators with an average of 15 years’ experience. Over 60% of our education staff hold Master’s Degrees or higher, many from some of the world’s leading institutions: The University of Melbourne, Deakin University Victoria, Flinders University Adelaide, Tufts University, Michigan State University, SUNY Buffalo State, Trinity College Cambridge UK, Hong Kong University and many more – meaning your children benefit from the best education available.
AISPP is proud to be leading the way in Cambodia.
We have organised the information available for this school into 10 sections and 40 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
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Number of students
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372
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Number of nationalities represented in the school
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18
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Most common nationality
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Cambodian, Australian, American, British, Chinese, Korean
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Ratio of local students to international students
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80%
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Native English speaking teachers
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The curriculum is taught by internationally qualified native English speakers mainly from Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and the UK.
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Language support for students not fluent in English
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Yes.
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Additional language classes offered by the school
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Khmer, Chinese ( Mandarin)
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Max. number of students per class
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22
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Average number of students per class
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15
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Does the school employ teaching assistants?
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Yes
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Use of technology in the classroom
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We provide the right technology tools to nurture our learners as they grow up alongside modern technology. Tech at AISPP doesn’t replace traditional tools for learning, it enhances them, supporting students with the right tools to boost their experience. We believe in developing skills to keep up with future innovations in communication and collaboration, giving our students a practical advantage.
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Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)
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Yes, it does. Our online learning has been very well structured and ready for the provision.
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
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No
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External examinations or assessments available
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IB Diploma Programme Examinations
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Results in these examinations
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N/A
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Do teachers assign homework to their students?
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Yes, they do.
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Approximate hours of homework given
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Depending on the teachers!
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation
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100% of our first graduating class are attending university.
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
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Yes, it does. This is depending on the needs of the student.
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Learning support offered
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It is confidential to the student and their family.
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students
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It is confidential to the student and their family.
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Student access to education psychologist
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Not on campus, but referrals are made as needed.
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Entry evaluation for students
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Yes, it does.
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Brief description of entry evaluation required
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Yes, it does.
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Waiting list
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Depends on the grade level.
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Deadline for registration (new academic year)
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It is an ongoing registration. We are admitting students anytime in the school year.
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Students can join after academic year begins
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Yes, it does.
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School start time
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08:00
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School finish time
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15:00
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Supervised care before/after school
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After School Care is offered Monday – Friday, 15:00 - 16:00.
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School bus service available
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Currently no
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School provided lunches
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Yes
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Uniform required
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At AISPP, it is our policy that all students wear a school uniform when attending school or when participating in a school-organised event outside of school. We believe that our uniform is an important aspect of our school’s identity and is an integral part of our community. We believe that the uniform builds a sense of unity and belonging, and we hope all students will wear their uniform with pride.
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Facilities at the school
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2 Libraries, Science Labs, Design Lab, Food Lab
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Sports facilities at the school
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Outdoor play area, 25 meter swimming pool, toddler's pool, air-conditioned 1080 sqm gymnasium, full-sized football pitch
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
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AISPP is in our CIS accreditation year 2022-2023. We offer IB education from the Primary Years Programme (PYP), through to the Middle Years Programmes (MYP) and close with both the Diploma Programmes (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) for the final two years. We utilise the Australian national curriculum.
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Teaching approach of the school
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Our Early Years programme draws on the core values of the Reggio Emilia Approach together with the Australian Early Years Learning Framework. Primary and Middle Years students focus on the rigorous standards of the Australian Curriculum, taught through the framework of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programmes (PYP, MYP). We are also authorised to offer the IB Diploma Programme and the IB Career-related Programme, for AISPP senior students looking forward to pursuing degrees in universities worldwide.
AISPP continues to invest in its teachers through extensive, continuous professional development, ensuring that we maintain our position at the cutting edge of educational practices. Most importantly, your children are at the centre of everything we do.
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Primary | Ages 2-11
The Primary School meets the needs of our students by working in two sections; the Early Years, which caters for children from 2 – 5 years of age, and the Primary Years, where children start in the Foundation class and progress through to Year 5. Our internationally trained team of teachers design exciting programmes where the children are actively engaged in the learning process. We follow an holistic approach to learning whereby the social, emotional and physical development of children is as important as their academic growth and development. We love to see them flourish in all areas and grow to be confident and creative individuals.
Secondary | Ages 11-18
We aim to provide pathways for each individual student to find success, not only at school but when they leave to study further or begin a career. The school is proud to be the only four-programme IB school and the only school in Cambodia to offer IB Diploma and the Careers-related Programme . This programme is an enticing option for students who want to take a more specialised pathway into areas such as art, design, engineering or hospitality. Small class sizes and student-teacher ratios mean that our teachers know every student and can tailor teaching and learning to individual needs and strengths.
Campus & Facilities
Set in verdant tropical gardens, AISPP offers the full range of international standard facilities:
• More than 60 classrooms in separate Primary and Secondary buildings
• Primary and Secondary Learning commons
• Learning hubs and collaboration spaces, Design labs, Science laboratories
• A dedicated Early Learning Centre with outdoor play areas for two, three and four-year-olds
• Outdoor play areas, separated for safety, for Primary and Secondary students
• 25 metre outdoor swimming pool, Toddlers’ pool
• Air-conditioned 1080 sqm gymnasium, Full-sized football pitch
• Organic gardens, Sustainability project area
