Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
5500 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
27 |
| Most common nationality |
Cambodian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
75:25 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
EAL, ELL |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Khmer, Chinese |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
24 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Embedded in the curriculum, smart TVs in the classrooms. |
| 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) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Respect for all religions. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Mutual respect for all |
| External examinations or assessments available |
WASC Accredited High School Diploma, Local Khmer National Diploma, Advanced Placement (AP) |
| Results in these examinations |
75% students : 3+ score |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1.5hours per day |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Over 90% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Based on a case-by-case basis. We are NOT a fully inclusive school. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Access to local and international stage competitions, #ClassroomConnect |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance Test |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Student Readiness Assessment, Entrance Test (WIDA model), Abilities Test. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We conduct rolling admissions. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
Generally from 730am |
| School finish time |
Generally ends 3pm, followed by ECA (extra-curricular activities) |
| Supervised care before/after school |
After the School Day in the form of ECA (extra-curricular activities) |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Upon request. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Academic, Sports, Arts |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education - Gym training.
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| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Multi-purpose Hall, Gymnasium, Library, Event Hall, Playground |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium, Astro-turf football field, volleyball, basketball, badminton courts, 25m/ 50m swimming pool, playground |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
CIA FIRST International School is a private, non-sectarian international school. The school opened its doors in 2004 with 16 students and has since become home to over 2,000 children from more than 20 countries. To this day, the school remains true to its initial vision of providing excellent value, high quality, international standard education for working families, and thus prides itself on effecting positive social change in the region. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
CIA is an innovative community that combines the best practices of different cultures and curricula. The school has a clear focus on student success, with very high academic standards. The school’s campus goal is to create an environment where every child can be safe and progressive at every level from kindergarten to high school. The primary mission of CIA is to make sure students develop their skills and mindset, resulting in them being ready to tackle domestic and global challenges. |
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