Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
500 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
There a currently seven nationalities at our schools (French, American, British, Australian, Thai, Korean, Cambodian). |
| Most common nationality |
The most common is Cambodian. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Currently our ratio is 90% local students and 10 % International students. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we offer extra evening classes to help students. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Khmer and Chinese. |
| Max. number of students per class |
The maximum is 20 students |
| Average number of students per class |
The average number is 15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes. Currently 17 |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have a robotics lab, a science lab, and an I.T. class. Our curriculum includes the International Mathematical Olympiad Course |
| 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, All lessons were taught online during Covid 19. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
The school ethos is for all students to help and trust each other. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The student is evaluated on English, Chinese, Khmer, Math and English before placement. |
| Waiting list |
No, |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We do not enforce a deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
16:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We currently offer piano, guitar, taekwondo, and football at weekends. |
| Sports activities included |
Taekwondo, football, and badminton |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes we have competitions in taekwondo and football. |
| Facilities at the school |
We have libraries and robotic labs. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Playground, sport fields |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Golden Bridge International School (GBIS) is defined by its commitment to a high-quality, internationally recognized Western Australian curriculum delivered in English, Khmer, and Chinese, alongside providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for diverse students to achieve academic success and develop holistically. Key characteristics include accreditation by the Western Australian Government, offering the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), a strong focus on student respect and equity, and the cultivation of curious, creative, and confident global citizens. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Golden Bridge International School (GBIS) in Phnom Penh uses a teaching approach centered on the Western Australian Curriculum, which emphasizes a holistic and well-rounded education with a strong focus on the arts, physical education, and project-based learning. This approach is delivered in a safe and nurturing environment, respecting diverse learning styles while fostering creativity, critical thinking, and academic proficiency in students. The curriculum is also taught in three languages (English, Khmer, and Chinese), aiming to prepare students for a globalized world. |
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