A Truly International School
Northbridge International School Cambodia offers children the opportunity to gain invaluable qualifications and develop key life skills. In an increasingly globalised world, a premium international school education sets young students up for a bright future and gives them the platform they need to achieve their dreams. Children as young as two can join us at Northbridge, staying with us for every step of their educational journey.
Language Learning
Students have access to more high-quality global learning opportunities than any other children their age in Cambodia. We teach many languages, including English, French and Mandarin, and include IB Primary Years, IB Middle Years and the IB Diploma Programmes as part of our curriculum. Our students leave Northbridge International School Cambodia having mastered world languages and gained invaluable qualifications highly regarded by the world’s most selective universities.
Nord Anglia Education
Northbridge is the only school in Cambodia to offer unique global opportunities to our students and staff through our Nord Anglia Education family of schools around the world. Our students are able to develop effective global citizenship through accessing and using our Global Campus. This is a Nord Anglia initiative which connects students with other Nord Anglia students through online interaction and exchanges in locations such as Switzerland, New York and Tanzania.
| Number of students |
1000 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
40 |
| Most common nationality |
Cambodian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70% local : 30% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we have two programs: English as an Additional Language (EAL) & Accelerated Language Support (ALS) |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
English, Khmer, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, French |
| Max. number of students per class |
For Early Learning 2 (EL2) it's 16; for EL3 & EL4 it's 20; and for Kindergarten through Grade 12 it's 24 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
IPads are used in younger years, and we have a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program for Grade 1 and above |
| 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, we offer our Nord Anglia Education-developed Virtual School Experience for students unable to come to school |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma & High School Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
For the 2022/23 academic school year, Northbridge International School Cambodia achieved a pass rate of 100 per cent. Our average score of 33 was 3 points higher than the IB global average of 30 points globally, widening the gap between the school and other IB schools around the world. We also had 78% of students achieve a full BiIingual Diploma this year. The world average was 32%. In addition, 8% of students from our school achieved 40 points and above. This is the level of attainment required to gain admission to the world's elite universities, such as Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard and Stanford. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on grade |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
95% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Special Education Needs services provided on a limited basis to students whose special needs cannot be met in an inclusive classroom setting. |
| Learning support offered |
Students may receive academic support, behavioral support, or a combination of both. The SEN teacher works in collaboration with teachers and parents to provide individualized interventions to meet our students’ needs. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
It is possible to arrange through an outside partner. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, assessment and interview |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
An in-person interview with your child will be scheduled with the Head of Primary or Secondary, along with admissions assessment and any other required testing or class observations (differs by grade) |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no deadline, we welcome registration throughout the year |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8am Tuesday to Friday, 10am on Mondays. |
| School finish time |
3pm for Early Learning and Primary students, 3.30pm for Secondary. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Only for students taking the bus. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes (optional - can also bring from home). |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes upon request. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Learning Enrichment Activities Program (LEAP) is an after school program at Northbridge International School Cambodia that provides quality co-curricular activities in Arts, Sports, Technology, Languages, Academic Learning and Service to the students and parents in our community. |
| Sports activities included |
Our main sports are football (soccer), volleyball, basketball and swimming. We also offer other sports through our after school LEAP program. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we have the Young Athletes of Phnom Penh (YAPP) sports meetings, we are a member of the ASEAN Sports and Activities Conference (ASAC), which consists of schools throughout Southeast Asia, and we regularly have inter-school competitions with other international schools in Phnom Penh (ISSAPP). |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Auditorium, Science Labs, Playgrounds. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sports Hall (tennis, volleyball and basketball courts), a Dance Studio, and a covered Aquatics Centre with 25m pool and spectator seating. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Northbridge International School Cambodia is an International Baccalaureate World School and offers an excellent international programme, which provides its students of all ages with academic rigor, whilst developing inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people, motivated to succeed. The IB challenges students to excel in their studies and in their personal development and thoroughly prepares them for further study in top universities around the world. |
Northbridge's beautiful and modern buildings are set in an expansive, garden-like campus unique to Phnom Penh. This hidden gem is located on 20 acres, providing an outstanding and spacious facility for your child to learn, play and grow.
Northbridge's goal is to develop a genuine passion for learning in all of its students. Northbridge believes that each child is unique. Its individualised approach to learning begins with rigorous academic standards that are taught through a constructivist model of inquiry. At Northbridge, students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to achieve great things!
As a fully authorized three-programme International Baccalaureate World School, Northbridge ensures that it has a challenging student-centered curriculum at each of the developmental stages.
The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
Learning Enrichment Activities Program (LEAP) is an after school program at Northbridge that provides quality co-curricular activities in Arts, Sports, Technology, Languages, Academic Learning and Service to the students and parents in our community.
The purpose of LEAP is to enrich the lives of students, parents and other adults with activities that broaden the child’s educational experience, compliment their daily schooling and provide a healthy and active experience for parents and other adults.
The aim of the program is to develop further interests and build foundations for learning through after school activities that operate on a three term basis.