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Number of students |
1100 |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as a Second Language |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Khmer, Chinese, French |
Max. number of students per class |
To facilitate optimum learning PIS strives to maintain the following class sizes: Grade 1-2 (24 students), Grade 3-4 (28 students) and Grades 5-6 (28 students). |
Average number of students per class |
National Program - 26 students
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Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, we have teaching assistants and learning support teachers as well. |
Use of technology in the classroom |
The school has a cutting edge ICT lab. The classrooms has smart boards, projectors, sound system. |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning support at PIS is flexible and the school will always look to cater for the needs of an individual student. One-to-one support may be given as well as support to smaller classes of students or within a main class. The school is not a special needs education school (SEN) but will support any of its student who have mild learning difficulties. |
Entry evaluation for students |
A placement test in English, mathematics and science. Interview. |
School start time |
Students may be dropped off as early as 7:50 am. |
School finish time |
15:30 |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Takewondo, dance and music, cooking, art, science secrets club, swimming, tennis, economics, basketball, biking, book club, calligraphy, Chinese club, classical guitar, creative writing, debate, art and design, international relations club, karate, mechanics club, origami, performing arts, robotics, short movie, street art, yoga, young singers club. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
Secondary Campus: basketball and volleyball courts, football field Primary Campus: playgrounds, swimming pool, play area |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Paragon International School (Cambodia) is one of Cambodia's premier independent international schools. Our school is accredited both by the Cambridge Assessment International Education and CIS (Council of International Schools). With more than 1200 students, Paragon ISC delivers Bilingual and International Programs from Kindergarten to 12th Grade who seek an international education in Phnom Penh. |
Teaching approach of the school |
PIS' primary focus is on internationalism in order to create open-minded world citizens who have an international perspective, are self-confident and conscientious and who can function as leaders and team members in societies all over the world. |