Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CIS)

What Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CIS) does

Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CIS) is a privately owned international school founded in 2012, operating two purpose-built campuses in central Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and serving almost 1,000 students from Nursery through Grade 12 across more than 30 nationalities. The school delivers the Alberta (Canadian) curriculum and is an authorized IB World School offering both the Primary Years Programme (since 2025) and the Diploma Programme (since 2021), with four graduation pathways at the high school level (Alberta Diploma, IB Diploma, individual IBDP certificates, combined Alberta + IB). It holds a Tier 1 ranking among Alberta-accredited international schools (2025), Council of International Schools accreditation (2026), and the first LabelFrancEducation seal in Cambodia (2019) for its French Bilingual Program, alongside a Mandarin Bilingual Program.

The academic platform is augmented by a portfolio of specialist add-ons: high-performance Soccer and Volleyball Academies, a Fine Arts program anchored by a 480-seat John Crawford Theatre and recording studio, an Artist in Residence program, a Design and Innovation / robotics program (which won the 2025 national Robot Rumble), Bilingual Programs in French and Mandarin, an Eco-Schools sustainability program ("CIS Goes Green"), and annual Experience Week field trips. Operationally, CIS leverages Southeast Asia's largest inline skating rink (CIS Roller Dome via a partnership with Coconut Park), Cambodia's only ice rink (via Ice Dome Cambodia), on-campus catering by Dara Airport Hotel, and a transportation service across central Phnom Penh. Administrative technology runs on iSAMS (implemented June 2025), Seesaw, and Google Classroom.

CIS's revenue model is tuition-driven and subscription-style, with annual/semester/quarterly payment options, layered discounts (sibling 5–10%, early enrolment 3%, loyalty 50% on capital fees, referral $450 voucher, Canadia Bank 5%), and a tiered scholarship programme covering up to 100% of fees (Empowerment Scholarship). Ancillary recurring revenue is generated by the sports academies, after-school activities, lunch service, and bus/buggy transportation. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through a multilingual admissions team (English/Khmer/Mandarin), rolling online applications via iSAMS, personalized campus tours, and parent ambassadors within the expatriate community. Governance rests with a privately appointed Board of Directors led by Board Chairperson Dr. Lina Lim, with leadership transitioning to a new Head of School (Ms. Daun Yorke) effective August 2026.

Name

Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CIS)

Legal name

Canadian International School of Phnom Penh

Website

https://cisp.edu.kh

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CIS) is a privately owned, dual-accredited international school serving almost 1,000 students from Nursery through Grade 12 across 30+ nationalities, delivering the Alberta curriculum and IB programmes at two campuses in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA), International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• IB diploma program
• Alberta curriculum school
• Bilingual education programs
• Private school Cambodia

Headquarters

HQ city

Phnom Penh

HQ country

Cambodia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: CIS generates revenue primarily through tuition fees for students from Nursery through Grade 12. The school offers annual, semester, and quarterly payment options with various discounts including sibling discounts (5% for second child, 10% for third), early enrollment discounts, loyalty discounts, and family referral vouchers.
2. After-School Activities and Sports Academies: Revenue generated from optional after-school programs including sports academies (Soccer Academy, Volleyball Academy) and extracurricular activities provided by external service providers.
3. Lunch and Transport Services: Additional ancillary services including school lunch service (prepared by Dara Airport Hotel Catering) and bus/buggy transportation services for students aged 4 and above.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

CIS is a privately owned international school that delivers Alberta (Canadian) curriculum and IB Programmes (PYP and DP) to almost 1,000 students from Nursery through Grade 12 across two purpose-built campuses in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Core offerings span Early Years (Nursery-Junior Kindergarten), Elementary (SK-Grade 6), Middle School (Grades 7-9), and High School (Grades 10-12), with bilingual programs in French and Mandarin, sports academies, fine arts, and university-preparatory graduation pathways accepted globally.

Product overview

CIS offers a comprehensive educational program from Nursery through Grade 12, structured as a unified platform with multiple programs and specialized offerings. The core consists of Early Years (Nursery-Junior Kindergarten), Elementary School (SK-Grade 6 with IB PYP), Middle School (Grades 7-9), and High School (Grades 10-12 with four graduation pathways). Specialized add-on modules include French and Mandarin Bilingual Programs, Soccer and Volleyball Sports Academies, Fine Arts with Artist in Residence, Design and Innovation with makerspaces, and the CIS Goes Green environmental initiative. The school operates across two campuses—Koh Pich Campus for Elementary through High School and Bassac Garden Campus for Early Years—with supplementary services including libraries (33,000+ books), health services, lunch service, and bus transportation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years Program Play-based and inquiry-based learning program for children from Nursery to Junior Kindergarten (18 months to 4 years), inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach and Alberta's Flight: Early Learning and Care Framework. Delivered at the purpose-built Bassac Garden Campus with 13 unique learning spaces, gymnasium, shallow swimming pool, and outdoor playground.
• Elementary School Program IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework from Senior Kindergarten to Grade 6 (ages 5-12), integrating Alberta curriculum with inquiry-based learning. Includes language options in Khmer, French, and Mandarin, along with EAL support, fine arts, athletics, and design innovation.
• Middle School Program Grades 7-9 program (ages 12-15) following Alberta curriculum with specialist teachers in core subjects and exploratory courses. Includes Experience Week, fine arts, clubs, sports opportunities, homeroom mentors, and social-emotional counseling.
• High School Program Grades 10-12 program (ages 15-18) offering four graduation pathways including Alberta High School Diploma, IB Diploma Programme, individual IBDP certificates, or combined Alberta and IB Diploma. Includes academic counseling, university fairs, and university application support.
• Alberta High School Program Three-year program (Grades 10-12) accredited by Alberta Ministry of Education, requiring 100 credits for graduation with flexible course sequences. Alberta ranked 2nd globally in reading and science in PISA 2022.
• IB Diploma Programme Two-year international education program for Grades 11-12, offering six subject groups and core components (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, Creativity-Activity-Service) leading to the IB Diploma. Achieved 100% IBDP exam pass rate in 2024-2025 with average score of 31 (above global average of 30.58).
• French Bilingual Program Immersive program for Grades 1-6 where students study approximately 35% of curriculum in French, integrated with English-medium instruction. CIS was the first school in Cambodia to receive the LabelFrancÉducation seal from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Mandarin Bilingual Program Immersive program from Senior Kindergarten to Grade 9 where students study approximately 35% of curriculum in Mandarin, with Social Studies taught in Mandarin for Grades 7-9.
• Soccer Academy High-performance sports program for Grades 6-12 offering up to 15 hours of weekly coaching, including one-to-one training, technical and tactical coaching, and strength and conditioning.
• Volleyball Academy High-performance sports program for Grades 6-12 offering 5-8 hours of weekly coaching including skills training, video analysis, and sports psychology.
• CIS Roller Dome Southeast Asia's largest inline skating rink located at Coconut Park, a short distance from Koh Pich Campus. Open to CIS students and the general public for inline freestyle skating, inline hockey, and artistic skating. CIS students enjoy inline skating as part of the Physical Education and Wellness Program.
• Fine Arts Program
• Artist in Residence Program Program integrating professional artists into the school community for extended periods, providing collaborative projects and performances with students from Senior Kindergarten to Grade 12.
• Design and Innovation Program
• CIS Goes Green Initiative Environmental sustainability program participating in the Eco-Schools Programme, featuring solar panels, recycling initiatives, organic waste composting, and hands-on activities such as tree planting.
• Summer and Winter Camps
• Lunch Service
• Bus Service

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% IBDP exam pass rate in 2024-2025 academic year
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• iSAMScoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Student information management system implemented in June 2025. Used for parent portals, student records management, and communications with families.
• Ice Dome CambodiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Constructed in Chroy Changvar in 2024, Ice Dome Cambodia is Cambodia's only ice rink and serves as training facility for the Cambodian National Figure Skating Team. CIS students take ice skating lessons as part of Physical Education and Wellness Program and can take additional ice skating and ice hockey lessons after school.
• Eco-Schools ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024One of the world's largest sustainable school programs. Students build leadership skills and contribute to environmental management through hands-on activities such as tree planting as part of CIS Goes Green initiative.
• ASEAN Sports and Activities Conference (ASAC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019CIS joined ASAC alongside top international schools in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Cambodia for regional sports competitions and activities. Hosted 2024 ASAC Senior Football Championships and 2025 ASAC Senior Basketball Championships.
• CIS Roller DomecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoutheast Asia's largest inline skating rink located at Coconut Park, a short distance from Koh Pich Campus. Open to CIS students and general public. CIS students enjoy inline freestyle skating as part of Physical Education and Wellness Program with additional lessons in inline hockey, freestyle skating, and artistic skating.
• Intercare HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides comprehensive healthcare to Phnom Penh community and plays integral role in school's emergency response planning. Supports expatriate teachers with pre-departure health clearance and post-arrival tropical health briefings. Collaborates with CIS to provide first aid training to all teachers and teaching assistants.
• Canadia BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOne of Cambodia's largest banks. Individuals who open a Junior Account at Canadia Bank can enjoy a 5% discount on tuition fees at CIS.
• Dara Airport Hotel Catering ServicecoreOthersProfessional chefs prepare all meals in commercial kitchens on campus for the school lunch service. Provides nutritious meal options catering to diverse tastes and dietary needs of the school community.
• Young Athletes of Phnom Penh (YAPP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroup of schools in Phnom Penh for local sports tournaments and events. CIS participates in YAPP swim meets and sports events on campus.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIB World School authorized to deliver IB Primary Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme. Ms. Yorke is an experienced workshop leader with IB supporting schools across Asia-Pacific region.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• International School of Phnom Penh (ISPP): Long-established international school in Phnom Penh offering IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP) across K-12. Directly competes with CIS for the same expatriate and affluent local families in Cambodia's capital.
• Northbridge International School Cambodia: International school in Phnom Penh offering IB-aligned programmes from Early Years through Grade 12. Competes with CIS for expatriate enrollment in Cambodia with a similar premium positioning and international curriculum.
• Australian International School (AIS) Phnom Penh: International school in Phnom Penh offering Australian curriculum alongside IB programmes. Directly competes with CIS for premium expatriate families and offers a comparable K-12 international education experience.

Broad incumbents

• International School Bangkok (ISB): Established not-for-profit international school in Bangkok offering IB programmes from K-12. Provides a regional benchmark for premium international school governance, alumni network depth, and university placement outcomes.
• Harrow International School Bangkok: Premium British-curriculum international school in Bangkok. Demonstrates the operational scale and premium positioning that a well-capitalized international school in Southeast Asia can achieve, providing an aspirational benchmark for CIS.
• Bangkok Patana School: One of the largest and longest-established British international schools in Southeast Asia, offering IB programmes across K-12. Provides a regional benchmark for scale, accreditation depth, and operational maturity in the international school sector.
• Canadian International School, Singapore: Established Asian international school offering Canadian (Ontario) and IB programmes across multiple campuses. Shares the 'Canadian International School' brand positioning and target expatriate family demographic with CIS Phnom Penh, though at much larger scale.
• Canadian International School of Hong Kong: Hong Kong-based international school offering IB PYP, MYP, and DP with a Canadian heritage. Provides a useful public benchmark for how CIS-branded schools scale academically and operationally across Asia.

Regional players

• Singapore International School of Bangkok (SISB): Singapore-style international school with multiple campuses in Thailand. Comparable to CIS in offering a non-domestic (Singapore) curriculum alongside IB programmes to expatriate families across Southeast Asia.
• Hope International School Cambodia: Phnom Penh-based international school serving the expatriate community with an American-style curriculum. Competes with CIS for similar mid-market expatriate families in Cambodia, though with a different curriculum orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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