Paragon Education Co., LTD

What Paragon Education Co., LTD does

Paragon Education Co., LTD is a privately held Cambodian education company headquartered in Phnom Penh that operates a vertically integrated portfolio of three institutions: Paragon International School (K-12, Cambridge International Education curriculum, former Zaman International School founded 1997), Paragon International University (undergraduate and graduate programs), and the nonprofit Paragon Alumni Association. The company's core offering is internationally benchmarked education delivered to Cambodian families and students, leveraging a stack of accreditations including CIS (since 2018, renewed 2026), ACC Full Accreditation, AUN-QA Associate Membership, SQA Approved Center status, PRME signatory status, Duke of Edinburgh authorization, and College Board SAT Test Center designation — many of which are Cambodian first-mover credentials.

The underlying technology footprint is minimal: the company's "core technology" is the Cambridge International Education curriculum at the school level and an internationally recognized university curriculum at the higher-education level, both of which are licensed/delivered frameworks rather than proprietary technology. The corporate website is a standard content-marketing presence with no disclosed proprietary software, AI/ML capability, app, SDK, or API. Operational distribution is entirely direct enrollment through the school's and university's admissions processes, with no third-party channel partners.

The revenue model is undisclosed tuition-based education services, with pricing not publicly available (contact admissions for details). The company serves K-12 students and families, university students, and alumni, segmented vertically across the institution's three operating arms. The single Phnom Penh campus serves the Cambodian domestic market exclusively, and the company's go-to-market relies on community engagement, the annual International Diversity Festival Cambodia (IDFC), CSR initiatives, sports events, and alumni networking rather than paid digital marketing. Ownership is privately held with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or funding rounds in the source data.

Name

Paragon Education Co., LTD

Legal name

Paragon Education Co., LTD

Website

https://paragon.com.kh

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Paragon Education Co., LTD is a privately held Cambodian education company operating Paragon International School (K-12, Cambridge curriculum), Paragon International University, and the Paragon Alumni Association from a single Phnom Penh campus serving Cambodian families and students seeking internationally accredited education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAIABAI

International Branch Campus & Offshore Program Partnerships

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/University/College Exchange Programs & Partnerships

Keywords

• International education
• K-12 schooling
• Higher education
• Cambridge curriculum
• University programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Phnom Penh

HQ country

Cambodia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Paragon Education Co., LTD operates international educational institutions in Cambodia, including Paragon International School (K-12 Cambridge International curriculum) and Paragon International University (undergraduate and graduate programs). The company delivers tuition-based international-standard education from primary through higher education levels, anchored by global accreditations such as CIS, PRME, and SQA. It also runs the Paragon Alumni Association to maintain ongoing graduate community engagement.

Product overview

Paragon Education Co., LTD operates a multi-institutional education portfolio in Cambodia comprising Paragon International School (an authorized Cambridge International Education school and SAT Test Center established in 1997), Paragon International University (offering undergraduate and graduate programs with international accreditation), and Paragon Alumni Association (a nonprofit connecting graduates). The company also organizes the International Diversity Festival Cambodia as a flagship cultural initiative promoting global citizenship. Together, these institutions provide a continuum of international education from K-12 through higher education, unified by shared governance, international accreditation standards, and commitment to global citizenship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Paragon International School An international school in Cambodia offering K-12 education under the Cambridge International Education curriculum, serving as an official SAT Test Center and the first authorized provider of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award in Cambodia. Targets families seeking internationally recognized education for their children.
• Paragon International University A university among the top in Cambodia offering Undergraduate and Graduate programs with an internationally recognized curriculum. First university in Cambodia to become a PRME signatory and the first to offer SQA-awarded degree programs. Targets students seeking higher education with internationally benchmarked qualifications.
• Paragon Alumni Association A nonprofit organization committed to fostering meaningful relationships among graduates of Paragon International School and Paragon International University and strengthening the Paragon Alumni family across generations through networking events, reunions, and community activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Among select number of schools in Cambodia to hold CIS accreditation
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cambridge International EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParagon International School is an authorized school of Cambridge International Education, offering globally recognized curricula and qualifications that prepare students for success in higher education and beyond.
• Council of International Schools (CIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParagon International School is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), having first achieved accreditation in 2018 and successfully renewed it in 2026, placing it among only a select number of schools in Cambodia to hold this prestigious distinction.
• The Duke of Edinburgh's International AwardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParagon is the first authorized provider of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award in Cambodia, enabling students to develop leadership, resilience, service, and life skills through a globally recognized framework.
• Eco-SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParagon International School is a registered member of Eco-Schools, empowering students to take an active role in environmental stewardship and sustainability.
• ChildSafeguarding.orgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParagon International School is a member of ChildSafeguarding.org, reinforcing its dedication to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParagon International University is the first university in Cambodia to become a signatory of the United Nations-supported PRME, joining a global network of leading institutions dedicated to advancing responsible leadership, sustainability, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParagon International University is the first university in Cambodia to offer a degree program awarded by SQA, expanding opportunities for students to earn internationally recognized qualifications benchmarked to UK standards.
• Accreditation Committee of Cambodia (ACC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParagon International University has received Full Accreditation from the Accreditation Committee of Cambodia.
• ASEAN University Network – Quality Assurance (AUN-QA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParagon International University is an Associate Member of ASEAN University Network – Quality Assurance, reflecting its aspiration to align its academic programs with internationally recognized quality standards and best practices in higher education.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Liger Leadership Academy: Cambodia-based, internationally oriented secondary school focused on leadership, STEM, and project-based learning. Comparable to Paragon International School on geography and premium international education but with a narrower, more experimental pedagogy.

Direct peers

• Northbridge International School Cambodia: International K-12 school in Phnom Penh offering IB and other internationally recognized programs to expatriate and Cambodian families. Direct competitor for the same premium international-school segment as Paragon International School.
• International School of Phnom Penh (ISPP): One of Cambodia's oldest and most established international schools in Phnom Penh, offering globally recognized curricula to K-12 students. Directly comparable to Paragon International School on geography, target segment, and international-curriculum positioning.
• University of Cambodia: One of Cambodia's leading private universities offering undergraduate and graduate programs with international collaborations. Comparable to Paragon International University on geography, target segment, and positioning as a top-tier Cambodian higher-education institution.
• Canadian International School (CIS) Phnom Penh: International K-12 school in Phnom Penh offering Canadian and internationally benchmarked curricula to Cambodian and expatriate students. Comparable to Paragon International School on geography, target market, and international accreditation.
• Hope International School Phnom Penh: Phnom Penh-based international school offering K-12 programs to local and expatriate families. Comparable to Paragon International School on geography, target segment, and internationally oriented curriculum.
• Pannasastra University of Cambodia: Private Cambodian university offering undergraduate and graduate programs with international partnerships and English-language instruction. Comparable to Paragon International University on geography, segment, and international curriculum orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Cognita Schools: International group operating premium K-12 schools across multiple countries. Comparable to Paragon International School on the international-curriculum model and premium positioning, although operating in different geographies.
• GEMS Education: Global K-12 operator with international schools across multiple markets. Relevant as a broad incumbent peer in international schooling, though not currently operating in Cambodia at the same scale as Paragon.

Regional players

• Royal University of Phnom Penh: Cambodia's oldest and largest public university. Comparable on geography and university segment but differs in public-vs-private status and international-curriculum positioning versus Paragon International University.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/paragon-education-co-ltd

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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