
International schools in Phnom Penh
68 international schools in Phnom Penh. Every number comes from what schools publish and from official sources.
This city at a glance
Living
Each item shows its source and the date we checked it. Check the source again before you move.
Safety
Phnom Penh is under level 1 (exercise caution)
Korea's foreign ministry page for Cambodia (checked 2026-10-30) puts Phnom Penh and most of the country at level 1. Sihanoukville province outside the city is level 2; the Thai border strip (50 km), Sihanoukville city, Bokor, Bavet and Poipet are level 3 (leave). In Phnom Penh it warns of confinement crimes that start with 'high-paying job' offers, and of snatch theft around the Royal Palace and Russian Market.
- Phnom Penh: level 1
- Beware fake high-paying job offers
- Snatch theft at tourist spots
Source:외교부 해외안전여행Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Family life and climate
Climate: warmest-month high 34.9°C, coolest-month low 21.4°C
Normals from Cambodia's Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology on the WMO World Weather Information Service (1982-2024): the warmest month (Apr) averages a high of 34.9°C, the coolest (Dec) a low of 21.4°C, and yearly rainfall is about 1,316 mm. Months with more than 150 mm of rain: Aug, Sep, Oct.
- Apr average high 34.9°C
- Dec average low 21.4°C
- About 1,316 mm of rain a year
Source:World Meteorological Organization (World Weather Information Service)Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Airport and travel
Airport transport: Techo airport express bus 05:30-23:30
Techo International Airport says Phnom Penh City Bus has run an Airport Express Bus daily from 05:30 to 23:30 since 2025-09-09, between Kouch Kanong Circle Bus Station and the airport via Monivong Boulevard, stopping near the Royal University of Law and Economics and AEON Mall Mean Chey. Fares and journey times are not listed.
- Running since 2025-09-09
- Daily 05:30-23:30
- Check the fare
Source:Techo International AirportOfficial sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Prices and living conditions in Cambodia
Price examples
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hamburger · Single item | US$6.4 |
| Bibimbap · 1 serving | US$10 |
| Kimchi stew set meal · 1 serving | US$8 |
| Shin Ramyun · 1 Pack | US$0.8 |
| Coffee (Starbucks Americano) · 1 cup | US$3.45 |
| Bottled water (supermarket, lowest price) · 500ml | US$0.25 |
| Coca-Cola (supermarket, lowest price) · 330ml | US$0.5 |
| City bus fare · Base Fare | US$0.37 |
| Rickshaw fare · Base Fare | US$0.87 |
| Taxi fare · Base Fare | US$1.11 |
Local prices surveyed by KOTRA trade offices, in US dollars. They vary by city and shop. Source: KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), data.go.kr · 2026-11-01
Living conditions
- People using safe drinking water
- 78%
- 2022
- Tuberculosis cases
- 272
- per 100,000 people · 2024
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, data.go.kr
In numbers
Yearly tuition range
USD 1,284 – USD 30.5K
Based on 30 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2026-27
Lowest to highest amount in the school currency. Fees vary by grade and programme, so check the grade-by-grade fees on each school page.
Curriculum mix
- British (IGCSE/A Level)25 · 37%
- American (AP)14 · 21%
- IB10 · 15%
- Australian / Canadian / NZ8 · 12%
- French4 · 6%
- Montessori / alternative2 · 3%
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 25 | 40% |
| American (AP) | 14 | 22% |
| IB | 10 | 16% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 8 | 13% |
| French | 4 | 6% |
| Montessori / alternative | 2 | 3% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 25 | 40% |
| American (AP) | 14 | 22% |
| IB | 10 | 16% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 8 | 13% |
| French | 4 | 6% |
| Montessori / alternative | 2 | 3% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | n |
|---|---|
| USD 0 – USD 2,000 | 3 |
| USD 2,000 – USD 4,000 | 10 |
| USD 4,000 – USD 6,000 | 10 |
| USD 6,000 – USD 8,000 | 3 |
| USD 8,000 – USD 10K | 3 |
| USD 10K – USD 12K | 1 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
Schools with the most complete information
Abundant Life International SchoolAmerican (AP)
American Global Prep School- American Pacific International SchoolAmerican (AP)
Asia-Pacific Fredfort International SchoolIB · Australian / Canadian / NZ · Ages 2–18From USD 6,518 a year
Asian Hope International SchoolBritish (IGCSE/A Level)From USD 2,862 a year
Australia Cambodia Education AcademyAustralian / Canadian / NZ · Ages 3–18
Australian International School Phnom PenhIB · Australian / Canadian / NZ · Ages 2–18From USD 4,970 a year
Berkeley International SchoolBritish (IGCSE/A Level)
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