iCAN British International School

iCAN is in central Phnom Penh's Tonle Bassac (Sangkat Tonle Bassac) — the school's contact page gives the address as 15, Street 9, Phnom Penh 120101. Tonle Bassac is a central, riverside neighbourhood (near Koh Pich/Diamond Island and major roads such as Sothearos and Monivong), so the campus is close to central amenities and main city routes.

The school covers Early Years and Primary phases: an EYFS Early Years programme (ages around 2–5) and Primary organised into Mileposts 1–3. Admissions information shows class/age guidance up to Year 6 (age 11).

iCAN is a co‑educational day school that follows British-based programmes (International Primary Curriculum alongside the National Curriculum for England). The school is presented as a day school on school directories (no boarding provision is listed).

The website describes a small, dedicated Learning Support team of qualified learning facilitators and support assistants who monitor progress and provide in‑class and pull‑out support, including one‑to‑one help and work with external specialists when needed.

The school follows British curricula (IPC/English National Curriculum) but is an international school in Cambodia rather than formally affiliated to a UK governmental body or embassy school.

No religious affiliation is listed on the school website; iCAN is presented as a secular international primary school.

The school website and calendar publish term dates and event notices but do not set out a standard published daily start/end time for every year group on the public pages. If you need exact daily hours, staggered times for different year groups, or regular early‑release days, contact the school's admissions or office for the current schedule.

The iCAN website's public pages do not list an in‑house school bus fleet or a published transport provider; external school directories list iCAN as a day school (which suggests no boarding and no published bus service on the school site). Many families in Phnom Penh use private car, taxi, tuk‑tuk or third‑party school transport companies; if a dedicated bus service is important to you, ask the school directly about current options, partnered providers, routes and costs.

iCAN British International School in Phnom Penh delivers education for children aged 2–11, organised as Early Years (iCAN Play, Nursery, Reception) and Primary (Mileposts 1–3). Early Years follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for ages 2–5 and teaches the seven EYFS areas: Expressive Arts & Design; Communication & Language; Literacy; Understanding the World; Mathematical Development; Physical Development; and Personal, Social & Emotional Development. Primary learning is delivered through the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) using thematic units, with the National Curriculum for England used to structure literacy and numeracy. The school website presents the curriculum scope as EYFS plus IPC/adapted English National Curriculum for primary learners (ages 2–11) and does not list secondary year groups or external public‑exam programmes. Specialist teaching, learning support and extra‑curricular activities are indicated as complementary provisions alongside these stages.

iCAN's published Wellbeing Policy sets out specific classroom and whole-school SEL practices, including weekly circle time, feeling boxes, morning meetings, reflection time, regular check-ins, and the use of the RULER method and Compassionate Communication to develop emotional literacy. The policy states classrooms should provide calm areas or ‘peace corners' and expectations for Learning Facilitators to create emotionally safe learning environments. The school runs targeted “nurture” sessions — intensive 1:1 interventions led by the Wellbeing leader and LST members, with clinical supervision when needed. Staff roles include a named Wellbeing lead and class staff responsible for pastoral checks, as shown on the school's team page. All these practices and roles are described in the school's Wellbeing Policy and the site's “Understand”/team pages.

iCAN publishes a Learning Support page stating it has a small, dedicated team of qualified learning facilitators and learning support assistants who monitor progress and provide in-class and out-of-class support, including one-to-one tuition and facilitated support from external agencies. The Learning Support team works with class staff and families to identify needs and ensure access to the curriculum. The Admissions information makes clear the school is non-selective but will discuss cases where it believes it cannot meet a child's additional needs. The website does not list specific diagnoses or a definitive menu of SEN categories the school can support, nor does it describe the school as a specialist SEN institution. For full details or to check suitability for a particular need the school asks families to contact them directly.

iCAN's Admissions page explains that English is the language of instruction and that children over four are assessed for English proficiency and may be placed in the school's EAL programme. The school's fees page lists an “Intensive E.A.L.” option (noting sessions are offered at the school's discretion) with a stated monthly fee range. The staff list published on the school site names a teacher with EAL responsibility (Year 2 & EAL), indicating a designated staff role for EAL provision. The school does not publish a full EAL curriculum or detailed entry-level criteria online beyond the admission assessment and fee note. For precise program content or placement criteria parents are asked to contact the school.

The school's Wellbeing Policy identifies emotional health and mental wellness as core aims and describes actions such as nurture sessions, referral pathways to external mental health services, staff supervision for those delivering interventions, and a list of recommended local mental-health and therapy providers. The policy also sets expectations for staff to notice and refer concerns, and describes a referral and consent process when specialist assessment or outside agency support is recommended. iCAN states it will provide feedback to learning facilitators and meet with families as part of coordinated support. The policy includes measures for staff wellbeing, including Wellbeing Champions and access to resources, recognising staff wellbeing as part of the school's approach. These mental-wellbeing practices are documented in the school's published Wellbeing Policy.

iCAN's Child Protection Policy names the Principal as the designated child-protection person and sets out mandatory reporting procedures, staff responsibilities, record-keeping, and confidentiality arrangements. The policy requires police or equivalent background checks at recruitment, mandatory child-safeguarding training for staff, and procedures for managing allegations against staff, including immediate suspension and reporting to authorities where appropriate. The policy also states that child protection is everyone's responsibility and describes how concerns should be recorded and escalated. The school's Wellbeing Policy cross-references child-protection reporting and the referral process for cases where social or emotional issues may be linked to abuse or crisis. These safeguarding procedures are published on the school website.

1. Initial enquiry and tour: Contact the school to request an information meeting or tour; the website lists the Primary Leader and School Coordinator emails and a central phone number for scheduling visits. Parents should bring a copy of the child's passport/birth certificate and recent school reports to the meeting where possible, and note that staff can explain classroom organisation and the school calendar. Tours and initial questions are handled through the school office or the named contacts.

2. Review fees and policies before applying: Before completing the registration form, read the published fee schedule and payment options carefully — the site shows annual tuition figures, two payment plans (single payment or four installments), tuition deadlines, enrolment fees, and a mandatory annual capital fee. Parents should be aware of the enrolment fee amounts and that the capital fee is non-refundable and has a specific due date; these charges are separate from tuition and from optional services such as Intensive EAL. Knowing these amounts in advance helps families budget and choose a payment plan.

3. Complete and submit the registration form with the enrolment fee: Download and complete the iCAN learner registration form and return it to the school office with the enrolment (registration) fee; the school's admissions page and join-us section describe how to submit these documents. The enrolment fee is a one-time, non-refundable charge for new learners (the fees page gives the exact amounts by key stage), so parents should confirm the fee level that applies to their child's year group before payment. If you have any questions while completing the form, raise them with the School Coordinator to avoid mistakes that could delay processing.

4. School review against admissions criteria: After submission, the school reviews applications using its stated admissions criteria — class size, the child's age, nationality, whether a sibling already attends, any special requirements, and English language proficiency. Parents should be prepared to provide information or documentation on any special educational needs and on the child's English level, because these factors affect placement and support planning. The school also maintains small class ratios which influence decisions about immediate placement versus waitlisting.

5. Assessments and learning support / EAL: If a child has limited English, iCAN may offer Intensive EAL support (the fees page lists typical monthly costs) and the Learning Support page explains the school's approach to identifying and supporting additional needs. Parents should ask whether their child will require assessments, how EAL sessions are scheduled, who delivers the support, and what extra costs (if any) apply; the fees page states that full tuition is charged for the quarter in which a learner enrols and lists EAL costs. Clarify in advance whether support is provided in class, one-to-one, or via external providers so you understand availability and likely costs.

6. Placement, start date, and first payment: If a place is available the Principal (or school leadership) will agree a start date once the registration and required fees are received; the admissions page explains that the school confirms a start date when paperwork and payments are complete. Families should be prepared to pay the first installment (or full single payment) at that time and to sign any enrolment agreements; also check the refund and withdrawal policy (the fees page outlines the circumstances and percentages for refunds). Keep the school informed about arrival timing so staff can prepare induction and any necessary assessments.

7. Timing and late enrolment: The school year runs August to June, and the school accepts enrolments throughout the year for the current academic year up to 31 March; applications after that date are usually for the following academic year. Parents applying mid-year should confirm whether their child will join immediately or wait until the next intake period, and whether any curriculum or assessment transition materials will be provided. If you are relocating or have a fixed start date, tell the School Coordinator early so they can advise on availability and required documentation.

The iCAN website does not advertise a formal scholarship programme. The published fees page does include a sibling discount policy — a 10% tuition discount may be granted for the third child (and subsequent children) for families who pay out of pocket — but there is no information on merit, need-based scholarships, or other fee remission schemes on the site. Because the website does not list scholarships, parents seeking fee assistance or special arrangements should contact the School Coordinator or Principal directly to ask whether any unadvertised financial aid, bursaries, or case-by-case concessions might be available.

The school operates a waiting list for classes that are full. If an application is received for a class that has reached its capacity (iCAN limits teacher-to-learner ratios), the child's name will be placed on the waiting list provided the registration/enrolment fee has been paid; families on the list are contacted when a place becomes available. Parents should be aware that being on the waiting list does not guarantee immediate placement, that priority factors (age, sibling links, special requirements, nationality) are considered during review, and that you should keep your contact details up to date with the School Coordinator.