Zion International School of Phnom Penh

Zion International School (ZISPP) has multiple campuses in Phnom Penh: a Toul Tom Poung (Chamkarmorn) campus and a Chbar Ampov campus on National Road 1. The Toul Tom Poung site is in central Phnom Penh (Khan Chamkarmorn) near city amenities; Chbar Ampov is farther east along NR1. For exact campus addresses and phone contacts see the school's contact page.

ZISPP runs Early Years (Nursery/Preschool – PreK/Kindergarten), Primary (Grades 1–6) and Secondary (Grades 7–12). The school's website lists IEYC for early years and the IPC plus Singapore-style maths/English standards for primary and secondary.

The school is co-educational and operates as a not-for-profit agency of the Cambodia Jobs Foundation. ZISPP describes itself as a multi-campus international school in Phnom Penh; the website does not mention any boarding facilities.

ZISPP is based in Cambodia and is run as an agency of the Cambodia Jobs Foundation; it is not presented on the website as being formally affiliated to another country's national school system.

The school's website does not state a religious affiliation. While the name includes "Zion," the school materials present a secular mission and do not identify a faith-based denomination.

The school's website does not publish a full daily timetable for lessons or exact start/end times and break/lunch schedules. Public listings show general office hours (about 08:00–17:00) but for precise pupil start/finish times and weekly variations you should confirm with admissions.

There is no clear, published information on the ZISPP website about a school bus or shuttle service and no named transport provider is listed. Because ZISPP operates multiple campuses, families often need to confirm whether door-to-door buses, set-route shuttles, or third‑party providers are available, and whether there are additional fees. Contact the school's admissions or front office (phone and email are on the contact page) to request current routes, costs and safety/monitoring arrangements.

Zion International School of Phnom Penh uses the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) for Nursery–Preschool/Pre‑K–Kindergarten (ages 2–5) and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for Primary (Grades 1–6), supported by Singaporean mathematics and English standards. Secondary education (Grades 7–12) follows a Cambridge pathway: Cambridge Lower Secondary/Extended Mathematics in Grades 7–8, IGCSE syllabuses (including Extended Mathematics, Coordinated Science double award and IGCSE ICT) in Grades 9–10, and Cambridge AS & A Level courses in Grades 11–12. The site lists AS/A Level subjects such as English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Information Technology, and also offers AS/A Level Business Studies and Global Perspectives & Research (noting Global Perspectives is being phased for future cohorts). The curriculum emphasizes practical STEM and laboratory work, a staged ICT/computing progression from middle school to IGCSE/AS‑A Level, and mandatory Physical Education in lower secondary; extracurricular options include Chinese language, swimming, taekwondo and football. Grade groupings are Nursery–Preschool/Pre‑K–K, Grades 1–6 (Primary) and Grades 7–12 (Secondary), so the qualifications offered run from IEYC and IPC through IGCSE and Cambridge AS/A Levels.

Zion International School's website emphasises character development, mutual respect and a ‘‘safe and caring environment'' and states it follows the IEYC and IPC curricula alongside Singaporean standards for English and maths. The school's public pages describe these values as part of everyday teaching but do not list specific Social and Emotional Learning programmes, named pastoral or counselling staff, or a dedicated SEL framework on the website.

ZISPP's official site does not publish a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) or learning-support policy and does not specify which types or levels of SEN it can support. A third‑party education listing describes a ‘‘Special Needs Preschool'' and sensory development areas at ZISPP, but that information is presented by an external site and is not accompanied by a clear SEN policy on the school's own website.

The school's published information indicates English is a core medium and that it uses English standards alongside the IEYC/IPC curriculum and Singaporean English standards. However, ZISPP's website does not provide a specific English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme description, placement/assessment procedures, or named EAL staff on its public pages.

ZISPP's public pages refer to a safe, caring learning environment and character education as part of its approach to student welfare. The school does not publish details on the website about specialist mental-health or wellbeing staff (for example, school counsellors or psychologists), formal wellbeing programmes, or referral procedures.

The school's website states that it aims to provide a ‘‘safe and caring environment'' and expects members to honour the rights and dignity of others as part of its values. ZISPP does not appear to publish a standalone child‑protection or safeguarding policy on its public website pages, nor does it list named safeguarding officers or detailed reporting procedures.

1. Make an initial enquiry and arrange a visit. Parents should start by contacting the school to request information, ask about current availability for the grade you need, and to schedule a campus tour or attend an open house — ZISPP lists appointments and runs open-house events at its campuses. During this stage ask for the current fee schedule, school calendar and the admissions contact (email/phone) so you have the exact next-step instructions.

2. Complete the school application and supply basic documents. ZISPP asks families to submit an application (contact the admissions office for the form) and to provide identity and school records; common items to have ready are the child's passport or birth certificate, recent school reports/transcripts and immunisation/health records. If your child has any learning support needs, bring recent specialist reports or Individual Education Plans so the school can assess support requirements early.

3. Assessment and/or placement testing. The school operates a placement process that typically includes testing or assessment to confirm the correct grade and programme; testing fees are listed in the school's published fee schedule (testing fees differ by age/grade). Parents should confirm the exact tests that will be used (English, mathematics or other) and whether one or both parents are expected to attend an interview with a principal or admissions officer.

4. Offer, invoice and payment of enrolment fees. If a place is offered ZISPP will issue an invoice; the school publishes a one-time enrolment fee (listed in the 2025–26 schedule as US$200) plus an annual administration fee (US$150) and material/lunch/testing charges that can be billed separately. Spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and the school's policy is that places will not be held without payment, so parents should be prepared to pay the enrolment deposit and/or first term invoice promptly to secure the place.

5. Confirmation, orientation and start logistics. After payment and paperwork are complete the school confirms enrolment, provides start dates, uniform and timetable information, and (where applicable) bus or lunch sign-up details; families should clarify arrival times, daily schedule and who to contact for transport or medical questions. If you need a visa or work-permit documentation for Cambodia, request any school letters early because these can take additional time.

6. Fee schedule and ongoing obligations. Parents should note the published payment terms (fees are due at the start of the term), the late-payment penalty (the school's published schedule notes a late fee of US$10 per week), and that many additional items (after‑school care, lunches, some trips and extra tuition support) are charged separately. Keep a copy of the school's full fee schedule and refund/withdrawal policy so you know deadlines and any non‑refundable elements (for example, the enrolment and many ancillary fees).

No regular K–12 tuition scholarships are publicly advertised on the school's fee schedule or on the ZISPP pages that cover admissions and fees. However, ZISPP has announced a Memorandum of Understanding with the American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP) that identifies scholarship opportunities in the context of that partnership (primarily relating to pathways into higher education rather than published K–12 fee waivers). If you are seeking fee assistance, merit awards, or sibling discounts, ask the ZISPP admissions or finance office directly because such arrangements (if available) are often discretionary, limited in number, and not always listed on the standard fee sheet. For follow-up contact, use the school's admissions email/phone listed on event and school pages so you get the most current, written confirmation.

ZISPP does operate a waiting/placement mechanism. The school's published policies note that if parents temporarily stop a child's enrolment the child can be placed on a waiting list, and that classroom places are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and will not be held without payment. The publicly available materials do not publish a detailed priority order or an explicit fee to stay on a waiting list for long periods, so if you believe you will need to pause or defer enrolment ask admissions for the current waiting-list procedure, any fees to keep a place, and how they notify families when spaces open.