International School of Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

School Mission: The International School of Phnom Penh empowers students, in a caring, inclusive international environment, to achieve their potential by pursuing personal and academic excellence, and to grow as responsible global citizens who celebrate diversity.
School Vision: Learning together, growing together, each making a difference.

Visit the school website for more details and information.

Family Reviewed – overall rating for teaching families

Would you recommend this school to other teaching families?

Neutral – mixed experience

Overall compensation package rating

Good, but with room for improvement

Tuition benefits

Full coverage for all children regardless of number

Housing

Good (covers most family housing needs)

Flights

Annual round-trip flights for entire family

Healthcare

Comprehensive international coverage for entire family with minimal out-of-pocket

Good – reliable with some limitations

Adjustment for kids

Moderately – took some time but eventually adjusted

Support for partners

Limited – there is minimal assistance offered by the school for teaching and non-teaching spouses

Overall school community support for families

Adequate – basic support available

Extracurricular opportunities for kids

Good – a decent range of activities with some high-quality options

Most activities have additional fees but are reasonably priced

Retirement/pension benefits

Good (5-10% contribution)

School leadership rating & stability

Poor to Fair – minimal engagement or understanding

Very unstable (high turnover)

International School of Phnom Penh – Additional Benefits

  • Professional development budget
  • Technology allowance/equipment
  • Relocation allowance
  • Pay scale based on experience
  • Teacher saving scheme
  • Language lesson allowance

The best aspects of this school for teaching families? Good facilities and great teachinig staff.

Current Teacher with teaching spouse and two kids

If you have young kids, try to get a nanny set up before you arrive and give it a few days before beginning orientation to have your kids get to know the nanny.

Current Teacher

If you’re both teaching at the school be aware that you will need to organise child care – like a nanny. And that you’ll rely on the nanny frequently during the year.

Current Teaching Couple with 2 children
Colourful boats moored along the river in International School of Phnom Penh, Cambodia - a sight you might see if working at the International School of Phnom Penh.
Illuminated Independence monument in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Street scene in Phnom Penh, Cambodia filled with people and motorbikes.

Safety, Adaptability & Cost of Living

  • Safety: Excellent – very safe environment
  • Adaptability:  Moderate – mixed experience with some cultural barriers
  • Cost of Living: Affordable – comfortable lifestyle

General Overview for Teaching Families

10-25%

Adequate – manageable but busy

46 – 50 hours

Somewhat flexible

Good – adequate support for most needs

Family mentoring/buddy system

There is very limited support when first starting at the school. They don’t offer kids clubs to help with your children during orientation and they don’t have any programs set up during staff meetings or PD days. They assume that you will have a nanny so don’t set up any support for teaching partners.

Minimal support – Limited help, such as a brief intro session or informal guidance from HR/colleagues.

Ones with a trailing spouse or an established support team (nanny, driver, etc).

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