International School of Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
About International School of Phnom Penh: International School of Phnom Penh, also known as ISPP, is a not-for-profit fully-accredited IB continuum school. The school appears to have a strong focus on community, professional development, and student wellbeing. ISPP also offers a modern, purpose-built campus in Phnom Penh that offers high quality facilities and plenty of co-curricular activities for students.
School Mission and Vision: The school’s mission is to Inspire Learning – Nurture Community – Build a Better Future. The vision of the school is learning together, growing together, each making a difference. Â
Visit the ISPP website for further information about this school.
(Based on Independent Research)
Would you recommend this school to other teaching families?
Highly recommend – salaries are high with strong savings potential, the school offers great benefits for families (including up to 4 kids), annual flights and a housing allowance. With a diverse student body, children should settle quickly, and teachers appear to be well supported with excellent PD opportunities.
Overall compensation package rating
Very good – salaries are paid in USD (100%) and there are no local taxes paid. Teachers are paid depending on their years of experience, with high savings potential.
Tuition benefits
Free tuition for school-age dependents (up to 4 children).
Housing
Housing allowance provided per year that varies depending on your personal circumstances (e.g. teaching couples with dependents receive more than a single teacher).
Flights
Annual flights are provided for teaching staff and their families.
Healthcare
Health and disability insurance is included as part of your teaching package.
Adjustment for kids
The student body (of around 1,000 students) is diverse, made up of around 70% expat students and 30% local kids. There are over 50 different nationalities represented.
There are a range of extracurricular activities and clubs on offer for kids.
Average class sizes
Classes across all school years average 20 students.
Teaching experience required
The teaching body is primarily international (95%). You’ll be required to have a valid teaching certificiation or license to teach at this school. And at least two years teaching experience.
Curriculum
International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP and DP).
Retirement/pension benefits
The school pays an annual pension contribution of 2% and teachers are encouraged to also save into this retirement plan.
School history & stability
The school was founded in 1989 and has an excellent reputation.
International School of Phnom Penh (ISPP) – Additional Benefits
What Teachers are Saying Online About ISPP
ISPP is the only real high paying school in Phnom Penh, and they have high hiring standards for their teachers (e.g. very experienced, solid qualifications etc).
ISSP is the best school in Phnom Penh, any other schools in the city represent a significant step down in terms of quality of education and true international education.
When I worked here it was a competitive, happy and very productive international school, but staff morale has significantly reduced of late, particularly in the junior school.
Safety, Adaptability & Cost of Living
What’s It Really Like to Work at ISSP?
Check out our teacher review – from a teaching family currently living in Cambodia and teaching at this school.
General Overview for Teaching Families
International School of Phnom Penh (ISPP) is a well-established, not-for-profit IB Continuum school and one of Cambodia’s leading international schools. Located on a modern, purpose-built campus in Phnom Penh, ISPP offers a vibrant, inclusive environment for international teaching families who are seeking collaboration, community, and professional growth opportunities.
ISPP provides competitive, tax-free salaries based on experience, along with a strong benefits package that includes housing allowance, comprehensive health insurance, annual flights, settling-in and end-of-contract allowances, and free tuition for school-age dependents. The school also invests heavily in professional development, supporting teachers to grow within the IB framework.
Delivering all three IB programmes (PYP, MYP, and DP), ISPP is known for its high academic standards, diverse student body representing more than 50 nationalities, and commitment to developing responsible global citizens. The school year begins in August, with typical contracts lasting two years.
Phnom Penh offers a comfortable lifestyle with modern conveniences, affordable living costs, and easy access to Southeast Asia’s travel highlights. Teachers often report strong savings potential – up to 50% of their salary depending on lifestyle.
Do you currently teach at ISPP? We’d love to hear your perspective – please get in touch to share your experience!
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