Address: East-West International School, No. 131, Street 143, Boeung Keng Kang 3, Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia.
Website: https://ewiscambodia.edu.kh/
Head of School: Jeffrey Kane, jeffrey.kane@ewiscambodia.edu.kh
Secondary Principal: Timothy LaRocco, tim.larocco@ewiscambodia.edu.kh
Elementary Principal: Andrew Duggan, andrew.duggan@ewiscambodia.edu.kh
Khmer General Education Principal: Nikmul Ny, nikmul.ny@ewiscambodia.edu.kh
Middle School Principal/Guidance Counselor: Landon Seigler, landon.seigler@ewiscambodia.edu.kh
East-West International School was founded in September 2006. Its vision was to provide an affordable, international education for primarily, but not exclusively, Cambodian children.
East-West International School is a community of students, educators, staff, and parents striving to achieve excellence in a caring environment.
It is the mission of East-West to develop responsible global citizens who are creative problem solvers, lifelong learners, effective communicators, and active community members.
It is the vision of East-West to provide every student the opportunity to learn, to be challenged, to be creative, to think critically, to know acceptance, and thus to provide a strong foundation for further study and/or work in an ever-changing world. East-West is dedicated to academic excellence. By making learning relevant and appropriate, East-West hopes to instill in each child a lifelong love of learning and the ability to solve problems creatively. East-West also wishes that each student learns about and appreciates Cambodian culture and language, as well as other cultures of the world, thus giving them a global perspective so that each becomes a responsible world citizen and a contributing member of society. Respect for cultural differences, language, and the background of all who are the East-West community is an everyday expectation which engages students in the realities of this global perspective. East-West strives to become a leading educational institution, both locally and internationally.
East-West International School has an enrollment of 500 students from Nursery to Grade 12. The school opened in September 2006 and graduated its first senior class in June 2014. East-West International School is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational, day school founded in 2006. East-West provides a blended international curriculum from nursery to Grade 12 for students of a variety of nationalities. The school is governed by a School Board with input from the school Leadership Team, the Student Council, staff, and the school community, including parents. The 9school operates under the umbrella of its parent company, the Newton Thilay Community Group (NTC Group).
East-West is fully accredited by the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). East-West is also a member of the East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS).
There are 51 international faculty members at East-West International School. These include educators from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, the Philippines, the Netherlands, Italy, India and Malaysia, among other countries. All staff are either qualified teachers, or working towards their qualifications.
East-West International School’s academic year runs from the beginning of August through the first week of June. This academic year began on Wednesday August 5, 2020 and concludes on Friday June 4, 2021. There are at least 180 days of school each year. The school observes all Cambodian public holidays and has a two-week break at the end of December.
The curriculum standards are adopted from internationally recognized curricula. Students also have the option of studying the Khmer National Curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
| Grades | Curricula |
| Nursery, Preschool, PreKindergarten, Kindergarten | International Early Years Curriculum |
| Grades 1-5 | International Primary Curriculum, Cambridge International Standards for English and Mathematics |
| Grade 6-8 | International Middle Years Curriculum, Cambridge International Standards for English and Mathematics |
| Grades 9-12 | Cambridge International Assessment Education |
Students who have graduated from East-West International School have been accepted to the following universities, among others:
| Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne | Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Monash University, Australia |
| Kyunghee University, South Korea | Australian Catholic University, Australia | University of Melbourne, Australia |
| Griffith University, Australia | Northern Illinois University, USA | University of Victoria, Canada |
| Pasadena City College, USA | American University of Phnom Penh | Ritsumeikan University, Japan |
In order to receive a diploma from East-West International School, students must have successfully completed the criteria listed below. These requirements are weighed against the demonstration of knowledge in four core areas of our general high school curriculum: English Language, Mathematics, Science, & Social Studies.
East-West International School offers three possible degree pathways:
The academic pathways are determined by students themselves, reviewed by and in consultation with teachers and counselors. Students are encouraged to align their high school paths with their post-high school career and/or university plans.
The AICE Diploma requires passes in at least seven credits. Each Cambridge International AS Level counts as one full credit. A Cambridge International A Level counts as a double credit qualification. For example, students could offer three International A Levels, or two International A Levels with two International AS Levels. There are many more valid combinations of examinations, but at least one International AS/A Level pass must come from each of the three curriculum areas.
AS Level Global Perspectives and Research and AS English Language are required courses for the AICE Diploma.
East-West offers students the opportunity to study the Cambodian National Curriculum approved by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. This runs parallel to our English Curriculum. Students who express interest in the Khmer curriculum may opt to take this curriculum in addition to the English curriculum. Students studying the Khmer National Curriculum sit examinations with a focus in either the Science or Social Sciences strain, offered by the MOEYS. Upon successful completion of the exams, students are awarded a diploma by the MOEYS.
Grading Scale
Courses that meet on a daily basis are worth 1.0 credit per semester. Courses that meet on a less-regular basis are worth 0.5 credits per semester. A2 courses are worth 2.0 credits.
To qualify for graduation, students who study English-language courses only must obtain no fewer than 64 credits. Students who study both Khmer and English-language courses must obtain 48 credits in their English-language classes while also passing their annual Khmer National Curriculum examinations, which are worth 3.0 credits per semester.
Below is a breakdown of the four subject areas offered with their specific classes and total weight. They are listed in descending order by grade.
| Grade | English8 credits minimum | Mathematics6 credits minimum | Science6 credits minimum | Social Studies6 credits minimum |
| 9 | One of the following: IGCSE English First Language IGCSE English Second Language | One of the following: IGCSE Mathematics Core IGCSE Mathematics Extension | IGCSE Coordinated Science | One of the following: IGCSE History IGCSE Geography IGCSE Business Studies For non-KGE students: IGCSE Global Perspectives |
| 10 | One of the following: IGCSE English First Language IGCSE English Second Language | One of the following: IGCSE Mathematics Core IGCSE Mathematics Extension | IGCSE Coordinated Science | One of the following: IGCSE History IGCSE Geography IGCSE Business Studies For non-KGE students: IGCSE Global Perspectives |
| 11 | One of the following: AS English Language AS English Literature AS English Language (Prep Course) AS Media Studies Business English | AS Mathematics (Pure Maths 1 and Stats 1) AS Mathematics (Prep Course) | AS Chemistry AS Biology AS Biology (Prep Course) AS Physics AS Physics (Prep Course) Life Science Food Chemistry | AS Global Perspectives AS History History Through Film AS Geography Spanish Language AS Business Studies Psychology |
| 12 | One of the following: A2 English Language A2 English Literature AS English AS English (Prep Course) AS Media Studies Business English | A2 Mathematics (Pure Maths 3 and Stats) AS Mathematics (Prep Course) Further Maths | A2 Physics A2 Chemistry A2 Biology AS Biology Life Science Food Chemistry | A2 Global Perspectives A2 History A2 Geography Spanish Language Business Studies History Through Film Psychology AS Art & Design |
| Electives Electives are chosen by each student based on preference.Athletics: Physical EducationArts: Art, MusicSocial Sciences: Foreign Languages, History Through Film, PsychologyInformation and Communications Technology: IGCSE ICT, AS ICT, A2 ICT, Digital Media, AS Media StudiesOther: Service Learning, Spanish Language, School Media, Business English *Students must earn a minimum of 2 PE credits and 4 Arts credits |
Students who study both English and Khmer-language courses must complete 16 additional credits of English-language courses and electives to be eligible for an East-West diploma. Students who study only English-language classes must complete an additional 32 credits from courses listed above.
Our Khmer program is offered to students who wish to pursue it. It is not compulsory for any student at EWIS to complete the Khmer program. Should students opt not to take part, substitution for these classes during the scheduled times are offered. Students may substitute these time-frames in their schedules with a greater focus in particular academic areas, such as Science or English Language. These changes are to be documented in the Student Graduation Plan.
Students that complete all the graduation requirements listed in this document are eligible for graduation.
All seniors who have successfully completed the requirements will receive an East-West International School Diploma.
All seniors who have successfully passed the Grade 12 Cambodian National Examination put forth by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport will receive a Diploma from the MOEYS.
All graduating seniors who have taken and obtained no less than seven Cambridge credits are eligible for the AICE Diploma.
Students who do not pass all of the requirements and/or do not obtain enough credits are not eligible for graduation.
A certification from East-West International School proving attendance is given, but no East-West International School Diploma can be awarded.
