Graduation Requirements
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.
Academic Pathways
East-West International School offers an East-West International School Diploma, earned upon successful completion of the requirements below.
Students can earn up to two additional qualifications based on the graduation pathway they wish to pursue:
- A Grade 12 Diploma from the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, earned upon passing the Grade 12 Khmer National Examination
- A Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Diploma, awarded by Cambridge Assessment International Education
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.
| EWIS Grading Scale | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 98-100 | B | 83-86 | C- | 70-72 | E+ | 57-59 |
| A | 93-97 | B- | 80-82 | D+ | 67-69 | E | 53-56 |
| A- | 90-92 | C+ | 77-79 | D | 63-66 | E- | 50-52 |
| B+ | 87-89 | C | 73-76 | D- | 60-62 | U | Below 50 |
Course grades are based on internal school standards created by departments at East-West International School. They incorporate classroom performance on exams and quizzes, participation and enthusiasm for class, as well as completed work and projects.
In order to successfully pass a course at East-West, a student must earn a letter grade no lower than an E-Minus on the 4.0 grading scale; this is the threshold representing the lowest possible grade that still reflects acceptable knowledge acquisition.
School Hours
Secondary School classes follow a block rotation schedule
International Program
| 7:10 – 8:40 am | 8:45 – 10:15 am | 10:15 – 10:30 am | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | 12:00 – 1:00 pm | 1:00 – 2:30 pm | 2:30 – 3:10 pm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Period A | Period B | Recess | Period C | Lunch | Period D | Reflection |
| Day 2 | Period E | Period F | Recess | Period G | Lunch | Period H | Reflection |
Bilingual Program
| 7:10 – 8:40 am | 8:45 – 10:15 am | 10:15 – 10:30 am | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | 12:00 – 1:00 pm | 1:00 – 1:40 pm | 1:45 – 2:25 pm | 2:30 – 3:10 pm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Period A | Period B | Recess | Period C | Lunch | Khmer 1 | Khmer 2 | Khmer 3 |
| Day 2 | Period E | Period F | Recess | Period G | Lunch | Khmer 1 | Khmer 2 | Khmer 3 |
*Note: Khmer classes will run on a Monday to Friday schedule irrespective of the Day 1/Day 2 schedule. On Wednesdays, Grade 7-12 students who study Khmer will have one extra class and be dismissed at 3:50 pm. Tuesdays follow an adjusted schedule due to the day beginning with Advisory class.
Bilingual Program or International Only Program
| Bilingual Program | International Only Program | |
|---|---|---|
| Class Schedule | Grades 6 – 12 7:10am – 3:10pm Except Wednesday (Grade 7- 12) are dismissed at 3:50 | Grades 6 – 12 7:10am – 3:10pm |
| Curriculum | Students study the Khmer national curriculum approved by the MoEYS, the International Middle Years Curriculum, as well as a full Cambridge program of IGCSE, AS and A level classes in Secondary. Classes are taught by qualified, experienced and caring teachers. | Students study the International Middle Years Curriculum, as well as a full Cambridge program of IGCSE, AS and A level classes in Secondary. Classes are taught by qualified, experienced and caring teachers. |
| Instruction Per Week | 15+ hours | 25+ hours |
| Subjects | Students have three Khmer language classes per day, with one extra class from 3:10-3:50 on Wednesdays. In one week, students study: Khmer Language (x4) Mathematics (x5) Chemistry, History, Geography, Biology, Earth Science, Physics, Morals & Civics (x1 each) Students also take all the courses offered in the international program. Students sit for the khmer national exam in Grades 6, 9 and 12. | The Middle School (Grades 6-8) follows the International Middle Years Curriculum and Cambridge International standards. Assessment is continuous, developed by teachers at the school and is aligned with the IMYC descriptors. Core subjects: English Mathematics Sciences Social Science Additional classes: Art Music Physical Education Coding Service Learning Food Chemistry |
| Grades 9-10 Students study the Cambridge Assessment International Education curriculum in Grades 9-10. Students can sit for IGCSE level exams at the end of Grade 10. Courses currently offered at EWIS include: IGCSEs: English – First, Second Language Mathematics – Core, Extended Physics Biology Chemistry Geography History Global Perspectives and Research Business Studies Spanish Additional classes: Art Music School Media Physical Education | ||
| Grade 11-12 Students study the Cambridge Assessment International Education curriculum in Grades 11-12. Students can sit for A-Level exams at the end of Grade 11 and 12. Courses currently offered at EWIS include: English Language Mathematics Physics Biology Chemistry Geography History Global Perspectives and Research Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Business Studies Art and Design Additional subjects: Career Guidance (compulsory) Music (London College of Music exams) Physical Education Food Chemistry Psychology NOTE: Students at East-West are able to complete a full Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) diploma. |
Cambridge Assessment International Education
Cambridge Assessment International Education provides internationally renowned examinations and qualifications to over 160 countries.
To find out more about Cambridge International Exams, click on the links below:
Parents Guide to Cambridge IGCSE
Parents Guide to Cambridge AS and A Levels
For more on the Cambridge International Exams program, including IGCSE and A-Level courses, please visit http://recognition.cie.org.uk/