Why Choose CIA FIRST for Your Child's Education?
Accreditations
With accreditations from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS), East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS), Habits of Mind (HoM), and Understanding by Design (UBD), CIA FIRST uphold rigorous academic standards that ensure your child is fully prepared for success at the next level.
National and Global Standards
We are one of seven private schools in Cambodia that holds the international WASC Accreditation from K3-G12. CIA FIRST’s Grade 12 diploma is also recognized by the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport as equivalent to the national high school diploma. CIA FIRST’s renowned and rigorous curriculum adheres to internationally recognized standards, ensuring your child will thrive at the next level upon graduation.
AP Capstone Diploma
CIA FIRST is the first and only school in Cambodia to be approved to run the AP Capstone Diploma, which gives students a university-like experience of writing a research paper in high school and therefore bolsters their chances of gaining acceptance to the world’s most prestigious universities.
AP Courses
CIA FIRST is the largest provider of AP courses in Cambodia. This gives our students the ability to choose subjects that they are interested in, while also allowing them to gain university credits whilst still in high school.
Modern Campuses
We have three modern campuses in Sen Sok and Chbar Ampov. Our modern facilities include spacious sports fields, swimming pools, playground areas, clinics, canteens, libraries, auditoriums, and innovative learning spaces. They allow for a well-rounded learning experience through academics, arts, athletics, technology, and a wide range of extracurricular activities and innovative after-school programs.
Excellence in Education for Global Success
GLOBAL COMPETENCE
Interpersonal and cognitive skills that prepare students to thrive in a more interconnected and complex world.
AMERICAN ACADEMIC STANDARDS
Academic standards that assess the level of student learning and understanding of their school subjects.
HABITS OF MIND (HoM)
A set of sixteen dispositions that encourage unique and creative ways for lifelong learning when confronted with complex problems.
UNDERSTANDING BY DESIGN (UBD)
Innovative teaching and learning through setting measurable learning goals and objectives to formulate deeper conceptual understandings of real-world contexts.
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Why Choose CIA FIRST?
CIA FIRST delivers a world-class, WASC-accredited education with a rigorous international curriculum. As Cambodia's exclusive AP Capstone provider and largest AP course provider, we equip students for global success with modern campuses, diverse activities, and a focus on global competence.