Admissions
Welcome to HOPE International School
We are grateful you are looking into a HOPE education for your child. As the Head of School, I want to be the first to share with you about the vibrant educational experience here at HOPE. Our school is a committed Christian community who seeks to integrate Biblical knowledge into all its curriculum. HOPE’s teachers and staff have a passion to educate and support Missionary and Third Culture Kids in Cambodia.
HOPE also intentionally enrolls a diverse student body that is truly reflective of an international education. Many of our graduates attend university and are well prepared academically, socially, physically, and spiritually. I understand there are many international schools in Phnom Penh; we are humbled and honored that your family is considering joining the HOPE Family. Go Koupreys!
Shalom,
Adam P. Ecklund, PhD
Head of School
Admissions
Prospective students are encouraged to apply to HOPE. For detailed information on our admissions criteria and procedures, please review our admissions policy. Please note that the application does not guarantee admission.
Tuition and Capital Fees
2026 – 2027
Discounts may be available for qualifying applicants. Please email admissions@hope.edu.kh for more information.
Payment Methods
Classes
The delineation of Grade levels does not reflect the system in any one particular country, as HOPE is an international school, catering for many children from different backgrounds. It has been established, however, with consideration of portability to and from home country systems.
Please see Comparative Grade Levels and Grades table for more details.
Primary School (Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1 to Grade 5)
- Students can begin in Preschool 1 the August after they turn 3.
- Students can move to Preschool 2 the August after they turn 4.
- Students can move into Kindergarten the August after they turn 5.
Middle School (Grade 6 to Grade 8)
- Students can move into Grade 6 the August after they turn 11.
High School (Grade 9 to Grade 12)
- IGCSE – G9 and G10 Students commence IGCSE the August after they turn 14. ESL students need to be proficient in English before they can advance from Grade 8. Students need to complete both years of this two year course, and would not normally be admitted into Grade 10 without completing Grade 9.
- IB Diploma and HOPE School Diploma – G11 and G12 Students commence their IB Diploma or their HOPE Diploma the August after they turn 16. Students need to complete both years of this two year course, and would not normally be admitted into Grade 12 without completing Grade 11. See the High School Student Handbook to learn more about the different pathways.
Classes
The delineation of grade levels does not reflect the system in any one particular country, as HOPE is an international school, catering for many children from different backgrounds. It has been established, however, with consideration of portability to and from home country systems.
Please see Comparative Grade Levels and Grades table for more details.
Primary School (Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1 to 5)
- Pre School 1 Student can move to Preschool 1 the August after they turn 3.
- Pre School 2 Student can move to Preschool 2 the August after they turn 4.
- Students can move into Kindergarten the August after they turn 5.
Middle School (Grades 6 to 8)
- Students can move into Grade 6 the August after they turn 11.
High School (Grades 9 to 12)
- IGCSE – Grades 9 and 10 Students commence their IGCSE the August after they turn 14. ELL students need to be proficient in English before they can advance from Grade 8. Students need to complete both years of this two year course, and would not normally be admitted into Grade 10 without completing Grade 9.
- IB Diploma and HOPE School Diploma – Grades 11 and 12 Students commence their IB Diploma or their HOPE Diploma the August after they turn 16. Students need to complete both years of this two year course, and would not normally be admitted into Grade 12 without completing Grade 11. See the High School Student Handbook to learn more about the different pathways.
Homeschool Program
In support of world missions, HOPE International School offers a homeschool program for families of Christian workers in Cambodia. Find out details of this program an apply now!
