Cambodia, Phnom Penh
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American Global Prep School (AGPS) is a private, nonprofit school in Phnom Penh that delivers a dual curriculum: an International General Education Program alongside the Cambodian National (MoEYS) program. The school lists programs from nursery and kindergarten through Grade 12 and states AGPS was established on October 4, 2016. AGPS' preschool section gives ages for Nursery (2.5–4), Kindergarten 1 (4–5) and Kindergarten 2 (5–6). The school also notes the international (English) curriculum is taught by licensed foreign teachers and the Khmer curriculum is taught by Ministry‑certified Cambodian teachers. The school also highlights instruction and language study in English, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese and the site describes formal athletics and fine‑arts programmes as part of student life.
#615 Street 1015, Phnom Penh Thmey, Khan Sen Sok, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
American Global Prep School has typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English, Khmer.
American Global Prep School's Phnom Penh campus is in Phnom Penh Thmey, Khan Sen Sok, listed as
AGPS is an all-through school: Preschool (Nursery, Kindergarten 1–2), Elementary (Grades 1–6), and Middle & High School (Grades 7–12). Individual program pages describe age bands and sample daily activities.
AGPS is a private day school registered with the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Commerce. It teaches a dual curriculum (an International General Education Program alongside the Khmer public curriculum). The school do not advertise any boarding provision.
The school provides dedicated support for students with special learning needs, offering both inclusive support (teacher assistant and personal assistant in class) and an ‘exclusive' option (one-to-one work in a separate room with a SPED teacher), and access to an educational psychologist is included. Parents with specific requirements should contact the school to discuss assessments, individual plans and current on-site resources.
AGPS is a Cambodian private school registered with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. It operates an American-style international curriculum and promotes preparation for study in U.S. universities but is not presented as formally affiliated to another country's government.
The school does not have any religious affiliation or faith-based programme.
The school states AGPS runs a full‑day schedule and notes a 12‑month school calendar and 230 school days per year.
AGPS operates a school bus service and also offer supervised before/after care. If you need school transport for relocation planning, contact the school to confirm available routes, pick‑up/drop‑off points, costs and any age limits or registration requirements.
Annual tuition at American Global Prep School ranges from KHR 18,765,929 to KHR 33,201,259 for 2026/27.
American Global Prep School teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary) for students aged 2.5 to 18.
AGPS operates a dual curriculum: an International General Education program patterned on the U.S. Common Core and a National Cambodian (MoEYS) basic-education curriculum; both are taught concurrently. Preschool offers Nursery (ages 2.5–4), Kindergarten 1 (4–5) and Kindergarten 2 (5–6) with Montessori-style delivery, Sing, Spell, Read and Write techniques and bilingual instruction in K2. The Elementary program is a six‑year course covering English, mathematics, science, social studies, civics and values, music, arts and physical education, with after‑school enrichment options. Middle School is vertically and horizontally scaffolded and emphasizes project/problem‑based learning across humanities, language arts, math (Pre‑Algebra and Algebra I), life and physical sciences, intensive Mandarin, arts electives, life skills and PE. High School is organized under humanities, STEM and life‑skills strands (including robotics and a problem‑based math sequence) and follows the AAAS‑recommended science sequencing (physics in Grade 9, chemistry in Grade 10, biology in Grade 11 with senior electives). Khmer‑program students follow MoEYS requirements and sit national examinations at Grade 6, Grade 9 and Grade 12; the school website describes the international program as Common Core–based but does not list a specific external international credential such as IB or AP.
AGPS describes structured opportunities for student leadership and teamwork through its elected Student Government and leadership programmes, which the site presents as part of students' wider learning experience. The school's stated learning outcomes emphasise teamwork, clear communication, personal accountability and ethical behaviour as school‑wide goals. Classroom guidance in the published class rules also directs teachers to attend to individual students' backgrounds and to build positive student–teacher relationships. The school highlights arts, public speaking and extracurricular activities (clubs and community service) as regular parts of student life that reinforce social and practical skills.
The AGPS does not publish a specific special educational needs (SEN) policy or list of SEN services on its public pages.
AGPS advertises an intensive English / ESL programme and multiple references on the site note substantial English-language instruction (including an “Intensive English Program” and “Intensive ESL Classes”) and language‑based placement considerations. The school states a strong ESL program, after‑school ESL classes and teacher training for second‑language learners. Placement may depend on language proficiency.
AGPS's public pages refer to personal and college counselling services and state the school has counsellors who assist students with personal issues and college guidance. The site also links wellbeing to physical education and athletics, describing athletics programmes aimed at fitness, nutrition and overall wellness. Classroom guidance in the school rules and learning objectives emphasises caring teacher–student relationships and character development, which the school presents as part of students' holistic support. However, the school does not publish a detailed mental‑health policy or named mental‑health specialists beyond general counselling references.
The school's published class rules include attendance and dismissal procedures, instructions that students may not leave school without permission and requirements to report absences or tardiness, which the school presents as part of classroom safety routines. AGPS also describe on‑campus dormitory management and a campus security guard presence for boarding students, indicating operational safety measures for residential provision. The school does not publish a standalone child‑protection or safeguarding policy document on its public pages, and no named designated safeguarding lead is listed on the website. For specifics of formal safeguarding procedures or named safeguarding officers, the school should be contacted directly.
1. Contact Admissions & Visit the School:
Contact the Admissions Office to ask questions and schedule a campus visit or tour. Confirm the campus, language track (English/Khmer), and whether you are applying for day school or boarding. Collect the registration form and the latest admissions requirements. Entry at the beginning of the school year is recommended, though registration is ongoing.
2. Complete the Registration Form:
Fill out the official AGPS registration form with student and parent/guardian details and previous school information. Prepare required documents such as a birth certificate, passport (for international students), school reports/transcripts, and custody documents if applicable. Indicate any special programs (ESL, boarding) to ensure correct placement and fees.
3. Submit Form & Pay Registration Fee:
Submit the completed form as instructed and pay the registration (application) fee. The AGPS Elite program requires a one-time, non-refundable $500 registration fee payable on submission; confirm the fee for non-Elite programs with Admissions. Keep all payment receipts.
4. Assessment & Placement:
Students may be required to sit for admission or placement assessments (English, math, or subject-based). Transfer students are placed based on prerequisites, especially for STEM subjects. Students needing English support should ask about the Intensive English Program and how assessments affect placement.
5. Admission Offer & Contract:
If accepted, Admissions will issue an offer, contract, and tuition/fee schedule. Review payment deadlines, refund and late-payment policies, what tuition includes, and available sibling discounts (5% for a second child, 10% for a third or more).
6. Final Payment & Start Confirmation:
Settle all required fees and submit remaining forms (medical, transport, dormitory if applicable). Confirm the student’s start date, class placement, timetable, uniform collection, and school calendar. Keep copies of all signed documents and receipts.
7. Orientation & Mid-Year Entry:
Attend orientation or request orientation materials. Mid-year transfers are accepted, but beginning-of-year entry is recommended. Confirm support for missed coursework, ESL needs, and—if applicable—boarding, airport pickup, and visa-related arrangements.
AGPS states on its AGPS Elite page that it “offers scholarships to high achieving students”.
The school's public Admissions pages do not describe a formal waitlist or admissions pool.