The Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CIS) announced the expansion of its Bassac Garden Campus today.
Located on a quiet, leafy side street, the campus is home to the school’s youngest learners, ages 18 months to 4 years. Construction will be complete in August 2024. The 1,000 square metre campus will soon include a new multi-storey building with 12 unique learning spaces, covered outdoor play spaces and new gardens.
‘WISE, our architectural firm, has maintained a careful focus on accessibility and environmental concepts,’ said Zak Garofolo, Campus Development Director.
‘Natural ventilation systems and plenty of greenery have been incorporated into the design. Everything has been planned with the well-being of young children in mind.’
Karen Holmes, Early Years Program Director, is also inspired by the intentionality of the campus expansion. ‘The light, airy communal spaces, both indoor and outdoor, will encourage children to communicate, explore and collaborate through play,’ said Holmes.
‘We have taken great care to ensure the campus expansion will offer an enhanced learning environment. I am excited to share this with the Phnom Penh community.’
Bassac Garden Campus is located near the Embassy of Japan, just off Norodom Blvd, which makes morning drop-offs and afternoon pick-ups quick and convenient. Children in the school’s Early Years Program can transition smoothly to Elementary School at Koh Pich Campus only 5 minutes away.
‘I look forward to welcoming new families to CIS!’ remarked Leah Dushenski, Head of School.
‘The Early Years are a crucial period in every child’s learning journey. We’re proud to offer a high-quality Canadian educational program delivered by qualified teachers. The Bassac Garden Campus expansion will offer CIS families with young children a unique advantage.’
Background
Founded in 2012, the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CIS) is a growing community of almost 1,000 students from Nursery through Grade 12. Our student body comprises 36 nationalities. The school has three, centrally located campuses with world-class facilities in the heart of Phnom Penh.
CIS is committed to providing high-quality international education. Over 120 highly skilled teachers deliver the Alberta (Canadian) curriculum. We are proud to be one of 16 international schools accredited by Alberta Education. CIS has French and Mandarin bilingual education programs. We were the first school in Cambodia to receive the
Label France Éducation seal from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs in recognition of our French Bilingual Program in 2019. As an IB World School, CIS offers the IB Diploma Programme and is now an IB Primary Years Programme candidate school. We are a member of the Council of International Schools. CIS is an affiliate of the Overseas Cambodia Investment Corporation.
For further information, please contact:
● Ms. Leah Dushenski, Head of School (English), leah.dushenski@cisp.edu.kh, +855
(0)23,900,399
● Ms. Casandra Gally, Communications and Marketing Manager (English, French,
Spanish), casandra.gally@cisp.edu.kh, +855 (0)23,900,399