How the Northbridge values of ‘Caring Hearts, Ambitious Minds’ represent an ideal education for a Khmer parent

At Northbridge International School Cambodia (NISC) in the heart of Phnom Penh, we take pride in providing a nurturing environment where every child can flourish. In this interview, Yewon Heo, a parent of an Early Learning 4 (EL4) student, shares her positive experiences at our school.

When we champion inclusion and belonging at Northbridge International School Cambodia, we positively impact student wellbeing, and our entire school here in Phnom Penh becomes a safe space for students in all their diversities. 

There are many reasons why Northbridge International School Cambodia is the academic school of choice in Phnom Penh, including our quality education that produces the best IB Diploma results in the country; the exceptional quality of our highly experienced and qualified teachers; our renowned spacious green 20 acre campus; and our inclusive and supporting community, which is welcoming to all. But we wanted to know what our parents thought.

As the school year draws to a close, the Startup Studio Networking Night held at Northbridge International School Cambodia here in Phnom Penh saw the culmination of our Grade 9 students' journey on the Learn to Start program, designed to equip them with the necessary skills to be productive and competitive in unpredictable markets. Put simply: be market-ready.

During this year’s Neurodiversity Week at Northbridge International School Cambodia here in Phnom Penh, an inspiring moment unfolded as a 9th Grade student bravely stepped forward in the assembly to share his experiences before and after getting diagnosed with autism, and how his journey has led to his newfound confidence and self-respect.

At Northbridge International School Cambodia here in Phnom Penh, our Head Students, who also act as the Presidents of the Student Council (STUCO), hold significant responsibilities that directly impact our school life. They represent both the students and the school at various events and lead STUCO, acting as the face of the school and as the crucial link between the student body and the school's leadership team.

During the Grade 5 PYP Exhibition at Northbridge International School Cambodia, "action" refers to the meaningful steps or initiatives taken by our students in Phnom Penh as a result of their learning and research during the Exhibition process.

Learning a new language can be tough, especially when the alphabet is completely different from your own. For our young students at Northbridge International School Cambodia here in Phnom Penh, most of them from Khmer or non-English backgrounds, mastering the orientation of English letters can be a real challenge. That is where the Kaligo Handwriting app comes in.