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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.

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.

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.

Design is a popular subject at Northbridge International School Cambodia. Classes at our campus in Phnom Penh are usually buzzing with students tackling exciting challenges and showcasing their creativity. Often, you’ll see students opting to work on projects during breaks and after school. Senior leadership also recognises the subject’s value.

The next 14 weeks are a critical juncture for Northbridge International School Cambodia Grade 11 IB Extended Essay (EE) students who have completed their first interaction with their supervisors.

As the academic year ends at Northbridge International School Cambodia and other schools in Phnom Penh, many students and parents are bracing themselves for one of the most significant transitions in a child's educational journey – the leap from Grade 5 to Grade 6.

A key component of modern teaching, including here at Northbridge International School Cambodia, involves the development of metacognitive capabilities in students. In simple terms, this means that we seek to build our student’s awareness of their own thinking and learning processes. 

In the Primary section of Northbridge International School Cambodia we are steadfast in our commitment to providing the highest quality education for our students. As Head of Primary, I am thrilled to share with you our ongoing efforts to enhance academic rigor and support our students in achieving their maximum potential.

We recently held our annual IBDP Visual Arts exhibition here at Northbridge International School Cambodia. Grade 12 students displayed the work they have been diligently producing over the course of the diploma programme in the Auditorium.

In today's diverse and dynamic world, embracing inclusion and diversity in education is essential for nurturing student success and creating a supportive learning environment where every child can thrive. At Northbridge International School Cambodia, our Primary school is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity that celebrates each student's unique strengths and differences.

Recently, Northbridge International School Cambodia Grade 10 students presented the outcome of their learning journeys at the Middle Years Programme (MYP) Personal Project showcase event. The event is a significant marker in the education of all MYP students as they draw on the knowledge and skills gained throughout the five-year program with an eye on the next step in their journey - the Diploma Programme (DP).

This week has been an exciting week for those of us interested in mathematics education at Northbridge International School Cambodia. We were honored to host educators not only from neighboring schools but also from across international borders for the Southeast Asia Maths Conference featuring Liz Gibbs. 

The world is changing, and so are educational philosophies at schools like Northbridge International School Cambodia. In the past (and in schools of lower quality today), schools were focused only on teaching knowledge and hard facts – trigonometry, electron shell configurations, important historical dates, etc., with the goal of passing standardized tests.