Our Story
Building for the future
The CIS story is one of strategic growth. Our facilities and program offerings have expanded steadily since our founding in 2012. We have celebrated milestones as a community. Our story is punctuated by special events and important enhancements to the student experience.
Alberta Accreditation Granted
CIS is accredited by the Ministry of Education of the province of Alberta, Canada.
Bassac Garden Campus Opens
Bassac Garden Campus opens on a quiet, leafy side street in Tonle Bassac.
Koh Pich Campus Opens
Koh Pich Campus opens with a first series of buildings and outdoor play areas.
Koh Pich Campus Expands
A theatre, sports complex, natural grass soccer field and lush gardens are added alongside a new Middle School and High School building.
Bilingual Programs Expand
The school's French Bilingual Program receives the LabelFrancÉducation seal. The Mandarin Bilingual Program opens.
Olympia City Campus Opens
The school's third campus opens in the Olympia City Complex.
CIS Joins Regional Sports Conference
CIS joins the ASEAN Sports and Activities Conference (ASAC) alongside top international schools in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Cambodia.
CIS Roller Dome Opens
Inline skating is incorporated into the Physical Education and Wellness Program following the opening of the CIS Roller Dome.
IB World School Authorization
CIS begins offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) alongside the Alberta (Canadian) High School Program.
Artist in Residence Program Launched
CIS inaugurates Cambodia's first Artist in Residence Program.
10th Anniversary Celebration
CIS celebrates its 10th anniversary with an open house and family day!
Murals Created at Koh Pich Campus
Artists FONKI and Tamara Venn create original murals at Koh Pich Campus.
Koh Pich Campus Enhanced
A new gymnasium, playgrounds and Senior Kindergarten wing are added to our Elementary School facilities.
Khmer New Year Celebration
Students, parents and staff participate in Khmer New Year celebrations. A whole-school trot dance becomes a CIS tradition.
CIS Goes Green
CIS joins the Eco-Schools Programme and the CIS Goes Green initiative is launched.
Soccer Academy Kicks Off
CIS opens its Soccer Academy, the first high-performance sport-study program of its kind in Cambodia.
Donna Trafford Atelier Opens
A new multi-storey atelier (studio or ស្ទូឌីយោ) expands the footprint of Bassac Garden Campus.
Ice Dome Cambodia Debuts
With the opening of Ice Dome Cambodia, ice skating becomes part of the Physical Education and Wellness Program.
Pathways to Graduation Updated
Four pathways to graduation are instituted to support personalized learning and academic success for all students.
Council of International Schools Evaluation Visit
CIS receives evaluators from the Council of International Schools as we pursue full membership.
IB PYP Consultation Visit
A consultant from the International Baccalaureate Organization visits CIS as we pursue authorization to deliver the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).
Community Breakfast
Hundreds of families come together to enjoy pancakes and Khmer waffles at the first annual CIS Community Breakfast. The Phare Circus performs.