Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh moves to a brand new site this year. The primary school will open in September 2024, in a fantastic riverside location adjacent to the Morgan EnMaison condominium development
Shrewsbury School is one of the nine ‘great’ British independent schools and is 472 years old. Part of the same family, Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh will grow into an ‘all-through’ school that includes full boarding provision. Founding Principal Toby Waterson explains what makes the school different and special.
What makes our school different from other international schools in Cambodia?
“First, we are part of the prestigious Shrewsbury Family of Schools which ensures the very highest standards of education, child safeguarding and other aspects of school operation. We are the first school of this kind in Cambodia, offering a truly ‘premium British school education’ to families who previously would have to consider schools abroad. Our robust and challenging curriculum is respected as ‘the gold standard’ by universities around the world. Our teachers are qualified and trained to the same high standards as Shrewsbury School in the UK.”
What is the school’s mission? “Well, quite simply, it is preparation for life; we educate and empower each individual pupil to flourish in life and contribute positively to the world around them. That is our mission and it is the same as that of Shrewsbury School in the UK and our sister schools in Bangkok and Hong Kong and from 2025, India.
We champion both traditional values and the importance of good manners but also are dedicated to preparing children for the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century, whether it relates to artificial intelligence or technological solutions for climate change. We genuinely educate the ‘whole person’ and put the individual child at the centre of all we do. Our unique and powerful Floreat model ensures the development of excellent character in our pupils.”
“We are committed to subject specialism from a young age, such as in the performing arts and STEAM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics). Facilities at the new campus reflect this commitment with dedicated dance, drama and music studios as well as a science laboratory, specialist art and design and technology spaces and a computer science suite. The school has provisions enabling the children to have access to a swimming pool and sports facilities in this modern and purpose-built site.
The location of the new primary school is relatively central and thus convenient for families across most of the Phnom Penh urban area. Principal Waterson anticipates strong demand for the limited number of spaces and is encouraging parents to apply early!”
This is a sponsored article from Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh.
