KindergartenEnglish Kindergarten Programme (EKP)
Kindergarten classes have a wide range of materials for teachers and students, with the school compiling its own books to meet the actual learning needs of students.
Programmes
One trilingual curriculum, three programmes: the Khmer General Education Programme as the base, the General English Programme, and the Chinese Programme — from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12, full-time and part-time.
KGEP · Base curriculum
Khmer General Education Programme
The MoEYS curriculum with STEM and Khmer Core Values — kindergarten, primary and secondary.
Three levelsGEP · Ages 2 to adultGeneral English Programme
Kindergarten, young learners, teenagers and part-time evening classes, with Cambridge exam preparation.
Four programmesFull-time & part-timeChinese Programme
A structured pathway from foundation to advanced, aligned to the YCT and HSK proficiency tests.
Two programmesKhmer General Education Programme · KGEP
The base of every CAMFIRST education
KGEP adopts the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport curriculum and adds STEM education and Khmer Core Values. Students progress from kindergarten through primary to secondary level, with national and international languages woven in.
Kindergarten
PrimaryPrimary Level
In primary school we focus on the study of mathematics, with modern teaching aids for teachers and students that enhance learning.
SecondarySecondary Level
Science and mathematics come to the fore, alongside national and international languages. Women’s education maintains the values of Cambodian women, and modern programmes such as STEM and robotics deepen students’ thinking.
General English Programme · GEP
English from age two to adult
Four programmes that follow a learner from pre-kindergarten to secondary and beyond, taught by Khmer teachers for core English and foreign teachers for content English — with Cambridge exam preparation built in.
English Kindergarten Level
Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten English programmes develop the social, emotional, physical and cognitive abilities of children aged two to six. Pre-kindergarten is divided into Pre-K1 and Pre-K2 (ages two to three, one year); kindergarten runs from three to six (three years). All classes are full-time and taught over 16 terms — two for Pre-K1, two for Pre-K2 and twelve for Kindergarten (K1–K6).
- Ages
- 2 – 6
- Levels
- Pre-K1, Pre-K2, K1 – K6
- Format
- Full-time only · 16 terms
- Leads to
- EPYL (P1)
English Programme for Young Learners (EPYL)
Four levels (P1–P4) for children aged six to twelve, or those who finish K6. The course builds reading, spelling, writing, listening and speaking for their age, and integrates collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creativity to shape 21st-century learners. Students are trained for the world-recognised Cambridge exam at the end of the programme, studying with a Khmer teacher for core English and a foreign teacher for content English, plus sport, library and computer lab.
- Ages
- 6 – 12
- Levels
- P1 – P4
- Teachers
- Khmer (core) + foreign (content)
- Exam
- Cambridge preparation
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English Programme for Teenagers (EPT)
Six levels (S5–S10) for students from age thirteen, or those who finish EPYL. Beyond strengthening the micro skills of writing, speaking, reading and listening for daily communication, the course prepares students for future academic study. In partnership with Springboard and Cambridge, the Cambridge exam is implemented in the curriculum. Students study with a Khmer teacher for core English and a foreign teacher for content English, plus sport, library, computer lab and project work.
- Ages
- 13 +
- Levels
- S5 – S10
- Partners
- Springboard · Cambridge
- Exam
- Cambridge exam
PEP[Programme photo]
Part-time English Programme (PEP)
Designed for students from six years old to adult and conducted part-time from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. The course has four parts: a Foundation level for starters and beginners; Primary (P1–P4) for children aged six to ten with basic English; Lower Secondary (S5–S8) for ages eleven to sixteen; and Upper Secondary (S9–S10) from age sixteen.
- Ages
- 6 to adult
- Schedule
- 5:30 – 7:00 PM
- Levels
- Foundation · P1–P4 · S5–S8 · S9–S10
- Format
- Part-time
Chinese Programme
Practical, real-world Chinese — aligned to YCT and HSK
A structured, progressive pathway with a strong emphasis on communicative competence, critical thinking and cultural awareness. The curriculum is academically oriented, balancing a range of contemporary Chinese genres and building reading proficiency through authentic texts.
Full-time · integrated with the English curriculumChinese Language Programme
From foundational to elementary levels, students are expected to achieve a high level of communicative ability with Chinese speakers and demonstrate proficiency in the Youth Chinese Test (YCT) and the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK). The full-time programme is integrated with the English curriculum from kindergarten to secondary.
- Ages
- 3 – 16
- Pathway
- Kindergarten 1–3 → Pre-Primary → Primary 1–3 → Primary 4–6 → Secondary 7–10
- Exams
- YCT 1 (Pre-A1) → YCT 2 (A1) → YCT 3 (A2) → HSK
Part-time optionGeneral Chinese Programme (GCP)
For diverse learner needs, GCP offers a clearly articulated pathway from foundational to advanced proficiency, with the same emphasis on communicative competence, critical thinking and intercultural awareness. On completion, learners are expected to interact confidently with Chinese speakers and reach proficiency aligned to the YCT and HSK.
- Format
- Part-time
- Range
- Foundational to advanced
- Exams
- YCT · HSK
Our Chinese teachers
Selected from reputable private and public universities against four criteria.
- Academic qualificationsA minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required.
- Professional skillsA valid HSK certificate is mandatory.
- Work experienceRelevant and sufficient teaching or professional experience is essential.
- Professional dispositionDemonstrated positive attitude, ethical conduct and professional behaviour are strictly required.
Ready to enrol?
Enrol online through the CAMFIRST portal, or contact the campus nearest you for a placement conversation.