ACACIA PHNOM PENH

A French international school in the heart of the capital

Welcome to Acacia Phnom Penh, the international French nursery school that welcomes children from 18 months to 6 years of age in a safe, caring, and multilingual environment (French, English, Khmer). Located just a stone’s throw from the Independence Monument, our human-scale school offers a green, friendly setting that fosters personal development, a love for learning, and cultural openness. Discover our innovative teaching methods, the strength of a Franco-international network that blends tradition with modernity, and give your child a fulfilling education in the heart of Phnom Penh.

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AEFE Approval Since June 2024

A foundation for academic excellence and international opportunities

Since June 2024, the Acacia team has successfully secured AEFE accreditation for our Phnom Penh French bilingual kindergarten, offering each student a solid academic foundation and the assurance of continuing their education in France or any other AEFE network institution. This accreditation also strengthens our partnership with the Lycée Descartes in Phnom Penh, ensuring a consistent, international educational pathway. As the quality of our teaching is crucial to your child’s future, AEFE accreditation affirms the value of our pedagogical approach and certifies the excellence of our school.

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A green, urban setting

A strategic location that is both accessible and stimulating

Located in the heart of Phnom Penh, Acacia Phnom Penh provides a setting that is both calming and inspiring, perfect for blending fun activities with a discovery of the world. Just steps from the Independence Monument, our two spacious buildings, surrounded by greenery, offer convenience and proximity for families. They feature several play areas and an educational vegetable garden, encouraging children to engage in gardening while fostering a special connection with nature.

A Fun, Bilingual Approach to Learning

The secret to effective learning: play, interaction, and multiple languages

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Our guiding principle is “One adult, one language”. With alternating days in French and English, each teacher communicates exclusively in their native language, while a weekly Khmer language class rounds out the curriculum. This immersive approach allows children to progress at their own pace, fostering curiosity, independence, and collaboration in a fun and friendly environment.

To nurture your child’s open-mindedness, we emphasize an active pedagogy that blends learning through play with sensory discovery, making each day both stimulating and rewarding.

A warm and attentive team

Transparency, individual care and family spirit

Staying true to the friendly legacy of the former Tchou-Tchou school, Acacia Phnom Penh has preserved a warm, family-like atmosphere, while benefiting from the solid experience and pedagogical expertise of the Acacia network. Led by Anne Sophie Grasset, our team of teachers, assistants, and canteen staff ensure that each child receives attentive care in a trusting environment.

Believing that the school-family relationship is vital, we organize group meetings at the start and middle of the year and use ClassDojo to share photos, activities, and personalized updates. This ongoing dialogue of observations, advice, and feedback on each child’s progress ensures individualized and reassuring support for everyone.

Join the Acacia adventure

A Franco-international network that opens up endless horizons

Thanks to the Acacia philosophy, your child will thrive in a stimulating environment where self-confidence, empathy, and curiosity lay the foundation for a successful start to their educational journey. By choosing Acacia Phnom Penh, you offer your child:

  • Multilingual immersion (French-English-Khmer) to foster a deep understanding of cultural diversity
  • An open pedagogy that encourages autonomy and sensory awareness
  • A strong foundation for a smooth transition to the Lycée Descartes or any other AEFE school in France or abroad at the primary level

An organization adapted to every age

Clear sections to support every stage of development

Acacia Education école internationale francophone à Phnom Penh au Cambodoge

At ACACIA Nursery School in Phnom Penh, students are grouped into four age-specific sections, from nursery school to our primary section:

– The Explorers Section: for children aged 18 months to 3 years
– The Adventurers Section: for children aged 3 to 4 years (Petite Section or K1)
– The Travelers Section: for children aged 4 to 5 years (Moyenne Section or Reception)
– The Globe-trotters Section: for children aged 5 to 6 years (Grande Section or Year 1)

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THE PILLARS OF THE ACACIA SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND PEDAGOGY

1 Plurilingualism

  • French-English bilingualism: Children spend half their time with a French-speaking teacher, and the other half with an English-speaking teacher.
  • Local language: Once a week, a native teacher introduces the local language and culture to reinforce intercultural awareness.

2 The “Parcours Étoilé

  • Objective: to validate key skills by means of “stars” symbolizing different areas (language, mathematics, arts, etc.).
  • Special features: Children progress at their own pace, in a motivating environment. Each star acquired is a reward for progress.

3 Apprentilangue

  • Principle: Playful reinforcement of vocabulary and expression, in French and English.
  • Tools: Interactive games, nursery rhymes, oral dramatizations, etc. This method helps children develop linguistic fluency and confidence.

4 Mathematics through Manipulation

  • Learning through play: Use concrete objects, games and short scenarios to learn about numbers, shapes and problem solving.
  • Benefits: Simultaneously develops logic and creativity, while maintaining interest and pleasure in learning.

5 Workshops: Explore, Manipulate, Create

  • How it works : Thematic workshops (art, science, construction games) where children are active and independent.
  • Benefits: Learn to cooperate, develop curiosity, experiment with different activities in a fun environment.

6 Autonomy: The Power to Choose

  • Approach: Encourage each student to take the initiative, get organized and take stock of his or her progress.
  • Result: A more confident child, in control of his or her learning and prepared for life in a group.

7 Multi-level classes

  • Principle: Bring together children of different ages in the same class.
  • Objectives :
    • Encourage solidarity: older people help younger people.
    • Positive emulation: everyone progresses at their own pace, drawing on the skills of others.
    • Build self-esteem and mutual respect.

Our management team

Anne-Sophie GRASSET
Anne-Sophie GRASSETDirector
Channary CHEY
Channary CHEYDirector Admin

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