SECONDARY

Welcome to the Paragon ISC Secondary School, situated in the heart of Phnom Penh, dedicated to fostering the well-rounded development of our students.

CURRICULUM

We offer an exclusive blend of national and international curricula to meet the diverse needs of our student body.

The Bilingual program adopts both the Khmer National Curriculum and the Cambridge curriculum. The International program adopts the CAIE – Cambridge curriculum, leading our students seamlessly from Primary through Secondary and Pre-University years. The students from the International program benefit from recognised programs such as Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE), and Cambridge Advanced Levels (AS/A Levels).

CURRICULUM

We offer an exclusive blend of national and international curricula to meet the diverse needs of our student body.

The Bilingual program adopts both the Khmer National Curriculum and the Cambridge curriculum. The International program adopts the CAIE – Cambridge curriculum, leading our students seamlessly from Primary through Secondary and Pre-University years. The students from the International program benefit from recognised programs such as Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE), and Cambridge Advanced Levels (AS/A Levels).

TIMETABLE

The School is designed to provide a conducive environment for academic pursuits and a range of facilities for extracurricular activities.

At the heart of creativity lies our Make Space, where students are encouraged to think outside the box, experiment, and bring their innovative ideas to life. The music and art rooms serve as sanctuaries for artistic expression, allowing students to explore and hone their talents in a supportive and inspiring atmosphere.

Paragon ISC Secondary School is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience beyond traditional classroom learning. We believe in nurturing our students’ academic intellect and creative and athletic potential.

COURSES OFFERED :

Group I - Languages:

(First Language, Second Language and Foreign Language) English, French, Chinese

Group II - Humanities and Social Sciences:

History, Global Perspectives, Economics

Group III - Sciences:

IGCSE Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Group IV - Mathematics:

Mathematics

Group V - Creative:

Art and Design, ICT - Information and Communication Technology, Music, PE - Physical Education

NATIONAL CURRICULUM

National Curriculum is delivered by professionally qualified and experienced teachers in Khmer and English languages. Students can optionally take national examinations and get certificates that are fully accredited by MoEYS. The offered courses focus on developing core academic knowledge and life-long skills.

Students have a wide range of subjects:

The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is a two-year program designed for 14 to 16-year-old students. IGCSEs are established qualifications that keep up with educational trends and developments and are ideal preparation for higher-level courses such as AS and A-Levels. Students will attend this program in Grades 9-10 at our school. Upon completion of the two-year course, our students have the option of sitting IGCSE exams that will be held in May/June or November. IGCSE courses are renowned for developing essential educational skills, knowledge, and understanding.

As part of our curriculum, we incorporate students’ experiences, cultures, and perspectives; specifically, we focus on Cambodian culture and its contribution to the heritage of civilization, and internationalism with a primary emphasis on creating open-minded pupils. We strive to provide our students with goals like international perspectives, self-confidence, and conscientiousness to enable them to function as leaders and team members in societies around the world. We inspire our students to chase their dreams and get admitted to the best universities in the world. The alumni network has been our pride, and we continue to build strong bonds between alumni, students, and parents.

General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (A-Level) is the internationally recognized ‘gold standard’ of Cambridge qualifications. It is highly sought after by universities within the European Union and worldwide. A-Level courses are highly specialized, and students typically take three subjects over two years. Course content is divided into two categories: AS syllabus content (which is expected to be covered during the first half of the course) and A2 syllabus content (which is expected to be covered during the second half of the course).

Cambridge Lower Secondary is typically for learners aged 11 to 14 years. Students cover Maths, Science, Arts, Languages and Social Studies subjects in both curricula. As a programme developed with consistent standards that are externally benchmarked across tens of thousands of students, it enables reliable structured reporting to parents about the performance of their children, which has validity beyond the school. The programme also enables the school to ensure that students are properly prepared for the demands of the IGCSE courses in these subjects.

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME DIPLOMA EQUIVALENCY

Paragon ISC's High School Diploma for the International Programme is officially recognised by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) as equivalent to the national high school diploma.

What is Diploma Equivalency?

Diploma equivalency means that Paragon ISC’s Secondary Education Diploma is officially recognised by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) as equivalent to the Grade 12 National Diploma. Students who complete this diploma are exempt from sitting the Grade 12 National Examinations.

DIPLOMA PATHWAYS AND EQUIVALENCY

Higher Education & Employment Opportunities

Programme Requirements for Equivalency

To earn an equivalency diploma, students must complete the International Programme in high school.

Differences Between International and Bilingual Programmes

International Programme:

Bilingual Programme:

Examinations for International Programme Students

Students in the International Programme:

For students wishing to obtain Cambridge qualifications, they must register for and take Cambridge Examinations in their chosen subjects.

Eligibility & Registration

PROGRAMME FEES

There are differences in fees between the Bilingual and Inter national Programmes. Detailed information can be obtained from the school office.

SWITCHING PROGRAMMES

Allowed: Students may switch from the bilingual programme to the international programme at the end of the academic year.

Not Allowed: Students enrolled in the international programme cannot switch to the bilingual programme, as it may affect their alignment with the national curriculum levels and their eligibility for the National Exam in Grades 9 and 12.

Scholarship Opportunities

Paragon ISC offers a number of scholarships each year to the following students who are going to continue their studies at the Paragon ISC campuses:

3 students from Grade 6 who scored 50 in English, Mathematics and Science in Primary Checkpoint Exams.

3 students from Grade 8 who scored 50 in English, Mathematics and Science in Lower Secondary Checkpoint Science Exams.

Grade 10 students who scored at least five “A”/”A*” in five different IGCSE examinations.

Grade 11 or 12 students who scored three “A”/”A*” in AS/A level examinations.

Grade 12 students who achieved Grade “A” in national BAC II examinations.

Grade 9 students who ranked in the Top 100 in national Smart Student examinations.

Scholarship from Chairwoman for Children of Public Servants.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

As part of our curriculum, we also offer a variety of extra-curricular activities to our students. These include fun and challenging activities to promote teamwork skills and confidence, moral values, and character development. Just a few examples: after-school clubs or meetings with outside organizations, community services, fundraising events, charity week, field trips, weekend activities with homerooms, International Holidays celebration, Halloween celebration, and many more.

As part of our mission, we also promote the study of other Asian or European languages in the school. For those who want to learn Chinese or French, elective foreign language courses are offered.

School Bus

For transportation to and from the School Campus, Paragon ISC coordinates for the services of medium-sized passenger buses. The school buses (and their drivers) are privately contracted by Paragon ISC. The school coordinates and supervises the buses for the convenience of Paragon ISC families. Students are fetched from home and picked to the school before lessons start. The bus fee depends on the location of the student and can be made term based or in a full form payment.

Integrate knowledge and skills from the domains of STEM, Languages and Social Science.

Apply their knowledge and skills to real-life scenarios, including proposing solutions to identified problems.

Acquire lifelong skills to empower individuals for greater success in the future.

University Admission

Our school inspires students to pursue and achieve their dreams through Primary to Secondary education with an exclusive blend of the National and International Cambridge curriculum and assisting them with additional co-curricular provisions such as Learning Support, Coaching, Alumni Association and College Counseling services. These guide our students through the competitive admission process to the best universities around the world.

Students at Paragon ISC are motivated to begin thinking about their future career as early as Grade 10, with coordinated sessions between their College Counselor, Homeroom Teachers, and Parents/Guardians to consider students’ aptitude and decide what opportunities they wish to pursue. Whereas students in Grade 11 and 12 receive crafted consultations and group seminars to help them hone and perfect the best possible university application. The wide range of services offered is the prep package ranging from IELTS preparation sessions, application workshops, and admissions correspondence to name a few.

Rest assured that the Paragon ISC team works tirelessly to ensure that our students have the greatest possible opportunity to showcase their accomplishments and gain acceptance to the institution of their choice.

With an exceptionally high University acceptance rate, our 2023-2024AY Graduates have received placements at the world’s most competitive tertiary institutions, such as The University of Toronto, The University of Manchester, King’s College London, The University of Bristol, and Monash University. Our diverse student body are pursuing a wide range of majors from Law to Economics; Commerce to Accounting; and Natural Science to Medicine. We are proud of our graduates who have received offers from some of the world’s prestigious universities in the USA, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and the UK.

Some outstanding admissions from 2023-2024 AY:

Address

Building № 402, Plov Lom, Phum Lor Kombor, Sangkat Svay Pak, Khan Russey Keo, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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