Lycée Français René Descartes
International School in Phnom Penh
Quick answer
Lycée Français René Descartes offers the French national curriculum leading to the Baccalauréat, as a large campus with 1,300 students. Well-suited to budget-conscious families. Tuition of $5,909–$7,710/year is in line with Phnom Penh averages. Graduates leave with French Baccalaureate and Brevet.
Key facts
- Curriculum: French leaving qualifications include French Baccalaureate and Brevet.
- Tuition: $5,909–$7,710/yr estimated range, unverified — confirm with the school.
- Avg class size: 23 (max 25) Phnom Penh international school · 1,300 students total.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: AEFE verified.
1,300
23 avg / 25 max
Rolling
AEFE
French Baccalaureate and Brevet
About Lycée Français René Descartes
Lycée Français René-Descartes in Phnom Penh is part of the network of French schools abroad (AEFE: Agence pour l’Enseignement Français à l’Etranger), which is made up of 495 French schools in more that 125 countries in the world.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- •Listed (unverified): Learning support: moderate
- •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed
- •Listed (unverified): Educational psychologist available
Not published
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
Questions to ask the school
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,909 – $7,710(est.) |
| Annual tuition (local) | 24225554 Riels-31611492 Riels |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $7,610(+12%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $9,110 |
| Cost position in Phnom Penh | 64th percentile(above average) |
French
French Baccalaureate and Brevet
French Baccalaureate, International French Baccalaureate.
100% for the Diplôme National du Brevet (Middle school graduation), 100% for the Baccalaureate.
English, Khmer, Chinese, Spanish, other languages can be studied remotely with the French CNED curriculum. An International American Section provides a bilingual curriculum from grade 1 until grade 12.
A special curriculum and adjustments can be put in place by the pedagogical team.
In-house psychologist, speech therapist, and 3 special needs teachers.
Yes
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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