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Northbridge students summit the world at New York conference
On the 12th of July, this recent summer, two Northbridge International School Cambodia students embarked on a 22-hour journey from Phnom Penh to Seoul before finally arriving in New York City to attend the first in-person Nord Anglia-UNICEF Summit since the pandemic.
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Northbridge students achieve record breaking IB results
The number of students studying the International Baccalaureate (IB) has broken a new record at Northbridge International School Cambodia in 2023, and they have once again performed significantly above the global average.
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How the Personal Project enables Northbridge Grade 10 students to showcase skills learned during MYP
What would you do if you were given the opportunity to spend 6 months working on a project of your choice? It is rare to get such an opportunity with our busy lives, but just about everyone has a passion or idea in the back of their mind that they just never have time to work on.
How the Personal Project enables Northbridge Grade 10 students to showcase skills learned during MYP - How the Personal Project enables Northbridge Grade 10 students to showcase skills learned during MYP

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News image Volunteering - supporting local communities whilst reaping personal benefits - Volunteering - supporting local communities whilst reaping personal benefits Blog | Secondary | Extracurricular Activities
Volunteering - supporting local communities whilst reaping personal benefits

By Sarah Newton

Head of Secondary

On September 7th and 8th, 36 students and 3 staff members participated in a Habitat for Humanity building project near Siem Reap, dedicating two days to constructing house foundations, painting properties, and laying concrete floors. 

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Global Campus
By Emma Larkin-Tannett
Grade 3 Teacher
Grade 2 & 3 Leader

 

Global Campus is a safe, password-protected platform that students can access from around the world. The idea is to develop technology literacy through a lens of open-mindedness and curiosity. We also want the platform to establish connection. The great thing is that a Nord Anglia student using the platform here, in Phnom Penh, could connect with a Nord Anglia student in Mexico. It also has many extra digital activities for students to engage in, books to read, and a space to share experiences.
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A Sense of Belonging at NISC

By Robert Alexander

Deputy Head Pastoral (Secondary) 

An OECD study in 2019 found that 1 in 4 students globally felt they did not belong in school. But what does a sense of belonging actually mean? How can it impact a child’s success at school? And how do we foster a sense of belonging at NISC?

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News image Making maths meaningful and playful to early years children with Liz Gibbs - Making maths meaningful and playful to early years children with Liz Gibbs Blog | Primary | School Activities
Making maths meaningful and playful to early years children with Liz Gibbs
By: Cynthia Gayoso
Early Learning 4 Teacher
 
With lots of educational plastic toys available in the market targeting maths skills, Liz Gibbs and NISC EL teachers agrees that the use of natural materials in their teaching has notable benefits.
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NISC Students Strengthen University Applications with Meaningful Summer Experiences

By Julie Allen 
University and Career Counselor

Over the summer, students in our current Grade 12 classes have been exceptionally busy preparing for their university applications. Many participated in internships and additional summer programs to boost their chances of success.

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Parents as Partners in Education – NISC Community Building

By Donita Bell
PYP Co-ordinator/Assistant Principal

The importance of home-school partnerships have long been documented as having positive impact on student wholistic development, wellbeing and life-long learning Research shows that the role of the relationship between Parents and Educators creates the conditions conducive to student success. 

'No school can work well for children if parents and teachers do not act in partnership on behalf of the children's best interests' - Dorothy Cohen

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Houses and how they can benefit student and community development

By Karel Van Der Linden
Deputy Head of Primary

A house system with a merit-based approach can significantly enhance student growth in a primary school setting. By dividing students into different houses, the school creates smaller communities within the larger school environment, fostering a sense of belonging and teamwork.

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Empowering Change: A Journey of Leadership and Social Impact at the Nord Anglia Summit

By Wonseok L., Tina S. and Mayumi E.
UNICEF team

'Over a month has passed since a remarkable summit attended by over 120 Nord Anglia students from around the world. The event was a unique opportunity to witness the coming together of diverse schools, which left a lasting impression.'

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News image For this Chinese parent, the successful Northbridge approach to learning is what he's looking for in an international school - For this Chinese parent the Northbridge approach to learning is exactly what hes looking for Blog | Parent Advice | Insight and Advice | Primary | Secondary
For this Chinese parent, the successful Northbridge approach to learning is what he's looking for in an international school
At Northbridge International School Cambodia, the academic school of choice in Phnom Penh, we pride ourselves on having an international community with an Asian mindset. It means that for our students we combine a world-class international education with the nurturing support needed for them to succeed in life. In this interview, a proud Chinese parent discusses the positive impact Northbridge has had on his two daughters so far.
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News image How the Northbridge values of ‘Caring Hearts, Ambitious Minds’ represent an ideal education for a Khmer parent - How the Northbridge values of Caring Hearts Ambitious Minds represent an ideal education for a Khmer Blog | Parent Advice | Primary | Secondary | Insight and Advice | Featured
How the Northbridge values of ‘Caring Hearts, Ambitious Minds’ represent an ideal education for a Khmer parent
At Northbridge International School Cambodia, it’s important for us to recruit the best teachers, invest in their professional development, and see that reflected in the students’ learning achievements. In this interview, one of our Khmer parents reflects on how her children in Kindergarten and Grade 7 have developed since they joined Northbridge.
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News image Student ambassadors from Northbridge in Houston, Texas for the Nord Anglia Education-UNICEF Student Summit - Student ambassadors from Northbridge in Houston for the Nord Anglia Education-UNICEF Student Summit News | Educational Insights | Global Education | Group News | North America | UNICEF
Student ambassadors from Northbridge in Houston, Texas for the Nord Anglia Education-UNICEF Student Summit
As part of Nord Anglia Education (NAE), one of the world’s leading international schools groups, Northbridge International School Cambodia, Phnom Penh's leading school of academic choice, is proud to have three students attending this year’s NAE-UNICEF Student Summit, hosted for the first time ever in Houston, Texas from 12 to 19 June 2024.
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