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Discover how NISC is enhancing its Primary Years writing programme through collaborative teacher moderation, curriculum alignment, and a shared commitment to nurturing confident, creative communicators.

Northbridge Grade 5 students took learning to the next level on their ALC adventure to Smiling Gecko Farmhouse Resort! From nature walks and sustainable farming to talent shows and temple climbs, this unforgettable trip blended curiosity, independence, and fun in the heart of Kampong Chhnang.

At Northbridge International School Cambodia (NISC), we believe swimming is more than a sport. It’s a life skill that empowers children to enjoy water safely, build resilience, and develop confidence that lasts a lifetime.

At Northbridge International School of Cambodia (NISC), we believe that the most impactful learning happens when students engage with the world around them. For our diverse community of international families in Phnom Penh, real-life learning is central to the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). It empowers students to gain knowledge, develop deep understanding, and apply their learning in meaningful, real-world contexts.

Discover how NISC’s Hopes and Dreams meetings foster meaningful connections between teachers, students, and families, setting a collaborative and supportive tone for the school year.

Northbridge International School Cambodia (NISC) is excited by the coming launch of its new adventure playground in October 2025. This nature-inspired space, set among the trees, invites students to climb, explore, and imagine, blending adventure with a connection to the natural environment.

What a fantastic year it’s been for our primary Student Council (STUCO)! Before the exciting events began, each STUCO member first had to earn their place on the council.

World Book Week is here, and at NISC and we've been diving headfirst into the enchanting world of stories! This year, our theme is "Reading is Magic," and it's been a week filled with wonder, imagination, and the sheer joy of books.

Action Learning Camps, or ALCs, are often cherished highlights of students' school years. Memories of playing team sports, roasting marshmallows, and sharing whispered conversations into the early hours of the morning leave lasting impressions. But ALCs are more than just fun—they're foundational experiences that support students’ growth in a number of ways.

We often associate gratitude with iconic moments, such as when our children are born healthy, we are offered a good job, a family member or pet survives an illness or operation, or when our children graduate from school. Events like these can be very moving and emotional, and sometimes even life changing. However, what if we made it a habit to include gratitude in our daily lives?

Lots of research points to a very common problem in student learning: Too much information! Students can become overwhelmed and consequently processing and memory retention can become difficult. Not just for students with executive function challenges, or neurodiversity; for many neurotypical students too! Especially younger students. Feeling overwhelmed can also trigger stress and anxiety.

Reading is an essential skill for success in school and in life. It is also a skill that can be developed and nurtured at home, from an early age. You as parents and caregivers play a vital role in helping your child develop a love of reading.

Last week, our second annual NISC Cup kicked off, with four schools and over one hundred students facing off to see who would be taking home the silverware on offer in separate boys’ and girls’ competitions. Last year CIA girls’ team won a thrilling final and were hoping that the cup would be returning to their school for a second year in a row, while our own NISC boys’ team were hoping to retain their hard won 2023 title.

World Children's Day, celebrated on November 20th, is a global occasion dedicated to promoting the rights and well-being of children everywhere.

Metacognition is the process of thinking about one’s own thinking. It involves reflecting on how you come to conclusions, understanding why you think the way you do, and recognizing patterns in your thought processes. By developing an awareness of your thinking, you can learn to reduce cognitive biases or identify and reuse effective thought processes in different situations. Essentially, metacognition helps people become more intentional and effective in their actions and decision-making.

At Northbridge International School Early Learning, we believe that children's curiosity is a powerful tool for learning, sparking discoveries that help them develop important skills for life. Through loose parts play, we create an environment where children’s natural inquisitiveness shines.

What is art for? Why do artists create? What does it mean to be creative?

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.

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.

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