Cambodian roots. International outlook.

First licensed by Cambodia's Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport in 2020, MAKSON International Academy opened its doors on 17 February 2021, at a single campus in Phnom Penh Thmei, with 70 students and a small team of 30 staff. From the first day, our goal has been to give every learner strong foundational skills and good character, and to develop high achievers who are well-equipped global citizens — while making sure every student understands, and is proud of, Cambodia's culture, civilisation and identity.

That goal has shaped our growth. What began as one campus is now four: Phnom Penh Thmei in 2021, 598 Campus in 2023, OCIC Campus in 2025 and Norea Campus in 2026. Student numbers have grown from 70 to more than 1,000, and our team from 30 to more than 500 educators and staff, across a single, consistent MAKSON standard of education and care.

Along the way, MAKSON has reached milestones that matter to families: two international awards at the 2023 World School Summit — Best Innovative School and Best School in Experiential Learning; authorisation in 2024 to teach the Oxford International Curriculum, among the first schools in Cambodia to do so; and, in 2026, approval as an OxfordAQA examination centre. In 2027, our first cohort of students will sit their IGCSE examinations — the next milestone in a story that is still being written.

How the MAKSON Graduate was developed and is reviewed

The MAKSON Graduate profile was developed by school leadership in 2024, expanding on the school's vision. It is reviewed every two years as part of our Continuous School Improvement cycle, with each review shaped by feedback gathered from teachers, parents and students. Teachers plan against the attributes, students reflect on them, and progress towards them is shared with families through reports and conferences.

Executive Leadership Team

The Executive Leadership Team leads teaching, learning, care and operations across all four campuses and reports to the Board. Each campus is led by a Campus Director who is responsible for the daily experience of students, families and staff on that campus.

Continuous School Improvement

At MAKSON, improvement is an ongoing process. We regularly review student learning, teaching practice, curriculum, student wellbeing, parent and student feedback, and school operations to understand what is working well and where we can do better.

Our Continuous School Improvement Plan turns these findings into clear priorities and measurable actions. School leaders, teachers, students and families contribute to the improvement process, helping us strengthen the quality of education and care across MAKSON.

How We Listen

We ask families, students and staff what they think, and we act on what we hear. Each year MAKSON runs a parent survey in Term 3, gathers student voice through our Student Council, and — starting this year — a staff survey. Results are reviewed by the Executive Leadership Team and the Board and feed directly into the improvement priorities above. Headline results are shared with the community each year.

Our Educators

MAKSON employs qualified teachers for every programme. International teachers hold a Bachelor's degree and a recognised teaching qualification; Khmer-programme teachers hold a MoEYS-recognised teaching qualification; Chinese teachers hold a recognised teaching qualification in Chinese-language instruction. Every member of staff completes background and reference checks before starting, safeguarding training on induction and refresher training each year.

Professional Learning & Development

Professional learning is an important part of working at MAKSON. Educators take part in ongoing training, collaborative planning, curriculum development, classroom observation, coaching and professional dialogue designed to strengthen teaching and improve student learning.

Professional Learning in Action

A living story stream featuring genuine professional learning: Oxford/OxfordAQA training, curriculum workshops, assessment moderation, safeguarding training, peer observation, leadership development, conferences and collaborative planning.

Careers

We welcome passionate, qualified educators and professionals who share our commitment to excellent education, excellent care and excellent partnership. Each vacancy includes a clear role profile, required qualifications, safeguarding expectations and the application process. MAKSON is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; all appointments are subject to satisfactory checks.