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Learning at MAKSON

Three languages. Two curricula. One clear pathway.

From Nursery to Grade 12, MAKSON develops curious minds, strong character and purposeful action through a coherent trilingual learning journey.

Our Approach Nursery & Early Years Primary Secondary Languages Assessment & Reporting Learning Support & Inclusion University & Careers Guidance
Our Whole-School Approach

One Coherent Learning Journey

Learning at MAKSON connects curriculum, teaching, assessment, student support and the MAKSON Graduate. Knowledge and skills develop progressively from one stage to the next, while students grow in independence, character, communication and leadership.

The Pathway at a Glance
StageAges / GradesCurriculumLanguagesLeads To
NurseryAges 1–2Oxford International Early Years Curriculum · Montessori-inspired practiceEnglish-led day with Khmer and ChineseEarly Years
Early Years (EY3–EY5)Ages 3–5Oxford International Early Years Curriculum · Montessori-inspired practiceEnglish · Khmer · ChineseGrade 1
Primary (Grades 1–6)Ages 6–11Oxford International Curriculum · Cambodian national curriculum (MoEYS)English · Khmer · daily ChineseLower Secondary
Lower Secondary (Grades 7–9)Ages 12–14Oxford International Curriculum · Cambodian national curriculum (MoEYS)English · Khmer · ChineseIGCSE
Upper Secondary (Grades 10–12)Ages 15–17OxfordAQA IGCSE (Grade 10) · AS Level (Grade 11) · A Level (Grade 12) · Cambodian national curriculum throughout, including the Grade 12 national examinationEnglish · Khmer · ChineseUniversity

How We Teach

Our teachers plan from clear curriculum expectations and adapt lessons so that every student is challenged and supported. Learning is active: students investigate, discuss, make, present and reflect. Project-Based Learning and Global Skills Projects connect subjects to real questions. Learning technology is used purposefully, and students are taught to use digital tools and AI ethically and well — one of the six MAKSON Graduate attributes. Class sizes average 16 students (maximum 20) in Early Years, and average 16 students (maximum 22) in Primary and Secondary.

Ages 1–5

Nursery & Early Years

Where the love of learning begins. Our Nursery and Early Years Programme combines the Oxford International Early Years Curriculum with Montessori-inspired, play-based learning and daily language development. English is taught by international teachers, while Khmer and Chinese are woven into the school day by specialist teachers. Children learn through exploration, purposeful play, songs, stories, movement and practical experiences that build confidence and independence.

A young child drawing
Children planting with their teacher
A child exploring a Montessori globe

Learning

English literacy · Phonics · Maths · Theme-based learning · Circle time · Story time

Languages

English · Khmer · Chinese through lessons, songs, rhymes and routines

Experience

Swimming · PE · Music and dance · Arts and crafts · Outdoor learning · Gardening

Environment

Spacious classrooms · Playground · Swimming pool · Sensorial/practical-life areas · Sand and water play

Health, safety and communication are central to the programme. Parents receive regular information about their child's day and progress, and Parent-Teacher Conferences are held each term.

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Grades 1–6 · Ages 6–11

Primary

Strong foundations, three languages and the habits of a lifelong learner. The Primary Programme brings together the Oxford International Curriculum (Oxford University Press), Cambodia's national curriculum and a General Chinese Programme. Core international learning includes English Language Arts, Mathematics and Science, supported by Computing, Wellbeing and Global Skills Projects. The Khmer programme follows the MoEYS framework and Chinese is taught every school day.

Children painting in art class
A student sketching outdoors
A child watering plants

Academic Foundations

English Language Arts · Mathematics · Science · Computing · History · Geography

Whole-Child Learning

Wellbeing · Global Skills Projects · Growth Mindset · Character Building

Languages

English · Khmer · Chinese

Beyond the Classroom

Swimming · PE · Music · Dance · Art · Outdoor learning · Sports · Clubs and competitions

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Grades 7–12 · Ages 12–17

Secondary

Internationally recognised qualifications and the skills to use them. Secondary continues MAKSON's trilingual pathway. Lower Secondary follows the Oxford International Curriculum alongside Cambodia's national curriculum and Chinese. Upper Secondary prepares students for OxfordAQA IGCSE examinations, with MAKSON preparing and examining students as an approved OxfordAQA centre. Our first IGCSE cohort sits examinations in the 2026–2027 academic year, followed by AS Level in Grade 11 and A Level in Grade 12 — meaning our first A Level cohort is expected in the 2028–2029 academic year. Throughout Upper Secondary, students also continue the Cambodian national curriculum, including the Grade 12 national examination.

A secondary student writing in an exam-style lesson
Students playing volleyball
Students playing basketball

Lower Secondary

Oxford International Curriculum · Cambodian national curriculum · Chinese

Upper Secondary

OxfordAQA IGCSE subjects: English First Language, Mathematics, Combined Science, Business, Computer Science. A Level subjects from 2028–2029: English Language, Mathematics, Business, Computer Science, and single sciences. Students take three A Level subjects.

Learning Culture

Project-Based Learning · Growth Mindset · Character Building · Academic honesty

Leadership

Student councils · Student voice · Real responsibilities

Students build subject knowledge while developing research, critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, communication and leadership through academic study, Project-Based Learning and student leadership.

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Three languages. Every day.

English, Khmer and Chinese from Nursery to Grade 12 — confident voices in every language.

English, Khmer and Chinese — every day, from the first year to the last.

Languages

Language is at the heart of a MAKSON education. English is the main language of learning and is taught by international teachers. Khmer follows the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport framework and keeps every student connected to Cambodian language, literature and identity. Chinese (Mandarin) is taught daily by specialist teachers as a third language. All three continue from Nursery to Grade 12.

StageEnglishKhmerChineseWho Teaches
Nursery & Early Years~55% of the day~35% of the day~10% of the dayInternational EY teachers; Khmer and Chinese specialists
Primary~55%~35% — MoEYS programmeDaily — ~10%International subject teachers; Khmer teachers; Chinese specialists
Lower Secondary~55%~35%~10%Subject specialist teachers
Upper Secondary~55% — IGCSE medium~35% — national curriculum~10% — Cambodian national curriculum only for nowSubject specialist teachers

Chinese is currently taught within the Cambodian national curriculum rather than as an OxfordAQA IGCSE subject. OxfordAQA introduced an International GCSE in Chinese in 2026, but only as a First Language qualification for native/heritage speakers; it does not yet offer a Foreign Language Chinese IGCSE suited to students learning Chinese as an additional subject, which is how Chinese is taught at MAKSON. MAKSON plans to introduce OxfordAQA IGCSE Chinese as a foreign language once that qualification becomes available.

Support for Every Language Learner

All students are assessed using the Oxford placement test, benchmarked against CEFR levels. Where a student does not yet meet our English proficiency requirements, they are supported through our Language Support Programme, alongside the optional after-school Language Remedial Programme. Students new to Khmer or Chinese are supported in the same way. Progress in all three languages is reported to parents each term.

Understanding every learner's progress — and sharing it clearly.

Assessment & Reporting to Parents

Assessment

Assessment is an ongoing part of teaching and learning. Teachers use a range of formative and summative approaches to understand what students know, identify where support or greater challenge may be needed, and plan appropriate next steps. Student progress is reviewed against curriculum expectations. Assessment information supports teaching decisions, targeted intervention and clear communication with students and parents.

Reporting to Parents

Parents should never be surprised by a report. MAKSON shares progress regularly and in plain language — in English for International Programme subjects, and in Khmer for national programme subjects.

WhatWhenWhat It Tells You
Day-to-day communicationOngoingInformal updates via Telegram for all stages and programmes. Formal reporting platforms vary by stage: Lilio (daily learning and activity reports) in Early Years, Seesaw (weekly learning reports) in Primary, and Google Classroom in Secondary.
Parent-Teacher ConferencesEach termA face-to-face conversation about progress, wellbeing and next steps; interpreters available on request.
Progress ReportTerm 1 and Term 3A snapshot of attainment and effort in each subject and language, plus attendance.
Semester Learning ReportTerm 2 and Term 4A fuller learning report summarising progress across the semester.
End-of-year reportEnd of the school yearA full summary of the year, promotion to the next grade, and recommendations for the holidays.
External resultsIGCSE from 2027; Oxford Check Point at Grade 8Official results and certificates.
Talk to us anytimeOngoingAny concern about progress can be raised with the class teacher, then the Campus Director, then Parent Services.
Every Learner Is Different. Every Learner Is Supported.

Learning Support & Inclusion

Our learning support team works closely with students, teachers and parents to create individual and group support plans. Where appropriate, students receive targeted one-to-one or small-group intervention, a designated link person and regular progress monitoring.

An optional Language Remedial Programme provides additional small-group support after school for multilingual learners who need extra help:

$90/month
English
$70/month
Chinese
$50/month
Khmer

Further details are available from Parent Services.

What comes next?

University & careers guidance from Grade 9 onwards.

From Grade 9 onwards, every student has a plan for what comes next.

University & Careers Guidance

Every student has a plan for what comes next. As our Secondary programme grows, MAKSON is developing a University & Careers Guidance programme to support students and families in choosing subjects, understanding qualifications and preparing for university in Cambodia and abroad — including subject-choice guidance, counselling, university fairs and application support.

Our University & Careers Guidance programme grows alongside our Secondary school. As graduates progress, this page will share verified university destinations.

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