LIST OF ACRONYMS

AGM (Annual General Meeting) Held each April, the purpose of this meeting is for the Director, Board Chair and Board Committees to report progress to all parents, and for the election of new Board Members for the following year.

ASP (After School Programme) - Provides a variety of activities for students and adults on a fee per activity basis.

ATL (Approaches to Learning) - These are learning behaviours promoted throughout the school. Students self-assess their development in the approaches to learning, and the MYP reports contain a section for ATLs.

BoT (Board of Trustees) - The ISPP Board of Trustees is the main policy-making body of the school.

CAS (Creativity, Action, Service) - This is an integral component of the IB Diploma programme. Students are required to meet learning outcomes through an array of self-selected service and other activities in order to fulfil the requirements of both the IB Diploma and the ISPP Diploma.

CIS (Council of International Schools) - A European based Accreditation Agency which provides an independent “educational audit” of ISPP’s programmes..

DP (Diploma Programme) - One of the three programmes offered at ISPP as part of the International Baccalaureate (IB). The Diploma programme is for Grades 11-12 and represents the most recognized and most rigorous academic programme available worldwide. It is directly transferable to many national systems, which is why it is such a powerful choice for international schools.

EAL (English as an Additional Language) - The EAL programme is aimed at providing support to students with a reasonable command of the English language in order to enable them to participate in their academic programmes without language difficulties.

EARCOS (East Asia Regional Council of Schools) - A non-profit organization that provides a network for international schools for professional development, leadership development, conferences, and consultants, to assist member schools in staying current with educational initiatives.

EY (Early Years) - For students age 3-5, this programme offers students the opportunity to explore their interests and learning through play and exploratory learning.

FFRC (Finance and Facilities Committee) - One of the standing committees of the Board, the FFC monitors the budget and facilities planning and use. 

G&PC (Governance and Policy Committee) - Monitors the regulations pertaining to the operation, development, and long term planning for ISPP.

High School - Refers to Grades 9 -12 of Secondary School.

IB (International Baccalaureate) - The educational organisation whose programmes we follow as a continuum world school from the Early Years through until Grade 12.

IB Diploma (International Baccalaureate Diploma) - This is a two year course of study for Grades 11-12 resulting in a Diploma that is highly recognized worldwide. 

ISPP Diploma (International School of Phnom Penh Diploma) - The ISPP Diploma is granted to students earning credits for the four years of high school, Grades 9-12. 

ISA (International Schools’ Assessment) - An exam set from the Australian Council for Educational Research, the ISA tests are given to students from Grade 3 to Grade 10 to compare our students’ performance with that of other international students and ‘like’ schools. This information provides data on individual student performance as well as promotes analysis of curriculum and instruction. 

MRISA (Mekong River International Schools Association) - A group of eight international schools in Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand working together to provide co-curricular opportunities for exchange in sport, cultural events, and leadership opportunities. It is open to student participation in Grades 6-12.

MS (Middle School) - Refers to Grades 6-8 in the Secondary School.

MTP (Mother Tongue Programme) - Instruction for children in the language they speak at home, generally, the student’s strongest language. While the language of instruction at ISPP is English, we support and provide opportunities for students to learn and study their Mother Tongue as well.

IB MYP (Middle Years Programme - Grades 6-10) - The International Baccalaureate Middle Years programme is designed for students aged 11 to 16. 

PCO (Parent Community Organisation) - This group is open to all parents and meets throughout the school year. The meeting dates are included on the school calendar. Those who would like to be actively involved are encouraged to participate in PCO meetings, activities and volunteer opportunities.

PD (Professional Development) - Refers to any number of activities for employees to grow and learn professionally, either as individuals, as a team, or as an entire faculty. Regular PD Days address issues of school wide interest or needs.

PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) - This test of mathematics, critical reading and writing is administered to Grade 10 and/or 11 students at ISPP, allowing for comparison with students worldwide as well as preparation for the SAT.

IB PYP (Primary Years Programme - Early Years 1 - Grade 5) - The International Baccalaureate Primary Years programme (IB-PYP) is designed for students aged 3 to 12. It is a transdisciplinary programme of international education designed to foster the development of the whole child. The curriculum framework is developed through inquiries into six transdisciplinary themes of global significance.

SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) - Also known as the “SAT Reasoning Test,” this is a standardized test of mathematics, critical reading and writing, used for university admissions, primarily in North America. 

LS (Learning Support) - This refers to students who require and receive additional learning support (other than EAL instruction) outside of the classroom.

WASC Western Association of Schools and Colleges - A North American based Accreditation Agency that provides an independent “educational audit” of all ISPP programmes. Accreditation is the method that certifies the ISPP Diploma as valid for university admission.