Our School
Learning, Community and Campus Life
The Cambodia Academy is home to more than 375 students from some of the poorest families in Banteay Meanchey province. For poor rural children, the greatest barrier to education is often cost. Even modest expenses for transportation, uniforms, supplies, and meals can put schooling out of reach, and many families depend on their children to help on the farm or contribute to the family’s income.
Our campus is designed to remove those roadblocks wherever we can.
Campus life at the Academy provides far more than academics. It gives vulnerable children the stability, structure, and support they need to stay in school and succeed. By easing the financial burden on families and making education both accessible and worthwhile, we help parents choose the long-term value of schooling over the immediate pressures of daily survival.
This work is made possible through the generosity of individual donors, Rotary Clubs, grants, and larger charitable gifts. All operational donations go directly to supporting the school, and all board members serve as volunteers. Student sponsorships help cover the essential costs that make education possible, including tuition, uniforms, bus transportation, meals, school supplies, and special events. In addition to the national government curriculum, students also receive 20 hours of English instruction each week—an essential skill that can open doors to higher education and better employment opportunities in Cambodia.
The impact of this education reaches far beyond the classroom. When a child from a rural family receives a strong education, the benefits extend to parents, siblings, and entire communities. Our graduates gain pathways to university, skilled careers, and leadership roles that help strengthen the social and economic fabric of Cambodia.
Through education, we are helping the next generation build a future that is more prosperous, resilient, and full of opportunity.
