International Preschool & Kindergarten in Phnom Penh

Liberty International School (LIS) provides international preschool and kindergarten education for children ages 3–6 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Established in 2011, our school combines structured early childhood education with creative activities, hands-on discovery, and a caring learning environment.

Our goal is to help every child develop confidence, strong academic foundations, communication skills, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

A Strong Start for Every Young Learner

The preschool years are a time of extraordinary growth. Children develop language, social awareness, physical coordination, curiosity, and the foundations of reading and mathematics.

At Liberty International School, we combine structured teaching, purposeful play, exploration, and positive relationships with teachers and classmates.

Our preschool and kindergarten programs emphasize:

Early literacy, phonics, and communication
Early mathematics, numbers, and problem-solving
Science, observation, and discovery
Social and emotional development
Physical development and coordination
Creative arts, music, and imaginative play
Independence, confidence, and cooperation

The Liberty Education International Preschool Curriculum

Liberty International School uses the Liberty Education International Preschool Curriculum, a comprehensive early childhood learning system designed to support children's development through a clear progression of learning objectives.

The curriculum draws on California's early learning frameworks, with learning objectives mapped to relevant elements of the UK's Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Singapore's Nurturing Early Learners (NEL) framework.

Its structured approach provides teachers with clear learning objectives while allowing flexibility in classroom activities and teaching methods.

The Pre-Primary Mastery Series

A central component of the curriculum is the Pre-Primary Mastery Series, which includes six coordinated student books covering Mathematics and Phonics across three developmental levels:

Nursery (Ages 3–4): Introduction to foundational mathematics, language, phonics, and early learning concepts.
Preschool (Ages 4–5): Building phonics awareness, vocabulary, counting skills, and logical thinking.
Kindergarten (Ages 5–6): Strengthening early literacy, numeracy, writing, and readiness for Grade 1.

The student books are complemented by detailed online Teacher Guides through the Liberty Education Learning Management System (LMS).

These guides provide learning objectives, structured teaching suggestions, practical classroom activities, and supporting educational resources. Teachers can adapt activities to the developmental needs of their students.

Download Our Preschool Brochures

We invite parents to explore our preschool curriculum and school programs in greater detail. The following brochures provide additional information about our educational approach, learning objectives, student activities, and school environment.

International Preschool Curriculum Brochure

Learn about the Liberty Education International Preschool Curriculum, its developmental learning objectives, structured progression, and approach to early literacy, mathematics, creativity, and whole-child development.

Download the International Preschool Curriculum Brochure (PDF)

Liberty International School Preschool Brochure

Discover our Nursery, Preschool, and Kindergarten programs, including our educational philosophy, school environment, facilities, and preparation for primary education.

Download the Liberty International School Preschool Brochure (PDF)

Explore Our Student Books and Teacher Guides

The Liberty Education curriculum connects printed student books with structured online Teacher Guides, practical learning activities, and digital educational resources.

This combination supports consistent classroom instruction while giving teachers flexibility to meet the needs of individual children.

What Children Learn in Preschool and Kindergarten

Language, Phonics, and Early Literacy

Language development is fundamental to a child's learning journey. Through stories, songs, rhymes, games, and structured phonics activities, children build vocabulary, listening skills, and confidence in communicating.

As their abilities develop, children begin recognizing letters, connecting sounds to written symbols, writing their names, and building early reading skills.

Early Mathematics and Numeracy

Our mathematics activities introduce counting, number recognition, shapes, sizes, colors, patterns, and mathematical relationships.

Children learn through manipulatives, games, classroom activities, and guided exercises. As they progress toward kindergarten, they develop more advanced counting and early problem-solving skills.

Early Science and Discovery

Young children naturally ask questions about the world. Our science activities encourage them to observe, explore, compare, predict, and investigate.

Hands-on experiences involving water, sand, plants, everyday objects, and classroom materials help children develop curiosity and early scientific reasoning.

Social and Emotional Development

Academic development is only one part of early childhood education. Our teachers also support children as they learn to share, cooperate, express emotions, follow routines, solve social problems, and build friendships.

These experiences help children develop confidence, independence, empathy, and positive classroom habits.

Physical Development

Children develop gross motor skills through movement, games, outdoor play, and age-appropriate physical activities.

Fine motor development is supported through drawing, painting, puzzles, construction activities, and early writing exercises.

Creative Arts, Music, and Movement

Children express themselves through drawing, painting, singing, music, movement, storytelling, and imaginative activities.

Creative learning encourages self-expression while supporting coordination, communication, confidence, and cooperation.

STEAM and Hands-On Learning

Liberty International School integrates age-appropriate STEAM learning, bringing together science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics.

Children are encouraged to experiment, create, investigate, and solve simple problems through guided activities.

STEAM experiences complement the structured curriculum by connecting classroom learning to the world around children.

Learn More About STEAM-Based Learning at Liberty International School

Language Learning in an International Environment

Liberty International School recognizes the importance of language development for children growing up in Cambodia and an increasingly connected world.

Our school incorporates English, Khmer, and Chinese language learning, supporting communication, literacy, and cultural understanding.

Through songs, storytelling, classroom conversations, guided lessons, and age-appropriate activities, children develop confidence in using language in everyday situations.

Preparing Children for Primary School

Our preschool and kindergarten programs are designed to support a confident transition into Grade 1.

We focus on developing foundational reading, writing, mathematics, communication, independence, and social skills while helping children become comfortable with classroom routines.

Our approach recognizes that children develop at different rates. Teachers use learning objectives, classroom observations, and appropriate activities to guide each child's progress.

Explore Our International Primary School Program, Grades 1–6

A Caring Learning Environment in Phnom Penh

Liberty International School provides an environment in which children can learn, play, and develop positive relationships.

Our school facilities include classrooms, outdoor play areas, and a swimming pool. Classroom learning is complemented by opportunities for movement, creativity, social interaction, and outdoor experiences.

We believe that a successful preschool experience should help children feel secure, valued, curious, and excited about learning.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Preschool

What ages does Liberty International School's preschool program serve?

Our international preschool and kindergarten programs serve children ages 3–6, with learning activities and objectives designed for different developmental levels.

What curriculum does Liberty International School use?

We use the Liberty Education International Preschool Curriculum, supported by Mathematics and Phonics student books, online Teacher Guides, classroom activities, and developmentally appropriate learning objectives.

Does the preschool include phonics and mathematics?

Yes. Early literacy, phonics, numbers, counting, shapes, patterns, and problem-solving are important elements of the curriculum.

Does the school use play-based learning?

Yes. Structured lessons are complemented by creative activities, games, movement, music, discovery, and purposeful play.

Does Liberty International School offer STEAM education?

Yes. Our early childhood program incorporates age-appropriate STEAM activities that encourage creativity, curiosity, investigation, and problem-solving.

How does kindergarten prepare children for Grade 1?

Our kindergarten program builds foundational literacy, numeracy, communication, independence, and classroom learning skills to support children's transition into primary education.

Where is Liberty International School located?

Liberty International School is located at #168, Street 156, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

How can parents obtain the preschool brochures?

Parents can download our International Preschool Curriculum Brochure and Liberty International School Preschool Brochure using the links provided above. Families are also welcome to contact us for more information or arrange a school visit.

Visit Liberty International School

Choosing a preschool or kindergarten is an important decision for every family. We welcome parents who would like to learn about our curriculum, meet our team, and explore whether Liberty International School is the right fit for their child.

Liberty International School
#168, Street 156
Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Phone / Telegram: 095 712 165

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Learn About Admissions and Enrollment

We look forward to welcoming your family and helping your child build a strong foundation for learning.