Our Core Educational Programs

Early Years Education System

Duration: 52 Weeks (Year-Round)

Schedule: Mon–Fri: 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM / 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

The Kindergarten Program at First Academy provides a nurturing and immersive Khmer and English environment. Divided into K1 (Age 3-4), K2 (Age 4-5), and EYES 3 (Age 5-6), our students engage in story-based discovery, phonics mastery, early numeracy, social-emotional learning, and creative movement.

National Khmer Primary Program (Grade 1 to 6)

Duration: Full Academic Year (2 Semesters)

Schedule: Mon–Fri: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM / 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM

The National Khmer Primary Program at First Academy follows the official standard curriculum set by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS). Designed for children aged 6 to 11 (Grades 1 to 6), the program delivers rich subject mastery across Khmer Reading & Writing, Mathematics, Social Studies, General Science, Moral-Civics, Arts, and Physical Education. Our blended approach incorporates interactive experiments and digital literacy, ensuring every child builds an unshakable academic foundation.

National Khmer Lower Secondary Program (Grade 7 to 9)

Duration: Full Academic Year (2 Semesters)

Schedule: Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

The National Khmer Lower Secondary Program prepares students in Grades 7 through 9 for academic distinction and milestone national assessments. Guided by certified subject-matter teachers, students delve deep into Khmer Literature, Algebra, Geometry, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science, History, Geography, Morals-Civics, and Foreign Languages. Emphasis is placed on experimental inquiry, structured problem-solving, and intensive training for the official Grade 9 Diploma examination.

National Khmer Upper Secondary Program (Grade 10 to 12)

Duration: Full Academic Year (2 Semesters)

Schedule: Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

The National Khmer Upper Secondary Program (Grades 10–12) delivers premier pre-university academic excellence. Students select between the Science Track (Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and the Social Science Track (Advanced Khmer Literature, History, Geography, Economics, Morals-Civics). With weekly diagnostic mock exams, past-paper dissection, Olympiad coaching, and university counseling, our students are positioned to achieve Grade A/B distinctions in the National Bac II Examination.

Children Program of English

Duration: 12 Weeks per Term

Schedule: Mon–Fri: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Designed specifically for elementary students, this program aligns with the Cambridge Young Learners English framework (Pre-A1 Starters, A1 Movers, A2 Flyers). Children practice communicative grammar, active listening, pronunciation accuracy, and collaborative storytelling.

General English Program

Duration: 10 Weeks per Level

Schedule: Morning: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Evening: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

From Foundation (A1) to Advanced Fluency (C1), our General English Program focuses on authentic communication, nuanced grammar usage, natural idiomatic speech, and academic writing. Ideal for secondary students, university scholars, and working professionals.