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Lycée français René Descartes

International school · Phnom Penh

French school running the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) programme, from nursery to the final year of upper secondary. French Baccalauréat qualification. Established in Phnom Penh since 1991. Conventioned by the AEFE, with tuition eligible for French government scholarships.

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Languages
FR EN KH

Address

47 Mao Tse Toung Boulevard, Sangkat Boeung Salang, Khan Toul Kork, Phnom Penh

Programs & degrees

Age range
3 – 18 years (nursery to final year)
Curriculum
Official curriculum of the French Ministry of National Education, Enhanced English from primary level, Khmer as a modern language
Degrees / certifications
French Baccalauréat (general, technological), Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB)

Fees

Tuition fees published on the official site; AEFE scholarships available for French nationals, subject to income thresholds.

School activities

  • Drama, music
  • Team sports
  • Cultural outings (Angkor sites, Khmer heritage)
  • Regional school trips

Enrollment process

Online application via the school's website, interview with the management, possible placement test for new arrivals coming from a different system. Eligible families may submit an AEFE scholarship application to the French Consulate in parallel (two annual rounds — spring and autumn).

Sources (2)

Every fact in this guide comes from official documents or government sites. An access date is recorded for each source.

  1. Lycée français René Descartes de Phnom Penh Accessed on 3 mai 2026
  2. AEFE — Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger Accessed on 3 mai 2026