Country 03 / Five

Teach in Cambodia.

An emerging international school sector with rising demand for English-medium education, anchored in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Smaller in scale than Thailand or Vietnam — distinctive in opportunity.

Angkor Wat · Cambodia · 13.4125°N
CAPITAL
Phnom Penh
Southern Cambodia, NUPAF's in-country hub
PRIMARY CITIES
2
Phnom Penh, Siem Reap
CONTRACT LENGTH
1–3 years
Renewable, multi-year preferred
DEMAND
Growing
English-medium primary and secondary, leadership
About teaching in Cambodia

A market on the rise.

Cambodia's international school sector is younger and smaller than Thailand or Vietnam, but growing quickly. Phnom Penh has emerged as the regional hub, with several established international schools and a steady inflow of new ones.

For UK educators, Cambodia represents a different proposition: smaller schools, closer relationships, and the chance to be part of a market that is genuinely building rather than maturing. Career progression to leadership tends to come faster here than in larger markets.

NUPAF places teachers across both cities with consistent demand throughout the year — particularly for primary specialists, secondary subject teachers, and middle-leadership candidates.

  • Curriculum frameworksBritish, IB, Cambridge, US curricula
  • Visa structureBusiness E-class visa, extended via work permit
  • Working weekTypically Mon–Fri, 7.30am–3.30pm
  • HolidaysAligned with international school calendar
  • Cost of livingVery affordable on local salary, savings possible
The cities

Where NUPAF places in Cambodia.

01 / Capital
11.5564°N · 104.9282°E

Phnom Penh

Capital and primary commercial centre. Growing international school market driven by NGO and diplomatic communities.

“Frontier-feel capital with a serious teaching market behind the dust.”

Districts we place in
BKK1
BKK2
Tonle Bassac
Chamkar Mon
Daun Penh
International schools
15+
verified by NUPAF
NUPAF placements
12
since 2022
02 / UNESCO heritage
13.3633°N · 103.8564°E

Siem Reap

Gateway to Angkor. Smaller but distinctive international school presence with strong heritage and tourism overlays.

“Teach in the morning, walk through one of the wonders of the world by sundown.”

Districts we place in
Slor Kram
Svay Dangkum
Kouk Chak
International schools
4+
verified by NUPAF
NUPAF placements
5
since 2022

Cambodia, in close-up.

Apply to teach with NUPAF and we'll match you to live vacancies in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap. Full visa, contract and mentor support included.