A Legacy Reimagined: Shrewsbury International School Launches Sen Sok Campus “Founding Family” Program
PHNOM PENH, March 4, 2026 — The future of British education in Cambodia reached a significant milestone last Saturday as Shrewsbury International School Phnom Penh welcomed hundreds of families to its Founding Family Privilege Launch Day. The event saw an overwhelming response, with a record number of families securing places for their children to join the inaugural cohort at the prestigious new Sen Sok campus.
474 Years of Academic Excellence
Shrewsbury’s arrival in Sen Sok marks a major expansion of its presence in Cambodia, which began in 2022. The school brings with it the “Shrewsbury Way”—a holistic approach to education that has flourished in the United Kingdom since 1552.
The Sen Sok campus is designed to be a “world-class” environment featuring:
- Holistic Development: Focusing on the “whole child,” balancing rigorous academics with elite sports, performing arts, and character building.
- British Curriculum Standards: Utilizing the English National Curriculum to provide a seamless pathway to global universities.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Purpose-built spaces in the heart of Sen Sok that encourage exploration, creativity, and physical wellness.
Why the “Founding Family” Status Matters
From our perspective at Schools Cambodia, being a “Founding Family” offers more than just tuition privileges; it creates a unique bond between the home and the institution.
- Community Influence: Founding families play a pivotal role in shaping the early culture and traditions of the Sen Sok campus.
- Long-term Trust: The significant number of on-the-spot applications reflects a deep trust in the Shrewsbury brand and its proven track record in the UK and Asia.
- Thriving Environment: The new campus is specifically engineered to be an “exceptional environment” where the physical architecture supports modern pedagogical needs.
As the Sen Sok campus prepares for its full opening, we look forward to seeing how these “Founding Families” flourish within this historic yet forward-thinking institution.
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This is such an exciting milestone for the Sen Sok area! As a parent considering the “Founding Family” program for my children, I’m really impressed by the 474-year heritage Shrewsbury is bringing to Phnom Penh. However, since we are currently coordinating our move from Europe, I’m trying to get all our administrative affairs in order. Does the school’s admissions office provide any guidance for expat families who might also need to maintain their documents for other regions, for instance, if we need to handle something like getting a NIE Online in Barcelona erhalten | E-Residenz at https://e-residence.com/de/nie-spain-online/barcelona/ while living in Cambodia? I want to ensure that joining such a prestigious inaugural cohort won’t conflict with our international residency paperwork requirements.