Welcome to Academic Excellence! Our school offers a comprehensive AP (Advanced Placement) program leading to the prestigious AP Capstone Diploma, a recognized marker of academic achievement. Our AP program provides rigorous coursework across a variety of subjects, enabling students to earn university credit and strengthen their university applications. Westview Cambodian International School offers a suite of 12 curated AP courses to build research skills and study pathways to build a strong foundation for university and career choices. Taught by experienced international teachers, our AP courses develop rigor, study skills and subject foundations that bring our students from high school achievers to university-ready. In the 2025 examination series, Westview AP results exceeded Global and Cambodian score averages.
International Programs
AP Capstone Diploma
Mathematics
From counting to AP Calculus, math plays a critical role in academics. Math is taught in English following the US Common Core with the highly regarded SAVVAS EnVision curriculum. Students are benchmark tested by NWEA MAP three times yearly to make sure that growth is consistent, complete, and leads to the academic outcomes that open doors to universities and careers. Students may take either integrated mathematics in grade 8, or enter the high school track early with Algebra 1. Students complete their math profile with AP PreCalculus and AP Calculus courses.
STEM (Science)
We know that the famous scientific minds throughout history were also the most creative. Science begins in the Kindergarten program with inquiry, curiosity, and nature-driven arts. In elementary, science focuses on understanding the environment, from the classroom to the world, and is taught in English to apply language skills to observation and experimentation. Secondary science spirals through chemistry, biology, physics and environmental studies year by year to prepare students for the rigor of year-long high school classes. Westview offers AP Biology, Chemistry and Physics, preparing students for AP study in grades 11 and 12. Pre-AP Biology, Chemistry and Physics are offered as preparatory courses for the formal AP science series. To further develop the scientific curiosity, Westview offers an arts program in its core curriculum through grade 10.
Computer Science
Our innovative ICT (Information and Communication Technology) program is designed to empower students in grades 6 through 10 with essential digital literacy and computer skills. Through interactive lessons, hands-on activities, and real-world applications, students develop competencies in areas such as computer fundamentals, coding, digital citizenship, multimedia creation, and problem-solving. AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science equip students considering careers in Digital Sciences for competitive entry in this fast-growing global field.
Chinese Language
Our students begin their third language in grade 4, and grow yearly into fluency by graduation. Our students learn language, culture and literature from teachers qualified in third language acquistion. Understanding of culture and history is an important component of this program. Art, music and dance are integrated into the curriculum, as well as discussions of current affairs.
Social Sciences
Social studies in Kindergarten and Elementary follow the US Common Core standards as part of the English Language Arts program. In seconday school, students learn world history from the beginnings of civilization to the modern world. A future-ready integration to the curriculum is the focus on human geography and environmental impact. As global citizens, our students understand that we are all connected. Westview offers two social studies at the AP level for students considering Business studies, Law or other social spheres. AP MacroEconomics and AP Psychology prepare students to think critically about the fields that cross global boundaries.
National Programs
Khmer Language & Literature
Khmer language and literacy are central to developing the cultural and national identities of Cambodia. Khmer language and literacy is crucial for our students in their daily lives and to prosper in all areas of their future endeavors in their beloved homeland. By the end of Grade 12, students will gain strong knowledge in literacy and language skills equivalent to the curriculum approved by the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.
Khmer Social Studies
Khmer Social Studies aims to deepen our students’ knowledge about their beloved home country’s culture, tradition, history, and geography as well as the expectations surrounding being a responsible and contributing citizen. Students learn Khmer history, geography and moral-civics, laws and politics in accordance with the curriculum approved by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.
