Schools in Kep — options for expat families
Schooling in Kep — no international establishments, Kep is not suitable for families with school-age children, alternative options in Kampot or Phnom Penh.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Reading
- 3 min
In 3 bullets
- Kep is not suitable for families with school-age children — no international school or French-language institution on site.
- CNED distance learning: the only option for the very few families remaining in Kep.
- Kampot (30 min) or Phnom Penh (3–4h): the closest alternatives for a structured school curriculum.
Situation in 2026
Kep is a very small seaside province with no international school, no AEFE-accredited establishment, and no educational structure of any kind suited to expat children. The few expat families present in Kep have their children enrolled in schools in Phnom Penh or use the CNED distance learning service.
CNED — the only on-site option
For the very few families staying in Kep with children:
- Fees: approximately 400–900 EUR/year depending on year group.
- Connectivity: 4G in Kep is sufficient to access CNED platforms in cafés and hotels. Unreliable in residential properties.
- Enrolment: at cned.fr, before 15 June.
Nearby alternatives
Schools in Kampot
Educational options in Kampot — CNED and alternatives for expat families.
Schools in Phnom Penh
Lycée René-Descartes (AEFE), EFI, ISPP — all schools for expat families.
FAQ
Do families with children live in Kep?
Very rarely. Kep is a retirement and short-stay destination. The few expat families who reside there generally have adult children or use CNED part-time.
Would Kep be suitable for a school holiday with children?
Yes — Kep is excellent for a holiday (crab, beach, Koh Tonsay, national park). The schooling question only arises for long-term residents.
Sources (2)
Every fact in this guide comes from official documents or government sites. An access date is recorded for each source.