Schools in Kratie — options for expat families

In 3 bullets

• No international establishment or AEFE-accredited school in Kratie in 2026.
• CNED: the only viable option for the rare expat families staying in Kratie.
• Kratie is generally not suited to families with school-age children — the expats present are mainly single NGO workers or childless couples.

Situation in 2026

Kratie has no international school, no AEFE-accredited establishment and no French-language teaching structure on site. The vast majority of expats in Kratie are NGO workers without school-age children.

CNED — French distance learning

For the very rare families staying in Kratie with school-age children, CNED remains the only viable option.

• Fees: approximately 400–900 EUR/year depending on year group.
• Baccalaureate: exam sat in Phnom Penh via Lycée René-Descartes.
• Enrolment: at cned.fr, before 15 June for the September intake.
• Connectivity: 4G is sufficient to access the CNED platforms in most Kratie residences.

Alternatives to Kratie

For a serious school curriculum, families leave Kratie for:

• Phnom Penh (6h by bus): Lycée René-Descartes (AEFE), EFI, ISPP.
• Siem Reap (approximately 4–5h via Phnom Penh): LFI Norodom Monineath Sihanouk (AEFE), NISC.

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Schools in Phnom Penh

Lycée René-Descartes, EFI, ISPP, Northbridge — all schools for expat families.

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FAQ

Do families live in Kratie with school-age children?

This is exceptional. The few families present use CNED or send their children to boarding school in Phnom Penh during the school week.

Do AEFE scholarships apply from Kratie?

AEFE scholarships fund tuition at schools within the AEFE network — therefore only usable in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap. Contact the French embassy for information.