About us
About us
លិខិតអនុញ្ញាតបើកសាលា ពីមត្តេយ្យសិក្សា ដល់ថ្នាក់ទី១២
កម្មវិធីសិក្សាជាតិ ចំណេះទូទៅភាសាខ្មែរ
(National Curriculum license)
លិខិតអនុញ្ញាតបើកសាលា ពីមត្តេយ្យសិក្សា ដល់ថ្នាក់ទី១២
កម្មវិធីសិក្សាអន្តរជាតិ
(International Curriculum license)
Overview
ESEN International School is a leading educational institution committed to providing a high-quality, trilingual learning environment. It was founded in 2015 by Mr. Kheang Sokheng, Founder and Director of ESEN International School. The school initially operated as ESEN School, offering General Khmer Kindergarten and General Chinese and English programs to equip students with strong language and academic foundations.
On July 25, 2019, the school transitioned into ESEN International School, a transformation officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport. This recognition allowed the institution to offer a comprehensive National and International curriculum in Khmer, English, and Chinese from kindergarten to Grade 12.
With a focus on academic excellence, language proficiency, and global perspectives, ESEN International School prepares students to excel in both national and international settings. The school fosters an inclusive learning environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning, ensuring students are well-equipped for future challenges.
Vision, Mission and Strategic goals of ESEN International School
Vision
Our vision is to be at the forefront of trilingual education and to become a leading school in Preah Sihanouk Province, recognized both nationally and internationally for producing competent, well-rounded graduates who are equipped to address future challenges and solve real-world problems in Cambodia and beyond.
Mission
• To provide a high-quality education that offers a transformative learning experience for every student.
• To deliver engaging and effective teaching grounded in our core values and inspired by the most current best practices from British and American educational systems, empowering students to achieve academic success and lifelong career goals.
• To nurture individual talents and foster holistic development by addressing students’ physical, emotional, and social well-being.
• To develop a skilled and adaptable generation capable of thinking critically, creatively, and innovatively in contributing to local and global development.
Management Team
Mr. Kheang Sokheng
Founder and Director of ESEN International School
Mr. Kheang Sokheng is a Cambodian education professional with over 20 years of experience in English language teaching and academic leadership. He is the Founder and Director General of ESEN International School in Sihanoukville, Cambodia—an institution dedicated to delivering high-quality, multilingual education in Khmer, English, and Chinese, from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Under his leadership, ESEN International School implements a comprehensive trilingual curriculum, equipping students with the linguistic, academic, and intercultural skills needed to succeed in both local and international settings. The school emphasizes academic excellence, cultural understanding, and 21st-century competencies, ensuring that learners receive a well-rounded and future-ready education from early childhood through secondary levels.
Mr. Sokheng holds a Master of Education in TESOL from Pannasastra University of Cambodia, as well as dual bachelor’s degrees in Education (TEFL) and Business Administration in Cambodia. He is currently in Year 3, Semester 2 of his Ph.D. in Management at Build Bright University in Phnom Penh. His doctoral research focuses on student motivation and attitudes toward English language learning in Cambodian public schools.
Throughout his career, Mr. Sokheng has developed extensive expertise in curriculum design and instruction, teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as Second Language Acquisition, Language Testing and Assessment, Core English, Cultural Studies, English for Tourism, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, and Business English. From 2007 to 2019, he served at Build Bright University in multiple academic leadership roles, including Chief of Graduate Studies and Deputy Director of Academic Affairs.
A regular contributor to national and regional educational forums, Mr. Sokheng has actively engaged in discussions on educational quality assurance, university governance, and curriculum innovation. His strong foundation in educational management, combined with his passion for teaching, has enabled him to mentor both students and staff while maintaining high academic standards.
Beyond academia, Mr. Sokheng is also skilled in translation, interpretation, and educational tour guidance, further enriching his intercultural communication expertise. He is fluent in Khmer and English, with near-native English proficiency.
Mr. Michael Frank Baze
Director of International Curriculum
Mr. Michael Frank is delighted to join a multigenerational school that has been serving students since 2015. The school offers a continuous educational journey starting in pre-kindergarten and extending through the primary and secondary levels, with a strong focus on foreign language development as its guiding principle. As a licensed teacher in the United States, Mr. Frank previously taught secondary school in Florida, USA, ESL in South Korea, International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum in China and Mexico.
Mr. Phy Sophal
Deputy Director and Administrator of ESEN International School
Holds a Bachelor's degree of Arts in TEFL from Build Bright University. With over seven years of experience in the education sector, he brings a strong passion for academic excellence and student development. As Deputy Director at ESEN International School, he plays a key role in curriculum oversight, staff coordination, and fostering a positive learning environment.