On July 11th, 2024, the Japanese International School of Phnom Penh (JISPP) held its official opening ceremony and signed a cooperation agreement with Dai-ichi Life Cambodia to promote the quality of early childhood education in the country. This partnership marks another milestone for our 5th anniversary celebration in Cambodia and underscores our commitment to the Cambodian community.
The event was attended by H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport, H.E. Atsushi Ueno, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Kingdom of Cambodia, Mr. Takao Sabato, Deputy CEO of Dai-ichi Life Cambodia, and Mr. Daiki Watanabe, Chairperson of JISPP and Think! Think! Cambodia.
“We believe that investing in early education can create a more innovative future generation, which aligns perfectly with our group’s purpose – Partnering with you to build a brighter and more secure future,” said Mr. Takao Sabato, Deputy CEO of Dai-ichi Life Cambodia. “Through JISPP’s Japanese-quality curriculum, we can empower the next generation with the skills they need to thrive, especially in this fast-changing world,” he added.
Dai-ichi Life Cambodia is proud to join the Japanese community in Cambodia to co-operate JISPP. Our program emphasizes the development of non-cognitive skills during early childhood, which are fundamental for the kids’ future success. By instilling these skills at a young age and through interactive learning, JISPP offers a unique and valuable educational experience for Cambodian children.
“We are grateful for our long-term partnership with Dai-ichi Life, especially with our goal to create a positive, long-term impact through early childhood education. This collaboration will help amplify our mission, and bring Japanese-quality programs to help more Cambodian children achieve a brighter future,” Mr. Daiki Watanabe, Chairperson of JISPP and Think! Think! Cambodia.
About JISPP
JISPP is the first international school in Cambodia to implement Japanese national curriculum standard and the school also follows safety guidelines in Japan. JISPP opened a kindergarten campus first for children 2-6 years old.
The school is operated by Japanese companies, including Wonderfy inc, Mammy's Family Co.ltd, Dai-ichi Life Cambodia, Panasonic Cambodia, and the Japanese community in Phnom Penh.
JISPP uses "Learn through play" and "Student centered learning" approach to its mission of "Laying the foundation of future happiness and independence".