Cambodia Investment Review
The King’s School Vattanacville opened its new V-Arena sports complex on Sunday, 30 November, marking a significant expansion of the school’s British-standard education model in Phnom Penh. The opening was attended by British Ambassador Dominic Williams, representatives from BritCham Cambodia, and members of the wider business and education community, underscoring rising interest in high-quality educational infrastructure in the Kingdom.
Strengthening alignment with British education standards
Now in its second year, The King’s School Vattanacville has integrated V-Arena directly into its curriculum as part of a broader effort to offer a well-rounded education. Speaking to Cambodia Investment Review, Principal Carrie Cameron said the timing reflects the school’s readiness for a major enhancement after stabilising academic routines and teaching systems.
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“In British schools, sport and physical development are seen as essential to a child’s overall education, not something that sits on the margins,” Carrie said. “Introducing this facility now allows us to align more closely with that standard and offer pupils opportunities that genuinely match the expectations of a King’s education.”
According to Carrie, the new facility supports the school’s long-term goal of establishing itself as a benchmark for British-style schooling in Cambodia.
Full integration into PE and co-curricular learning
V-Arena has been incorporated into both the Physical Education curriculum and the Skills Academy — the school’s structured co-curricular programme designed around progressive skill development rather than stand-alone after-school clubs.
The purpose-built space enables high-quality coaching in movement, sport and physical literacy, supporting students in building teamwork, coordination, balance and confidence. Cameron highlighted that these attributes contribute directly to wellbeing and academic readiness, reflecting the wider British education ethos of whole-child development.
Partnerships with selected external specialists will continue to complement the school’s internal teaching capabilities across a range of sporting disciplines.
Competing in a maturing education market
The launch of V-Arena comes as families in Phnom Penh increasingly prioritise schooling that combines academic rigour with wellbeing and character education. Modern sports infrastructure has become a point of differentiation in the international school market, though many institutions continue to rely on rented or shared facilities.
By offering a professional-grade sports facility within its central Phnom Penh campus, The King’s School Vattanacville is positioning itself within a segment of the market where consistency and daily access to structured sport are seen as priorities.
“High-quality sport is not an optional addition, but a core component of how we help pupils grow and succeed,” Carrie told Cambodia Investment Review, noting that V-Arena is intended to support both academic learning and the wider development model associated with British education.
Community engagement and long-term vision
While the event showcased the facility, it also served as a signal of the school’s long-term outlook. The Grand Opening and Family Fun Day welcomed parents, students and members of the business community, creating engagement beyond the classroom.
Carrie emphasised that V-Arena reflects sustained investment rather than a short-term initiative. “V-Arena is far more than a new facility. It represents our commitment to delivering a complete British education, where academic excellence sits alongside wellbeing, physical development and character formation,” she said.
The launch aligns with a growing wave of investment from institutions positioning themselves toward long-term education quality in Cambodia. With V-Arena now operating daily as part of the curriculum and Skills Academy, further enhancements across the campus are expected to follow in upcoming academic cycles.
