CIA FIRST International School and Wing Bank Forge Strategic Collaboration to Expand Educational Access

August 8, 2025

New collaboration offers exclusive enrollment opportunities for Wing Bank employees and customers

CIA FIRST International School has officially entered into a strategic collaboration with Wing Bank (Cambodia) Plc to provide educational opportunities for Wing Bank employees and customers. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to supporting Cambodian families by offering more accessible pathways to high-quality international and Khmer education.

As part of the collaboration, families will benefit from a range of enrollment incentives aimed at reducing the financial barriers to school admissions and encouraging long-term academic engagement. These benefits are available for new enrollments at CIA FIRST campuses and apply to Wing Bank staff and customers.

Michael Wilde, Chief Executive Officer of CIA FIRST, stated, “At CIA FIRST, we believe education should be available to all children in Cambodia. This collaboration with Wing Bank enables us to extend our reach and welcome more families into our learning community. We are proud to work alongside Wing Bank in making international and Khmer education more accessible to Cambodian children.”

Bunthe Hor, Deputy CEO of Wing Bank, added, “Wing Bank is deeply committed to the well-being of our employees and customers. Education is one of the most powerful tools for empowerment, and this collaboration with CIA FIRST reflects our dedication to helping families build brighter futures. We are honored to collaborate with a school that shares our values and vision.”

This initiative is part of a broader effort by both organizations to invest in Cambodia’s future through education, innovation, and community development.

For details on enrollment procedures, families are encouraged to contact CIA FIRST International School directly at any of its four campuses or visit any Wing Bank branch nationwide.

Established in 2004 with an initial cohort of 16 students on a single campus, CIA FIRST International School now serves over 5,500 students, employs more than 1,300 staff members, and operates four purpose-built campuses across Phnom Penh. Its faculty represents a diverse community of educators from over 40 nationalities.

In addition to their collaboration in the field of education, CIA FIRST International School and Wing Bank are actively engaged in a variety of charitable initiatives. Notably, in 2024, the two institutions jointly raised funds to support the Kantha Bopha Hospital Foundation and the Cambodian Red Cross. Their contributions have helped provide free medical services to Cambodian children and have supported other humanitarian efforts. This joint initiative underscores their shared commitment to leveraging institutional strengths for the betterment of the community.