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Topic-Based Courses

Community & Social Studies

  • G2K Level 6 or equivalent required

  • 6:00–8:00pm, Tuesdays

  • 16 hours of classes

  • $245 per level

Upcoming Course Dates:

  • Tuesday, 4th August – Tuesday, 22nd September 2026

  • Thursday, 14th January – Thursday, 4th March 2027

Community & Social Studies: Online via Zoom

It can be challenging to ask personal questions to help you better understand a difficult situation affecting a friend, colleague, or neighbour. And when you do, the answers may be brief, unsatisfying, or difficult to understand due to cultural differences.

Community & Social Studies is designed to give you a deeper understanding of areas that are often not talked about openly. You will learn about many of the complex issues affecting Khmer communities, deepen your understanding of how these issues are shaped by the cultural and Buddhist worldview, and learn the vocabulary you need to build deeper relationships with people – whether for work or simply as part of your community.

The course covers the following topics, and more: rural vs. urban communities, the importance of family, mental health, addiction, poverty, and debt.

Khmer Popular Culture : Online via Zoom

Modern Cambodian culture is constantly changing and evolving. In this course, you will discover how the country's food, arts, and even clothing are shaped by ancient traditions from the Angkor period, recent history, and modern-day influences.

Improve your listening and reading skills while learning new vocabulary that you can use in everyday situations.

The Khmer Popular Culture course covers the following topics and more: food, clothing and appearance, Khmer literature, religion and festivals, music, and dance.

  • G2K Level 3 or equivalent required for fluent English speakers / G2K Level 6 or equivalent required for students who speak little or no English

  • 6:00–8:00pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays

  • 16 hours of classes

  • $245

Upcoming Course Dates:

  • Thursday, 25th June – Tuesday, 21st July 2026 (one or two evenings per week)

  • Thursday, 15th October – Thursday, 3rd December 2026

Exploring Buddhism: Online via Zoom

Buddhism is a big part of culture in Cambodia and influences many Cambodians' worldviews, daily decisions, and conduct – even if they do not consider themselves religious. The Exploring Buddhism course teaches you key religious principles and beliefs, along with the language you need to discuss Buddhism with Khmer people.

This course is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about Buddhism in Cambodia and how different people interact with the principles, festivals, and traditions of the faith.

In addition to learning from Khmer people throughout the course, you will also participate in a personal research project designed to encourage you and your classmates to reflect on what you've learned in class, go out and talk with Cambodian friends and colleagues, and report back to your classmates.

The Exploring Buddhism course covers the following topics, and more: the history of Buddhism in Cambodia, 21st-century Buddhist beliefs, daily practices in urban and rural settings, the influence of spirits, responsibilities towards the dead, and religious festivals and traditions.

  • G2K Level 6 or equivalent required for those who speak little or no English

  • 6:00–8:00pm, Tuesdays or Thursdays

  • 16 hours of classes

  • $245

Upcoming Course Dates:

  • Tuesday or Thursday, 4th/6th August – Tuesday or Thursday, 22nd/24th September 2026

  • Tuesday or Thursday, 12th/14th January – Tuesday or Thursday, 2nd/4th March 2027

Khmer for Healthcare: Online via Zoom

Health is a popular topic in daily conversations – having an understanding of health and healthcare in Cambodia is useful whether you work in healthcare, social services, or simply hope to connect more deeply with friends, colleagues, and people in your community.

The course covers the following topics, and more: basic health vocabulary and illnesses; asking and answering health-related questions; advocating for patients at healthcare facilities; describing symptoms; how to take medication; nutrition; and pregnancy.

  • G2K Level 6 or equivalent required

  • 6:00–8:00pm, Tuesdays or Thursdays

  • 16 hours of classes

  • $245 per level

Upcoming Course Dates:

  • Thursday or Tuesday, 15th/20th October – Thursday or Tuesday, 10th/15th December 2026

  • Tuesday or Thursday, 16th/18th March – Tuesday or Thursday, 11th/13th May 2027

Christian Studies

This course offers a general introduction to basic Khmer Christian language and is based on practical, real-world encounters that you might experience in your community, church, or workplace. For more details about the content of each level, please get in touch.

Christian Studies 1 

  • G2K Level 6 or equivalent required

  • 6:00–8:00pm, Tuesdays or Thursdays

  • 16 hours of classes

  • $245 per level

Upcoming Course Dates:

  • Thursday, 15th October – Thursday, 3rd December 2026

  • Tuesday, 16th March – Tuesday, 11th May 2027

Christian Studies 2

  • G2K Level 6 or equivalent required

  • 6:00–8:00pm, Tuesdays or Thursdays

  • 16 hours of classes

  • $245 per level

Upcoming Course Dates:

  • Tuesday, 12th January – Tuesday, 2nd March 2027

Christian Studies 3

  • G2K Level 6 or equivalent required

  • 6:00–8:00pm, Tuesdays or Thursdays

  • 16 hours of classes

  • $245 per level

Upcoming Course Dates:

  • Thursday, 28th May – Thursday, 16th July 2026

  • Tuesday, 25th May – Tuesday, 13th July 2027

CHRISTIAN STUDIES 1 -3 (IN-PERSON) 

  • In-person at our campus in Phnom Penh

  • 1:30–3:45pm (2 hours of teaching per day)

  • Monday–Friday (5 days a week for 4 weeks)

  • 48 hours of classes

  • $735 (CS1: $245, CS2: $245, CS3: $245)

  • Price is fully inclusive and includes all online resources

  • No extra admin or joining fees

  • This course requires students to have completed G2K Old Level 4 (2014–2020), New Level 6 (2021–present), or an equivalent level.

Please note: Due to our school calendar, we will need to run the course over 22 days instead of the usual 24 days. To include the full course content, classes will run from 1:30–5:00pm on four days of the course. The dates are to be confirmed.

Biblical Studies: Online via Zoom

This course builds on what was learned in Christian Studies 1–3. It is designed to help you grow in confidence when reading the Khmer Bible, enabling you to lead a Khmer Bible study and have discussions about key Bible passages.

  • G2K Level 10 or equivalent required

  • 6:00–8:00pm, Tuesdays or Thursdays

  • 16 hours of classes

  • $245 per level

Upcoming Course Dates:

  • Thursday, 15th October – Thursday, 3rd December 2026

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