Cambodia Learning Service
Discover Cambodia’s culture, history, and community initiatives
What’s Included
24/7 Support
Accommodation & Amenities
Activities, Training & Equipment
Certification
Trip Overview
Community initiatives
Take part in community initiatives, providing educational support and resources to a school that will improve local children’s education outcomes.
Wildlife rehabilitation
Learn about the impact of animal trafficking on Cambodia’s biodiversity, including the response of a local wildlife centre.
Discover Cambodia’s history
Learn about the devastating impact of the Khmer Rouge communist movement and the resilience of local communities.
Explore Siem Reap
Tour the Bayon Temple and Ta Prohm (the location for the Tomb Raider movie) and visit Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Embrace Cambodian culture
Take part in a water blessing ceremony, cooking class, traditional dance lesson, and much more.
Peer-to-peer interaction
Students are exposed to different cultures and diverse perspectives, highlighting their role within a global community.
Throughout this transformative journey, you’ll engage in a variety of activities that will deepen your understanding of Cambodian culture and history. You’ll learn the Khmer language, explore ancient temples, and participate in cultural activities, giving you an authentic Cambodian experience!
During the service element of this trip, you’ll support community initiatives to increase access to education for the children of silk weavers. Assist with lessons and improve the school through renovation projects, providing inspirational learning environments for both the students and staff.
You’ll also gain insights into Cambodia’s recent history, such as the Khmer Rouge regime and its devastating social, economic, and political impacts. Plus, develop your knowledge of the ongoing issues regarding prolific animal trafficking. By the end of your trip, you’ll have a deeper understanding of Cambodia’s rich heritage and the resilience of its people.
Become immersed in the local cultures and traditions as you learn to cook an authentic Cambodian dish, experience the captivating Apsara dance, and explore Siem Reap’s iconic night market!
Overview
While we offer a flexible trip duration, here’s a sample itinerary showcasing an exciting two-week adventure in Cambodia.
Week one
The first week of your journey in Cambodia allows you time to learn about the country and meet local people! You’ll arrive in Phnom Penh and settle into your accommodation before embarking on activities like a Khmer language lesson, a city tour, and cultural ceremonies. You’ll also find out more about Cambodia’s history and the legacy of the Khmer Rouge regime.
As you enter the second half of the week, you’ll spend time learning about community initiatives. Working alongside local people, you’ll assist teachers within their classrooms or make improvements to the facilities, depending on the needs of the school at the time.
Outside school, you’ll learn traditional skills like silk weaving and Khmer boxing and explore the countryside. You’ll also experience the vibrant culture of Phnom Penh through dance lessons, food markets, and river tours.
Having been welcomed with open arms and immersed in the lively energy of Cambodia, by the end of week one, you’ll start to feel like you’ve found a second home and a sense of belonging!
Week two
At the start of week two, you’ll visit a local wildlife centre. Learn about the amazing work being done here in the fight against animal trafficking and the impact it has on the area’s biodiversity and ecological balance.
You’ll then travel to the iconic city of Siem Reap to explore impressive ancient temples, including Angkor Wat and Tah Prohm Temple. Watch in awe as the sun sets while you float down the Tonle Sap Lake and Mekong River on a boat tour. Relax and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Siem Reap as you learn about the Khmer Empire, experience a dance show, and go souvenir shopping in the iconic night markets.
As your journey comes to an end, you’ll take time to reflect on your experiences and prepare for your departure. Participate in a workshop to consolidate your learnings and create a video documentary to capture your journey. You’ll also enjoy a farewell celebration with your fellow travellers to make some final memories together.
About Cambodia
- Modern technology makes it hard to type in the ancient Khmer language. So, most Cambodians record messages instead, making up 50% of all voice message traffic on Facebook Messenger
- Cambodia’s Tonle Sap Lake flows in different directions depending on the time of year
- During the four years of the Khmer Rouge’s rule, around two million people (or one-in-five Cambodians) were killed
- Cambodia uses the United States dollar as an unofficial secondary currency
- Evidence from carbon dating suggests that Cambodia was inhabited as early as 4000 BC
- Cambodia is one of the fastest-growing economies in Asia, with an average growth rate of more than 6% in the last ten years
- Most Cambodians don’t celebrate their birthdays, and many of the older generations don’t even know how old they are
What’s included
We handle all the essentials, so you can focus on the experience.
Your trip includes the following as standard. Talk to us if you’re looking for anything customised; we can help.
- Accommodation
- Three meals per day
- Drinking water
- In-destination transportation, including airport transfers
- One free staff place for every nine students that travel
- Excursions, cultural activities, and social events
- Project materials
- 24/7 staff support for the duration of your trip
- A custom-made reflective journal (upon request)
- A fully customisable bespoke itinerary
- An in-person or online talk before you sign up
- A Q&A presentation for students, parents, and teachers
- A pre-departure presentation prior to travel
- A full risk assessment for every group trip
- Support from application to departure
- Fundraising advice
- Assistance with booking flights
- Comprehensive induction and orientation upon arrival
- Dedicated group pre-departure support
For more information, request your Teacher Handbook, our practical guide designed to support you in planning, organising, and delivering a safe and successful school trip.
Sustainability promise
Projects Abroad is a Certified B Corporation, which means we have joined the global movement of businesses committed to using business as a force for good.
We also calculate emissions linked to our programmes before funding climate action projects that offset what is produced. We then go further, adding a 10% contingency to account for any variation and planting a tree for each participant. This makes our operation climate positive — we offset more carbon than we create.
Read more about our commitment to Sustainability.
Plan your adventure
Call 01273 007230 to discuss special discounts or group bookings.
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