Study information
Welcome week
Every year, we welcome many students around the country, along with incoming and outgoing exchange students. We are proud of the diversity of our student population and look forward to the contribution that you will make to student life at SpringBoard. Settling into a different environment and adjusting to new situations can be challenging after your high school life, but SpringBoard provides students with a variety of extra-curricular activities, services and counselling. We truly hope you will enjoy your time at SpringBoard and make the most of its both.
Orientation Days for students are held at the beginning of the semester, and organised by the team and student council. The Orientation programme includes welcome meetings with students respective schools of study, introductory lessons, and advice on how to make the best out of the stay in the institute. The aim is to prepare students for a successful start at the SpringBoard International Institute, introduce them to the support services offered, meet fellow international and local students, and help them adjust to a new environment.
To help you settle in at SpringBoard, we
run a Welcome Week in January and September
fully dedicated to all students. We will help you find your
way around, settle in, learn about
your courses and faculty and make
new friends. Detailed information
on the Welcome week agenda and
activities will be sent to you 2-3
weeks prior to your journey.
On campus
SpringBoard Student Card, The SpringBoard study office provides all students with a student card that will enable you to take advantage of free services and special discounts, etc. Campus Wi-Fi You can use the campus Wi-Fi by selecting “SpringBoard” from the available wireless networks. All students can access the network by using their student number as a username and their setting password.
Learning resource centre, students have access to all student learning resource centre upon presentation of a photo ID and their student card. Each resources centre has different regulations, so please consult the on duty staff for details on how to borrow books.
Canteen, to eat at the canteens, you have to buy the vouchers. Please contact the front desk for the vouchers.
Expectation
SpringBoard International Institute emphasises an independent approach to learning in a supportive environment. Your time may be considerably less structured than at school or college and you will be encouraged to take ownership of your learning experience and make the most of the opportunities we offer. It is through this partnership that you will experience the full benefits that SpringBoard brings.
Study skills and teaching methods
Ultimately, you are in control of your own learning. In order to do well, you will need to develop effective study strategies. These include such skills as:
- Managing your study time
- Taking notes
- Planning your assignments
- Tracking down books and searching for electronic resources
- Preparing a presentation
- Revising for exams
Your study skills will develop through practice, trial and error and from feedback from lecturers and your classmates. You may be surprised at how your thinking and writing skills develop over time. Visit our study support office for advice on how to make the most of your study time and achieve your potential.
A typical week
A full-time student will normally study 3-4 modules (i.e. ‘classes’) each term, one module will be run 3-4 weeks and continue by the other module. Modules run throughout the day and some are available in the evening. Every module will be scheduled by our academic office and it will be available on your portal with exact timetable. Your modules may include lecturers, seminars, tutorials, practical work and placements. Each module has a ‘module guide’, which gives you detailed information on reading lists, assignments and learning outcomes. These guides will help you plan your work and will signpost useful resources.
Study life balance
Study life balance means putting enough effort into your academic work while also taking time to enjoy the social, sporting and cultural aspects of being a student.
Here are some good reasons to have time off as well as time studying:
All the things you do that are outside of your studies contribute to your overall experience of the world - and you will import that back into your work to make your understanding and analyses richer.
You aren't expected to study 24/7. The institute expects you to treat a full time degree like a full time job, and do 30-35 hours of studying a week, including lecture, seminar, personal learning and lab times.
If you can commit yourself to well-defined study times, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy a range of activities
Thinking time is as important as reading time and writing time. Your brain needs time and rest to process new information Likewise, your body needs exercise and sleep to keep it in a proper state of alertness so that you can focus on studying effectively
Academic year and term dates
A full breakdown of the current and forthcoming term dates at SpringBoard International Institute.
Foundation studies programme
Foundation studies (Level 3)
- Term 1: January 2023 - March 2023
- Term 2: March 2023 - May 2023
- Term break and assessment period: May 2023
Note: There are 4-5 modules running in this programme, each module consist of 3-4 weeks learning block. There are 360 contacted hours in the whole programme.
Advance diploma programme
Year 1 (Level 4)
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Term 1: January 2023 - March 2023
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Term 2: April 2023 - June 2023
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Term 3: July 2023 - September 2023
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Term break and assessment period: September 2023
Note: There are 7-8 modules running in this academic year, each module consist of 3-4 weeks learning block. There are 480 contacted hours in the whole programme that include lecturing, seminars, workshops, and placement.
Year 2 (Level 5)
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Term 4: October 2023 - December 2023
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Term 5: January 2024 - March 2024
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Term 6: April 2024 - June 2024
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Term break and assessment period: July-August 2024
Note: There are 7-8 modules running in this academic year, each module consist of 3-4 weeks learning block. There are 480 contacted hours in the whole programme that include lecturing, seminars, workshops, and placement.
Advance diploma programme (Foundation)
Foundation studies (Level 3)
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Term 1: January 2023 - March 2023
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Term 2: March 2023 - May 2023
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Term break and assessment period: May 2023
Note: There are 4-5 modules running in this programme, each module consist of 3-4 weeks learning block. There are 360 contacted hours in the whole programme.
Year 1 (Level 4)
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Term 1: January 2023 - March 2023
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Term 2: April 2023 - June 2023
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Term 3: July 2023 - September 2023
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Term break and assessment period: September 2023
Note: There are 7-8 modules running in this academic year, each module consist of 3-4 weeks learning block. There are 480 contacted hours in the whole programme that include lecturing, seminars, workshops, and placement.
Year 2 (Level 5)
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Term 4: October 2023 - December 2023
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Term 5: January 2024 - March 2024
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Term 6: April 2024 - June 2024
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Term break and assessment period: July-August 2024
Note: There are 7-8 modules running in this academic year, each module consist of 3-4 weeks learning block. There are 480 contacted hours in the whole programme that include lecturing, seminars, workshops, and placement.
Bachelor degree programme
Year 1 (Level 4)
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Term 1: January 2023 - March 2023
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Term 2: April 2023 - June 2023
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Term 3: July 2023 - September 2023
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Term break and assessment period: September 2023
Note: There are 7-8 modules running in this academic year, each module consist of 3-4 weeks learning block. There are 480 contacted hours in the whole programme that include lecturing, seminars, workshops, and placement.
Year 2 (Level 5)
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Term 4: October 2023 - December 2023
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Term 5: January 2024 - March 2024
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Term 6: April 2024 - June 2024
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Term break and assessment period: July-August 2024
Note: There are 7-8 modules running in this academic year, each module consist of 3-4 weeks learning block. There are 480 contacted hours in the whole programme that include lecturing, seminars, workshops, and placement.
Year 3 - final year (Level6)
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Term 7: October 2024 - December 2024
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Term 5: January 2025 - April 2025
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Term 6: May 2025 - September 2024
Note: There are 120 credit modules running in this academic year. Normally, the final year of our degree will be run by our partners. We recommend you to always check with our academic department for an up to date academic information.
Bachelor degree programme (Foundation)
Foundation studies (Level 3)
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Term 1: January 2023 - March 2023
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Term 2: March 2023 - May 2023
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Term break and assessment period: May 2023
Note: There are 4-5 modules running in this programme, each module consist of 3-4 weeks learning block. There are 360 contacted hours in the whole programme.
Year 1 (Level 4)
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Term 1: January 2023 - March 2023
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Term 2: April 2023 - June 2023
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Term 3: July 2023 - September 2023
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Term break and assessment period: September 2023
Note: There are 7-8 modules running in this academic year, each module consist of 3-4 weeks learning block. There are 480 contacted hours in the whole programme that include lecturing, seminars, workshops, and placement.
Year 2 (Level 5)
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Term 4: October 2023 - December 2023
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Term 5: January 2024 - March 2024
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Term 6: April 2024 - June 2024
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Term break and assessment period: July-August 2024
Note: There are 7-8 modules running in this academic year, each module consist of 3-4 weeks learning block. There are 480 contacted hours in the whole programme that include lecturing, seminars, workshops, and placement.
Year 3 - final year (Level6)
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Term 7: October 2024 - December 2024
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Term 5: January 2025 - April 2025
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Term 6: May 2025 - September 2024
Note: There are 120 credit modules running in this academic year. Normally, the final year of our degree will be run by our partners. We recommend you to always check with our academic department for an up to date academic information.
*Please note that these dates are subject to review and may change.
Students studying on these programmes should refer to their programme handbook.
2023 official public holidays in Cambodia:
- 01 January: International New Year Day – One day
- 07 January: Victory Day over Genocide – One day
- 08 March: International Women’s Day – One day
- 14, 15, 16 April: Khmer New Year Days – Three days
- 01 May: International Labor Day – One day
- 04 May: Visak Bochea Day – One day
- 08 May: Royal Plowing Ceremony – One day
- 14 May: King Norodom Sihamoni’s Birthday – One day
- 18 June: Queen Monineath Sihanouk’s Birthday – One day
- 24 September: Constitutional Day – One day
- 13, 14, 15 October: Pchum Ben Festival – Three days
- 15 October: Respect the spirit of the late King Father – One day
- 29 October: Coronation Day of King Sihamoni
- 09 November: National Independence Day – One day
- 26, 27, 28 November: Water Festival – Three days
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Class schedule
Class schedules are available by term on student portal in SpringBoard LMS. Please note that class schedules during a given term may change, and so it is important to always check the current update from the registrar.
SpringBoard LMS
Students enrolled at SpringBoard International Institute can review their class schedule in the institute's portal system, SpringBoard LMS, please follow the link to access https://school.springboard-u.com/site/userlogin. Most of the timetables are available in a week before the term begins. Class schedule will be accessible in hard copy to be collected from the front desk of the college on the orientation day.
New students who enrol in the middle of the academic year (in January) are charged a reduced registration fee of ISK 55,000. Invalid or handicapped students are also charged a reduced fee of ISK 55,000. If a university faculty permits a student to take leave from studies for one academic year, the student pays ISK 10,000.
The division of credits between semesters can differ in individual circumstances, for instance 28/32 instead of 30/30. Even though full-time studies amount to 30 credits per semester, a student is permitted to register for up to 40 credits per semester. In most cases, BA, B.Ed. or BS degree programmes require 180 ECTS credits (3 years). The BS degree in Nursing amounts to 240 ECTS (4 years). Students opting for a 120 ECTS major in a given subject must also select and complete a 60 ECTS minor, in order to graduate with a 180 ECTS Bachelor's degree.