On July 11, the Japanese International School of Phnom Penh (JISPP) held its official opening ceremony and signed a cooperation agreement with Dai-ichi Life Cambodia to promote the quality of early childhood education.

This partnership marks another milestone for Dai-ichi Life Cambodia’s 5th anniversary celebrations in the country, underscoring its commitment to the Cambodian community.

The event was attended by H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport, H.E. Atsushi Ueno, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Kingdom of Cambodia, Mr. Takao Sabato, Deputy CEO of Dai-ichi Life Cambodia, and Mr. Daiki Watanabe, Chairperson of JISPP and Think! Think! Cambodia. 

“We believe that investing in early education can create a more innovative future generation, which aligns perfectly with our group’s purpose – Partnering with you to build a brighter and more secure future,” said Sabato.

“Through JISPP’s Japanese-quality curriculum, we can empower the next generation with the skills they need to thrive, especially in this fast-changing world,” he added.

Dai-ichi Life Cambodia is proud to join the Japanese community in Cambodia to co-operate with JISPP. Their program emphasises the development of non-cognitive skills during early childhood, which are fundamental for the kids’ future success. By instilling these skills at a young age and through interactive learning, JISPP offers a unique and valuable educational experience for Cambodian children.  

“We are grateful for our long-term partnership with Dai-ichi Life Cambodia, especially with our goal of creating a positive, long-term impact through early childhood education. This collaboration will help amplify our mission, and bring Japanese-quality programmes to help more Cambodian children achieve a brighter future,” said Watanabe.

About Dai-ichi Life Cambodia

Dai-ichi Life Insurance (Cambodia) PLC. (“Dai-ichi Life Cambodia”) is one of the fastest-growing life insurers in Cambodia, and has been in the Kingdom’s market for just over five years. It is a subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. (“DLHD”), a leading life insurer in Japan with over 121 years of history and a listed company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Founded in Japan since 1902, DLHD has been committed to partnering with all stakeholders to build a brighter and more secure future for all. Dai-ichi Life Cambodia brings the same commitment to Cambodia, offering innovative life insurance solutions tailored to your needs. Their core values – We Care, We Do What's Right, and We Innovate – guide every decision they make. As your lifetime partner, they are here to support you and your family's well-being for life. 

*Dai-ichi Life Group has strong fundamentals, solid capital base with total assets of USD446.08 Billion and the Premium and other income of USD49.71 Billion. (As of 31st March 2024) 

About JISPP

JISPP is the first international school in Cambodia to implement Japanese national curriculum standard and also follows Japanese safety guidelines. JISPP opened a kindergarten campus first, for children from 2-6 years old.

The school is operated by Japanese companies, including Wonderfyinc, Mammy's Family Co.ltd, Dai-ichi Life Cambodia, Panasonic Cambodia, and the Japanese community in Phnom Penh.

JISPP uses "Learn through play" and "Student centered learning" approach to its mission of "Laying the foundation of future happiness and independence".