MONO International School
Our Purpose and Our Promise
At MONO International School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and discover their potential, regardless of where they live. We provide a supportive learning environment that combines strong educational foundations with English, life skills, creativity, and opportunities to explore the wider world.
Our promise is to help children in remote communities build confidence, knowledge, and character while staying connected to their families, culture, community, and natural environment. We are committed to creating meaningful opportunities today that help shape brighter possibilities for tomorrow.
From Our Beginnings to Our Growing Community
MONO International School began in 2017 in response to a simple need: many children in our community were struggling in school and needed additional support. We started with after-school and part-time classes in English and mathematics, supporting children and older students who had limited opportunities to strengthen their learning.
As we worked with more families, we saw the importance of building a strong foundation from the earliest years. This led us to establish our officially registered kindergarten, while continuing to support older students through our after-school and evening programs.
From these beginnings, MONO has grown into a wider learning community with morning kindergarten, afternoon learning, and evening classes. Looking ahead, we hope to continue expanding our educational pathway through primary education and into the future.
Our journey continues with the same purpose: creating stronger opportunities for children and future generations in our community.
The Heart of Our School
At the heart of MONO are the people who make learning possible. Our teachers, staff, and leaders work closely together to support every child with care, patience, and purpose. Together, they bring knowledge, experience, and a strong commitment to helping children learn, grow in confidence, and discover their potential.
Mrs. Mak Sreymao
Founder & Director
Mak Sreymao is the Founder and Director of MONO International School, a private, officially registered kindergarten in Thma Bang District, Koh Kong Province, Cambodia. With over 20 years of experience in education, she has dedicated her career to teaching, educational development, and supporting the growth of learners and educators.
Her connection with the local community began through her work in Koh Kong, where she was involved in education programs, education management, and staff capacity building. Through these experiences, she came to understand the challenges faced by children in remote communities and the importance of creating meaningful opportunities for their education and future.
In late 2017, she founded MONO with a simple belief: children in remote communities deserve access to quality education, encouragement, and opportunities to discover their potential.
Leading, Training & Developing People
As Director, Mak remains closely involved in teaching, school management, educational program development, and staff training. She provides ongoing guidance and professional development in teaching practice, classroom management, curriculum implementation, lesson planning, and school responsibilities.
A key part of her leadership is developing people within the MONO community. Some current staff were once MONO students who later returned after completing high school or university, while others developed through MONO's trainee and internship pathways. Through practical experience and continued guidance, they have grown into teachers and responsible members of the school team.
She also oversees MONO's educational programs, academic planning, school operations, learning resources, and staff responsibilities, helping maintain consistent standards across the school's programs.
A Continuing Commitment
Today, Mak continues to work closely with students, teachers, families, and the local community. Her purpose remains to create meaningful educational opportunities for children in remote communities and help young people grow as students, educators, professionals, and future community builders.
Mr. Vong Sophanno
Vice Director and
a dedicated teacher
Mr. Vong Sophanno is the Vice Director and a dedicated full-time teacher at MONO International School. He has worked alongside the school’s founder and director from the very beginning, helping build MONO from its earliest stages and supporting its educational development, daily operations, and continued growth. His long-standing commitment and broad range of skills make him one of the key members of the MONO team.
Responsibilities
As a main classroom teacher, Mr. Sophanno works closely with students who need additional support in reading, writing, comprehension, and mathematics. He helps learners build their foundations step by step—from recognizing letters and spelling words to reading texts and paragraphs, understanding stories and definitions, thinking independently, and applying their knowledge to mathematics and other subjects. He is particularly committed to helping students who have fallen behind regain confidence and develop the skills needed to progress.
Alongside teaching, he takes primary responsibility for much of MONO’s administrative, documentation, and technology work, including reports, educational materials, book and graphic design, printing, computers, printers, and other digital tasks. He also supports computer lessons and helps maintain the school’s practical technology systems.
As Vice Director, he also plays an important role in the school’s day-to-day organization and development, working closely with the director to keep teaching, administration, facilities, and school activities running smoothly.
He further takes care of many of MONO’s hands-on practical needs, including classroom setup, repairs, furniture, lighting, electrical work, and general facilities. His combination of leadership, teaching, administration, technology, practical skills, and years of dedication from MONO’s earliest beginnings makes him a trusted and essential part of the school and its continued development.
Miss. Sinate Sorn
Mathematics Teacher &
School Assistant
Miss Sinet Son is a dedicated mathematics teacher at MONO International School, working primarily with students in Grades 4, 5, and 6. With a university background and specialized expertise in mathematics, she brings strong subject knowledge, patience, and a genuine passion for helping students learn and grow.
Responsibilities
Sinet is responsible for teaching mathematics and supporting students with different learning needs and abilities. She explains concepts clearly, provides individual guidance, and encourages students to develop stronger problem-solving skills, confidence, and independent learning habits. She also supports students in Khmer and English when needed, helping them strengthen their overall academic skills.
Beyond the classroom, Sinet works closely with the school director as a secretary and assistant, supporting daily school organization, communication, planning, records, and school activities. She helps coordinate practical tasks and contributes to the smooth daily operation of MONO.
Her commitment goes beyond teaching lessons. She takes time to understand each student and approaches them with care, patience, and encouragement, helping them develop academically, socially, and personally. She believes every child can learn when given the right guidance, encouragement, and supportive environment.
Her warm and caring personality, combined with her strong dedication to education, makes her an important part of the MONO team. She is committed to helping students build confidence, strengthen their knowledge, and develop the skills they need for their future.
Chan Srey Na
Full-Time Teacher
Chamreyna is a full-time teacher at MONO International School, with a strong focus on early childhood education. She takes full responsibility for the kindergarten program and works closely with young children throughout their daily learning, care, routines, and development.
Responsibilities
Chan Srey Na teaches kindergarten in the morning, supporting children from approximately 2½ to 6 years old across Junior and Senior Kindergarten. She guides children through age-appropriate activities that develop their Khmer and English language, early mathematics, creativity, physical skills, self-care, social development, confidence, and positive learning habits.
She provides close, attentive support at each stage—from helping younger children around 2½–3 years old adjust to school and develop basic routines, to preparing children aged 5–6 with the skills, independence, and confidence needed for Grade 1.
In the afternoon, she teaches Grade 1 and Grade 2, helping students strengthen their Khmer, English, mathematics, reading, writing, and classroom skills as they transition from kindergarten into primary education.
