Message from Co-Founders & Board of Directors
Message from Co-Founders & Board of Directors
Welcome to The Angkor Intellectual Academy (AiA).
When we established AiA in 2019, our mission was to create an educational sanctuary where academic excellence meets character. By uniting our doctoral expertise from the prestigious systems of Japan, Thailand, and Cambodia, we have built a curriculum designed for the future.
At AiA, we don't just teach subjects; we instill our ELITE core values: Etiquette, Leadership, International-Mindedness, Thoughtfulness, and Entrepreneurship. Whether it is through the Japanese-inspired discipline in our classrooms, our robust bilingual academic pathways, or our Global Education Hub connecting students to the world, our goal remains the same: to nurture well-rounded intellectuals who lead with heart and mind.
We invite you to join our community and partner with us in shaping the next generation of Cambodian leaders.
Ph.D. in Educational Policy | Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia (PUC)
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership | Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia (PUC)
Dr. Thong Veasna is the primary architect of AiA’s organizational strength, embodying the values of Leadership and Entrepreneurship. As the CEO and Director of HR and Finance, he applies an entrepreneurial mindset to school management, constantly seeking better ways to empower staff and optimize resources. By prioritizing Thoughtfulness in his HR policies, he ensures that AiA attracts and retains the finest educators in Cambodia. For Dr. Thong Veasna, leadership is about creating a stable foundation where both teachers and students can thrive with confidence and security.
Ph.D. in Educational Leadership | Royal Academy of Cambodia
M.Ed. | Tsukuba University, Japan
Dr. Ken Chantha translates the academy's vision into academic reality, championing the values of Etiquette and Thoughtfulness. Having studied at the prestigious Tsukuba University in Japan, Dr. Ken Chantha has integrated high Japanese standards of etiquette into the daily life of AiA, believing that true intelligence must be paired with discipline and respect. As the Director of Academic and Administration, he leads with a thoughtful approach to pedagogy, ensuring that the curriculum is both rigorous and responsive to the individual needs of every learner.
Ph.D. in Higher Education | Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Professional Doctorate in Education (2024) | American Management University (AMU), USA
Professional Diploma in International Relations (2025) | Azteca University, Mexico
M.A. in TESL | Burapha University, Thailand
Dr. Khleang Sovann is the driving force behind AiA’s International-Mindedness. With a global academic portfolio spanning Thailand, the United States, and Mexico, he ensures that AiA students are equipped to communicate and compete on a global scale. As the Director of Marketing and the Global Education Hub, he expands our students' horizons by fostering cross-cultural partnerships and international university pathways. Through his work, Dr. Khleang Sovann ensures that every AiA graduate carries a sense of international-mindedness, prepared to represent Cambodia with honor and capability anywhere in the world.
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