She Was Sick, Far From Home, and Falling Behind. Her Mentors Never Let Go.

Naomi joined All Gifted School in Grade 9.

English was not her first language. Before she could begin her level courses, she completed the full English programme from Grade 6 to Grade 8. It was the foundation she needed — and it worked. By the time she entered Grade 9, she felt ready.

But she was carrying a double load. While studying with AGS, she was also preparing for Cambodia's National High School Examination. Two programmes. Two languages. One student.

"At the start, because English is not my first language, I had to take English courses from Grade 6 to Grade 8 first. This helped me a lot. My English got much better and I felt ready for my Grade 9 classes. At the same time, I was also preparing for my National High School Exam in Cambodia. It was not easy to do both together."

Then she got sick.

Not mildly unwell — seriously ill. She had to stop studying altogether. For a student in a conventional school, that kind of absence is often catastrophic. The class moves on. The work piles up. The gap grows impossible to close.

At All Gifted School, something different happened.

"During this time, I also got very sick and had to stop studying for a while. I was worried I would fall too far behind. But my mentors were very kind and caring, especially Mr. Paul. He always checked on me and made sure I did not feel alone."

Mr. Paul kept in contact throughout her illness. Not to apply pressure. Not to chase assignments. Simply to make sure she knew she had not been forgotten.

When Naomi recovered, she returned to her studies. Because AGS lessons are asynchronous — available anytime, at any pace — she picked up exactly where she had left off. No catching up. No falling behind. Just continuing.

"When I got better, I was able to catch up on everything I had missed. I am very grateful to AGS for being patient with me."

She completed her studies from Grade 9 through Grade 12. She did it in a second language, through a national examination, through a serious illness, from Cambodia.

All Gifted School was built for students like Naomi. Students the conventional system was never designed to hold.

— Naomi C., Student Grade 9–12, Cambodia