About G2K

Cambodia's Khmer Language School for Foreigners

Founded in 2014, we help foreigners confidently integrate into Cambodian life through language, culture, relationships and practical experience.

Excellence in Teaching Khmer Since 2014

Gateway to Khmer was founded in 2014 by Louise, who brought a TEFL background and years of experience training English language teachers. After struggling to find quality Khmer instruction herself, she set out to build the school she wished had existed — one that treats language and culture as inseparable.

We don’t simply teach vocabulary — we create a complete cultural immersion experience. Every lesson helps students understand Cambodian culture, build confidence, communicate naturally, and develop real relationships with Cambodians.

Our students include missionaries, NGO workers, diplomats, embassy staff, teachers, business owners, digital nomads, researchers and foreign spouses — anyone building a life in Cambodia.

Louise, founder of Gateway to Khmer

Our IPA Pronunciation System

Gateway to Khmer has developed its own proprietary IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) pronunciation system, created with linguistic expertise specifically for foreign learners — helping students pronounce Khmer accurately, build confidence speaking, and learn faster than traditional memorisation methods.

Meet the Team

Our Management & Teaching Staff

Board

C

Chris Smith

Board Chairman
H

Heidi Smith

Deputy Chairman
Jonny Hamill

Jonny Hamill

Board Treasurer
B

Becky

Linguistic Director
B

Beth

Board Member
Julie McGregor

Julie McGregor

Board Member

Team

Sam

Sam

Head of Business
Rachana

Rachana

People & HR Manager
Neat

Neat

Customer Service
Mouyhang

Mouyhang

Facilities & Admin Officer
Vina

Vina

Marketing

Coordinators

Samphors

Samphors

Deputy Academic Coordinator
Sophen

Sophen

Academic Coordinator

Teaching Staff

Sona

Sona

Teacher
Sumeriak

Sumeriak

Teacher
Bunna

Bunna

Teacher
Vitou

Vitou

Teacher
Kimhuy

Kimhuy

Teacher
Sovuth

Sovuth

Teacher
Ratha

Ratha

Teacher
Sokhun

Sokhun

Teacher
Phallim

Phallim

Teacher
Vanny

Vanny

Teacher
Sreypat

Sreypat

Teacher
Sreypov

Sreypov

Teacher
Sreyvann

Sreyvann

Teacher

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