Compare American Curriculum International Schools in Laos

Oscar International School - Ban Phakhao

Instructs in English, Lao

Ages 2 - null years

Fees LAK 32,400,000 - 51,600,000

Type Co-educational

Oscar International School – Ban Phakhao is a coeducational international campus in Ban Phakhao, Xaythany District, Vientiane, Lao PDR. The school currently serves Nursery through Year 6, with plans to extend to Year 12. The bilingual English/Lao program delivers IEYC, IPC and IMYC in English, while Lao MOE guidelines guide the Lao Primary Years. The English, Australian and UK curriculum models underpin a bespoke offering to suit student needs. Facilities include modern, air‑conditioned classrooms; a computer lab; a fully equipped library on a third-floor expansion; an on‑site clinic; and an outdoor gym/PE court with safe play areas. A Pikachu bus service provides safe transport. The day starts at 8:00 am with morning exercises and a flag‑raising ceremony on Mondays. Co‑curricular offerings include Arts and Creative activities, a bilingual culture program, and Lifestyle and Wellbeing activities, health and fitness, and excursions, plus a community‑focused mission. School welcomes families seeking international education.

Application and introduction fees
- Registration fee (new students): LAK 5,500,000 (non-refundable).
- Introduction / trial fee (3-day trial for prospective students): LAK 1,500,000 (deducted from tuition if the student enrols).

Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown per term and whole‑year / per month where published)
- Nursery, Kindergarten 1–2:
- Per term: LAK 14,850,000.
- Whole year: LAK 27,000,000.
- Per month: LAK 3,600,000.

- Kindergarten 3:
- Per term: LAK 16,500,000.
- Whole year: LAK 30,000,000.
- Per month: LAK 4,000,000.

- Year 1–5:
- Per term: LAK 18,150,000.
- Whole year: LAK 33,000,000.
- Per month: LAK 4,400,000.

- Year 6–9:
- Per term: LAK 20,900,000.
- Whole year: LAK 38,000,000.
- Per month: LAK 5,100,000.

- Year 10–12:
- Per term: LAK 23,650,000.
- Whole year: LAK 43,000,000.
- Per month: LAK 5,750,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Key payment deadlines shown in the published fee schedule: parents who pay per term were required to pay Term 1 before September 5 and Term 2 before January 10 (example dates given in the published schedule). For monthly payers a two‑month deposit for September and May must be paid before September. Students placed into the Foundations/English Preparation (FEP) class are charged 20% above the regular fee.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed in the published fee schedule and no boarding fees are included in the published materials. The school operates day programmes with an optional bus service.

Other costs and optional fees
- Bus service (optional):
- One‑way: LAK 800,000 per month.
- Full (return) service: LAK 1,000,000 per month.
- Sibling discounts (published):
- First child: full fee.
- Second child: 10% discount on tuition.
- Third child: 15% discount on tuition (siblings must appear on the family registration book before discounts are offered).
- Students placed into an FEP (Foundations/English Preparation) class are charged an additional 20% on the regular tuition.
- The published fee schedule does not itemise a uniform fee, meal fee (beyond references to lunch in summer programme materials), examination fees, or other incidental charges; these items are not shown in the available fee document.

Refund information
- The registration fee is explicitly non‑refundable in the published schedule. No additional formal refund policy or refund amounts for tuition instalments are detailed in the published fee document.

Fee payment options
- The published fee schedule specifies payment deadlines and deposit requirements but does not list accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card or in‑person payment) in the available fee document. Parents should confirm acceptable payment methods with the school's finance or admissions office.

Brief note on the published fee material located
- The detailed figures above are taken from a published school fee schedule present in the school's downloadable fee document (Academic Year 2017–2018). A current fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26) was not available in the publicly accessible fee documents found. The published schedule used here contains the registration and introduction fees, full tuition by year group (per term, per month and whole year), bus fees, sibling discounts, FEP surcharge and the payment timing rules cited above.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school is a vibrant international community with students of different nationalities. The Phakhao Campus offers IEYC, IPC and IMYC in English and uses an active, collaborative learning approach. Academic study is balanced with personality development, communication skills, teamwork, and critical thinking. The emphasis is on whole-child learning within an international context. The school provides a secure, caring, and stimulating environment that supports emotional, intellectual, physical and social growth.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English and Lao language are taught; English is delivered through the international program and Lao is taught as part of the Lao program. English and Lao language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ICT, Dance, Art and Physical Education are taught by international and Lao teachers through theme-based activities. The English curriculum follows international standards modelled on Australian, US and UK frameworks. The bilingual approach supports learning in both English and Lao. The program integrates Australian, UK and Lao educational models.

Mental Wellbeing

The school provides a secure, caring environment that supports emotional, intellectual, physical, and social development. The mission Believe in Yourself underpins confidence and resilience in students. The school emphasizes holistic, whole-child learning in an international context. Daily routines and community activities contribute to a sense of belonging and wellbeing. The environment supports mental wellbeing as part of the overall educational approach.

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Vientiane Pattana School International

Instructs in English, Lao

Ages 2 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

Vientiane Pattana School International is an English‑medium international school in Vientiane, Laos, for ages 2–18. It offers Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE in year 10, and AS/ALevels in years 11–12, with an American‑based primary framework and a Cambridge‑style maths focus, English as the core language, and ESL support. A Lao Programme for Years 1–5 aligns with MOES standards; secondary Lao follows the MOES curriculum toward the Lao high diploma. ICT is delivered via Cambridge ICT Starter with two computer laboratories; science laboratories are among the best in Southeast Asia. From 2025, Chinese HSK 1 will be offered. The campus includes a new senior high building and class sizes capped at 20. The school began in 1999 and was accredited as a Cambridge International School in 2018. Arts, music and dance are integrated across the curriculum, alongside compulsory Physical Education.

Location

Address: 70/105 Unit 8, Ban Khounta, Souphanouvong Ave, Sikhotabong, Vientiane, Laos.

Stages

Pre-Primary; Primary; Secondary. The Secondary Department is a Cambridge International School following the British system, offering Cambridge Lower Secondary (ages 11-14) and Upper Secondary (ages 14-19) with IGCSE and AS/A Levels. The Primary Department uses an American-based International Programme with an English-language curriculum and Cambridge Maths components.

Type

International school

Additional learning support

ESL program with pullout intervention for English language learners from Kindergarten through Grade 6.

Country affiliation

Laos

Application fee

- No application or registration fee amount is published in the school's admissions materials or school profile. The school requires standard application documents (photos, previous school records, ID/passport, birth certificate) but does not list a numeric application fee.

Tuition fees by year group and per term

- No published tuition schedule or numeric tuition amounts by year group or per term are available in the school's publicly available materials for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. Specific yearly or per-term tuition figures for Pre‑Primary, Primary (Grades 1–6) or Secondary (Grades 7–12 / IGCSE / AS‑A levels) are not provided.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The academic year is organised as two semesters: Semester 1 runs from mid‑August to early January; Semester 2 runs from the second half of January to mid‑June. No published billing timetable (invoice dates, due dates) or formal payment terms are provided in the available school materials.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- No boarding provision or boarding fees are described in the school profile or admissions material. The school's published materials indicate campus-based day schooling and make no reference to boarding facilities; therefore there are no published boarding fees.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Uniform: Uniform requirements are described by section and year group (Pre‑Primary: PE T‑shirt and PE shorts with green emblem; Primary: green shorts/trousers or green skirt and white shirt with school emblem; Secondary: khaki shorts/trousers or khaki skirt and white shirt; PE uniform: dark green T‑shirt and black shorts). No uniform prices or vendor/price lists are published.

- Transport / bus fees: No published information about bus/transport fees is available in the school materials.

- Capital / development fees, activity / excursion charges, exam/test fees, textbooks and consumables: No numeric charges or separate fee lines (capital levy, exam fees, materials fees) are published in the available school materials.

Refund information

- No published refund, proration or withdrawal penalty policy (including deadlines for refund entitlement or how tuition is prorated) is available in the school's public materials.

Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / other methods)

- The school's publicly available materials do not include details of accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, cash, online payments) or the accounts office billing procedures.

Summary of available facts and what is not published

- Facts available in published materials: the school's academic calendar structure (two semesters) and detailed uniform requirements; the school profile (address, telephone and general contact email) and curriculum structure through Primary and Cambridge Secondary/IGCSE/AS & A levels.

- What is not published in the available materials: any numeric fee amounts (application, tuition by year group or per term, capital fees, transport fees, boarding fees), billing schedule with invoice/due dates, refund/withdrawal financial terms, and accepted payment methods.

Administrative contact details (for fee queries)

- Telephone and email listed in the school profile: Tel.: 021 219 497/8; Email: info@vpslao.com. Use these contacts to request the official fee schedule and billing/payment terms directly from the school's accounts or admissions office.

Curriculum

VPS International offers an English‑medium curriculum with Cambridge International credentials. The Primary program uses an American‑based International Programme with a Cambridge‑style approach to maths, English as the core language, and ESL support, plus Physical Education, ICT and Creative Arts. The Cambridge Lower Secondary is offered for ages 11–14, with the Upper Secondary preparing students for Cambridge International Exams (IGCSE in year 10 and AS/A Levels in years 11–12). A Lao Programme runs after school for Years 1–5 covering core subjects, Language and Literature, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Lao culture and ethics, and MOES alignment; secondary Lao follows the MOES curriculum toward a Lao high school diploma and university entry. ICT is integrated via the Cambridge ICT Starter curriculum, and two computer laboratories support the curriculum.

Higher Education Progression

Year 12 students are guided in preparing their university entries, CVs and scholarship/university applications.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school provides a student-centered learning environment that nurtures emotional and social development, alongside moral, cognitive, artistic, creative and physical growth.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English as a Second Language (ESL) program provides pullout intervention for English language learners from Kindergarten through Grade 6 to boost English language skills, with aims to develop effective communicators, independent learners and critical thinkers.

Mental Wellbeing

The Primary Curriculum addresses emotional development as part of a holistic approach to student well-being.

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