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Heathfield International School Vientiane

Laos, Vientiane

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2018
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Taught languages English, Lao, Mandarin
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Located in Vientiane, Heathfield International School Vientiane is a British curriculum day school for ages 3 to 18. It follows the Oxford International Curriculum across all key stages, based on the National Curriculum for England, with school-created content for PE, Art, Music, Lao Studies and Mandarin. The campus has learning spaces, creative studios, and facilities for Early Years, Primary and Secondary. Core facilities include science labs, ICT and Digital Learning Labs, a library with reading corners, and Music and Performing Arts rooms. The campus features a 26-meter six-lane swimming pool, a Children\'s pool, a tennis court, and football training fields, plus a Sports Hall for PE. The school emphasizes wellbeing, enquiry and project-based learning, and personal growth, with leadership opportunities via Student Council and Yearbook Committee, and a broad extracurricular program including community service and sports. The school opened in 2018 and is led by Acting Headmaster Mr. Peter Dowling.

No. 924/35 Ban Phakhao, Xaythany District, Vientiane, Laos

The Essentials

Heathfield International School Vientiane has typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
The school is located at No. 924/35 Ban Phakhao, Xaythany District, Vientiane, Laos.

Stages
Early Years, Primary and Secondary; an Oxford AQA centre delivering IGCSE and A-Level.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom (British-based curriculum).
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Independent day school following the British Curriculum
Fees
Executive summary
- No published fee schedule for Heathfield International School Vientiane for the 2026/27 academic year (and no public 2025/26 schedule was located). Because a Vientiane-specific fee schedule is not publicly available, exact amounts per year group, per term, and specific payment-method details for the Vientiane campus cannot be provided here.

Application fees
- No Vientiane campus application fee amount is published in publicly accessible school pages. The school lists campus contact details for admissions enquiries.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- No Vientiane campus tuition amounts per term or per academic year are published in publicly accessible school pages, so specific per-term and per-year figures for Early Years, Primary, IGCSE or A-Level years cannot be stated.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No Vientiane-specific billing schedule or written payment terms were located in public pages for the Vientiane campus.

Boarding fees
- There is no published information indicating boarding provision or boarding fees for the Vientiane campus; no boarding details were found on public pages. This indicates boarding is not publicly documented for this campus.

Other costs (uniforms, meals, exams, support, one‑off charges)
- No Vientiane-specific amounts for uniform, meals, exam charges (IGCSE/A-Level), EAL support or other ancillary fees are published in public pages for the Vientiane campus.

Refund information
- No published refund policy specific to the Vientiane campus was located on public pages.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, local currency, foreign currency)
- No published details of accepted payment methods for the Vientiane campus are available on public pages. The school lists contact details for admissions and enquiries.

Context note (example of a Heathfield fee structure on another campus — not Vientiane)
- For context only: a Heathfield campus in Thailand publishes a detailed fee schedule that illustrates the types of charges a Heathfield campus may use: non-refundable application and one-time enrolment fees, a refundable security deposit with defined refund conditions, standardized testing/resource fees invoiced in Term 1, meal charges per term, term-based tuition with three terms per year (and a two-payment schedule for Years 11–13), plus optional EAL/academic-support charges. Those published example amounts and rules are specific to that other Heathfield campus and should not be assumed to apply to the Vientiane campus.

Brief summary of what was checked and why exact figures are not given
- Public pages for Heathfield International School Vientiane do not publish a current, itemised fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year (nor for 2025/26) that lists application fees, tuition per term by year group, billing schedule, boarding fees, uniform or meal charges, refund terms, or accepted payment methods. Because those campus-specific amounts and formal payment/refund terms are not available in public documents, exact numeric fee values cannot be provided here.
Academics

Heathfield International School Vientiane teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The Oxford International Curriculum is taught across all key stages as the core of the syllabus, based on the National Curriculum of England and offering a clear, rigorous and globally transferable learning pathway. The curriculum is augmented with school-created content for PE, Art, Music, Lao Studies and Mandarin. The OIC emphasises wellbeing, enquiry, project-based learning and personal growth.

Student Teacher Ratio
The school maintains manageable class sizes.

Higher Education Progression
From Year 12, students choose A Level courses from Oxford AQA subjects to prepare for university study worldwide. Career Consultants and Guidance provides personalised guidance on university pathways and future career planning.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school places wellbeing at the heart of its curriculum and learning approach, with a focus on enquiry, collaboration and personal growth. The Oxford International Curriculum supports project-based learning and the development of global skills and emotional development.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is integrated into lessons and broader learning, emphasising resilience, collaboration and healthy development as part of the curriculum.
Parent Experience

History
Heathfield International School Vientiane was established in 2018 as a British Curriculum independent day school in Vientiane, Laos. It follows UK-style teaching and uses the Oxford International Curriculum as core, augmented with school-created content for PE, Art, Music, Lao Studies and Mandarin. The curriculum emphasizes wellbeing, enquiry, project-based learning and personal growth. The school is led by Acting Headmaster Mr. Peter Dowling, who has more than thirty years of international education experience and focuses on strengthening academic foundations and student development.

Community
Heathfield centers a family-oriented ethos with manageable class sizes and ongoing community engagement. The school emphasizes wellbeing, communication and collaboration to build teamwork, resilience and personal development. Family involvement is encouraged through on-campus experiences and campus life events. Recent campus life content includes Lunar New Year 2026 celebrations, Inclusion Week 2026, and a Year 11 field-based learning trip to Luang Prabang, illustrating active student experiences.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Heathfield International School Vientiane is a British Curriculum independent day school with a campus designed for discovery. The site features modern learning spaces, creative studios, sports facilities and safe outdoor environments. The campus includes Library & Reading Corners, a Learning Garden, ICT and Robotics Clubs, a Wellbeing Area, and dedicated spaces for Early Years, Primary and Secondary departments. Modern Science Labs, Digital Learning Labs, Music & Performing Arts Rooms, and bright, calm learning spaces support academic work. A 26-meter, six-lane swimming pool, a children's pool, a professional tennis court and football training fields form part of the school's sports and recreation facilities.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes a 26-meter, 6-lane swimming pool and a children's pool for aquatic activities, with swimming offered as professional lessons and training. A Professional Tennis Court provides dedicated tennis facilities. Football Training Fields support football and related physical education. An Indoor Sports Hall offers spacious, light-filled space for PE and sport across activities. The school supports a broad sports program including Football, Basketball, Tennis and more.

Academic Facilities
From Year 1, Computing lessons are delivered in a fully equipped ICT lab with hands-on ICT experiences and tablets for older students. Modern Science Labs support practical science learning. Library & Reading Corners provide reading and research spaces, while Digital Learning Labs support technology-enabled learning. The Oxford International Curriculum forms the core of the syllabus, with a British-based framework offering well-structured learning, wellbeing emphasis and project-based approaches.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Student Life includes Clubs & Activities with free and paid options to suit interests and expose students to new experiences. Community Outreach involves student-led charity and service projects. A broad Sports program includes Swimming, Football, Basketball, Tennis and other activities. There are opportunities for parent involvement through community events and celebrations as part of a holistic extracurricular experience.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Oxford International Curriculum is delivered across all key stages. The core subjects form the syllabus, and the school augments this with school-created content for PE, Art, Music, Lao Studies and Mandarin. The Oxford International Curriculum emphasises wellbeing, enquiry, project-based learning and personal growth.

Arts & Creative
Art is offered as a subject in Key Stages 1–3 and continues into the IGCSE/A Levels pathway. The school provides Art and Music within the curriculum and has dedicated spaces for Art and Performing Arts, including an Art Gallery & Creative Spaces and Music & Performing Arts Rooms. Music is listed among the subjects offered, and dedicated arts facilities are highlighted.

Cultural & Language
Lao Studies and Mandarin are part of the curriculum. The school celebrates Lao culture through events such as Pi Mai Lao and Loy Krathong. Lao language and cultural education are integrated into the programme.

Social & Hobbies
After-school clubs include swimming, tennis, taekwondo, chess and reading sessions, among others, with additional activities such as Harry Potter-themed reading and more. These clubs provide opportunities to explore interests beyond classroom learning.

Community & Service
Community outreach is a feature of school life, with student-led charity and service projects. Global Skills Projects and sustainability initiatives involve community projects, fundraising and awareness campaigns. These activities foster social responsibility and a global citizenship mindset.

Leadership & Professional
All Secondary students have opportunities to develop leadership, teamwork and responsibility through involvement in sports teams and the Student Council. Upper Secondary students can contribute to school culture by joining the Yearbook Committee. Career guidance is provided by Career Consultants and Guidance to support university pathways and planning.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing is at the heart of education; wellbeing lessons help students understand that a healthy lifestyle supports a healthy mind, improving focus and resilience. The curriculum emphasises collaborative projects and enquiry to build personal growth and social-emotional skills. Personal development and international mindedness are integrated into daily teaching to foster empathy and global awareness.
Languages

Language Provision
English is a core subject at Key Stage 4 (IGCSE) and is taught across Key Stages 1–3. Lao Studies and Mandarin are also taught as subjects within the curriculum. The school offers English, Lao Studies and Mandarin as subjects. The programme is grounded in the Oxford International Curriculum, based on the National Curriculum of England.
Admissions

Admissions
1) Initial Visit. Visit the Heathfield campus to experience a community built on excellence, creativity, and kindness. Schedule a visit to explore our classrooms and meet our teachers. The campus comprises three modern buildings for Early Years, Primary and Secondary, reflecting the complete learning journey Heathfield offers. This on‑site experience helps families understand Heathfield's approach to learning across the full journey from Early Years to IGCSE and A Level. 2) Tests & Interviews. Tests and interviews are part of the admissions process, as shown in the Experience Heathfield in Person sequence after the initial visit. These assessments help determine readiness for progression through the school's programmes and provide staff with an understanding of a student's strengths and needs. 3) Application. After the assessments, families submit an application to Heathfield. The sequence in the Experience Heathfield in Person shows that the application is the next step in the admissions process. 4) Admission. A placement decision leads to admission and placement arrangements as shown by the final stage in the Experience Heathfield in Person sequence, marking the transition into the programme. The school hosts a complete journey from Early Years to IGCSE and A‑Levels, which supports progression through the British curriculum.
School Events
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