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Kiettisack International School – Vientiane

Laos, Vientiane

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Lao
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1465
Type Co-educational
Opened 1992
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Mandarin, Japanese, English
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Kiettisack International School – Vientiane is a Cambridge International School serving ages 2 to 18 on a campus along Lao-Thai Road. The pre-primary to upper-secondary program uses the Cambridge Curriculum, with Lower Secondary following Checkpoint and preparing for IGCSE. Students progress through Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level programs in the senior years. The school operates a main campus in Vientiane and a Luang Prabang campus under the Cambridge affiliation, coordinated by the Kiettisack Foundation. Facilities include science labs, a library, ICT labs, and classrooms, plus an indoor court, a hall, and a function area to accommodate assemblies and events. Extracurriculars emphasize Reading Strategies, Music & Dance, and Physical Education, with robotics and VR as part of academic clubs. A Summer School Programme includes English, Maths, and Science, alongside languages like Chinese. Sports like football, basketball, volleyball, and table tennis foster activity, teamwork, and Wellbeing, supported by a wellbeing program for all.

Lao-Thai Friendship Road, Sokpaluang Village, Sisattanak District, Vientiane, Lao PDR

The Essentials

Kiettisack International School – Vientiane has 1,465 pupils, instruction in English, Lao.

Location
KIettisack International School – Vientiane, Lao PDR. Pre-Primary & Primary Campus is located on Lao-Thai Friendship Road, Sokpaluang Village, Sisattanak District, Vientiane, Lao PDR.

Stages
Pre-Primary, Primary, Secondary (Lower and Upper)

Type
Cambridge International School

Country affiliation
Lao PDR (Laos)

Bus service
A school bus is available. A Toyota bus operates with a driver and monitor; a map of bus routes and pickup/delivery points is provided on request. Morning pick-up is $100/month; Afternoon delivery is $100/month; Both morning and afternoon services cost $200/month.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Full school uniforms are worn during school time. A PE kit and appropriate PE footwear are required for all P.E. and sports activities. All articles of clothing must be clearly labelled with student names.

Food Options
Snacks for recess and lunch may be brought from home or bought at the school canteen.

Governance and Ownership
Kiettisack Foundation coordinates community outreach. The school has a main campus in Vientiane and a branch in Luang Prabang and was founded in 1992.
Fees
Application and registration fees

- No fixed application or registration amounts are published in the school's publicly available admission materials. The registration process requires completion of an application/registration form and parents sign a tuition agreement that references the school's Fee Schedule and Terms of Payment.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- Specific tuition figures by year group (per term and per year) are not published in the school's downloadable admission materials and handbooks. The tuition agreement used by the school specifies that parents agree to pay an amount in US Dollars per Term / Semester / Year in accordance with the Fee Schedule and Terms of Payment; however, the public documents do not list the detailed numeric tuition schedule by grade.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The academic year is organised in two semesters: 1st Semester (September–December) and 2nd Semester (January–May). Parents enter into a Tuition Agreement that records whether the fee is payable per Term, per Semester or per Year. Exact billing dates, installment due dates and any late-payment penalties are not published in the available materials.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not offered by the school; the published campus information and school materials describe day campuses and standard day-school services only. No boarding fee schedule is provided.

Transport / bus fees and related charges

- A school bus service is available and bus pricing appears on the school's application form as monthly charges: Morning pick-up only — USD 100 per month; Afternoon delivery only — USD 100 per month; Morning pick-up and Afternoon delivery — USD 200 per month. Bus-route maps and pick-up/drop-off points are produced on request and the bus is operated with a driver and monitor.

Other costs and recurring charges

- Uniforms: full school uniform and P.E. kit are required; uniform item costs are not listed in the published materials. Replacement/maintenance rules are described but prices for new uniform items are not published.

- Library replacement fee: a replacement fee of USD 15 will be charged for lost or damaged books.

- Canteen / snacks: students may bring food from home or buy food at the school canteen; canteen prices are not listed.

- Extra services and optional programmes (for example, summer programme, specialist classes or Cambridge exam fees) may incur additional charges; those specific amounts are not published in the general admission or handbook documents.

Refund information and withdrawal

- The school handbook states explicitly that expulsion results in no refund of school fees and other payments. Other detailed refund or pro‑rata refund rules for voluntary withdrawal or mid‑year departures are not listed in the publicly available handbook pages.

Fee payment options

- The school's publicly available materials and forms do not list a published menu of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, online payment portal). Contact details for the school administration are provided for fee and admissions enquiries: admin@kiettisackinternational.com and the campus telephone numbers listed for KIS1 and KIS2. Parents are directed to the Admissions/Administration office for fee schedule, billing dates and accepted payment methods.

Summary of available published fee items

- Bus monthly fees: USD 100 (morning) / USD 100 (afternoon) / USD 200 (both).
- Library replacement fee: USD 15.
- Uniform and canteen are required/available but item prices are not published.
- The tuition agreement references a Fee Schedule and Terms of Payment, but the detailed numeric tuition schedule by year group and per term is not included in the publicly posted application form or handbook.

If you require exact tuition figures by year group and the school's formal term-by-term billing schedule for the 2026/27 academic year (or the 2025/26 year if 2026/27 figures are not yet published), those numeric amounts and formal payment‑term deadlines are not available in the school's downloadable handbooks and application forms; the school's Admissions / Finance office should be contacted directly using the published admin email and telephone numbers for the precise fee schedule, refund terms and accepted payment methods.
Academics

Kiettisack International School – Vientiane teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Cambridge Curriculum is used across Pre-Primary through Upper Secondary. Lower Secondary follows the Cambridge Checkpoint curriculum, with Year 8 Checkpoint exams to prepare for the IGCSE. Upper Secondary and Advanced: Students progress through Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level programs. Cambridge is affiliated with the school and built on a Cambridge Foundation. The school provides a Cambridge-based education for Nursery through Senior Secondary, ages 2-18.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have won university scholarships to institutions around the world, including Japan, Singapore, Australia, Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports every child's growth academically, emotionally, and creatively through caring teachers, a rich curriculum, and a safe, engaging environment. It delivers a Cambridge-based education that blends academic excellence with personal development and holistic learning beyond the classroom. The Pre-Primary program explicitly develops social and emotional development as part of its curriculum.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
ESL (Primary) and ESC (Secondary) provide English-language support for beginners. The emphasis is on listening and speaking to equip students to follow mainstream classes, with the Cambridge curriculum underpinning the ESL/ESC programs.

Mental Wellbeing
The Pre-Primary program develops social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and academic skills as part of holistic development. Personal, social, and emotional development is a core focus in early years, aligning with Cambridge Wellbeing materials used across the curriculum.

Safeguarding
The school operates a Behaviour Policy for Pre-Primary, Primary and ESL levels with defined consequences for misbehavior. Incidents are discussed with the classroom teacher and Head, with parental involvement when appropriate. An incident report is filed; serious concerns may be escalated to the Deputy Director or Director, which can lead to suspension or expulsion. Bullying is addressed through a separate policy with a formal contract for offenders and parental involvement. For long-term illness or other special cases, the Director may be consulted to determine appropriate arrangements.
Parent Experience

History
Kiettisack International School (KIS) was granted permission by the Lao Ministry of Education to operate as an international school in 2005, and the school's name was changed to Kiettisack International School. The main campus is in Vientiane and there is a thriving branch in Luang Prabang. The Luang Prabang campus operates with the same standards and curriculum as the main campus and is under the direction of Senior Management in Vientiane. Governance and volunteer activities are coordinated through the Kiettisack Foundation.

Community
The Kiettisack Handbook notes that the school celebrates different events in line with international and national calendars, including field experiences around Vientiane such as visits to the Morning Market, the Mekong River, Tomelon Farm, and ITECC. The school emphasizes outreach to the local community and encourages student involvement in service and community programs. The Kiettisack Foundation coordinates volunteer initiatives that connect students, staff, and the local community. Recent community-focused activities include the Champion of Lao Youth Robot Competition 2026 and a Volleyball Tournament 2025.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Science Labs, a Library, ICT Labs, and classrooms support daily learning. There is an Indoor Court and an Outdoor Court for sports and physical education. A Hall provides space for assemblies and events, and a Function area supports large gatherings. The facilities serve Pre-Primary and Primary students.

Sports Facilities
Indoor Court and Outdoor Court are available for sports and physical activities.

Academic Facilities
Science Labs enable practical experiments as part of science learning. Library provides a space for reading and research. ICT Labs support digital learning and computer skills. Classrooms provide learning spaces for Pre-Primary through Primary. A Hall serves assemblies and events, and a Function area supports large gatherings.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co-curricular programs include Reading Strategies, Music & Dance, and Physical Education.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Reading Strategies, Robotics & VR are offered as co-curricular programs to develop literacy, coding, and computational thinking. The Summer School Programme covers English, Maths and Science, with Global Perspectives, Music & Dance, PE, General Art, Computing and Chinese. International and local field trips and practical skills workshops accompany the program. Mathematics Competition and Cambridge Science Competition provide competitive contexts to apply knowledge.

Arts & Creative
Arts & Crafts and Music & Dance are core co-curricular activities in Pre-Primary and Primary. General Art is included in the Summer School Programme. KIS1 Facilities highlight spaces for arts and music activities as part of life beyond the classroom. Daily activities include Arts & Crafts and Music & Dance as part of routine.

Cultural & Language
Chinese language is offered as part of the Summer School Programme. Foreign language options include Chinese or Japanese in the Upper Secondary program. Global Perspectives is included as part of Summer School Programme.

Social & Hobbies
A wide range of after-school sports clubs includes Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Table Tennis, and Floorball. Team names include KIS FC for football and Knights & Valkyries for volleyball. Badminton, Table Tennis, and Floorball clubs provide ongoing opportunities to compete and stay active.

Leadership & Professional
The Basketball Program emphasizes teamwork and leadership. Sport clubs cultivate leadership, collaboration, and communication through team-based activities. Robotics & VR clubs foster project management, problem-solving, and teamwork.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing is supported through a dedicated Wellbeing program alongside regular Physical Education. Sports clubs promote fitness, teamwork and resilience, including Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Table Tennis, and Floorball. The Summer School Programme includes PE and Chinese, contributing to physical activity and health.
Languages

Language Provision
The medium of instruction is English. Chinese and Japanese are offered as foreign languages; Year 6 offers a foreign language and in Years 7–10 students study one language (Chinese or Japanese). An ESL (English as a Second Language) pathway is available at Primary level, and ESC (English as a Second Language for Secondary) is available at Secondary level. Cambridge English qualifications are integrated across the school, and the school is an authorised Cambridge Assessment English centre.

Immersion Programs
Experiences with Language is a programme for Years 6 to 10. Lessons are offered in Chinese and Japanese. Emphasis is on verbal communication to prepare students for a multi-cultural world.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Level options include Pre-primary (Nursery, Kindergarten 1 & 2), Primary (Years 1–6), and Secondary (Lower Secondary Years 7–8 and Upper Secondary Years 9–12). The Admissions Office is open from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. This information guides families as they begin the application process. 2. Registration options include Online Registration, which completes the entire registration process through a secure online form, and Download the Registration Form, which can be filled out by hand and submitted to the office. Online registration is described as fast, simple, and convenient, while the paper form provides an offline option. 3. Admission Process for Primary and Secondary levels may require a short English Placement Test to ensure proper class placement. The placement test helps determine the appropriate class level for English language instruction. 4. When enrolling, the following documents should be prepared and submitted: a copy of the student's latest school report card, a copy of the student's birth certificate and passport, three passport-sized photos, the official school record from the previous school, and the completed KIS Registration Form. These documents accompany the registration submission. 5. Register Now involves completing the KIS Registration Form, which is divided into sections for ease of submission. Section 1 covers Student Information, Section 2 covers Parents/Guardian Information, Section 3 covers Background Information, and Section 4 covers Health Information. The form includes the Date of Registration and the Academic Year selection as part of the submission process.

Scholarships
KIS provides scholarships to assist families so their children can attend KIS. The Kiettisack Foundation was established on June 21, 2018 to support scholarship activities and related educational initiatives. The school has provided many scholarships for children to assist parents so their children could attend KIS, throughout 34 years of operation. The Foundation aims to help the needs of individuals and institutions in a variety of fields.
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