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Vientiane Pattana School International

Laos, Vientiane

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Lao
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1999
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, American Curriculum
Taught languages English, Lao, Mandarin, French
Typical class size 20
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

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.

70/105 Unit 8, Ban Khounta, Souphanouvong Ave, Sikhottabong District, Vientiane

The Essentials

Vientiane Pattana School International has typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Lao.

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
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform: PRE-PRIMARY: No uniform; PE T-shirt with green emblem; PE shorts black with green emblem. PRIMARY (Grade 1–6): Boys wear green shorts or trousers and white shirt with green emblem on left pocket; Girls wear green skirt and white shirt with green emblem on left pocket; PE uniform; cooler-weather jumper; sandals with back straps or closed-toe shoes; sneakers for PE. SECONDARY (Grade 7+): Boys wear khaki shorts or trousers and white shirt with brown emblem; Girls wear khaki skirt and white shirt with brown emblem; PE uniform is a dark green T-shirt with white emblem; black shorts with white and green emblem; skirt length must cover the knee; standard jumper allowed; sandals with back straps or closed-toe; sneakers required for PE.
Fees
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.
Academics

Vientiane Pattana School International teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, American Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

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.
Wellbeing

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.
Parent Experience

History
Vientiane Pattana School International has been in operation since January 12, 1999. It received official documentation from the Lao Ministry of Education and Sports in 2001 and was approved to be recognized as an international school by MOES on February 1, 2018, after which the name changed to Vientiane Pattana School International. The school began as a small nursery with four students and grew into a primary school, later expanding to junior secondary and senior high school programs. In July 2018 VPSI was accredited as a Cambridge International School. All classes have a maximum of 20 students, and our science labs rival the best across the South East Asian region.

Community
The vision at VPS is to produce global citizens who are culturally aware and equipped with the skills to be successful in any field. The mission is to instill in students a joy of learning, develop self-awareness, create opportunities for growth, and foster a sense of community responsibility. The school emphasizes a student-centered, international curricular experience that is responsive to our students' needs and success.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus is modern and well-equipped, with a new building to support the expanded senior high school program. Class sizes are small, with a maximum of 20 students per class. Science laboratories are among the best in the Southeast Asia region. Two computer laboratories support ICT and computing instruction. Cambridge International Curriculum is offered for the secondary level.

Academic Facilities
Science laboratories are among the best in Southeast Asia. There are two computer laboratories to support ICT and computing instruction. The Cambridge International Curriculum is offered at the secondary level.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Primary uses an American-based international program with a Cambridge-inspired maths curriculum and a strong literacy and numeracy focus. The Primary Curriculum emphasizes inquiry learning and skill development in numeracy, literacy, and science. The Secondary Department is an accredited Cambridge International School offering the Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and AS/ALevel programs. From 2025 Chinese HSK 1 will be offered as part of language options, and an ESL program supports English language learners.

Arts & Creative
Creative Arts are integrated across the curriculum. Primary includes Creative Arts with Music, Dance and Visual Arts; Secondary offers Art & Design, and electives such as Music or Dance. The Cambridge subject options include Dance/Music at IGCSE and AS/A Level, supporting artistic study across the 12-year program.

Cultural & Language
VPS offers a Lao Programme for Years 1–5 with Lao language, literature, mathematics, social studies, science, Lao culture and ethics, aligned to MOES requirements. Secondary students study a MOES-approved Lao curriculum to be eligible for the Lao MOES high school diploma and Lao universities. From 2025 Chinese HSK 1 will be offered. Grade 7 and 8 include Chinese for beginners as part of course pairings.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical Education is a required unit across year levels. The curriculum includes Physical Education, ICT and the Creative Arts in Primary, with Dance and Music offered as elective subjects in secondary to support movement and creative expression.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include English, Lao, and Chinese. The Lao MOES syllabus is followed, and English is the language of instruction in the English track, with ESL and First Language English offered at IGCSE. From 2025, Mandarin Chinese HSK 1 will be offered, with Chinese taught for beginners. The Secondary program follows the Cambridge International Curriculum, including IGCSE, AS and A Level examinations.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers English and Lao curricula. The Lao syllabus from the Ministry of Education and Sports is followed. English is the language of instruction in the English track, with an all-English instruction curriculum in early primary years and beyond. The Primary Department uses an American-based International Program.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Inquiry and office hours: Vientiane Pattana School International welcomes inquiries from interested families at any time of the year. The admissions office is open daily from 8:00 to 4:30 p.m. (except on holidays). This enables families to start the process at their convenience. 2. Placement tests and interview: Prospective students are required to take placement tests in English Language and Maths. A parent and/or student interview will also be conducted. The tests and interview are part of the admissions process. 3. Documentation for enrolment: Families must bring records upon enrolment, including three photos (3 cm x 4 cm), a report card from the previous school, a school record from the previous school, a photocopy of ID (passport), and a photocopy of the birth certificate. 4. Academic year: The academic year is comprised of two semesters. The first semester commences mid-August until the early part of January of the following year. The second semester starts during the second half of January until mid-June.
School Events
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