Lab Langban International School - Sangwuey Campus vs Vientiane International School

	L Lab Langban International School - Sangwuey Campus Vientiane, Laos	V Vientiane International School Vientiane, Laos
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year LAK 8,484 - 9,312	Fees / year LAK 8,000 - 28,200
Age range	Age range 2 - 10 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), Reggio Emilia Approach	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 480
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Lao	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2026	Opened 1991
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The Sangweuy Campus is in Sangweuy, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR. It is purpose-built with science labs, a music studio, an indoor pool, a futsal court, and a full indoor sports hall. The campus opens in September 2026.	Location Located in Saphanthong Tai Village, Sisattanak District, Vientiane, Lao PDR. The campus is 2 kilometres from the centre of Vientiane and 12 kilometres from Wattay International Airport. It sits on a 5-hectare site with seven buildings and extensive facilities. Mailing address: PO BOX 3180 Phonesavanh Road, Saphanthong Tai Village, Sisattanak District, Vientiane, Lao PDR.
Stages	Stages Nursery through Primary 4.	Stages Early Years (Nursery, starting age 3) through Diploma Programme; IB Primary Years Programme, IB Middle Years Programme, and IB Diploma Programme.
School type	School type International	School type private, co-educational, day school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 15+ nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix 426 students; 39 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Inclusive education; personalised learning support plans and in-class assistance for children with identified learning needs; English language support for non-native speakers joining the community at any point in the year.	Additional learning support Support services include Inclusive Learning, English Language Acquisition (ELA) and a Student Support Team with counselors; includes academic, social, emotional and behavioral support.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Laos (Lao PDR).	Country affiliation Laos (Lao PDR) as host country
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Primary EY–Grade 5: 7:50 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri); 7:50 a.m.–1:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Secondary School (Grade 6–12): 8:45 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri); 8:45 a.m.–2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Bus service details	Bus service details Transport is available; pick-up and drop-off not included in tuition.	Bus service details A limited bus service is provided for students residing in Vientiane; bus fee is $550 per semester or $1,100 per year; optional and route availability applies.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration Fee - Registration (one-time, new students): USD 500. Tuition fees by year group (Academic year 2026–27) - Nursery (age 1.5–3 years): - Annual tuition (full payment): USD 5,650. - Two-instalment plan (Jul & Dec): USD 3,050 per instalment. - Monthly plan: USD 707 per month. - Kindergarten 1–3 (age 3–6 years): - Annual tuition (full payment): USD 5,950. - Two-instalment plan (Jul & Dec): USD 3,200 per instalment. - Monthly plan: USD 744 per month. - Primary 1–4 (age 6–10 years): - Annual tuition (full payment): USD 6,200. - Two-instalment plan (Jul & Dec): USD 3,325 per instalment. - Monthly plan: USD 776 per month. All tuition figures above are presented with the school's payment-plan breakdowns (annual, two instalments or monthly). What the tuition covers - Tuition fees are described as all-inclusive: they cover tuition, meals, learning materials, and field trips. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment plans available: - Plan A — Annual: single full payment (annual amount shown). - Plan B — Two instalments: payments due in July and December (instalment amounts shown). - Plan C — Monthly: payments due on the 1st of each month (monthly amounts shown). - All payments are taken in USD. - Monthly-plan late payment penalty: 1.5% per month (applies to late monthly payments as noted). - Sibling tuition discounts (tuition only): 15% for the 2nd child, 25% for the 3rd child, 35% for the 4th and subsequent children. - Transport (school pick-up & drop-off) is not included in the tuition and is billed separately where used. Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered for the Sangweuy campus (the school operates Nursery through Primary 4 and no boarding provisions are listed). Other costs and discretionary fees - Transport: pick-up and drop-off services are additional and charged separately (not included in tuition). - Uniforms, optional extracurricular activities beyond the regular program, and any personalised support or external exam fees are not itemised in the tuition table above; routine learning materials and meals are included in the stated tuition. Refund information - No specific refund or withdrawal policy is itemised with the tuition schedule; refund terms are handled under the school's enrolment and payment terms. Fee payment options - Payment currency: USD. - Available payment schedules: annual (one-off), two instalments (Jul & Dec), or monthly (1st of each month). - Specific payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, or other channels) are not itemised in the published fee summary; parents may contact admissions for available payment channels. Additional notes for parents - The tuition schedule above applies to the Academic Year 2026–27 and is shown with the school's published instalment and monthly breakdowns. The school calendar for the 2026–27 academic year is published with 181 instruction days.	Fee details Application and entrance fees - Application Fee: USD 250 per student, payable in advance upon submission of application documents. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. - Enrollment Fee: USD 1,000 per student, payable in advance with the Application Fee to secure a place when an offer of admission is made. The Enrollment Fee is refundable only if the student is not admitted; it is otherwise non-transferable. - New Student Fee: USD 2,500 per new student, payable prior to the student's first day of school. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Annual tuition, capital fee and instalments (2026–2027) - Nursery - Tuition (annual): USD 8,000. - Capital Fee: none. - Total annual payable: USD 8,000. - Tuition if paid by semester (2 equal instalments): USD 4,000 per semester. - Tuition if paid quarterly (4 equal instalments): USD 2,000 per quarter. - Prep One - Tuition (annual): USD 11,200. - Capital Fee: none. - Total annual payable: USD 11,200. - Tuition if paid by semester: USD 5,600 per semester. - Tuition if paid quarterly: USD 2,800 per quarter. - Prep Two - Tuition (annual): USD 11,200. - Capital Fee (annual): USD 3,000. - Total annual payable (tuition + capital fee): USD 14,200. - Tuition if paid by semester: USD 5,600 per semester (capital fee is charged separately and due within two weeks of the start of the school year or date of enrollment). - Tuition if paid quarterly: USD 2,800 per quarter (capital fee remains a separate annual charge). - Primary (Grades 1–5) - Tuition (annual): USD 21,975. - Capital Fee (annual): USD 3,000. - Total annual payable (tuition + capital fee): USD 24,975. - Tuition if paid by semester: USD 10,987.50 per semester. - Tuition if paid quarterly: USD 5,493.75 per quarter. - Capital Fee must be paid within two weeks of the start of the school year or date of enrollment and is non-refundable and non-transferable for early departures. - Secondary (Grades 6–8) - Tuition (annual): USD 25,280. - Capital Fee (annual): USD 3,000. - Total annual payable (tuition + capital fee): USD 28,280. - Tuition if paid by semester: USD 12,640 per semester. - Tuition if paid quarterly: USD 6,320 per quarter. - Capital Fee must be paid as stated above. - Secondary (Grades 9–12) - Tuition (annual): USD 28,200. - Capital Fee (annual): USD 3,000. - Total annual payable (tuition + capital fee): USD 31,200. - Tuition if paid by semester: USD 14,100 per semester. - Tuition if paid quarterly: USD 7,050 per quarter. - Capital Fee must be paid as stated above. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition Fees are invoiced in full for the academic year. Parents may request payment in two equal (Semester) instalments or four equal (Quarterly) instalments; these instalment options are flexible payment arrangements and do not prorate tuition for partial-year attendance. Payment dates are fixed: 1 August (first instalment for both S and Q), 1 October (Q), 1 January (second S / third Q), and 1 April (Q). - Capital Fee is billed based on enrollment date and must be paid within two weeks of the start of the school year or date of enrollment regardless of billing cycle. The Capital Fee is prorated only by specific enrollment windows (100% before October holiday, 75% after October holiday, 50% after December holiday, 25% after Pi Mai holiday). - Late-enrolment tuition proration schedule: 100% if enrolled prior to the October holiday; 75% after the October holiday; 50% after the December holiday; 25% after the Pi Mai holiday. No proration is done by days enrolled — proration is based on these enrollment cutoffs. - Early student departure: if a student is enrolled more than 30 calendar days in a semester, the full tuition for that semester is payable. No tuition refunds are processed until all check-out procedures are completed and outstanding charges are settled. No discounts or refunds are provided for periods of online learning. Other fees and ongoing charges - Supplementary Fees: elective or discretionary activities (school trips associated with courses, Grade 12 IB examination fees, co-curricular activities, MRISA sports trips, and similar activities) are charged separately and invoiced as needed. - Personal Home Language (PHL) program: German HPL Program fee USD 3,000 annually; other languages (except Lao) are invoiced by individual tutors and payable to the tutor. - Bus Service (optional, limited availability): USD 1,325 per school year for round-trip service within Vientiane; priority is given to full-year, round-trip commitments. - Meal service: provided by an external vendor and charged directly to families through a cashless system (FlexiSchools); meal charges are separate from school invoiced fees. Refunds and chargeback rules - Enrollment Fee: refundable if the student is not admitted; otherwise non-transferable. New Student Fee: non-refundable. Capital Fee: non-refundable and non-transferable for early student departures. - Tuition refunds are subject to completion of all check-out procedures and settlement of outstanding charges; the school will not process refunds until these conditions are met. No discounts or refunds will be considered during periods of online learning. In cases of Force Majeure, refunds may be withheld until outstanding liabilities are settled; any residual funds after liabilities are addressed will be allocated proportionally as account credits and maintained for four years. Payment methods and charges - All fees and charges are quoted in and payable in USD. Families unable to access USD may pay in Lao Kip (KIP) at the School Rate of Exchange on the date of payment. Payments must be made by bank transfer or cheque deposit to the designated accounts shown on the school invoice. Reference the Family ID and student name on payments to ensure correct crediting. - Credit card payments can be accepted at the Business Office and are processed in KIP; such payments are subject to a 3% bank charge. Local banks typically withhold approximately USD 15 per international transaction; all bank charges are for the remitter's account. Late payment: a monthly Late Payment Fee of USD 150 will be applied to any overdue balance of annual tuition and other fees exceeding USD 500 after a 30-calendar-day grace period; unpaid accounts may lead to suspension, withheld reports/transcripts/diplomas, and potential collection action.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and is IB PYP authorised, serving Nursery to Primary 4. The Sangweuy Campus opens September 2026 and is purpose-built with science labs, a music studio, an indoor pool, a futsal court, and a full indoor sports hall. The programme blends the IB PYP approach with Reggio Emilia-inspired practices to foster inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning. Transdisciplinary units drive discovery through inquiry-first learning, and the school emphasises global citizenship, empathy, cultural understanding, and international-mindedness. Core powers are Inquiry, Thinking, Communication, and Caring, with PMP and the arts woven across all learning experiences, delivered through a dual-engine pedagogy.	Curriculum details Vientiane International School is an accredited IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme to students ages three and up. English is the primary language of instruction. VIS follows an IB continuum with the Primary Years Programme in the early years, the Middle Years Programme in Grades 6–10, and the Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12. The Primary School is IB PYP authorized; the Secondary School uses IBMYP for Grades 6–10 and the IBDP for Grades 11–12. VIS provides a Home Language program supporting seven languages (Lao, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Russian) and an English Language Acquisition program to support English learners. The academic year is 180 days, split into two semesters, with Lao National holidays observed in addition to international breaks. The student body comprises 426 students from 39 nationalities.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Diploma Programme outcomes include 26 Diploma candidates and 24 Diplomas awarded, and 31 IB courses offered. Class of 2024 university offers were made to 31 students. Highest DP score total reached 45/45, and VIS DP score averages have been in the high-30s with world averages in the low-30s (e.g., VIS 37 vs world 33 in recent years).
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates are admitted to universities around the world. The Class of 2024 had 31 university offers to 31 students across 9 countries and 58 universities globally, including institutions in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Germany, Australia, Laos, and Thailand, among others.
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Facilities	Facilities
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Five simple steps 1) Submit an Enquiry: Contact LLIS via the online form, email, or WhatsApp. The admissions team responds within 24 hours. This initial contact provides guidance on the next steps and available start dates. The enquiry helps determine whether LLIS is a good fit for the child and family. 2) Campus Tour & Meeting: Visit the Sangweuy campus and preview the facilities. Meet the Principal and observe the learning environment first-hand. The tour offers an opportunity to ask questions about the IB PYP program and school routines. This step helps families assess fit and ongoing communication expectations. 3) Complete the Application: Submit the application form with required documents: birth certificate, immunisation records, passport copy, and previous school reports. Applications can be submitted online or on paper. The admissions team reviews the documents to determine next steps and may request additional information if needed. The family waits for a decision. 4) Assessment & Interview: A short, play-based assessment helps us understand your child's strengths. No preparation is needed. An interview with parents may be conducted to discuss background and goals for the child. The results inform placement decisions and next steps. 5) Offer & Enrolment: Receive the offer letter, complete enrolment, and join the LLIS family. Orientation sessions for children and parents are included. Families confirm acceptance and finalize start dates. LLIS welcomes new students into the community.	Admissions Step 1 \| Prepare the Necessary Documents. Prepare the documents in PDF or digital format. Include school reports for the past two academic years, translated if not in English. Include a transcript for Grades 10-12, translated if not in English, if applicable. Provide passport copies for the parents and applicant, birth certificate or adoption papers (translated if not in English), a recent passport photo, and regular vaccination records. Step 2 \| Complete the Online Registration. All applications must be submitted through the online application form. Upload the documents from Step 1 and complete the Student Language Profile. Provide the principal's or counselor's contact details for the recommendation form, submit the Health Information Form, download and print the Physical Examination Form when visiting the physician, and arrange payment of the Application Fee and Enrollment Fee. Step 3 \| Admissions Assessment or Interviewing. Early Years applicants and families will be invited for a casual interview on campus or online. English Proficiency Assessment (WIDA screener) for non-English speaking applicants in Grade 1 and up to determine their English Language proficiency and if EAL support is required. Grades 3-10 applicants will be assessed using MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) for Reading and Math. If the student has taken MAP assessments at their current school within the past six months, those results will be accepted. Interviews may be conducted for selected applicants depending on the grade level and background of the applicants. Grade 11-12 applicants and their families will meet with the IBDP Coordinator to receive course information. Applicants applying for Grade 9 and above need to be proficient in English to enroll. Step 4 \| Application Review by the Admissions Team. The Admissions Committee will review the application in accordance with the school's admissions criteria. Applications submitted during the school term typically take approximately one week to process, two weeks or longer for students with learning needs. Applications received during school holidays will take two weeks or longer. Additional information or meetings with parents, teachers or specialists may be requested to support the review process and to ensure that VIS can best meet the student's needs. The Head of School will give final approval before an offer can be placed. Step 5 \| Offer of Admission. Should an Offer of Admission be extended, you will receive an Offer Email from the Admissions Office. Step 6 \| Welcome Information. As the school year approaches, you will receive access to our Welcome Site, which includes information about New Family Orientation, the first day of school, and general details to help you and your child have a successful start to the year. Step 7 \| New Family Orientation. New families are invited to attend the New Family Orientation before starting school. During orientation, you will meet school leaders, counselors, and support staff, explore the campus, learn about the curriculum, student life, and how to get involved, and be able to ask questions about routines, schedules, school buses, and more. Step 8 \| Welcome to VIS. With your child's first day of school, their journey officially begins at VIS. Our staff will be ready to ensure a smooth and welcoming transition for students and parents.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Phu Bia Mining Scholarship is offered to a Lao student. The first Phu Bia Mining Scholarship was offered to a Lao student in 2011.
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