Panyathip British International School vs Western Australian International School
Panyathip British International School and Western Australian International School are both in Vientiane, about 5 km apart. Both schools offer Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels programmes. Panyathip British International School also offers EYFS, IEYC, British, IPC and BTEC Qualification, and Western Australian International School also offers Australian and Cambridge International AS Levels. Published annual fees are LAK 4,900 - 9,600 at Panyathip British International School and LAK 3,800 - 7,440 at Western Australian International School, which puts Panyathip British International School roughly 29% higher. Panyathip British International School takes pupils from 1 to 18, and Western Australian International School from 2 to 18.
EYFS (Early years foundation stage), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification
Curriculum
Australian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils
Pupils
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Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
20
Typical class size
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Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
2001
Opened
2011
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
PBIS is located in Vientiane, Lao PDR. It operates across three campuses in the city: Early Years Campus, Primary Campus and Secondary Campus. The main address is Saphanthong Neua Village, Sisattanak District, Vientiane.
Location
Ban Nondouang Tai, Sikkhotabong District, Vientiane, Lao PDR, Laos. The school is located in Vientiane, the capital city of Laos. Contact details listed: Phone +85620-2222-0526; Fax +856-21 264800; Email info@aisedulaos.com. The site identifies the school as The Australian International School Laos.
Stages
Stages
Early Years; Primary; Secondary
Stages
Nursery to Year 12, with Nursery to Kindergarten 3; Primary (Year 1–7); Secondary (Year 8–12).
School type
School type
British international school in Laos offering an international programme based on the Cambridge Curriculum; Cambridge Checkpoint (Years 7–9) and IGCSE; Cambridge Examination Centre; IPC implemented.
School type
International school
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
EAL (English as an Additional Language) pullout intervention to boost English language skills; in Secondary, EAL is provided in-class or as separate EAL classes; uses Education Perfect.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
British orientation; Cambridge Curriculum; COBIS and FOBISIA membership.
Country affiliation
Australia
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
International Programme day begins at 08:30 and ends at 15:30; Lao curriculum hours may extend beyond.
School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application / Registration fees - Registration fee (new enrolment): USD 1,000. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. The registration fee is discounted by 50% for students who previously withdrew and re-apply within two (2) years of original enrolment. - Deposit: USD 600 required to secure a seat (deadline stated in the schedule). The deposit is deducted from the total school fees payable; full payment deadlines are specified in the school calendar.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term) - Early Years — Toddler / Foundation: Tuition USD 4,900 per year. Total school fees shown for this band: USD 4,900 per year. Per term (2 terms per year): USD 2,450 per term. Meal fee: not charged separately for this band as shown. - Early Years — Nursery / Reception: Tuition USD 6,000 per year. Total school fees shown for this band: USD 6,000 per year. Per term (2 terms per year): USD 3,000 per term. Meal fee: not charged separately for this band as shown. - Primary (Year 1 to Year 6): Tuition USD 8,100 per year; Meal fee USD 620 per year; Total school fees USD 8,720 per year. Per term (2 terms per year): Tuition USD 4,050 per term; Meal fee USD 310 per term; Total per term USD 4,360. - Secondary Year 7 to Year 9: Tuition USD 8,600 per year; Meal fee USD 760 per year; Total school fees USD 9,360 per year. Per term (2 terms per year): Tuition USD 4,300 per term; Meal fee USD 380 per term; Total per term USD 4,680. - Secondary Year 10 to Year 11: Tuition USD 9,300 per year; Meal fee USD 760 per year; Total school fees USD 10,060 per year. Per term (2 terms per year): Tuition USD 4,650 per term; Meal fee USD 380 per term; Total per term USD 5,030. - Secondary Year 12 to Year 13: Tuition USD 9,600 per year; Meal fee USD 760 per year; Total school fees USD 10,360 per year. Per term (2 terms per year): Tuition USD 4,800 per term; Meal fee USD 380 per term; Total per term USD 5,180.
Other mandatory and optional fees - Meal fees: Primary USD 620 per year; Secondary USD 760 per year. All students are required to have school lunches on campus daily; allowances for specific dietary requirements are by written request and school approval. - Bus service (optional): USD 900 per year for one-way; USD 1,800 per year for two-way (charged per year; subject to route/seat availability). - Lao Studies (Secondary optional/additional): USD 360 per year for Secondary students (charged per year upon registration). - IEP (Intensive English Program) support fee (where required): USD 1,400 per term (two terms per year: August–December and January–June) — applies to Secondary students who require IEP as determined by Academic Leadership. - Supplementary fees (charged as applicable): elective or discretionary activities, school events, field trips, sports trips, extracurricular activities, additional transcript requests, late drop-off and pick-up fees, VISA fees, examination-related fees beyond those included in tuition where applicable. Uniforms and school books are not included in the school fees and are charged separately. - Sibling discounts: eldest child charged at full tuition rate; second child receives 5% discount on tuition; third and subsequent children receive 10% discount. Sibling discounts are not cumulative with other discount schemes.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are invoiced in full for the year. Standard payment deadline shown: fees must be paid by 30 July (deadline date given in the published schedule). A specified deposit deadline and a full-payment confirmation date are applied for new enrolments (deposit due by the stated date; full payment due by the stated confirmation date). - The registration fee (USD 1,000) must be paid in advance at submission of application documents. The deposit (USD 600) is credited against the total school fees once paid.
Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; no boarding fees or boarding arrangements are listed in the school fee schedule. The published fee schedule covers day-school items (tuition, meals, bus, supplementary activities).
Refund information - Registration fee (USD 1,000) is explicitly non-refundable and non-transferable. The deposit (USD 600) is shown as a deduction from the total school fees payable; the schedule does not list the registration fee as refundable. Other refund or withdrawal rules are not itemised in the fee schedule document.
Fee payment options and bank details - Bank transfer details for payment are published in the fee schedule (local bank accounts in LAK and USD across named banks). Payments by bank transfer to the school's listed accounts are the payment mechanism documented in the schedule. Specific acceptance of credit-card payments or other electronic payment channels is not itemised in the published fee schedule.
Fee details
Registration and application fees
- Registration fee (new students): USD 500, payable once and non‑refundable; invoiced at the time an enrolment offer is made. - Reservation fee (existing students): non‑refundable advanced deposit USD 300; payment window stated as March 1 to May 15.
Tuition fees by year group and payment plans (amounts as published)
- Payment plan definitions (as published): - Plan A — one annual payment (single payment amount listed). - Plan B — two installments (amounts shown are per installment). - Plan C — three installments (amounts shown are per installment). - Plan D — monthly plan (amounts shown are monthly).
- Nursery – K3: - Plan A (one payment, annual): USD 3,800. - Plan B (2 installments): USD 1,945 per installment. - Plan C (3 installments): USD 1,460 per installment. - Plan D (monthly): USD 600 per month.
- Year 1 – Year 6: - Plan A (one payment, annual): USD 3,800. - Plan B (2 installments): USD 2,110 per installment. - Plan C (3 installments): USD 1,585 per installment. - Plan D (monthly): USD 600 per month.
- Primary Preparation Program: - Plan A: USD 3,800 (one payment). - Plan B: USD 2,110 per installment (2 installments). - Plan C: USD 1,585 per installment (3 installments). - Plan D: USD 600 per month.
- Year 7 – Year 12: - Plan A (one payment, annual): USD 3,900. - Plan B (2 installments): USD 2,165 per installment. - Plan C (3 installments): USD 1,625 per installment. - Plan D (monthly): USD 620 per month.
- Secondary Preparation Program: - Plan A: USD 3,900 (one payment). - Plan B: USD 2,165 per installment (2 installments). - Plan C: USD 1,625 per installment (3 installments). - Plan D: USD 620 per month.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Due dates shown with the published plan examples (dates listed in the published schedule): - One‑payment (Plan A) due date given as 31 July (dates shown in the published schedule use 31/07/2020). - Two‑installment (Plan B) example due dates listed as 1st installment 31/07/2020 and 2nd installment 14/12/2020 (as published). - Three‑installment (Plan C) example due dates listed as 1st installment 31/07/2020, 2nd installment 09/11/2020, and 3rd installment 15/02/2021 (as published). - Monthly plan (Plan D) amounts are stated as due on the 1st of each month. - Late payment charge: USD 100 for payments received after the due date. - Registration/reservation timing: registration fee is invoiced at offer of enrolment; reservation deposit window for returning students stated as March 1 to May 15.
Boarding and accommodation fees (where applicable)
- School dormitory (boarding): USD 400 per month.
Other costs and fees
- International examination fees: - NAPLAN (Year 3, 5, 7): USD 50. - IGCSE (Year 10): USD 110 per subject. - AS and A Levels (Years 11–12): USD 120 per subject. - Cambridge English: USD 80.
- Insurance: 120,000 LAK (Kips) per person (published figure).
- School uniform: USD 30; P.E. uniform: USD 20.
- Evening IELTS preparation (extra‑curricular option): USD 800 per year.
Discounts and concessions (tuition only)
- Full payment discount: 10% discount if payment is made in full before 31 July (date referenced in the published schedule). - Sibling discounts (tuition only): 2nd sibling 15% (if paid in full); 3rd to 5th siblings 20% (if paid in full). - Government employee discount: 30% (if payment is made in full).
Refund information
- All paid fees are stated as non‑refundable and non‑transferable.
Fee payment options
- The published fee schedule that lists the fees does not specify accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer, or other channels) within the fee‑details document. For payment method details, the school's contact channels are provided in the published contact information.
Note about the published schedule used for these figures
- The figures presented above are those shown in the published fee schedule labeled "School Fees Academic Year 2020 - 2021." The schedule contains the registration and reservation fees, the tuition amounts under each payment plan, installment due dates as shown in that publication, boarding and other ancillary fees, discounts, and the stated refund policy.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The school was the first international school in Laos to be Cambridge Curriculum accredited. It is a Cambridge Examination Centre, offering the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations. It was the first school in Laos to implement the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). For Lao students, the Lao national curriculum and examinations are provided to meet the needs of the diverse international and Lao community. IEYC and IPC programs are implemented as part of the curriculum.
Curriculum details
Preschool program is for Pupils aged 2 to 7. Primary program uses the Australian Curriculum for Year 1 to Year 7. Secondary program uses the Cambridge Curriculum for Year 8 to Year 12. Preschool program subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, ITC, PDHPE, Performing Arts, Arts and Craft, Discovery, Gardening, First Aid, and Cooking. Primary program subjects include English, Mathematics, ITC, PDHPE, Science, Social Studies, Design and Technology, and The Arts. The Curriculum section also lists Academic Support and International Accreditations.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
Average class size is 20; student to teacher ratio is 6:1.
Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
IGCSE results show a 95% total pass rate, 20% A*-A grades, and 85% of students achieving grades A*-C.
Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
A Level academic pathway and a BTEC vocational pathway are available.
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Registration. The process begins with registration. Applications are accepted year-round to welcome students from Early Years through Secondary. The application form and required documents are submitted to the admissions office for the appropriate division. The pre-admission form is used to register interest and a campus tour can be arranged.
2. Review Process. Applicants undergo both a written and oral assessment. Applications typically take one week or less to process. The process includes an initial assessment followed by an 8-week trial period to determine fit with the school. Final acceptance is offered to applicants who meet the criteria.
3. Enrolment. Once an offer of admission is made, registration and school fees should be paid within one month. Parents sign the contract agreement regarding school fees as part of enrolment. An admission checklist is provided to guide the final steps.
