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International schools in Laos are a relatively small, mostly Vientiane-centred sector that mixes English-medium and bilingual Lao - English provision alongside a long-standing French lycée; common curricula you will find include the International Baccalaureate, Cambridge/IGCSE pathways and the French national programme. Annual tuition varies a lot by school and year group, with some local international programmes publishing fees in the low thousands and full international schools charging from around US$10,000 up to the mid-tens of thousands for senior grades. Admissions usually require recent school records, identity and health documents and commonly include an English placement or standardised assessment for non-Lao applicants; schools run standard academic-year intakes and often consider mid-year applications where places exist. Relocating families should check language support for Lao-speaking children, the school’s official accreditation or curriculum authorisation, transport and wrap-care options, and be prepared for fees and invoices that may be denominated in US dollars and therefore sensitive to exchange-rate movement.
Compare 21 international schools in Laos. Filter by curriculum, fees (average LAK 6,422,732), location, and more to find the right international school now.
There are 21 international schools in Laos covering 20 curricula. The most widely offered are Cambridge IGCSE (8), Cambridge (Secondary) (6), British Curriculum (6), Cambridge (Primary) (5), Cambridge A Levels (5). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Annual tuition across Laos runs from about LAK 3,020 to LAK 51,600,000, averaging roughly LAK 6,422,732. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Sought-after schools in Laos run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
2 of the 21 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
doris lists every international school in Laos we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.
