Compare Australian Curriculum International Schools in Laos

Instructs in English

Ages 2 - 18 years

Fees LAK 7,200 - 7,440

Type Co-educational (boarding)

Australian International School Laos is located in Ban Nondouang Tai, Sikkhotabong District, Vientiane, Lao PDR. The school serves students aged 2 to 18 and provides boarding facilities for international families. The curriculum is structured to support a clear progression from early childhood to pre-university study. The Preschool program introduces young learners, while Primary (Years 1–7) follows the Australian Curriculum. Secondary (Years 8–12) uses the Cambridge Curriculum, culminating in Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels. The school participates in International Olympiads and other competitions, giving motivated students opportunities to benchmark against international peers. A broad range of co-curricular activities is offered to complement classroom learning. The school also places emphasis on student welfare and wellbeing as part of daily life, helping students develop resilience and responsible citizenship. Together, these elements provide an international education experience within Laos, preparing students for higher education and opportunities. The campus supports facilities and safety.

Application / Registration Fees

- Registration (new students): USD 500 (one-time, non‑refundable).
- Reservation (existing students): USD 300 (non‑refundable advanced deposit; payment window noted).

Tuition fees (annual and payment-plan details by year group)

- Nursery – K3:
- Single annual payment (Plan A): USD 3,800.
- Two-installment plan (Plan B): USD 1,945 per installment.
- Three-installment plan (Plan C): USD 1,460 per installment.
- Monthly plan (Plan D): USD 600 per month.

- Year 1 – Year 6 (including Primary Preparation Program):
- Single annual payment (Plan A): USD 3,800.
- Two-installment plan (Plan B): USD 2,110 per installment.
- Three-installment plan (Plan C): USD 1,585 per installment.
- Monthly plan (Plan D): USD 600 per month.

- Year 7 – Year 12 (including Secondary Preparation Program):
- Single annual payment (Plan A): USD 3,900.
- Two-installment plan (Plan B): USD 2,165 per installment.
- Three-installment plan (Plan C): USD 1,625 per installment.
- Monthly plan (Plan D): USD 620 per month.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The published schedule sets specific due dates for the different payment plans: single-payment and installment due dates are listed in the published fee schedule, and monthly-plan payments are due on the 1st of each month. A late payment charge of USD 100 is applied for late payments.
- Discounts applicable to tuition (tuition only):
- 10% discount for full payment made by the specified cut-off date.
- Sibling discounts when tuition is paid in full: 2nd sibling 15%; 3rd–5th siblings 20%.
- Government employee discount: 30% (when payment is made in full).

Boarding fees

- School dormitory (boarding): USD 400 per month.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- International examination fees:
- NAPLAN (Years 3, 5, 7): USD 50.
- IGCSE (Year 10): USD 110 per subject.
- AS / A Levels (Years 11–12): USD 120 per subject.
- Cambridge English: USD 80.
- Textbooks / learning resources:
- Nursery–K3: USD 350.
- Year 1–6: USD 550.
- Year 7–12: USD 550.
- Canteen (annual amount listed): USD 500.
- Transportation (annual): USD 800.
- Insurance: 120,000 LAK per person (listed).
- School uniform: USD 30.
- P.E. uniform: USD 20.
- Evening IELTS preparation (optional activity): USD 800 per year.

Refund information

- Registration and reservation fees as published are non‑refundable. All paid fees are stated as non‑refundable and non‑transferable. A late payment fee of USD 100 applies for late payments.

Fee payment options

- The published fee schedule lists payment plans (single payment, two installments, three installments, monthly) and due dates, and it specifies late payment charges and discounts for full payment. The schedule does not specify the accepted payment instruments (for example, credit card, bank transfer, or online payment methods) within the published fee details. Confirm the available payment instruments and any bank/payment details with the school's finance office.

Notes on the published schedule

- The published fee schedule provides the annual tuition amounts and the corresponding installment amounts and other standard charges (examination, textbooks, uniforms, canteen, transport, boarding, insurance). Some line items are shown as monthly, annual or per‑subject amounts as indicated above.

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Oscar International School - Ban Nongheo

Instructs in English, Lao

Ages 1 - 17 years

Fees LAK 27,000,000 - 43,000,000

Type Co-educational

Oscar International School Ban Nongheo is a bilingual day school in Nongheo Village, Hatxayfong Road, Vientiane, Lao PDR, serving learners from 1 to 17 years old. The school delivers a blended curriculum: IEYC, IPC, and IMYC for the early and middle years, alongside the Australian and British curricula. The English primary programme follows standards modelled on Australian, US and UK systems, while Lao primary uses the Lao Ministry of Education curriculum for Years 1–5, with Lao teachers delivering MOE content. Nongheo Campus emphasises English within the International Programme, and Lao teachers deliver the Lao National Curriculum. Since opening in 2012 as Oscar Bilingual School, the campus serves Nursery Year 12, with a focus on bilingual education and strong language development. Facilities include a well-stocked library and technology-enabled learning, Art and Dance rooms, a school nurse, and a bus service. Co-curriculars cover sports and arts, complemented by excursions and theme-based learning.

Registration and introduction fees
- Registration fee (new students, non‑refundable): LAK 5,500,000.
- Introduction / trial fee (3 days, deducted from tuition if the student enrolls): LAK 1,500,000.

Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown for whole year, per term, and per month; early‑payment rates also listed)
- Nursery / Kindergarten 1–2:
- Whole year: LAK 27,000,000.
- Per term: LAK 14,850,000.
- Per month: LAK 3,600,000.
- Early‑payment rates shown: LAK 24,300,000 (pay before 31/05) and LAK 25,650,000 (pay before 15/08).

- Kindergarten 3:
- Whole year: LAK 30,000,000.
- Per term: LAK 16,500,000.
- Per month: LAK 4,000,000.
- Early‑payment rates shown: LAK 27,000,000 (pay before 31/05) and LAK 28,500,000 (pay before 15/08).

- Year 1–5:
- Whole year: LAK 33,000,000.
- Per term: LAK 18,150,000.
- Per month: LAK 4,400,000.
- Early‑payment rates shown: LAK 29,700,000 (pay before 31/05) and LAK 31,350,000 (pay before 15/08).

- Year 6–9:
- Whole year: LAK 38,000,000.
- Per term: LAK 20,900,000.
- Per month: LAK 5,100,000.
- Early‑payment rates shown: LAK 34,200,000 (pay before 31/05) and LAK 36,100,000 (pay before 15/08).

- Year 10–12:
- Whole year: LAK 43,000,000.
- Per term: LAK 23,650,000.
- Per month: LAK 5,750,000.
- Early‑payment rates shown: LAK 38,700,000 (pay before 31/05) and LAK 40,850,000 (pay before 15/08).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The fee schedule includes both whole‑year, per‑term and per‑month payment options and shows discounted early‑payment rates for payments made by the specified early dates. Due‑date examples listed in the schedule indicate term 1 and term 2 deadlines and deposit requirements for monthly payers (examples shown in the schedule).
- Specific rules shown in the schedule include: term‑payment deadlines, requirement for two months' deposit for certain monthly payers, and a 20% surcharge for new students placed in the FEP (English foundation) class.

Boarding fees
- No boarding fees or boarding provision are shown in the available fee schedule. The school lists bus/transport services (see below) but does not list boarding charges in the fee document.

Transport / bus fees
- One‑way bus service: LAK 800,000 per month.
- Full bus service (return): LAK 1,000,000 per month.

Other costs / additional fees
- Sibling discounts shown in the schedule: second child 10% discount on tuition; third child 15% discount (siblings must appear in the family registration book before discounts are applied).
- The schedule lists the introduction fee (trial) and registration fee shown above; it does not itemize uniform charges or exact annual book/supplies charges in the downloadable fee sheet image.

Refund information
- The registration fee is stated as non‑refundable.
- The schedule states that the introduction (trial) fee is deducted from tuition if the student stays. No further refund policy details are listed in the available fee document.

Fee payment options (methods)
- The available fee schedule does not list specific payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, cash) in the downloadable fee document.

Notes on document availability and currency of figures
- The only school fee schedule located in the school's downloadable materials was the fee sheet reproduced above. No fee schedule for the 2025/26 or 2026/27 academic year could be located in the school's public downloads at the time of this check; the available downloadable sheet contains the detailed line items reproduced here.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

A message from the Nongheo campus principal describes building trusting and long-lasting relationships between students and teachers, with a friendly atmosphere. Students interact with teachers across departments and feel welcome and comfortable wherever they are. The International Program places a high emphasis on English ability, underpinning all subjects. Lao teachers deliver intensive lessons in the Lao National School Curriculum to complement the international program. This combined approach educates students holistically in an international and varied manner.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English ability is emphasized by International Teachers. This emphasis underlies all subjects taught in the International Program. Lao teachers deliver intensive lessons in the Lao National School Curriculum to complement the international program.

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Oscar International School - Ban Phakhao

Instructs in English, Lao

Ages 2 - null years

Fees LAK 32,400,000 - 51,600,000

Type Co-educational

Oscar International School – Ban Phakhao is a coeducational international campus in Ban Phakhao, Xaythany District, Vientiane, Lao PDR. The school currently serves Nursery through Year 6, with plans to extend to Year 12. The bilingual English/Lao program delivers IEYC, IPC and IMYC in English, while Lao MOE guidelines guide the Lao Primary Years. The English, Australian and UK curriculum models underpin a bespoke offering to suit student needs. Facilities include modern, air‑conditioned classrooms; a computer lab; a fully equipped library on a third-floor expansion; an on‑site clinic; and an outdoor gym/PE court with safe play areas. A Pikachu bus service provides safe transport. The day starts at 8:00 am with morning exercises and a flag‑raising ceremony on Mondays. Co‑curricular offerings include Arts and Creative activities, a bilingual culture program, and Lifestyle and Wellbeing activities, health and fitness, and excursions, plus a community‑focused mission. School welcomes families seeking international education.

Application and introduction fees
- Registration fee (new students): LAK 5,500,000 (non-refundable).
- Introduction / trial fee (3-day trial for prospective students): LAK 1,500,000 (deducted from tuition if the student enrols).

Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown per term and whole‑year / per month where published)
- Nursery, Kindergarten 1–2:
- Per term: LAK 14,850,000.
- Whole year: LAK 27,000,000.
- Per month: LAK 3,600,000.

- Kindergarten 3:
- Per term: LAK 16,500,000.
- Whole year: LAK 30,000,000.
- Per month: LAK 4,000,000.

- Year 1–5:
- Per term: LAK 18,150,000.
- Whole year: LAK 33,000,000.
- Per month: LAK 4,400,000.

- Year 6–9:
- Per term: LAK 20,900,000.
- Whole year: LAK 38,000,000.
- Per month: LAK 5,100,000.

- Year 10–12:
- Per term: LAK 23,650,000.
- Whole year: LAK 43,000,000.
- Per month: LAK 5,750,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Key payment deadlines shown in the published fee schedule: parents who pay per term were required to pay Term 1 before September 5 and Term 2 before January 10 (example dates given in the published schedule). For monthly payers a two‑month deposit for September and May must be paid before September. Students placed into the Foundations/English Preparation (FEP) class are charged 20% above the regular fee.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed in the published fee schedule and no boarding fees are included in the published materials. The school operates day programmes with an optional bus service.

Other costs and optional fees
- Bus service (optional):
- One‑way: LAK 800,000 per month.
- Full (return) service: LAK 1,000,000 per month.
- Sibling discounts (published):
- First child: full fee.
- Second child: 10% discount on tuition.
- Third child: 15% discount on tuition (siblings must appear on the family registration book before discounts are offered).
- Students placed into an FEP (Foundations/English Preparation) class are charged an additional 20% on the regular tuition.
- The published fee schedule does not itemise a uniform fee, meal fee (beyond references to lunch in summer programme materials), examination fees, or other incidental charges; these items are not shown in the available fee document.

Refund information
- The registration fee is explicitly non‑refundable in the published schedule. No additional formal refund policy or refund amounts for tuition instalments are detailed in the published fee document.

Fee payment options
- The published fee schedule specifies payment deadlines and deposit requirements but does not list accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card or in‑person payment) in the available fee document. Parents should confirm acceptable payment methods with the school's finance or admissions office.

Brief note on the published fee material located
- The detailed figures above are taken from a published school fee schedule present in the school's downloadable fee document (Academic Year 2017–2018). A current fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26) was not available in the publicly accessible fee documents found. The published schedule used here contains the registration and introduction fees, full tuition by year group (per term, per month and whole year), bus fees, sibling discounts, FEP surcharge and the payment timing rules cited above.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school is a vibrant international community with students of different nationalities. The Phakhao Campus offers IEYC, IPC and IMYC in English and uses an active, collaborative learning approach. Academic study is balanced with personality development, communication skills, teamwork, and critical thinking. The emphasis is on whole-child learning within an international context. The school provides a secure, caring, and stimulating environment that supports emotional, intellectual, physical and social growth.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English and Lao language are taught; English is delivered through the international program and Lao is taught as part of the Lao program. English and Lao language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ICT, Dance, Art and Physical Education are taught by international and Lao teachers through theme-based activities. The English curriculum follows international standards modelled on Australian, US and UK frameworks. The bilingual approach supports learning in both English and Lao. The program integrates Australian, UK and Lao educational models.

Mental Wellbeing

The school provides a secure, caring environment that supports emotional, intellectual, physical, and social development. The mission Believe in Yourself underpins confidence and resilience in students. The school emphasizes holistic, whole-child learning in an international context. Daily routines and community activities contribute to a sense of belonging and wellbeing. The environment supports mental wellbeing as part of the overall educational approach.

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Western Australian International School

Instructs in English

Ages 2 - 18 years

Fees LAK 3,800 - 7,440

Type Co-educational (boarding)

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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

Nursery to Year 12, with Nursery to Kindergarten 3; Primary (Year 1–7); Secondary (Year 8–12).

Type

International school

Country affiliation

Australia

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.

- Textbooks / learning resources:
- Nursery – K3: USD 350.
- Year 1–6: USD 550.
- Year 7–12: USD 550.

- Meal and transport:
- Canteen estimate: USD 500.
- Transportation (bus): USD 800.

- 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.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school has Student welfare under Life at AIS. Co-curricular activities are offered as part of Life at AIS. International Olympiads and competitions form part of student life.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Academic support is provided as part of the Curriculum.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school teaches English through the Preschool program subjects. The school supports ESL learners, with staff able to adapt teaching to varying English language proficiency.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All new staff undergo enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks and employment checks, with two satisfactory professional references.

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