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Lycée Français International de Vientiane Josué-Hoffet

Instructs in French

Fees LAK 4,580 - 9,565

Pupils 525

Type Co-educational

LFIV is a French international school in Vientiane within the AEFE network, offering a complete French curriculum from preschool to the final year of lycée. The primary campus is Route de Thadéua, and the secondary campus is Ban Hadxaykhao, reflecting its bilingual and multicultural environment. Classes are taught in French, with dedicated support for non-French-speaking students, and language pathways in English, Spanish, Mandarin and Lao to enhance global communication. The school delivers the Baccalauréat, aligning with the French national system. Facilities include dedicated documentation spaces (BCD Primaire and CDI), a cantine, and structured after-school care (Periscolaire). A broad program of excursions, school trips and camps complements classroom learning, while arts and sports activities provide balanced development. LFIV emphasizes language, culture and service through its community and international exchanges, preparing students to pursue higher education in France, Laos, or abroad within a secure, multinational setting that values inclusion and curiosity daily.

Location

The school is located in Vientiane, Laos. It has a primary campus on Route de Thadeua and a secondary campus on Ban Hadxaykhao. The mailing address is BP 2526, Vientiane RD Lao.

Stages

Preschool through the final year of high school (petite section to terminale). The school includes Maternelle, Élémentaire, Collège and Lycée.

Additional learning support

Individual support and personalized accompaniment; support for non-French-speaking students.

Country affiliation

France

Bus service

Transport between the Thadeua site and the Hadxaykhao site; bus service exists.

Application fees

- Frais de première inscription : USD 1,300. Les droits de première inscription sont exigibles au dépôt du dossier. Ils sont remboursables uniquement si l'élève est refusé faute de place.

Annual tuition – summary by school level (2026/27)

Note on categories: deux catégories tarifaires sont indiquées (catégorie « Fr / LAO » et catégorie « Autres »). Les montants ci‑dessous incluent, lorsque spécifié dans la grille, les certifications linguistiques et la tenue de sport (le cas échéant) pour obtenir le « total » annuel. Les montants annuels figurent en USD.

- Maternelle (Fr / LAO) — Total annuel : USD 4,580 (Frais de scolarité USD 4,500 + certifications en langues USD 80).
- Maternelle (Autres) — Total annuel : USD 6,090.

- Élémentaire (Fr / LAO) — Total annuel : USD 4,800 (Frais de scolarité USD 4,720 + certifications en langues USD 80).
- Élémentaire (Autres) — Total annuel : USD 6,550.

- Collège (Fr / LAO) — Total annuel : USD 6,545 (Frais de scolarité USD 6,450 + certifications en langues USD 80 + tenue de sport USD 15).
- Collège (Autres) — Total annuel : USD 8,925.

- Lycée (Fr / LAO) — Total annuel : USD 7,125 (Frais de scolarité USD 7,030 + certifications en langues USD 80 + tenue de sport USD 15).
- Lycée (Autres) — Total annuel : USD 9,565.

- UPNF (Unité pédagogique pour non francophones) — FR : Total annuel USD 4,580 ; Autres : Total annuel USD 6,650. Pour les élèves en UPNF la totalité de la scolarité est exigible avant la rentrée.

Per‑term / instalment amounts

- Option B (paiement en 3 fois) : chaque échéance représente un tiers (1/3) du montant annuel hors cas particuliers (arrivées en cours d'année ou modalités spécifiques). Les exemples ci‑dessous arrondis à deux décimales :
- Maternelle (Fr / LAO) : USD 4,580 → par échéance (1/3) ≈ USD 1,526.67.
- Élémentaire (Fr / LAO) : USD 4,800 → par échéance USD 1,600.00.
- Collège (Fr / LAO) : USD 6,545 → par échéance ≈ USD 2,181.67.
- Lycée (Fr / LAO) : USD 7,125 → par échéance USD 2,375.00.
- Maternelle (Autres) : USD 6,090 → par échéance USD 2,030.00.
- Élémentaire (Autres) : USD 6,550 → par échéance ≈ USD 2,183.33.
- Collège (Autres) : USD 8,925 → par échéance USD 2,975.00.
- Lycée (Autres) : USD 9,565 → par échéance ≈ USD 3,188.33.

- Particularités de paiement :
- Élèves de terminale : paiement en deux versements — 50 % avant le 30 août et 50 % avant le 31 janvier.
- Arrivées en cours d'année : la scolarité est calculée au prorata temporis et tout mois commencé est dû. À l'inscription sont dus les frais de première inscription et l'équivalent d'un trimestre.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Option A — paiement en une seule fois : la totalité des frais doit être payée avant le 30 août 2026.
- Option B — paiement en 3 fois : échéances fixées au 30 août, au 30 décembre et au 30 mars (la première échéance pour les arrivées en cours d'année est le mois d'arrivée, dernière échéance le 30 mars).
- Pour les paiements comptants effectués avant le 30 août, une remise pour paiement comptant est prévue (modalité et taux précisés par l'établissement).
- Retard de paiement : après la date du 30 mars, pénalités de retard de 20 % de la somme due ; procédure de relance graduée est appliquée. En cas de retard pour les élèves de terminale, l'élève peut ne pas être réadmis après les vacances de février et l'inscription aux épreuves du baccalauréat peut être suspendue.

Boarding fees

- Aucune grille de frais d'internat n'est indiquée : le lycée ne facture pas de frais d'hébergement et n'affiche pas d'offre d'internat. Les services cités incluent restauration et navette mais pas de pension.

Other compulsory or occasional costs

- Certifications en langues vivantes : USD 80 (mentionné dans la grille pour de nombreux niveaux).
- Tenue de sport (collège et lycée) : USD 15.
- Packs de fournitures scolaires (non inclus dans les frais de scolarité) : Maternelle USD 50 ; Élémentaire USD 100 ; Collège & Lycée : prix ajusté selon la classe.
- Options facturées (Latin, SELO, Arts plastiques) :
- Collège (5ème / 4ème / 3ème) — Latin USD 500 ; SELO USD 350 ; Arts plastiques N/A.
- Lycée (2nde) — Latin USD 500 ; SELO USD 350 ; Arts plastiques USD 120. (Pas d'inscription aux options en 1re et terminale).
- Droits d'inscription aux examens (facturés en sus) : Diplôme national du brevet (3ème) USD 75 ; Baccalauréat (Première) USD 150 ; Baccalauréat (Terminale) USD 300.
- Navette (transfert Thadeua → Hadxaykhao) pour collège & lycée : USD 350 par élève, payable en une fois avant la rentrée.
- Cantine : frais payables séparément au prestataire de restauration selon les modalités du prestataire. Les facturations des activités périscolaires, sorties et voyages sont émises à part et sont généralement non remboursables sauf annulation.

Refunds and departures

- Droits de première inscription : remboursables uniquement si l'élève a été refusé pour faute de place.
- Arrivée en cours d'année : frais calculés au prorata (tout mois commencé est dû) ; à l'inscription sont dus les frais de première inscription et l'équivalent d'un trimestre.
- Départ anticipé : l'établissement rembourse les frais de scolarité payés d'avance non utilisés, mais tout mois commencé est considéré comme dû et non remboursable. Le préavis obligatoire pour une désinscription est de 6 semaines avant le dernier jour de présence ; le non‑respect du préavis entraîne une pénalité de USD 250.
- Activités, sorties et voyages : sommes versées non remboursables sauf annulation de l'activité pour insuffisance d'inscriptions.
- Bourses : si une bourse AEFE ou gouvernementale est attribuée après paiement initial, le montant accordé est remboursé selon les règles prévues.

Fee payment options and practical rules

- Modalités acceptées : virement bancaire (obligatoire pour toute somme supérieure à USD 1,000), espèces acceptées pour les montants inférieurs à USD 1,000 et uniquement sur le site de Hadxaykhao. Les coordonnées bancaires sont indiquées sur les factures. Les frais de virement sont à la charge du payeur. En cas de règlement en euros, le montant est calculé sur la base du taux de change appliqué par les services compétents (taux public indiqué) et le taux appliqué sera celui de l'échéance initiale. Pour les paiements en Kips, un tarif spécifique pour paiement en une fois est publié. Aucune mention d'acceptation de paiement par carte bancaire n'apparaît dans les modalités publiées.

Discounts and penalties

- Abattement familles nombreuses : 3 enfants scolarisés → 10 % sur le montant des frais de scolarité ; plus de 3 enfants → 20 %. Cet abattement se calcule au prorata en cas d'entrée/sortie en cours d'année.
- Retard de paiement : pénalités de 20 % après le 30 mars ; procédures de relance et possibilité d'exclusion d'accès à certaines activités ou instances en cas de non‑paiement. Relances et recours de recouvrement peuvent entraîner des frais refacturés aux familles.

(La présente synthèse reprend la grille des frais et le règlement financier applicables pour l'année scolaire 2026/2027.)

Uniform Requirement

There is no mandatory school uniform. A dress code requires neat, modest clothing and prohibits clothing that is too short or provocative. If a student's clothing is deemed inappropriate, the school will loan a LFIV T-shirt for the day. Sportswear is handled separately with fees called frais de tenue sportive.

Food Options

The LFIV canteen provides daily salad and fruit bars and offers a weekly vegetarian option (Lundi Jardin). Meals are prepared using healthy cooking methods (raw, steamed, boiled, baked, sautéed, puréed, roasted) and the service accommodates dietary restrictions and allergies; the menu reflects LFIV's cultural diversity.

Governance and Ownership

LFIV is AEFE-accredited and nonprofit. Administrative and financial management is entrusted to the Comité de Gestion (COGES), elected volunteers who are parents. Enrollment makes families active members of the Association des Parents d'Élèves (APE), which elects the COGES and whose president is the legal representative and chairs both the governance council and the board, with the treasurer and secretary handling financial oversight and records. The APE statutes and internal rules govern its operation. The school also maintains a Maison des Lycéens (MDL) for lycée students (2nde–Terminale) as a supervised lounge, with its own usage rules. The MDL is not a dining space. The LFIV is part of the AEFE network.

Curriculum

The LFIV offers a complete curriculum from preschool (petite section) to the final year of high school (terminale), aligned with the French education system. It delivers the Baccalauréat and provides language pathways in English, Spanish, Mandarin and Lao. Courses are taught in French, and there is a program for children who are not French speakers.

Exam Results

The school offers the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) at the end of collège, and the Baccalauréat Général at the end of lycée with the main streams S, ES and L. It also offers the Certification in Français Langue Étrangère (DELF/DALF). Each diploma is awarded after rigorous assessment and is issued by the French Ministry of National Education, guaranteeing international recognition; these diplomas are recognized in almost all countries.

Higher Education Progression

Many alumni have pursued higher education at prestigious universities around the world and have succeeded in various professional fields.

Admissions

Step 1: Contact the LFIV secretariats. Primary inquiries are handled at (856) 21-260-926 or [email protected]. Secondary inquiries are handled at (856) 21-227-227 or [email protected]. The secretariats provide guidance on how to begin the admissions process. Step 2: Fill out the online registration form. The form is completed online through the admissions portal. Step 3: Interview and evaluation. An interview with the teaching team and an academic assessment may be required to determine the child's grade level and aptitude to join the LFIV program. The interview process helps the school assess fit for the program and language needs. Step 4: Payment of the application fees. The payment of the application fee is required to finalize the enrollment. Step 5: Enrollment confirmation. Once the enrollment process is complete and documents are validated, you will receive an enrollment confirmation by email.

Scholarships

The first campaign for school scholarships for 2025/2026 has begun. It awards scholarships to students of French nationality enrolled at LFIV. Applications must be submitted in person by appointment at the embassy's consular section before January 31, 2025; appointments are arranged online. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will be refused.

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École Francophone de Luang Prabang

Instructs in French, English, Lao, Mandarin

Ages 2 - 18 years

Fees LAK 3,080 - 4,580

École Francophone de Luang Prabang is a private French international school in Ban Koy, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR, serving students aged 2 to 18. Founded in 2014, it is accredited by AEFE and operates in a multilingual environment with instruction in French, English and Lao. The school follows the French National Education system for eight levels from Petite Section to CM2, with Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary curricula integrated at different levels. Primary classes total 26 hours per week and middle school 28 hours, in a 36-week year. Non-French-speaking students receive a personalized language program, and secondary learning is supported by distance education. Some middle school subjects taught in English (literature, history and geography) are provided via an Anglo-Saxon aligned distance course. Facilities emphasize outdoor learning, gardening, math walks and cooking classes, complemented by a music and arts programme and a dedicated physical education teacher. Councils foster leadership and community.

Location

Ban Koy, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR 06000. The school is a French international school in Luang Prabang. The programme offers a complete curriculum from kindergarten to 12th grade.

Stages

Kindergarten to 12th grade

Type

Private, French international school

Country affiliation

France

School day structure

Daycare in the afternoons until 4:30 p.m; Drama Club every Wednesday afternoon.

Application and re‑registration fees
- First‑time registration fee (première inscription) by level: Maternelle USD 500; Élémentaire USD 600; Collège USD 600.
- Registration fee for additional siblings: Maternelle USD 350; Élémentaire USD 450; Collège USD 450.
- Re‑registration fee (réinscription): First child USD 350; other children USD 220. These re‑registration fees are payable at re‑enrolment and are non‑refundable. A compulsory civil‑liability insurance may be offered at registration for an additional USD 15 per child.

Tuition fees (annual, per term and monthly option) — by year group
- Maternelle (Kindergarten)
- Annual tuition: USD 3,080.
- Per term (annual ÷ 3): USD 1,026.67 (calculated).
- Monthly payment plan (spread over 8 months, September–April): USD 385 per month (as presented for the monthly schedule).

- Élémentaire (Primary)
- Annual tuition: USD 3,680.
- Per term (annual ÷ 3): USD 1,226.67 (calculated).
- Monthly payment plan (September–April): USD 460 per month.

- Collège (Lower secondary)
- Annual tuition: USD 4,580 (this tariff includes registration for distance learning/CNED where applicable).
- Per term (annual ÷ 3): USD 1,526.67 (calculated).
- Monthly payment plan (September–April): USD 572.50 per month (monthly figure includes CNED registration where noted).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment options for tuition: single annual payment due before 1 September; payment by trimester; or monthly payment plan arranged on request and billed over eight months (September–April). Trimester deadlines are: Term 1 before 5 September; Term 2 before 26 December; Term 3 before 20 March.
- Currency and method: All tuition and registration payments are required in United States dollars (USD) and must be made by bank transfer or bank deposit to the school's account. Cash payments for tuition are not accepted. For international bank transfers, contact the school for instructions.
- Late payment: A penalty of 10% may be applied for late payments after a reminder and three weeks of delay.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable; no boarding fees are listed. The school operates as a day school for the levels indicated.

Other costs and fees
- School meals (cantine): Canteen fees are charged separately and are payable at registration; they may be billed together with tuition in the chosen payment schedule (annual, by term, or monthly).
- Extracurricular activities (périscolaire): Charged separately by period (two‑month periods) and billed locally in Lao kip to the activity manager at the school according to chosen activities.
- Excursions and exceptional trips: Outings and exceptional school trips are charged in addition to tuition.
- Required personal school supplies and equipment: Families are required to provide specified daily and annual items (e.g., suitable clothing for physical education, change of clothes, swimming kit, sunscreen, anti‑mosquito lotion, backpack, pencil case). From CE2 upwards, students must provide a personal laptop and headset. No separate uniform fee is listed; specific supply items are listed as family responsibility.
- Temporary/short‑term enrolment surcharge: Temporary enrolments under standard terms (minimum two weeks accepted) incur a 10% surcharge applied pro rata to registration and tuition.
- Insurance: The school offers or requires civil‑liability insurance at registration with an optional supplement (USD 15 per child) if taken through the school.

Refund and withdrawal policy
- Registration fees (first‑time registration and re‑registration) are non‑refundable.
- If a pupil departs during the school year, the school refunds prepaid tuition corresponding to unused time. Any term already started is normally due and non‑refundable except when departure is communicated at least three months in advance; in that case, a monthly pro‑rata calculation may be applied to determine the refund.

Fee payment options and banking information
- Accepted method for tuition, registration and canteen fees: payment in USD by bank transfer or bank deposit to the school account. Cash is not accepted for tuition. For international transfers, contact the school for instructions.
- Bank details (school account): Banque Franco Lao (BFL); account name ECOLE FRANCOPHONE DE LPB; USD account number shown in school records. Contact the school for the complete transfer instructions and any required reference details.

Boarding Arrangements

The school offers afternoon daycare until 4:30 p.m.

Food Options

The school has a 'cooking at school' project. Every Friday, meal preparation is done by a group of students as part of the morning's educational activities.

Governance and Ownership

The school is a private initiative governed by a non-profit Association of Parents of Students (APE – EFLP), officially registered in France. The school is accredited by the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) and is part of the AEFE network.

Admissions

1) Language of instruction and age groups. The school provides multilingual education in French, Lao, and English. It serves three divisions: Maternelle (3-5 years), Élémentaire (6-10 years), and Collège (10-14 years).2) Required documents for admission. To have the enrollment considered, submit a photocopy of the student's passport, a copy of the family book, a copy of the vaccination booklet, the student's last school report, and two passport photos. For re-enrollment, documents are required only if there have been changes or updates.3) Fees and tuition for the 2017/2018 school year. The non-refundable first‑enrollment or re‑enrollment fees are due at registration or re-registration. First‑child fees are 500 USD (Maternelle), 600 USD (Élémentaire), and 600 USD (Collège); additional children are 350 USD, 450 USD, and 450 USD respectively. Tuition (Frais de scolarité) is 3080 USD (Maternelle), 3680 USD (Élémentaire), and 4580 USD (Collège). Re-enrollment fees are 350 USD for the first child and 220 USD for additional children. An optional civil liability insurance is offered at 15 USD per child, and civil liability is mandatory. The note also mentions that the price includes distance-learning components and that transport costs for certain exams (DNB) are charged to families.4) Temporary enrollment and payment terms. Temporary enrollment is not allowed for periods shorter than 2 weeks. For enrollments of 2 weeks or longer, temporary enrollment is possible with a 10% surcharge calculated pro rata. The school reserves the right to apply a 10% late‑payment penalty after a reminder and three weeks of delay.5) Dossier content and enrollment formalities. The enrollment dossier includes a registration form to be completed for the annual school year and the class requested. The form requires the signatures of the legal guardians and requires the parent to certify the accuracy of the information and to communicate any changes promptly. It also notes that by enrolling, the parent becomes a member of the Parents' Association and that the parent declares having read the association's statutes, the registration and school regulations, and the library regulations. The parent agrees to these regulations and consents to photographs of the child for school communications.6) Banking and payment details. Tuition, registration, and canteen fees must be paid by bank transfer or bank deposit to the EF-LP account. Bank name is Banque Franco Lao; Account title is Ecole Francophone Internationale de Luang Prabang; USD account number is provided, and further banking details are available on the bank‑detail page.6) Health, safety, and daily life. The enrolment acknowledges health and safety procedures, including informing the school of any allergies or health issues and acknowledging that the school's meal service may not meet every hygienic standard required by French regulations. It also covers the school's policy on first aid during school time and outlines permissions related to medical care and safety protocols.7) Governance and communications. The EFLP is managed by the Association des Parents d'Elèves de l'Ecole Francophone de Luang Prabang, and enrollment indirectly makes the family a member of that association. The document also notes that documents related to statutes, fees, and regulations are available to families on the school site.

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