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Kiettisack International School – Luang Prabang

Instructs in English, Lao

Ages 2 - null years

Located on Phetsarat Road in Luang Prabang, Kiettisack International School – Luang Prabang (KIS-LP) offers Nursery through Secondary education under Cambridge International and Lao national curricula. The campus serves Luang Prabang Province and provides pathways with English, Mathematics, Science, Geography and Wellbeing in Primary via the Cambridge International Primary program, while Secondary combines the Cambridge framework with Lao subjects to prepare students for higher education. The school is private and Lao PDR–affiliated; it began as Daystar/Honour International School and adopted the Kiettisack name after status was granted in 2005. A Cambridge English Examination Centre in Laos highlights its emphasis on English proficiency, with an English as a Second Language program supporting learners to access classes. Extracurriculars include ICT, PE, Music and Dance and a Summer School. The campus prioritizes holistic development, with play-based pre-primary learning and a curriculum in Secondary emphasizing leadership and academic growth, alongside physical and creative activities.

Location

The Luang Prabang campus is located on Phetsarat Road, Nongkham Village, Luang Prabang District, Lao PDR, P.O. Box 221.

Stages

Nursery to Secondary.

Type

Private international school.

Country affiliation

Laos (Lao PDR).

Application fees
- No specific one-time application or registration fee amount is published in the school's publicly available materials. The school's application form lists the documents required to apply and includes a tuition agreement but does not show a numeric application fee.

Tuition fees (by year group / per term)
- The school has not published detailed tuition amounts by year group or per term for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26) in its publicly available materials. The application form and tuition agreement refer to paying an amount in US dollars per Term/Semester/Year and to a separate Fee Schedule & Terms of Payment, but no current numeric tuition schedule for year groups is posted in the materials available online.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The tuition agreement states parents/guardians agree to pay the tuition amount in US dollars per Term, per Semester or per Year in accordance with the school's fee schedule and terms of payment. The precise instalment dates, deadlines, penalties for late payment and the current fee schedule are not published in the accessible materials. Monthly pricing is published for a limited set of services (see Bus fees below).

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed in the school's published campus materials for the Luang Prabang campus. All campus information and departmental materials describe the school as a day school; no residential accommodation or dormitory fees are published.

Other costs and regular ancillary fees
- School bus (transport) service: Published pricing options on the application form show transportation charges in US dollars: Morning pick-up only — USD 100 per month; Afternoon delivery only — USD 100 per month; Morning pick-up and Afternoon delivery — USD 200 per month. These bus fees are itemised on the school's registration form.
- Lunch: The registration materials and monthly menu indicate a lunch-card system and that a lunch fee is charged, but a per-meal or monthly lunch price is not published in the materials available. A lunch card is issued to each student who pays lunch fees.
- Library replacement charge: A replacement fee of USD 15 is specified for lost/damaged library books.
- Uniforms and kit: Full school uniform and P.E. kit are required; the handbook states uniform requirements and that parents must label clothing, but uniform pricing is not published in the available materials. Parents are responsible for replacing damaged school property and may be required to pay for repairs or replacements.
- Field trips, summer-school and optional activities: The handbook states that costs for optional trips, summer programmes and external activities are payable by participants; specific trip prices are set per event and are not published as standing fee items.

Refund information
- The school handbook states that expulsion results in no refund of school fees and other payments. Other refund terms (for withdrawal, pro‑rating when a student starts partway through a term, refundable deposits, or refund deadlines) are not published in the publicly accessible materials.

Fee payment options (methods)
- The school's publicly available application form and handbook reference payment of tuition and ancillary fees but do not list accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer details, credit card acceptance, cash policy or online payment portals) in the materials that are published. Details of accepted payment channels and bank details are not available in the documents that are publicly accessible.

Brief summary of available and missing information
- Available, publishable fee items: bus/transport prices (USD 100/month or USD 200/month for combined pick-up/delivery) and a library replacement fee (USD 15). The registration form and handbook also document lunch-card procedures, uniform requirements, responsibility for property damage, and that optional trip and programme costs are charged to participants.
- Not available in the school's published materials: the numeric tuition schedule by year group (per term or per year) for 2026/27 or 2025/26; any stated one‑time application/registration fee amount; the full Fee Schedule & Terms of Payment with instalment dates, deadlines and penalties; published prices for school lunch; published uniform prices; and explicit accepted payment methods and bank/credit-card details. The school's application form and handbook refer to a fee schedule and terms of payment but do not include the current numeric tuition tables in the publicly accessible documents.

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Curriculum

Pre-primary: nurturing, play-based learning supporting social, emotional, and academic development. Primary: well-rounded curriculum that fosters curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. Secondary: focuses on academic excellence, personal growth, and leadership, preparing students for higher education and beyond.

Exam Results

Cambridge English examinations offered at Kiettisack Academy from Pre-A1 Starters to C2 Proficiency, available to internal and external students.

Higher Education Progression

Prepares students for higher education and beyond.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school believes in the dignity and value of all students and fosters their individual responsibilities as future global citizens. Every child deserves equal educational opportunities, tailored to their abilities and personal needs. Education should help students develop values and thinking skills that enable them to adapt. Learning is a lifelong process, and education should encourage independent thinking, exploration, and experimentation. Our staff creates a stimulating, student-centered learning environment, offering a challenging, goal-oriented, and research-based curriculum to prepare students for global citizenship.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school is the first Cambridge English Examination Centre in Laos, delivering internationally recognised Cambridge exams and qualifications since 2015. As an authorised Cambridge Assessment English centre, we provide students of all ages with the opportunity to achieve globally respected English language certifications, helping them excel in academics, careers, and beyond. Cambridge English Qualifications include Young Learners (YLE), A2 Key, B1 Preliminary, B2 First, and C1 Advanced, aligned to the CEFR levels (A1–C2), and used to measure language ability.

Mental Wellbeing

Secondary co-curricular programs include Robotics, Reading Strategies, Music & Dance, Physical Education, and Wellbeing that supports creativity, confidence, and holistic growth. Wellbeing is integrated to support student development beyond academics.

Safeguarding

Bullying is treated with a zero-tolerance policy at all levels. Bullying includes threats, insults and harassment on social media. Offences are addressed through a sequence of actions: discussion with the classroom teacher; action by the Head and informing parents; an incident report; and, if it persists, a meeting with the Director and further actions. Disrespect to staff, fighting and other serious offences may lead to further actions up to expulsion.

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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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