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International Schools in Vientiane, Laos

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About international schools in Vientiane, Laos

International schools in Vientiane form a small but varied sector, with English-medium and bilingual schools alongside a French-language lycée; common curricula include the International Baccalaureate, Cambridge (UK) programmes and the French national curriculum. Instruction is usually delivered in English at the city’s international schools, with Lao taught as a local language and schools commonly providing English-language support for newcomers, while the French lycée follows the French national pathway. Annual tuition in Vientiane typically falls in the low-to-mid international range rather than the very high fees seen in larger regional capitals, with published examples clustering roughly between about USD 10,000 and USD 27,000 depending on age, curriculum and extras. Admissions follow a northern-hemisphere school calendar (places for an August/September start are common), and schools usually require previous school records, proof of age and vaccinations plus entrance assessments or language screening for some year levels, so relocating families should apply several months ahead and check each school’s specific intake rules.

Compare 17 international schools in Vientiane, Laos. Filter by curriculum, fees (average LAK 7,706,475), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 17 schools · avg fee LAK 7,706,475
Schools listed
17
Curricula
20
Average annual fee
LAK 7,706,475
Fee range
LAK 3,800 – 51,600,000
Most common curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE (7 schools)
Average school size
619 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Kiettisack International School – Vientiane
Oldest
Lycée Français International de Vientiane Josué-Hoffet (1986)
With boarding
2
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FAQs for Laos

What curricula can my child follow in Vientiane’s international schools?
You will find three main pathways: the International Baccalaureate (offered by at least one IB World School in Vientiane), Cambridge international programmes (widely used for primary and secondary), and the French national curriculum at the Lycée Français International de Vientiane. Several schools combine an international curriculum with Lao-language tuition or bilingual strands so students can maintain local language study alongside an international programme.
How much should we budget for school fees?
Fees vary by school, child’s age and whether extras such as transport, lunch, learning support or examination fees are included; published annual tuition figures for international schools in Vientiane commonly range from about USD 10,000 up to the mid-20,000s for older secondary students. New-student registration charges, capital levies and annual rises are common, so always check the latest fee schedule and the items covered.
When should we apply and what documents or assessments are usually needed?
Most international schools in Vientiane operate on an academic year that begins around August/September and use rolling or cohort-based admissions, so families relocating should start enquiries and applications several months before arrival. Schools typically ask for recent school reports, proof of identity and age (passport/birth certificate), immunisation records and may require placement testing or English-language screening for older children.
What language support and local-language study can we expect?
English is the primary medium in the city’s international schools, and most offer Lao-language lessons so expatriate children can learn the local language; the French lycée teaches in French and provides pathways for non-French speakers to integrate. Many schools also run English-as-an-additional-language or remedial support programmes and offer other language options such as Mandarin or Spanish depending on the school.
What practical factors should relocating families compare between schools?
Look at curriculum and recognised accreditation (IB, Cambridge, AEFE/French accreditation), how the school supports non-native speakers and students with additional learning needs, class sizes and teacher qualifications, and the total cost once transport, meals and extracurriculars are added. Also check the school calendar, admissions timing and whether the school has experience supporting newly arrived expatriate families - a campus visit or a detailed conversation with admissions staff will clarify how well a school matches your child’s academic and social needs.
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