Kiettisack International School – Luang Prabang

Laos, Luang Prabang

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Lao

Fees Fees not listed

Ages Not listed

Opened 1992

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages English

Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School

Introduction

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.

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Phetsarat Road, Nongkham Village, Luang Prabang District, Luang Prabang Province, Lao PDR. P.O. Box 221

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The Essentials

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).

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Fees

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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Academics

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.

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FAQs

Where is Kiettisack International School – Luang Prabang located and what levels does it serve?

The Luang Prabang campus is on Phetsarat Road, Nongkham Village, Luang Prabang District, Lao PDR. It serves Nursery through Secondary, with Cambridge International and Lao national curricula. The age range starts at 2, and the upper age is not publicly published.

What curriculum is used at KIS-LP for different levels?

Primary uses the Cambridge International Primary Curriculum with core subjects and specialist classes (PE, ICT, Music and Dance). Secondary blends the Cambridge International program with the Lao national curriculum. Cambridge English exams are offered at the campus, and ESL support is available.

Is there a boarding option at the Luang Prabang campus?

KIS-LP operates as a day school; there is no boarding programme listed in the published materials.

What ancillary costs should I expect, such as transport, lunch, library, and uniforms?

Transport options include USD 100 per month for morning pick-up, USD 100 per month for afternoon delivery, or USD 200 per month for both. A lunch-card system exists with a lunch fee, though the per-meal price isn't published. The library charges a USD 15 replacement fee for lost or damaged books, and full school uniforms and PE kits are required. Field trips and optional activities are charged per event.

Are there published tuition rates or an official fee schedule?

Current numeric tuition amounts per term or per year aren't published in the publicly available materials. Tuition is paid per term, semester, or year in accordance with a fee schedule and payment terms in the tuition agreement, but the current figures aren't published.

What is the refund policy for withdrawals or expulsions?

Expulsion results in no refund of school fees. Other refund terms (withdrawals, pro-rated start dates, refundable deposits, or deadlines) are not published in the publicly accessible materials.

What curricula are used for primary and secondary, and what exams are offered?

Primary follows the Cambridge International Primary Curriculum. Secondary combines the Cambridge International program with the Lao national curriculum. The school is a Cambridge English Examination Centre LA008, offering Cambridge English exams from Pre-A1 Starters to C2 Proficiency for internal and external students.

How does the school support students learning English?

English is the language of instruction in the Cambridge curriculum, and the school provides an ESL (English as a Second Language) program to help learners access mainstream classes, along with ESC support.

What about class sizes or progression to higher education?

Public information on class sizes isn't published. The school aims for academic excellence, personal growth, and leadership to prepare students for higher education and beyond.

What facilities exist on campus (ICT, PE, Music and Dance, Library)?

Facilities support Cambridge curriculum with dedicated ICT, PE and Music and Dance spaces, plus English as a Second Language support. The campus includes a library and offers a lunch-card system and access to a varied range of extracurricular activities.

Are there any specialised programs or summer school offerings?

There are specialised classes in ICT, PE, and Music and Dance. An eight-week Summer School is offered, and there are opportunities to participate in Cambridge English examinations.

Is KIS-LP an official Cambridge English Examination Centre?

Yes. KIS-LP is a Cambridge English Examination Centre (Centre LA008), providing Cambridge English qualifications for learners of all ages.

What extracurricular activities are available beyond academics?

Extracurricular options include ICT, Physical Education, Music and Dance, and a Summer School program. The school also offers opportunities to take Cambridge English exams and perform at national events.

Does the school have leadership or wellbeing programs?

The Secondary Department focuses on leadership, academic growth, and personal development. Wellbeing is integrated into the curriculum, with programs such as robotics, reading strategies, music and dance, and physical education supporting holistic growth.

How does KIS-LP handle safeguarding and bullying?

Bullying is treated with a zero-tolerance policy. Offences are addressed through discussions with teachers, informing parents, an incident report, and may lead to involvement of the Director and further actions, potentially including expulsion.

Is the school a day school, and what about uniforms and meals?

KIS-LP operates as a day school. A full school uniform and PE kit are required, and clothing must be labeled. Lunch is via a lunch-card system with charges, and a monthly menu is provided.

What accreditations and affiliations does KIS-LP have?

KIS-LP holds Cambridge English Centre status (LA008) and has been an internationally recognized school by the Lao Ministry of Education since 2005. The Luang Prabang campus opened in 2012 and the school is affiliated with MOES.

What languages are taught and how is language instruction structured?

The school emphasises Lao and English, with English as the core language of instruction. ESL and ESC support are provided, and in Year 6 a foreign language option is offered (Chinese or Japanese). Cambridge curriculum is followed from Pre-Primary to Year 12.

What is the history of KIS-LP and its milestones?

Kiettisack International School began in 1992 as Daystar School, later becoming Honour International School. It gained international status from the Lao Ministry of Education in 2005. The Luang Prabang campus opened in 2012, and the school celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2022, with KIS-LP marking a decade in Luang Prabang that year.

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