Kiettisack International School – Vientiane

Laos, Vientiane

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Lao

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 2 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 1465

Type Co-educational

Opened 1992

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels

Taught languages Mandarin, Japanese, English

Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Kiettisack International School – Vientiane is a Cambridge International School serving ages 2 to 18 on a campus along Lao-Thai Road. The pre-primary to upper-secondary program uses the Cambridge Curriculum, with Lower Secondary following Checkpoint and preparing for IGCSE. Students progress through Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level programs in the senior years. The school operates a main campus in Vientiane and a Luang Prabang campus under the Cambridge affiliation, coordinated by the Kiettisack Foundation. Facilities include science labs, a library, ICT labs, and classrooms, plus an indoor court, a hall, and a function area to accommodate assemblies and events. Extracurriculars emphasize Reading Strategies, Music & Dance, and Physical Education, with robotics and VR as part of academic clubs. A Summer School Programme includes English, Maths, and Science, alongside languages like Chinese. Sports like football, basketball, volleyball, and table tennis foster activity, teamwork, and Wellbeing, supported by a wellbeing program for all.

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Lao-Thai Friendship Road, Sokpaluang Village, Sisattanak District, Vientiane, Lao PDR

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The Essentials

Location

KIettisack International School – Vientiane, Lao PDR. Pre-Primary & Primary Campus is located on Lao-Thai Friendship Road, Sokpaluang Village, Sisattanak District, Vientiane, Lao PDR.

Stages

Pre-Primary, Primary, Secondary (Lower and Upper)

Type

Cambridge International School

Country affiliation

Lao PDR (Laos)

Bus service

A school bus is available. A Toyota bus operates with a driver and monitor; a map of bus routes and pickup/delivery points is provided on request. Morning pick-up is $100/month; Afternoon delivery is $100/month; Both morning and afternoon services cost $200/month.

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Fees

Application and registration fees

- No fixed application or registration amounts are published in the school's publicly available admission materials. The registration process requires completion of an application/registration form and parents sign a tuition agreement that references the school's Fee Schedule and Terms of Payment.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- Specific tuition figures by year group (per term and per year) are not published in the school's downloadable admission materials and handbooks. The tuition agreement used by the school specifies that parents agree to pay an amount in US Dollars per Term / Semester / Year in accordance with the Fee Schedule and Terms of Payment; however, the public documents do not list the detailed numeric tuition schedule by grade.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The academic year is organised in two semesters: 1st Semester (September–December) and 2nd Semester (January–May). Parents enter into a Tuition Agreement that records whether the fee is payable per Term, per Semester or per Year. Exact billing dates, installment due dates and any late-payment penalties are not published in the available materials.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not offered by the school; the published campus information and school materials describe day campuses and standard day-school services only. No boarding fee schedule is provided.

Transport / bus fees and related charges

- A school bus service is available and bus pricing appears on the school's application form as monthly charges: 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. Bus-route maps and pick-up/drop-off points are produced on request and the bus is operated with a driver and monitor.

Other costs and recurring charges

- Uniforms: full school uniform and P.E. kit are required; uniform item costs are not listed in the published materials. Replacement/maintenance rules are described but prices for new uniform items are not published.

- Library replacement fee: a replacement fee of USD 15 will be charged for lost or damaged books.

- Canteen / snacks: students may bring food from home or buy food at the school canteen; canteen prices are not listed.

- Extra services and optional programmes (for example, summer programme, specialist classes or Cambridge exam fees) may incur additional charges; those specific amounts are not published in the general admission or handbook documents.

Refund information and withdrawal

- The school handbook states explicitly that expulsion results in no refund of school fees and other payments. Other detailed refund or pro‑rata refund rules for voluntary withdrawal or mid‑year departures are not listed in the publicly available handbook pages.

Fee payment options

- The school's publicly available materials and forms do not list a published menu of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, online payment portal). Contact details for the school administration are provided for fee and admissions enquiries: admin@kiettisackinternational.com and the campus telephone numbers listed for KIS1 and KIS2. Parents are directed to the Admissions/Administration office for fee schedule, billing dates and accepted payment methods.

Summary of available published fee items

- Bus monthly fees: USD 100 (morning) / USD 100 (afternoon) / USD 200 (both).
- Library replacement fee: USD 15.
- Uniform and canteen are required/available but item prices are not published.
- The tuition agreement references a Fee Schedule and Terms of Payment, but the detailed numeric tuition schedule by year group and per term is not included in the publicly posted application form or handbook.

If you require exact tuition figures by year group and the school's formal term-by-term billing schedule for the 2026/27 academic year (or the 2025/26 year if 2026/27 figures are not yet published), those numeric amounts and formal payment‑term deadlines are not available in the school's downloadable handbooks and application forms; the school's Admissions / Finance office should be contacted directly using the published admin email and telephone numbers for the precise fee schedule, refund terms and accepted payment methods.

Academics

Curriculum

Cambridge Curriculum is used across Pre-Primary through Upper Secondary. Lower Secondary follows the Cambridge Checkpoint curriculum, with Year 8 Checkpoint exams to prepare for the IGCSE. Upper Secondary and Advanced: Students progress through Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level programs. Cambridge is affiliated with the school and built on a Cambridge Foundation. The school provides a Cambridge-based education for Nursery through Senior Secondary, ages 2-18.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates have won university scholarships to institutions around the world, including Japan, Singapore, Australia, Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

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Admissions

1. Level options include Pre-primary (Nursery, Kindergarten 1 & 2), Primary (Years 1–6), and Secondary (Lower Secondary Years 7–8 and Upper Secondary Years 9–12). The Admissions Office is open from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. This information guides families as they begin the application process. 2. Registration options include Online Registration, which completes the entire registration process through a secure online form, and Download the Registration Form, which can be filled out by hand and submitted to the office. Online registration is described as fast, simple, and convenient, while the paper form provides an offline option. 3. Admission Process for Primary and Secondary levels may require a short English Placement Test to ensure proper class placement. The placement test helps determine the appropriate class level for English language instruction. 4. When enrolling, the following documents should be prepared and submitted: a copy of the student's latest school report card, a copy of the student's birth certificate and passport, three passport-sized photos, the official school record from the previous school, and the completed KIS Registration Form. These documents accompany the registration submission. 5. Register Now involves completing the KIS Registration Form, which is divided into sections for ease of submission. Section 1 covers Student Information, Section 2 covers Parents/Guardian Information, Section 3 covers Background Information, and Section 4 covers Health Information. The form includes the Date of Registration and the Academic Year selection as part of the submission process.

Scholarships

KIS provides scholarships to assist families so their children can attend KIS. The Kiettisack Foundation was established on June 21, 2018 to support scholarship activities and related educational initiatives. The school has provided many scholarships for children to assist parents so their children could attend KIS, throughout 34 years of operation. The Foundation aims to help the needs of individuals and institutions in a variety of fields.

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FAQs

What age range does Kiettisack International School – Vientiane serve?

Kiettisack International School serves students from ages 2 to 18, covering Pre-Primary through Upper Secondary. The Cambridge Curriculum is used across all levels, with Cambridge Checkpoint in lower secondary and IGCSE/AS-A Level programs in upper secondary. The school is co-educational.

Where are the campuses of KIS-Vientiane located?

The Pre-Primary and Primary campus is on Lao-Thai Friendship Road in Sokpaluang, Sisattanak, Vientiane. There is a branch in Luang Prabang that operates with the same standards and curriculum, overseen from the Vientiane campus. The main campus in Vientiane has been operating since 1992.

What curriculum does the school follow?

KIS-Vientiane follows the Cambridge Curriculum from Nursery through Senior Secondary. Lower Secondary uses Cambridge Checkpoint with Year 8 Checkpoint to prepare for IGCSE, while Upper Secondary moves through Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level programs. Cambridge is affiliated with the school and built on a Cambridge Foundation.

Is KIS-Vientiane a co-educational school?

Yes. KIS-Vientiane is a co-educational school serving both boys and girls across all year groups.

Are there fixed application or registration fees published?

No fixed application or registration amounts are published in the public admission materials. The process involves completing an application/registration form and signing a tuition agreement that references the Fee Schedule and Terms of Payment.

How are tuition and payments structured at KIS-Vientiane?

The academic year is split into two semesters. Parents sign a Tuition Agreement indicating whether fees are payable per Term, per Semester, or per Year. Exact numeric tuition figures by grade and specific billing dates are not published publicly; you should contact the Admissions/Finance office for precise details.

Is boarding available at KIS-Vientiane?

Boarding is not offered. The school operates day campuses with standard day-school services. A bus service is available for students who need transport.

What are the transport options and costs for school buses?

A school bus is available with three options: Morning pick-up for USD 100 per month, Afternoon delivery for USD 100 per month, or both morning and afternoon for USD 200 per month. Route maps and pick-up/drop-off points are provided on request.

What other costs should families anticipate (uniforms, library, etc.)?

Uniforms and a PE kit are required, and a USD 15 library replacement fee is charged for lost or damaged books. Canteen meals are available or students may bring food from home, though specific prices aren't published.

What Cambridge programs are offered at KIS-Vientiane?

Cambridge Curriculum is used across Pre-Primary to Upper Secondary. Lower Secondary follows Cambridge Checkpoint with Year 8 Checkpoint, and Upper Secondary offers Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level programs. The school is Cambridge-affiliated and operates on a Cambridge Foundation.

Do students receive English language support at KIS-Vientiane?

Yes. ESL support is available in Primary and ESC support in Secondary to help beginners follow mainstream classes, with a focus on listening and speaking to build fluency.

What higher education outcomes do graduates achieve?

Graduates have won university scholarships to institutions around the world, including in Japan, Singapore, Australia, Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

What facilities does the campus provide for science and ICT?

The campus features Science Labs, a Library, and ICT Labs to support daily learning and practical experiments across subjects.

What sports facilities and spaces are available on campus?

There are Indoor and Outdoor Courts for a range of sports and physical education activities, along with spaces like a Hall for assemblies and events.

What co-curricular activities support learning beyond the classroom?

Co-curricular programs include Reading Strategies, Robotics & VR, Music & Dance, and Physical Education. The Summer School Programme also covers English, Maths, Science, Global Perspectives, and more.

What kinds of activities support leadership and teamwork outside the classroom?

Leadership development is fostered through sport (e.g., Basketball) and team-based clubs, as well as Robotics & VR clubs that emphasize project management and collaboration.

Are there international or local field trips and competitions?

Yes. The school offers international and local field trips and practical skills workshops, and participates in competitions such as Mathematics and Cambridge Science competitions.

What wellbeing and language support does the school offer?

The school runs a dedicated Wellbeing program and integrates social-emotional development into its Cambridge-based curriculum. ESL/ESC support helps students access lessons in English.

How does KIS-Vientiane safeguard students and manage behaviour?

The school has a Behaviour Policy with defined consequences; incidents are reported and discussed with staff and parents when appropriate. A separate bullying policy includes formal consequences for offenders, with escalation to senior leadership if needed.

What is the campus approach to safeguarding and student safety?

Safeguarding is embedded in policies and procedures, with clear escalation paths for serious concerns, and involvement of families as appropriate to ensure student safety.

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