Oscar International School - Ban Nongheo

Laos, Vientiane

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Lao

Fees LAK 27,000,000 - 43,000,000

Ages 1 - 17 years

Type Co-educational

Opened 2012

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Australian Curriculum, British Curriculum

Taught languages English, Lao

Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Sport

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

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

Introduction

Oscar International School Ban Nongheo is a bilingual day school in Nongheo Village, Hatxayfong Road, Vientiane, Lao PDR, serving learners from 1 to 17 years old. The school delivers a blended curriculum: IEYC, IPC, and IMYC for the early and middle years, alongside the Australian and British curricula. The English primary programme follows standards modelled on Australian, US and UK systems, while Lao primary uses the Lao Ministry of Education curriculum for Years 1–5, with Lao teachers delivering MOE content. Nongheo Campus emphasises English within the International Programme, and Lao teachers deliver the Lao National Curriculum. Since opening in 2012 as Oscar Bilingual School, the campus serves Nursery Year 12, with a focus on bilingual education and strong language development. Facilities include a well-stocked library and technology-enabled learning, Art and Dance rooms, a school nurse, and a bus service. Co-curriculars cover sports and arts, complemented by excursions and theme-based learning.

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Nongheo Village, Hatxayfong (Thadeua) Road, Vientiane, Lao PDR

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The Essentials

Location

Ban Nongheo, Hadxayfong District, Vientiane, Lao PDR

Stages

Kindergarten (ages 1.6 - 6); Primary (ages 6 - 12); Secondary (Preparatory level for career advancement)

Country affiliation

Lao PDR (Laos)

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Fees

Registration and introduction fees
- Registration fee (new students, non‑refundable): LAK 5,500,000.
- Introduction / trial fee (3 days, deducted from tuition if the student enrolls): LAK 1,500,000.

Tuition fees by year group (amounts shown for whole year, per term, and per month; early‑payment rates also listed)
- Nursery / Kindergarten 1–2:
- Whole year: LAK 27,000,000.
- Per term: LAK 14,850,000.
- Per month: LAK 3,600,000.
- Early‑payment rates shown: LAK 24,300,000 (pay before 31/05) and LAK 25,650,000 (pay before 15/08).

- Kindergarten 3:
- Whole year: LAK 30,000,000.
- Per term: LAK 16,500,000.
- Per month: LAK 4,000,000.
- Early‑payment rates shown: LAK 27,000,000 (pay before 31/05) and LAK 28,500,000 (pay before 15/08).

- Year 1–5:
- Whole year: LAK 33,000,000.
- Per term: LAK 18,150,000.
- Per month: LAK 4,400,000.
- Early‑payment rates shown: LAK 29,700,000 (pay before 31/05) and LAK 31,350,000 (pay before 15/08).

- Year 6–9:
- Whole year: LAK 38,000,000.
- Per term: LAK 20,900,000.
- Per month: LAK 5,100,000.
- Early‑payment rates shown: LAK 34,200,000 (pay before 31/05) and LAK 36,100,000 (pay before 15/08).

- Year 10–12:
- Whole year: LAK 43,000,000.
- Per term: LAK 23,650,000.
- Per month: LAK 5,750,000.
- Early‑payment rates shown: LAK 38,700,000 (pay before 31/05) and LAK 40,850,000 (pay before 15/08).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The fee schedule includes both whole‑year, per‑term and per‑month payment options and shows discounted early‑payment rates for payments made by the specified early dates. Due‑date examples listed in the schedule indicate term 1 and term 2 deadlines and deposit requirements for monthly payers (examples shown in the schedule).
- Specific rules shown in the schedule include: term‑payment deadlines, requirement for two months' deposit for certain monthly payers, and a 20% surcharge for new students placed in the FEP (English foundation) class.

Boarding fees
- No boarding fees or boarding provision are shown in the available fee schedule. The school lists bus/transport services (see below) but does not list boarding charges in the fee document.

Transport / bus fees
- One‑way bus service: LAK 800,000 per month.
- Full bus service (return): LAK 1,000,000 per month.

Other costs / additional fees
- Sibling discounts shown in the schedule: second child 10% discount on tuition; third child 15% discount (siblings must appear in the family registration book before discounts are applied).
- The schedule lists the introduction fee (trial) and registration fee shown above; it does not itemize uniform charges or exact annual book/supplies charges in the downloadable fee sheet image.

Refund information
- The registration fee is stated as non‑refundable.
- The schedule states that the introduction (trial) fee is deducted from tuition if the student stays. No further refund policy details are listed in the available fee document.

Fee payment options (methods)
- The available fee schedule does not list specific payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card, cash) in the downloadable fee document.

Notes on document availability and currency of figures
- The only school fee schedule located in the school's downloadable materials was the fee sheet reproduced above. No fee schedule for the 2025/26 or 2026/27 academic year could be located in the school's public downloads at the time of this check; the available downloadable sheet contains the detailed line items reproduced here.

Academics

Curriculum

The English primary programme follows an international curriculum modelled on Australian, US and UK standards. The Lao primary programme follows the Lao Ministry of Education curriculum for Year 1–5, with the end-of-Year-5 MOE exam overseen to qualify for Lao secondary. Nongheo Campus emphasises English within the International Program, while Lao teachers deliver the Lao National School Curriculum.

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Admissions

1. The first term of the academic year begins in the first week of September and finishes late December. The second term starts early January and finishes at the end of May. Parents are encouraged to enroll early during the summer months. 2. A free placement test is conducted for every student. A trial option is available for prospective students. English and Lao language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ICT, Dance, Art and Physical Education are taught by International and Lao teachers through theme-based activities. 3. The summer school programme runs for eight weeks from June through to the middle of August. The programme includes projects and excursions, and students from other schools are welcome to enroll. Fee structure for the academic year and summer school programme is downloadable in English and Lao. The downloads are available as Price Guide and Summer School Information, provided in both languages.

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FAQs

Where is Oscar International School - Ban Nongheo located, and what age range does it serve?

The school is in Ban Nongheo, Hadxayfong District, Vientiane, Lao PDR. It serves ages 1 to 17, covering Kindergarten through Secondary levels, with a bilingual international program at Nongheo and Lao curriculum delivered by Lao teachers.

What curricula are used at Oscar International School - Ban Nongheo?

The English primary program follows an international model based on Australian, US, and UK standards. The Lao primary program follows the Lao Ministry of Education curriculum for Years 1–5, with the end-of-Year-5 exam overseen to qualify for Lao secondary.

Who is the head of the school and when did the school open?

The head of school is Jonathan Roy Andrews. Oscar Bilingual School opened in 2012, and the Nongheo Campus in Vientiane forms part of the bilingual education model.

What are the tuition options and are there early payment discounts?

Tuition can be paid as a whole-year, per-term, or per-month, with early-payment discounts available if paid by specified dates. Fees vary by year group, and there is a non-refundable registration fee plus a trial/intro fee. A 20% surcharge applies to new students placed in the English foundation class (FEP).

What is the admissions process?

Admissions start with a free placement test for every student, and a trial option is available for prospective pupils. There is also an eight-week summer school program from June to mid-August that welcomes students from other schools.

Are there transport options and sibling discounts?

Bus services are available: one-way at 800,000 LAK per month or full return at 1,000,000 LAK per month. Sibling discounts apply on tuition: 10% off for the second child and 15% off for the third child, provided siblings are listed in the family registration.

How is the curriculum delivered across English and Lao programs?

The school uses a bilingual approach: the International Program emphasizes English across subjects with international teachers, while Lao teachers deliver the Lao National Curriculum to complement it, all on the same campus.

What languages are taught and what languages are used for instruction?

English is the language of instruction in the International Program, while Lao is taught through the Lao National Curriculum by Lao teachers. The school provides bilingual education across the curriculum.

Are there details on exam results, class sizes, or higher education outcomes?

Exam results, student-teacher ratios, and higher education outcomes are not provided in the available information. The Lao MOE exam at the end of Year 5 qualifies students for Lao secondary.

What facilities does the Nongheo Campus offer to support learning?

The campus features a well-stocked library and ubiquitous wireless Internet. There are dedicated Art and Dance rooms, and learning is supported by technology to enhance the English-focused International Program.

Are there sports facilities or other special facilities?

Specific sports facilities are not listed. The campus supports co-curricular activities in sports and arts, and includes Art and Dance spaces to support creative subjects.

What extracurricular activities are available?

Co-curricular activities include sports and arts, with excursions to broaden learning experiences. Art and Dance are part of the curriculum and are taught by both international and Lao teachers.

Are there leadership or community engagement opportunities?

Leadership programs are not listed in the available information. The school emphasizes a holistic bilingual education and a friendly, relationship-driven learning environment.

What wellbeing and safeguarding provisions does the school offer?

There is a school nurse and clinic on campus to support health and wellbeing, and the Nongheo campus emphasizes trusting, long-lasting relationships between students and teachers within a friendly atmosphere.

How is English language support (EAL) provided?

English ability is emphasized by international teachers across all subjects in the International Program, while Lao teachers deliver the Lao curriculum to complement it, providing a bilingual language development pathway.

Is there mental health or safeguarding information available?

Mental health and safeguarding details are not provided in the available information.

What is the overall culture and community feel described for the Nongheo campus?

The campus fosters a welcoming, friendly atmosphere with strong teacher-student relationships and an emphasis on English proficiency and bilingual education across the curriculum.

What kinds of school events or community activities are held?

The school hosts events such as Christmas Party, Bake Off, and School Party. There are ongoing activities like a Wednesday Morning Quiz, Year 6 monthly assessments, and library-focused sessions with excursions.

How does the school implement bilingual teaching?

The International Program is taught in English by international teachers with English emphasized across subjects, while Lao curriculum is delivered by Lao teachers, creating a bilingual education across the curriculum.

Which languages are taught at Oscar International School - Ban Nongheo?

English and Lao are taught. English is the language of instruction in the international program, while Lao is taught through the Lao National Curriculum by Lao teachers.

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