Vientiane International School P.O. Box 3180, Phonesavanh Road, Saphanthong Tai Village, Sisattanak District, Vientiane, Laos +856 21 31 8100

contact@vislao.com www.vislao.com

School type	Co-educational Day
Founded	1991
Status	Private
Head of School	Andrew Ferguson
Language of Instruction	English
Co-ed Age Range	3-18 years
Number of pupils	440
Day fees per annum	US$11,850 - US$27,250 per annum
Authorised IB Programmes	IBDP, IBMYP, IBPYP
Diploma Coordinator	Elizabeth England
MYP Coordinator	Elizabeth England
PYP Coordinator	Beth Overby
Associations	CIS, WASC, EARCOS, MRISA, IB

Mission

We challenge, inspire, and empower our learners to develop their unique potential in our changing world.

Vision

We will lead the way toward a sustainable future.

Values

We value Balance, Respect, Resilience, Innovation, and Courage.

VIS Definition of Learning

We learn when we build and apply new understandings and skills in a variety of contexts.

VIS is an independent, non-profit school offering an international-standard curriculum. We are the only school in Laos accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Council of International Schools (CIS). We are also the only IB Continuum School in the country, delivering the IB Continuum Programme (PYP, MYP, DP). Over the years, VIS has demonstrated consistent improvement in IB results. Our 2025 Class IB Diploma Average Score was 36, above the world average of 30.8.

The diverse student body of 420 learners draws from 39 nationalities. Most families represent the non-government and diplomatic sectors; international and local businesses are also represented. Our unique VIS Personal and Home Language program currently supports the development and maintenance of 8 different languages. We also offer an English as an Additional Language (EAL) program.

At VIS, we strive to develop empathy, cultural understanding, and global awareness through meaningful interactions with the Lao community. As a Mekong River International Schools Association (MRISA) member, our students participate in sporting and cultural exchanges with schools in neighboring countries.

Our campus facilities include two swimming pools, two soccer pitches, ample playground spaces, and a collaborative library. Our modern facilities feature:

• A multipurpose Performing Arts Center with a capacity of over 350 people, equipped with retractable seats to create a versatile space for events and community gatherings.
• An indoor Gymnasium with two full-size basketball courts, fully integrated into our main sports hub alongside the pool and soccer field.
• An administration building equipped with modern community spaces.