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Western Australian International School

Laos, Vientiane

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees LAK 3,800 - 7,440
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2011
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Australian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English
Strengths Languages, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

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Ban Nondouang Tai, Sikkhotabong District, Vientiane, Lao PDR

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The Essentials

Western Australian International School has instruction in English.

Location
Ban Nondouang Tai, Sikkhotabong District, Vientiane, Lao PDR, Laos. The school is located in Vientiane, the capital city of Laos. Contact details listed: Phone +85620-2222-0526; Fax +856-21 264800; Email info@aisedulaos.com. The site identifies the school as The Australian International School Laos.

Stages
Nursery to Year 12, with Nursery to Kindergarten 3; Primary (Year 1–7); Secondary (Year 8–12).

Type
International school

Country affiliation
Australia
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Fees

Annual tuition at Western Australian International School ranges from LAK 3,800 to LAK 7,440 for 2026/27.

Registration and application fees

- Registration fee (new students): USD 500, payable once and non‑refundable; invoiced at the time an enrolment offer is made.
- Reservation fee (existing students): non‑refundable advanced deposit USD 300; payment window stated as March 1 to May 15.

Tuition fees by year group and payment plans (amounts as published)

- Payment plan definitions (as published):
- Plan A — one annual payment (single payment amount listed).
- Plan B — two installments (amounts shown are per installment).
- Plan C — three installments (amounts shown are per installment).
- Plan D — monthly plan (amounts shown are monthly).

- Nursery – K3:
- Plan A (one payment, annual): USD 3,800.
- Plan B (2 installments): USD 1,945 per installment.
- Plan C (3 installments): USD 1,460 per installment.
- Plan D (monthly): USD 600 per month.

- Year 1 – Year 6:
- Plan A (one payment, annual): USD 3,800.
- Plan B (2 installments): USD 2,110 per installment.
- Plan C (3 installments): USD 1,585 per installment.
- Plan D (monthly): USD 600 per month.

- Primary Preparation Program:
- Plan A: USD 3,800 (one payment).
- Plan B: USD 2,110 per installment (2 installments).
- Plan C: USD 1,585 per installment (3 installments).
- Plan D: USD 600 per month.

- Year 7 – Year 12:
- Plan A (one payment, annual): USD 3,900.
- Plan B (2 installments): USD 2,165 per installment.
- Plan C (3 installments): USD 1,625 per installment.
- Plan D (monthly): USD 620 per month.

- Secondary Preparation Program:
- Plan A: USD 3,900 (one payment).
- Plan B: USD 2,165 per installment (2 installments).
- Plan C: USD 1,625 per installment (3 installments).
- Plan D: USD 620 per month.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Due dates shown with the published plan examples (dates listed in the published schedule):
- One‑payment (Plan A) due date given as 31 July (dates shown in the published schedule use 31/07/2020).
- Two‑installment (Plan B) example due dates listed as 1st installment 31/07/2020 and 2nd installment 14/12/2020 (as published).
- Three‑installment (Plan C) example due dates listed as 1st installment 31/07/2020, 2nd installment 09/11/2020, and 3rd installment 15/02/2021 (as published).
- Monthly plan (Plan D) amounts are stated as due on the 1st of each month.
- Late payment charge: USD 100 for payments received after the due date.
- Registration/reservation timing: registration fee is invoiced at offer of enrolment; reservation deposit window for returning students stated as March 1 to May 15.

Boarding and accommodation fees (where applicable)

- School dormitory (boarding): USD 400 per month.

Other costs and fees

- International examination fees:
- NAPLAN (Year 3, 5, 7): USD 50.
- IGCSE (Year 10): USD 110 per subject.
- AS and A Levels (Years 11–12): USD 120 per subject.
- Cambridge English: USD 80.

- Textbooks / learning resources:
- Nursery – K3: USD 350.
- Year 1–6: USD 550.
- Year 7–12: USD 550.

- Meal and transport:
- Canteen estimate: USD 500.
- Transportation (bus): USD 800.

- Insurance: 120,000 LAK (Kips) per person (published figure).

- School uniform: USD 30; P.E. uniform: USD 20.

- Evening IELTS preparation (extra‑curricular option): USD 800 per year.

Discounts and concessions (tuition only)

- Full payment discount: 10% discount if payment is made in full before 31 July (date referenced in the published schedule).
- Sibling discounts (tuition only): 2nd sibling 15% (if paid in full); 3rd to 5th siblings 20% (if paid in full).
- Government employee discount: 30% (if payment is made in full).

Refund information

- All paid fees are stated as non‑refundable and non‑transferable.

Fee payment options

- The published fee schedule that lists the fees does not specify accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer, or other channels) within the fee‑details document. For payment method details, the school's contact channels are provided in the published contact information.

Note about the published schedule used for these figures

- The figures presented above are those shown in the published fee schedule labeled "School Fees Academic Year 2020 - 2021." The schedule contains the registration and reservation fees, the tuition amounts under each payment plan, installment due dates as shown in that publication, boarding and other ancillary fees, discounts, and the stated refund policy.
Academics

Western Australian International School teaches Australian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Preschool program is for Pupils aged 2 to 7. Primary program uses the Australian Curriculum for Year 1 to Year 7. Secondary program uses the Cambridge Curriculum for Year 8 to Year 12. Preschool program subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, ITC, PDHPE, Performing Arts, Arts and Craft, Discovery, Gardening, First Aid, and Cooking. Primary program subjects include English, Mathematics, ITC, PDHPE, Science, Social Studies, Design and Technology, and The Arts. The Curriculum section also lists Academic Support and International Accreditations.
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