The Only IB Continuum School in Lao PDR
Using English as the primary language of instruction, the school is an International Baccalaureate continuum school following the Primary, Middle Years, and Diploma Program curriculum frameworks.
Beyond the Classroom
Student life at VIS is much more than just academics. Our comprehensive extracurricular program offers a diverse range of activities—from the field to the pool, to the art studio—that help students find their passions, build friendships, and develop the skills they need to thrive.
Learn more about student life at VIS
A Mindful Moment
Our Mindfulness Garden is a serene space designed to encourage mindfulness and wellness. Here, learners practice being present by noticing the sights, sounds, smells, and sensations around them
The IB Primary Years Programme
Our PYP Program starts at Nursery with learners as young as 3 years old. We foster children's social-emotional, language, physical and cognitive development to set them up for success.
The Middle Years Programme (MYP)
The MYP (Middle Years Programme) aims to provide academic rigour and life skills for students aged 11 - 16. The MYP allows students to develop strengths and work on their weaknesses, through reflection on their learning experiences.
IB Diploma Programme (DP)
Students who participated in the Diploma Programme are more academically adjusted to the rigor and expectations of college courses. We prepare our learners for life and postsecondary success.
A Balanced Approach to Education
Balance is a core value at VIS. We offer a well-rounded education that emphasizes academic rigor, physical well-being, and a variety of activities to help students become emotionally intelligent and interpersonally skilled.
Honoring our Host Country, Lao PDR
Community is at the heart of our school. We strive to build strong, supportive relationships among students, parents, and staff, as well as with our host nation, Laos.
We Challenge. We Inspire. We Empower. We Thrive.
Our Mission, Vision & Values
About Us
At VIS, our mission is to challenge, inspire, and empower every learner to find their unique potential. We believe in building a sustainable future, guided by our core values of balance, resilience, respect, innovation, and courage.
Our learning approach places each student at the center. We foster empathy and respect for different cultures and perspectives, helping students make meaningful connections that go beyond the classroom. Ultimately, we guide them to become compassionate global citizens.
The VIS Advantage: An IB Education
Vientiane International School (VIS) provides a balanced education that supports students' social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth. To achieve this, VIS offers all three International Baccalaureate (IB) programs for students aged 3 and up, making it the only school in Laos and one of just 156 worldwide to hold this distinction.
The Primary Years Program (PYP)
The Middle Years Program (MYP)
The Diploma Program (DP)
VIS Community Canvas
![Literacy Across the Curriculum | Welcome Cailin Minor]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763001047/vientiane/h2iievku6whus6bpmnx8/FinalsitePosts4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763001047/vientiane/h2iievku6whus6bpmnx8/FinalsitePosts4.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763001047/vientiane/h2iievku6whus6bpmnx8/FinalsitePosts4.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763001047/vientiane/h2iievku6whus6bpmnx8/FinalsitePosts4.png","width":1200}])
We're Elevating Literacy at VIS! We are delighted to be partnering with Cailin Minor of Erin Kent Consulting to deepen our collective understanding of the Science of Reading. This collaboration reinforces our school-wide commitment to effective, research-based literacy instruction across Primary and Secondary Schools.
![Celebrating Community & Resilience: VIS Supports the Lao National Games and Paragames!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762838850/vientiane/vmilaptzhdl88qzrji8u/FinalsitePosts2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762838850/vientiane/vmilaptzhdl88qzrji8u/FinalsitePosts2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762838850/vientiane/vmilaptzhdl88qzrji8u/FinalsitePosts2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762838850/vientiane/vmilaptzhdl88qzrji8u/FinalsitePosts2.png","width":1200}])
At VIS, our values center on global citizenship and community empowerment. We are immensely proud that our host city, Vientiane Capital, is preparing to host the Lao National Games and Paragames!
This effort is a cornerstone of our commitment to work and empower our community and highlights the incredible talent across the Lao PDR.
![Humans of VIS | Meet Megan Vosk]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760691325/vientiane/vxlpqgnrgm0ha9impmmv/meetmegan-hov.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760691325/vientiane/vxlpqgnrgm0ha9impmmv/meetmegan-hov.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760691325/vientiane/vxlpqgnrgm0ha9impmmv/meetmegan-hov.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760691325/vientiane/vxlpqgnrgm0ha9impmmv/meetmegan-hov.png","width":1200}])
Meet Megan, a valued faculty members teaching Middle Years Program, Individuals & Societies, and English Language Acquisition at VIS.
Megan is deeply committed to inclusive classrooms, the support of our multilingual learners through Universal Design for Learning, and fostering essential student self-advocacy skills. Her dedication to best practices in middle-level education is nationally recognized, as she serves on the Board of Trustees for the Association for Middle-Level Education (AMLE).
![11 Years of Hope: Thank You, to our Amazing Community!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761034821/vientiane/pduovc3ejuxxswgkt31x/pinkribbon.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761034821/vientiane/pduovc3ejuxxswgkt31x/pinkribbon.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761034821/vientiane/pduovc3ejuxxswgkt31x/pinkribbon.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761034821/vientiane/pduovc3ejuxxswgkt31x/pinkribbon.png","width":1200}])
Eleven years ago, our former school nurse, Moe Moe, sparked a simple, profound vision: to support those battling breast cancer who lack a strong support system. Her motto, “Make a difference, one life at a time,” continues to be the driving force behind this vital tradition.
This year, the VIS community truly embodied Moe Moe’s mission. The spirit and energy on campus were inspiring as we came together to fight breast cancer. We are thrilled to share that:
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101 people joined us for the event.
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Together, you ran, walked, and moved for an incredible 1,245.5 laps!
![Paddles, Pride, and Practice: Learning the Spirit of the Lao Boat Racing Festival]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760348217/vientiane/nbi3mjbaeltgaj3n9mgz/BoatRacing.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760348217/vientiane/nbi3mjbaeltgaj3n9mgz/BoatRacing.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760348217/vientiane/nbi3mjbaeltgaj3n9mgz/BoatRacing.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760348217/vientiane/nbi3mjbaeltgaj3n9mgz/BoatRacing.png","width":1200}])
As part of the Cultural Learning Experience Program in Yuu Lao, our Primary students immersed themselves in one of Laos’ most important traditions—the Boat Racing Festival. Through dance, storytelling, and hands-on activities guided by our Lao staff, students explored the festival’s deep connections to the harvest season, community spirit, and gratitude. It was a joyful way to celebrate culture, learn together, and experience the rhythms of Lao tradition.