The VIS Core
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.
Our Mission
We challenge, inspire and empower learners to develop their unique potential in our changing world.
Our Vision
We will lead the way toward a sustainable future.
Our Values
We value balance, resilience, respect, innovation and courage.
Our Road Map
In November of 2018 we held a Clarity Summit composed of teachers, students, parents, board members and alumni to brainstorm who we are as a school and where we want to be in two years. The results of the summit were then submitted to the VIS community for additional feedback and inspiration.
The results of our work has provided clarity of purpose and a detailed road map to help us reach our destination. In 2024 this booklet was updated to reflect our journey and adjusted for a world that is constantly changing.
Join us on our journey by following our 2024-2027 Roadmap.
The VIS Learning Principles
Intercultural Learning at VIS develops students’ empathy and respect for different cultures, opinions and perspectives; building an understanding of themselves and others to be engaged citizens both locally and globally.
Definition of Learning: We learn when we build and apply new understandings and skills in a variety of contexts. These research-based learning principles guide our teaching practice.
Learners are collaborative
Recognizing the value of social interaction to engage with multiple perspectives.
Learners have potential
Embracing challenging expectations while understanding individual variations.
Learners are unique
Engaging all learners and adapting to individual needs.
Learners make connections
Linking understandings and transferring learning to new situations.
Learners are reflective
Having a clear purpose, understanding next steps, and using feedback to support growth.
Learners at the center
Recognizing learners as core participants and encouraging active engagement.
Learners have emotions
Understanding the role of emotion and being aware of individual motivations.