Calendar & School Hours
Calendar
The academic year is 180 days, broken into two semesters. Semester 1 is from early August until late December. Semester 2 is from early January to early June. Lao National holidays are observed in addition to traditional international school breaks.
Key events are highlighted on this active calendar and on the official VIS printed wall calendar distributed to families at the start of the school year.
Calendar Abbreviations
CONTENT
| PLD | Professional Learning Day | |
| CCP | Co-curricular Program | |
| IB | International Baccalaureate | |
| UOI | Unit of Inquiry | |
| MRISA | Mekong River International Schools Association |
School Hours
Primary School (EY - Grade 5)
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
7:50am - 3:00pm
- Wednesday
7:50am - 1:00 pm
Secondary School (Grade 6 - 12)
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:00am - 3:00pm
- Wednesday
8:00am - 1:00pm
Grades 11 and 12 (depending on classes)
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
3:05 - 3:45, extra period for the Diploma Program (DP)