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Athletics Program

Carlos Sandavol
Director of Holistic Learning

In our athletics programs, students learn valuable lessons in leadership, teamwork, and resilience that extend far beyond the game.

A balanced mind & body

At VIS, we believe a well-rounded education is essential for students to become emotionally intelligent and interpersonally skilled individuals. To achieve this, we prioritize balance as one of our core values. We understand that academic commitments are important, but we also encourage students to pursue a balanced experience at VIS. Our activities are designed to support this goal and help students develop into well-rounded individuals.

Athletics Program


Vientiane International School offers multiple sports as part of its Athletics Program. Our teams, known as the VIS Dragons, compete locally in the Vientiane School Sports Association (VSSA) and internationally in the Mekong River International Schools Association (MRISA).

The core sports at VIS include football, basketball, volleyball, and swimming. We provide opportunities for students across all grade levels: Primary teams for Grades 3 to 5, junior teams for Grades 6 to 8, and senior teams for Grades 9 to 12. Secondary school students engage in competitive sports at both local and international levels. We are dedicated to fostering teamwork, discipline, and respect among our athletes.
 

Vientiane School Sports Association (VSSA)

The Vientiane School Sports Association (VSSA) was brought together by a group of international schools that wanted more organized sport for their school teams. The VSSA strives to achieve educational objectives, promote integration, and offer an enjoyable sports program for all participants and spectators. Through its efforts, the VSSA aims to foster a love for sports and encourage healthy competition among students.
 

Mekong River International Schools Association (MRISA)

Vientiane International School is proud to be a founding member of the Mekong River International Schools Association (MRISA). The association provides social connections and opportunities for friendly sport competitions and cultural exchanges for Secondary students (Grades 6 – 12) throughout the school year including, Sports tournaments and exchanges:

Volleyball
Basketball 
Football
Arts Exchange

In addition, members organize international swim meets for our competitive swim team, STEAM competition, and Model United Nations (academic simulations of the United Nations General Assembly)

MRISA member schools include:

  • Vientiane International School (Laos)
  • United Nations International School of Hanoi (Vietnam)
  • Hanoi International School (Vietnam)
  • Saigon South International School (Vietnam)
  • International School of Phnom Penh (Cambodia)
  • KIS International School (Thailand)
  • IGB International School (Malaysia)
  • Prem International School (Thailand)