LICENSE GUIDE
International School License in Laos
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At a Glance
Who Needs This
Individuals or legal entities intending to establish a general education school: primary, secondary or high school.
Conditions and thresholds
- School land must belong to the enterprise, or be leased for at least 10 years (pre-school and primary) or 15 years (secondary).
- Mortgaged land may be mortgaged only for establishing the school.
- Green area of one-third of the total, and at least one-third for activities and learning.
- Building and area standards, by level of education.
Documents to Prepare
The government record lists the following for a first application:
- Education Qualification Evidence
- Construction Permit
- Power of Attorney (in case the applicant appoints the attorney to proceed with the application)
- Organization Chart of the Enterprise
- List of study books and additional readings in the school library
- Plan for employee (teachers) and recruit students
- Certificate on the use of curricula from Ministry of Education and Sport.
- List of Shareholder
- Feasibility Study
- Enterprise Registration Certificate
- Copy of ID/Family Book
- photo (4×6)
- Establishment or Expansion Permit
- Investment License
- Land Title
- School Management Principles and Code of Conducts
- Teaching Curriculum and List of Teaching Equipment
The authority may ask for more, and foreign documents may need translation or notarization.
Fees and Timing
| Service (kip) | Certificate (kip) | Application (kip) | Total (kip) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First issue | 0 | 100,000 | 0 | 100,000 |
| Renewal | 0 | 100,000 | 0 | 100,000 |
The record cites Article 49 of Presidential Ordinance 003/PO.
Laws do not define the period. The authority advised a maximum of 14 working days after site inspection. Listed time: 14 days.
NED now cites Ordinance 002/PO (2021) for registration fees, so confirm the current amount here too.
Legal Basis
| Instrument | Number | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Law on Education (Amended) | 62/NA | 16 Jul 2015 |
| Order on the Management of the International Pre-school and Ordinary Education | 1052/HED. | 26 Feb 2016 |
| Presidential Ordinance on Fees and Service Fees | 003/PO | 26 Dec 2012 |
| Decision on the Management of Private Pre-Schools and General Education | 1053/GED. | 26 Feb 2016 |
| Decision on the Management of Secondary Teachers and Students | 2059/HED | 11 Jun 2013 |
| Decision on the Policy to Teachers and Excellent Student in Secondary School | 2058/HED | 11 Jun 2013 |
AQQOUNT Guidance
Land is the deciding factor. Check the lease term before signing, and allow for the 90-day filing lead time ahead of the school year.
The source was last updated on 5 May 2020. Confirm the current position with the authority before filing.
See all Education licenses, or open the official record: License for the Establishment of International School, Primary School, Secondary School, and High School..