Curriculum Overview
Issarapon Secondary School is accredited by the Lao Ministry of Education and Sports. It adheres to the Lao National Curriculum while also integrating the frameworks and approaches from the globally recognized Global Standard Curriculum. At our school, we provide English education with a strong emphasis, and we also offer Japanese as a third language to our students.
"Wisdom, Passion, and Glory" — Motto of the Secondary Section
Language Goals
English Language
Throughout a week, students engage in English instruction for over 11 hours. Our goal by the end of M7 is for students to attain B2 level on the Cambridge English Scale.
Japanese Language
Students receive two hours of Japanese instruction per week. Our aim by the end of M7 is for students to achieve N4 level in the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).
Subjects and Teaching Hours
We provide a comprehensive education program that includes 37-38 hours of teaching across 16 subjects per week. Compared to the Lao National Curriculum, our curriculum offers an additional 7-8 hours of teaching per week.
| Subject | Hours per week (M1-M4) | Language of Instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Lao Language & Literature | 4 | Lao |
| Mathematics | 4 | Lao/English Support |
| Natural Science (Bio, Chem, Phys) | 5 | Lao/English Support |
| English Language | 7 | English |
| ICT (Computing) | 2 | English |
| Music | 2 | English |
| Foreign Language (Japanese) | 2 | Japanese |
| History & Geography | 4 | Lao |
| Physical Education | 2 | Lao/Japanese Approach |
| Art & Handicraft | 1 | Lao/Japanese Approach |
| Population Studies | 1 | Lao |
| Vocational Professional | 1 | Lao |
| Lao Performing Art | 1 | Lao |
School Policy and Learning
Secondary school classes are organized by subject teachers. We emphasize a serious attitude toward learning and character development. Students actively participate in the student council, engage in club activities, and take responsibility for their environment, including cleaning their own classrooms.
- School Hours: 7:30am to 4:10pm
- Office Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm
- Arrival: Students should be in school by 7:30am