Vietnam and Laos Broke Ground for New Boarding School
The international project aims to serve thousands of students in remote districts of Khammouane province.
Updated on Sept. 20, 2026 in Scholarships
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Vietnam and Laos have officially broken ground on a new boarding school project in the Phonesaat village of Mahaxay district. The facility is designed to address a critical shortage of educational infrastructure across five districts in Khammouane province.
Why it matters
This construction project represents a significant collaborative effort to improve student access in remote areas. By providing a modern campus, the two nations aim to enhance the educational environment for up to 2,000 students in the region.
The school site spans 37,268 square meters and will feature 28 classrooms. It is supported by 179.75 billion VND in non-refundable aid from Vietnam and serves a total capacity of 1,700 to 2,000 students.
The players
PSC Trading Investment Co., Ltd.
This private firm serves as the primary contractor responsible for the construction of the boarding school.
The details
The development follows extensive site preparation, including the clearing of unexploded ordnance in the area. Project management teams from both Vietnam and Laos are overseeing the construction, which is being carried out by contractor PSC Trading Investment Co., Ltd.
Timeline
The groundbreaking ceremony took place on September 18, 2026.
Project completion and the start of operations are expected by August 30, 2028.
The facility is planned to open for the 2028-2029 academic year.
Roadmap
This project represents a broader trend of cross-border infrastructure investment aimed at regional stability and development. It follows the established pattern of bilateral cooperation between the two nations in the education sector.
Residents in the Mahaxay, Yomalath, Nakai, Boualapha, and Xaybouathong districts will see increased access to local educational facilities. Families in these remote areas will no longer face the same distance barriers when enrolling students in school.
The takeaway
This development highlights the tangible impact of international aid on localized infrastructure gaps. By completing the project by 2028, officials aim to provide a sustainable solution for long-term educational access in rural provinces.
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