Welcome to ARDA

Four Language Centres
and a Skills Development Centres

Located in Vientiane, Pakse, Savannakhet and Luang Prabang. Each ARDA centre offers English language classes as well as individual Lao language classes.

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Centres
4
Cities
3
Languages
Vientiane Capital

ARDA Vientiane Centre

The Vientiane Centre is our flagship hub. Offering high-quality English language instruction and Lao language classes for foreigners, taught by native speakers with over 20 years of education history.

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Southern Laos

ARDA Pakse Centre

Located in Champasak province, our Pakse Centre bridges the southern community with global opportunities, fostering a vibrant, supportive learning environment for young students and professionals.

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Central Laos

ARDA Savannakhet Centre

Driving growth in central Laos, the Savannakhet Centre delivers crucial academic modules and professional language skillsets, empowering local students and partner organizations alike.

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World Heritage City

ARDA Luang Prabang Centre

Serving the historical cultural capital, our Luang Prabang Centre integrates English for tourism and hospitality, preparing local youth to excel in the thriving regional economy.

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Our Learning Path

Choose the educational path that fits your personal goals to develop global skills and build your career.

English Curriculum

From beginner (A1) to advanced (C1) levels. Study with native and experienced local teachers focusing on conversational fluency and business communication.

  • Levels A1 - C1 Framework
  • General & Academic English
  • Summer Courses & Exam Prep
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Lao Curriculum

Tailored Lao language classes for expatriates and foreigners. Focus on practical speech patterns, reading, and listening with dedicated private tutors.

  • Custom 1-to-1 Study Plans
  • Conversational Lao
  • Cultural Integration Focus
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Skills Training

Vocational training and mentoring programs for rural youth. Acquire practical computer, IT, administration, and life skills to build sustainable income.

  • Practical IT & Office Skills
  • Mentorship & Job placement
  • Rural Youth Scholarships
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"We seek to mobilise resources to provide high quality affordable training for Lao people, to further their individual and national development."

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Student Stories

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The teachers at ARDA make every lesson fun and easy to understand. I used to be afraid of speaking English, but now I can talk …

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Ms. Souksavanh Phcommasone

High School Student

“”Practical” is the word that comes to my mind when I think about ARDA. While many people decided to go to another Lao-English institution to …

Mr. Sitthixai Vongdeuane

Mr. Sitthixai Vongdeuane

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Student

ARDA gave me a strong foundation in grammar and conversation. The small classes mean the teacher really knows you and helps you improve every week.

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Mr. Anousone Keobounphan

University Student

“Study at ARDA helped me well communicate with my foreign friends and foreign staff at work. “

Ms. Khanphet Phongsavath

Ms. Khanphet Phongsavath

M&E Officer

Studying English at ARDA opened up real opportunities for me in tourism. I now serve guests from all over the world and feel proud of …

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Ms. Daovy Sengaloun

Tourism & Hospitality Student

“Study at ARDA help me improve my skill, make me self confident on using English and also open up my mind. I can also make …

Ms. Pithsana Chittaphone

Ms. Pithsana Chittaphone

Bank Teller

The practical, everyday English at ARDA helped me in job interviews and at work. The supportive environment kept me motivated to keep learning.

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Mr. Phetsamone Inthavong

Business Administration Student

“ARDA had opened a chance for me to study English not only in the class but the course also provided the various activities for helping …

Ms Noydavin Keoprachans

Ms Noydavin Keoprachans

Admin & Finance Officer

“Studying at ARDA has improved my English a lot, in all kinds of skills: speaking, listening, writing. I could say that studying here is far …

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Ms Thipphaphone Phetdala

Student

Trusted by Organizations

Leading organizations that trust ARDA

Ms. Jibby Phousavanh Chanthalangsy

…my staff enjoyed learning English and it was a good exposure for them to study with Christa (foreign teacher). The course was good but staff struggled with managing time with …

Ms. Jibby Phousavanh Chanthalangsy

General Manager · DAEHAN KOLAO Group Savannakhet

Mr. Eric Walter

English language proficiency is a critical part of maintaining safe and effective international aviation operations. As Pactec seeks to promote safety and increase capacity within the aviation sector of the …

Mr. Eric Walter

Country Manager · PACTEC

Mr. Sadsada Phongnahak

Savannakheth Provincial Department of Information, Culture and Tourism (DICT) received financial support from the French Agency for Development (AFD) to implement a project on protection, conservation of cultural heritage and …

Mr. Sadsada Phongnahak

Champa Project Coordinator · Department of Information, Culture and Tourism, Savannakhet Province

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