Recognition of foreign qualifications in Laos

Member since 30 May 2013

PriscillaViP20 June 2017 09:43:10

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Hello everyone,

Were your professional qualifications recognised in Laos? What country did you complete your qualifications in? What profession are you in?

Did you have to go through any formalities to get your qualifications recognised, such as to have them translated?

If your qualifications weren't recognised, were there any additional tests or exams you had to complete before you were able to practice your profession in Laos or continue with your studies?

Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Priscilla

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stumpy Laos Expert

Member since 27 November 2009

stumpyLaos Expert22 June 2017 22:31:03

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When I worked here in Laos on an Asian Development Bank road project, all our qualifications were submitted by our employer for vetting as part of the tender process.

No translations were necessary and no additional tests were needed.

Cereal Active member

Member since 18 May 2017

CerealActive member24 June 2017 03:18:14

I have a degree in communications which was swayed towards global and intercultural communications. Integral to the degree was writing and research. I've been teaching at an international school and have done a lot of writing for the Laos government and various companies. My qualifications were recognized as being valid, no translation was asked for.

extranjera82 Member

Member since 14 April 2017

extranjera82Member25 June 2017 16:26:49

Hi Priscilla,

I think no translations required.

I have been teaching in Laos and luckily, I was able to apply my profession here. The schools recognises teaching qualification from the Philippines.

Cheers.

kbarn389 Member

Member since 18 July 2017

kbarn389Member02 August 2017 21:34:02

extranjera82 wrote:
Hi Priscilla,

I think no translations required.

I have been teaching in Laos and luckily, I was able to apply my profession here. The schools recognises teaching qualification from the Philippines.

Cheers.

hi extranjera,

so would you say that teaching in laos is as streamlined or easy as teaching maybe in vietnam or thailand, as far as teaching english.

also, do you teach english? what do you teach?

kbarn389 Member

Member since 18 July 2017

kbarn389Member02 August 2017 21:35:49

Cereal wrote:
I have a degree in communications which was swayed towards global and intercultural communications. Integral to the degree was writing and research. I've been teaching at an international school and have done a lot of writing for the Laos government and various companies. My qualifications were recognized as being valid, no translation was asked for.

hi cereal
the international school that you taught at, what was the main subject?
and doing writing for the government and companies, were they like advertising companies?
i ask because i have a background in internet marketing / digital advertising

Travellr New member

Member since 18 May 2017

TravellrNew member08 August 2017 00:46:57

Cereal, may I ask, what is it like to teach in an International school in Laos? I assume you are in Vientiane. I have taught in Australia and various Asian countries, but not yet in Laos. Thinking of making the change.