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Ayeyarwaddy International School (AIS) in Mandalay is a WASC-accredited international school offering Preschool through Grade 12. Founded in 2011, AIS is the only K-12 international school in Upper Myanmar. The school follows an American curriculum model with Language Arts and Math standards drawn from the Common Core, and uses American textbooks for core subjects. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered in the secondary program, and there are on-site TOEFL and SAT examinations to support university admissions. English is the language of instruction, and the program includes electives such as Myanmar studies and Spanish. AIS emphasizes technology-enabled learning with digital classrooms and a large English-language library, along with more than 60 after-school activities. Facilities include the on-site library and lead-teacher–run clubs conducted in the target language. The school aims to prepare students for higher education in the United States and other countries.
Yangon Academy International School is a co-educational day school in Bahan Township, Yangon, instructing students from ages two to 18. The school uses an American-based educational framework, concluding with Advanced Placement (AP) courses in subjects such as AP Pre-Calculus, AP Macroeconomics, and AP Computer Science A for upper secondary students. The campus includes a 30mm futsal artificial turf football pitch, a dedicated athletic space known as Miller's Court, specialized science laboratories, and music and art rooms. All students until Grade 10 participate in a signature Myanmar Studies program, ensuring they actively engage with the local language and culture. Extracurricular offerings feature the One Heart Community Club and Student Council. For technology education, students transition from integrated iPad use in elementary grades to a 1:1 MacBook setup in high school. The school operates with an average class size of 20, maintaining direct student-to-teacher engagement.
The International School Yangon (ISY) offers an educational program from early years through Grade 12. Founded in 1952, the school’s 4-acre campus in the Golden Valley neighborhood features five main buildings, a makerspace, an indoor climbing wall, and a covered swimming pool with timing touch pads. Younger students begin in the Reggio-inspired Chinthe Cubs program. The curriculum then transitions into a U.S.-based framework for elementary and middle school, culminating in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12. A distinct feature of ISY is its deep integration of service learning, which is a required thread across all grade levels. Students actively participate in over 17 student-led service groups that partner directly with the local community, such as the initiative where students raised funds to build and support a primary school in a rural village. Additional language offerings include Mandarin, French, Spanish, and Burmese.
International School of Myanmar (ISM) provides an American-based curriculum culminating in a US High School Diploma and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Located in the Mya Kan Thar Housing area of Yangon, the school serves students from preschool through grade 12. A distinctive feature of ISM is its extensive Community Service program, encompassing initiatives such as "Art from the Heart," "The Alter Eco," and microloan projects, requiring active student participation in local and global issues. The curriculum integrates the US National Core Arts Standards, offering specialized instruction in theater, visual arts, and digital arts. For students requiring English language assistance, ISM operates a dedicated ESOL department adhering to WIDA standards. Secondary students participate in Grade Level Teaming, where core subject teachers collaborate to monitor student progress and coordinate cross-curricular events. The campus features specialized spaces including a swimming pool, sports fields, and dedicated performing arts studios.
Welcome to Singapore International School (SIS) Myanmar in Yangon, a campus established in 2020 through a strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group). Operating within the SIS Group of Schools network, SIS Myanmar instructs students using a blended project-based model. It integrates the Singapore curriculum and Cambridge program across preschool, primary, and secondary levels. Our Thingangyun Township campus houses specific student amenities, including a large outdoor competition-size swimming pool, computer and science labs, art studios, and dedicated performance corners designed to encourage collaborative work. A distinctive feature of SIS Myanmar is the "Learning Journeys" initiative, an experiential program where students travel within and outside the country to apply classroom theories to real-world scenarios. Furthermore, the school implements the PACE life-skills framework. Students also participate in Model United Nations to study global issues and develop debate skills.
Wells Yangon Campus is the Yangon arm of Wells International School, part of a five‑campus network with Wells schools in Thailand. Opened in January 2022, the campus began with Pre‑Kindergarten to Grade 3 and plans to upgrade classes year by year. It offers an American Curriculum alongside IB (PYP) components, with Level of Instruction extending from Nursery to Grade 12, and initial operations from Nursery through Grade 5. The Early Childhood program uses Jolly Phonics, Literacy By Design and American Common Core, with two major projects each year instead of examinations. Literacy and numeracy support is provided by Raz‑Kids and McGraw‑Hill My Math. Physical education includes swimming, soccer and basketball, supervised by teachers and trainers. The campus sits in a newly designed building featuring roomy classrooms, a palatial library, a swimming pool, an art room, a science lab, a gym, and a dance studio, plus an indoor primary playground and on‑site meals. Location: No.50 Pyay Road, 6.5 Miles, Ward 11, Hlaing Township, Yangon. It is the sister campus of Wells International School in Thailand and can accommodate up to 400 students.
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