Mandalay International School of Acumen (MISA)

MISA operates across multiple Mandalay campuses: Preschool Campus on 72nd Street between 27th and 28th Streets; High School Campus at the corner of 53rd Street and 30th Street in Chan Aye Tharzan; and the Mandalay International Science Academy site on 58th Street between 27th and 28th Streets. All campuses are located within Mandalay city and serve the Mandalay region.

Levels: MISA is a comprehensive K to 12 private international school with separate primary and high school campuses; the high school enrolls up to 400 students in grades 6–12 (Year 7–13). Cambridge curriculum is offered from primary through A Levels.

Private international school. Boarding facilities are not listed on public pages.

Additional learning needs (SEN) provisions are not listed on public pages. Parents should inquire directly with the school for SEN-related support and facilities.

Cambridge International Education affiliation (Cambridge Assessment International Education); the school operates as an international school rather than being tied to a single country.

No religious affiliation is stated publicly.

Public pages do not publish daily start/end times. Inquiries about schedule can be made through the admissions process.

Public pages do not publish bus arrangements or providers. Parents should contact the school for transport options.

MISA delivers the Cambridge International curriculum from Kindergarten through A Levels, is a Cambridge Assessment International Education partner recognized by UCAS, and the high school includes Year 7–13. Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) follows the Cambridge Lower Secondary CheckPoint, taken at the end of Year 9. Upper Secondary offers Cambridge IGCSE courses across a broad range of subjects, including Physics, Extended Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, ICT, Biology, Chemistry, ESL, English First Language, and languages such as Chinese and German, plus Business Studies, Economics, Accounting, History and Global Perspectives. A Levels are offered in Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Information Technology, Mathematics, and English for Academic Purposes. Kindergarten emphasizes social-emotional development and language/literacy through a theme-based program, while Primary follows the Cambridge International Primary framework as part of the Cambridge curriculum offered at MISA.

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is integrated from early years, with the Kindergarten Programs addressing social-emotional development through engaging activities and positive reinforcement, and parental involvement in lessons and extracurriculars.

The school emphasizes meeting individual needs and differentiated instruction, but publicly available materials do not publish details of any formal SEN program, types of SEN supported, or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided through Cambridge IGCSE ESL as a subject, with First Language English offered on demand and a Weekend English Course to support ongoing language development.

Mental wellbeing is framed as part of the school's development goals, with the vision to ensure students' intellectual, moral, social, emotional, and physical development in a caring environment.

Safeguarding policies and procedures are not publicly disclosed in the available school materials; the available statements reference a safe and caring environment but do not publish a formal safeguarding policy.

1. Placement and age-eligibility: Students seeking registration for Kindergarten through Secondary are placed according to their age on or before 30 September. This policy ensures students are grouped into age-appropriate year levels and aligns with the school's intake scheduling. Families should plan ahead to meet the September 30 cutoff to avoid placement delays. The Admissions team communicates the initial placement decision and outlines the next steps after this step.

2. Application initiation: Download the official application form, complete it, and include a one-time, non-refundable application fee. If you need details on school fees, payment procedures, and available options, contact the school office.

3. Supporting documents: Prepare and submit the required documents along with the application: previous scholastic records from the last school attended, a recommendation letter from the last school, evidence of date of birth or ID card, passport copy if applicable, two passport-sized photographs, and the child's health record. These documents help the Admissions Committee assess fit and prior academic history. Additional information may be requested if needed.

4. Post-application meeting and assessment: After the application is submitted, a parent meeting is scheduled and the child undergoes an admissions assessment. The meeting and assessment provide the school with a fuller view of the child's needs and potential. Results from these interactions contribute to the final admission decision.

5. Admission decision: Based on the applicant's prior scholastic records and performance on the MISA admissions assessment, the Admissions Committee will determine whether to offer a place. Applicants are notified of the outcome via email or message. The decision may result in an offer, an offer with conditions, or a non-eligibility outcome.

6. Offer, registration, and payment: If a place is offered, you must sign the Payment and Refund policy and pay the registration fee by the invoice date to confirm your child's place. This step completes the formal enrollment for the school year. Further financial details and payment options are provided by the admissions office.

7. Further information and inquiries: For more information, email the admissions office or call the admissions numbers provided. This channel can be used to clarify fee details, placement-test scheduling, or eligibility questions.

No scholarships are described or advertised in the available admissions or program materials. The site discusses a capped intake for international students and outlines the standard admissions process rather than any financial aid provisions. Families should inquire directly with the admissions office for any potential financial aid opportunities.

A waitlist or pool system is not described in MISA's admissions documentation. Applicants proceed through a defined admission sequence (application, meeting, assessment, and decision) with outcomes communicated by email or message. There is no published waitlist policy on the site.