Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
200 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10 |
| Most common nationality |
Myanmar |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
8:2 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
No |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Myanmar, Chinese and French |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Our school provides tablets and computers as well as e-library to read and learn on-the-go. We are also planning to transition to Cambridge Digital Classroom from traditional textbooks in 2022/23 academic year. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, we have been providing virtual lessons via ZOOM for the last two years. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Majority of students are Buddhist as Myanmar is a Buddhist country. However, CISM believes all religions should be respected but one's belief shall not be forced upon others. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
CISM students participate in all major ceremonies and holidays of Buddhist as well as religions of others. (i.e. Christmas, Eid, Deepawali, etc) |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge Checkpoint exam at the end of Year 6 (Primary), Year 9 (Lower Secondary) and IGCSE assessment at the end of Year 11. |
| Results in these examinations |
A good 60 percent of CISM student receives straight A's within the school exams. Our O' Level graduates also achieve outstanding academic success with an acceptance rate of 90% to the post-secondary institution of their choice. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1 hour |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
80% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Not yet |
| Learning support offered |
Not yet |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Not yet |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Not yet |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, new students are required to take a placement test and oral interview to assess their language ability. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students are required to take the previous year final exam according to their completed grade. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
End of June |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
9 |
| School finish time |
4 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, we do have an in-house doctor who checks students' well beings at the beginning of the school day |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sports, Drama, Art, Embroidery and Crochet`, Music, Reading Club, Math Club, Science Club, ICT Master Mind Club and more. |
| Sports activities included |
Basketball, football, badminton, volleyball, and track & field. We are planning to add dance and kids yoga in upcoming academic year. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, science labs, and ICT rooms. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Basketball court, badminton court, volleyball court and fusel field |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Our international curriculum and creative pedagogy give every student access to a high-quality education and provides a wide range of energetic extracurricular activities. Our caring policy gives our students the opportunity to feel comfortable and confident, allowing them to reach their utmost potential. |
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