Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
Kings Yangon has approximately 500 students. |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Around 15 different nationalities are represented at Kings Yangon. |
| Most common nationality |
The most common nationality is Myanmar. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
The majority of students are local Myanmar students, with a diverse international student community. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes, our teachers are native or highly proficient speakers of the language in which they teach. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, additional English language support is available for students who require it. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Kings Yangon offers Burmese, Chinese, and French. |
| Max. number of students per class |
The maximum number of students in each classroom is 24. |
| Average number of students per class |
The average number of students in each classroom is around 20. |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, Kings Yangon employs teaching assistants to support student learning, particularly in younger year groups. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Kings Yangon uses technology to support teaching and learning through digital resources, interactive tools, online platforms, and classroom devices. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
Yes, Kings Yangon is ready to use virtual classroom technologies, including online video conferencing, when required. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
As the school does not require religious practice, students of all faiths and non-religious students are welcomed and respected. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Kings Yangon students complete Cambridge Checkpoint, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge International AS & A Level examinations. |
| Results in these examinations |
Our students continue to make strong academic progress, with results reviewed each year to support further improvement across the school. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, teachers assign homework to support and reinforce classroom learning. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
The amount of homework varies by year level and subject, with older students expected to spend more time on independent study. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% of our graduating students attend higher educational institutions. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, Kings Yangon carries out an evaluation before enrolling new students. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students usually complete a placement test and attend an interview as part of the admissions process. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, there may be a waiting list for certain year levels. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Registration is subject to availability, and families are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the start of the academic year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, students may be able to join during the academic year, subject to assessment, availability, and school approval. |
| School start time |
Kings Yangon starts at 8:00 am. |
| School finish time |
Primary finishes at 2:40 pm, while Secondary finishes at 3:20 pm. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Students are supervised during normal school hours and during school-arranged activities. |
| School bus service available |
Yes, Kings Yangon offers a school bus service for students. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, lunches are available at school. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
The school can support special dietary requirements where possible, subject to prior communication with the school. |
| Uniform required |
Yes, students are required to wear the school uniform. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Academic clubs, arts, music, sports, leadership, community service, and enrichment activities, which may vary by term. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education includes a range of activities such as athletics, football, basketball, badminton, volleyball, fitness activities, and team games. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, students have opportunities to take part in school sports teams, internal house competitions, friendly matches, and inter-school competitions where available. |
| Facilities at the school |
Kings Yangon has a range of learning facilities, including classrooms, science laboratories, a library, ICT facilities, art and music spaces, and shared areas for assemblies and school activities. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Kings Yangon has facilities for Physical Education and sports activities, including indoor and outdoor spaces used for fitness, team games, and school sports activities. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Kings Yangon International School is a British international school and a Kings Education UK partner school, offering education from Preschool and Primary through to Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and the A-Levels\. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Kings Yangon follows the Cambridge curriculum with a focus on high-quality teaching, academic progress, and preparing students for international qualifications and future pathways. |