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Nationalities
Number of students |
630 |
Most common nationality |
Myanmar |
Ratio of local students to international students |
75% local : 25% international |
Languages
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Myanmar language, Mandarin |
Classroom
Max. number of students per class |
22 |
Average number of students per class |
20 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Academics
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
Student support
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
The Learning Centre at MISY is a national leader in Special Needs education. |
Admissions
Entry evaluation for students |
Placement test and interview |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
All candidates from Year 2 to Year 10 are required to take an English and Mathematics placement test according to the desired level they wish to join plus the interview assessed by responsible Principal. All candidates from Year 11 to Year 13 are only required to sit for an interview. |
Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
School start time |
8:15 |
School finish time |
KG1: 11:35
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School provided lunches |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Paper plate craft, STEM challenge club, making craft, yoga, colouring, choir, dance, paper cutting and paper foldering, art, drawing and printing, photo frames, speech and drama, battle of the books more than a reading club, board and word games, mindfulness, assembly helpers, ultimate assault course, sewing, brain games/puzzles, table tennis, chess, computer science, scouts, world building, athletics and running, MUN, public speaking, community service. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
Sports facilities at the school |
Football pitch, indoor gym |
About the school
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Myanmar International School Yangon is an International co-educational School providing high academic standards, where children grow and prosper and become internationally minded citizens.
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Teaching approach of the school |
The mission of MISY is to provide each student with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to reach their individual potential to make positive contributions to Myanmar and the wider world. |