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| Number of students |
0- Opening soon following Covid 19 Compliance Inspection |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
4 |
| Most common nationality |
Each nationality is equally represented! |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
0 - Covid19 Restrictions |
| Max. number of students per class |
8 |
| Average number of students per class |
N/A |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we have an intensive, systematic literacy program which covers all aspects of literacy, including specific learning difficulties such as Dyslexia and Dyscalculia to name a few. We also have a full-time Applied Behaviour Analyst Curriculum for children with developmental conditions such as Autism and Downs syndrome. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Myanmar |
| 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, online lessons. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, when required to practice and consolidate learning. We also work with parents to help them, support students, at home. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Waiting list |
N/A |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, all students are subject to a battery of standardised and diagnostic test, before and after teaching. We employ mastering teaching methods to ensure our students have the foundation they need to progress. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Cognitive Ability Test 4, ( Verbal reasoning, Non Verbal reasoning, Quantitive reasoning, Spatial Awareness), Specific Learning Difficulty Screening, Rapid Naming Test, Standardised diagnostic tests: for sounding out ability and whole word recognition, fluency test, accuracy test, phonological awareness test, phonics test, blending test, segmenting test, diagnostic spelling test, test for visual processing challenges, and others. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
N/A |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge IGCSE, As & A level Economics, Business Studies, Travel and Tourism, English as a Second Language and Thinking Skills. The format is online learning. one to one or small group lessons. |
| Results in these examinations |
N/A |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
N/A |
| School bus service available |
No |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
PECM offers Progressive Applied Behaviour Analyst curriculum from Autism Partnership and Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (USA) and the Multilit Reading Tutor Program. We also have a spelling program and a dyscalculia program. We can support a student with moderate learning challenges. We have wheelchair access and elevators for those with mobility issues. |
| Learning support offered |
We offer an Applied Behaviour Analyst Course which focuses on developing skills in Language; Behaviour; Learning how to learn; Self-help; Play, Social and Group skills. We have an after school/weekend program for students with Specific Learning Difficulties, such as ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia. We also have a clinic for students suffering from visual stress and visual processing difficulties, such as Lazy Eye, Merle Irlens, Light sensitivity, and processing difficulties. Finally, we have a program for students who are homeschooled for whatever reasons at Cambridge IGCSE ( High School) As and A level subjects. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We primarily support students with learning challenges, however, some of our previous students were savants, who also required a personalised learning approach. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we have access to a visiting Educational Psychologist, an online Speech & Language Pathologist and an Occupational Therapist (Sensory & Movement). |
| School start time |
8:30 am |
| School finish time |
3:00 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
This can be arranged by mutual agreement |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Yoga, Sensory Circuit and Scouting |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Sports activities included |
PE, Sensory exercises, Yoga |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Playground, football, |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We are the first organisation amongst 31 International schools in Yangon to seriously recognise the need for students with learning challenges. Our programs have been selected from gold-standard programs found in commercial, specialist organisations or clinics in developed countries. We seek to understand why a child is experiencing difficulties and give them the foundation they need to progress. We are a caring organisation, designed and lead by active, International teachers who know only too well the challenges some students experience in international education. Our aim is to provide these students with equality of access to education. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Diagnostic, therapeutic and mastery teaching methods, |
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