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School details
| Number of students |
300 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
15 |
| Most common nationality |
Myanmar |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
10:1 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Multi-Language Learning (MLL) support is offered. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Myanmar, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, |
| Max. number of students per class |
18 Early Childhood, 22 Kindergarten, 22 Grade 1-Grade 12. Student: teacher ratio is 10:1. |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Elementary is fully integrated using ipads. Middle school is a 'BYOD' or bring your own device program. High school is a 1:1 laptop program; students use MacBooks, Microsoft 365 Learn, and a host of other resources. |
| 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
The school is secular. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
SAT, MAP assessments, IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
YIS students consistently perform at or above international averages on learning assessments and the SAT and AP exams. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Teacher's discretion |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Varies by age and grade level |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| Learning support offered |
YIS does not have a program for children with special learning needs. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
We may, depending on the age level and previous school experience |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Early Childhood students have an observation. Elementary students are assessed in language and math skills. Secondary students complete an essay and interview with principals. |
| Waiting list |
Secondary grade levels often have waiting lists. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We have rolling admission. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, YIS has rolling admission. |
| School start time |
8:00 AM for both Elementary and Secondary Schools |
| School finish time |
3:00 PM in elementary and 3:10 PM in secondary |
| Supervised care before/after school |
There are teacher-led/coached after-school activities and athletics daily. |
| School bus service available |
Families arrange private transportation. |
| School provided lunches |
Students may bring lunches to school. Students also have the option to purchase a monthly meal plan from the school canteen. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We encourage families with specific cultural, dietary, or religious diets to send lunches from home. We track and monitor all food allergies. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Elementary offers quarterly ASAs and athletics. YIS is a member of the Yangon Athletic Conference. Secondary students may participate in athletics, leadership and service clubs such as National Honor Society and Student Council, Model United Nations, a variety of community service organizations, school publications, robotics, and musical ensembles. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education is a specialist class for students in Early Childhood through high school. Students at all levels are encouraged to participate in athletics teams and tournaments including swimming, volleyball, basketball, soccer, table tennis, and badminton. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
1 Libraries, 3 Science Labs, 2 Art Rooms, Outdoor Playgrounds, 3 Music Rooms |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We have a gymnasium, an open court, a swimming pool, a weight room, and a multipurpose fitness studio. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Our school was established in 2005 and is one of the most well-respected international schools in Yangon. YIS celebrates the Myanmar language and culture while encouraging all students to live by their family's values and become global citizens. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Yangon International School (YIS) offers an American standards-based curriculum, complemented by the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, with a child-centered approach that fosters a positive, growth-oriented learning environment for every student. Our teachers design personalized strategies to support the unique needs of each learner and maintain open communication with students and families about progress and growth. Technology is thoughtfully integrated into daily lessons to enrich learning, inspire creativity, build communication skills, and develop critical thinking across all subjects. Beyond academics, YIS emphasizes being academically well-prepared, personally fulfilled, culturally sensitive, and socially responsible, encouraging students to make meaningful contributions to their community. We proudly celebrate the Myanmar language and culture while guiding students to live by their family values and become compassionate global citizens. |
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