Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
All campuses together have over 3000 students. |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
In the current year, there are 12 Nationalities studying in the school. |
Most common nationality |
Myanmar |
Ratio of local students to international students |
90% local : 10% international |
Native English speaking teachers |
Languages are taught by native speakers, subjects are taught by mixed nationalities. |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, the school has special coaching classes. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Myanmar language, Chinese, German |
Max. number of students per class |
Lower levels:18 Upper levels: 24 |
Average number of students per class |
20 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, From Nursery to Grade 3 |
Use of technology in the classroom |
The school makes use of technology extensively to enhance the learning experience. We choose content that supports both pedagogy and delivery through technology. Every single classroom in all our branches is supported with smartboards and some of the world's best educational software. Whether it is language or mathematics or sciences or ICT or STEM, there are systems that take care of the individual needs of students. The school also has its own app to further reach out to individuals. |
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, all the classes, from KG to 12, have been offered through virtual platforms during COVID-19 stay-home quarantines. As we have been using technology in the school for more than 15 years, the shift has been smooth, fast, and effective. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We appreciate all faiths. |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels
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Results in these examinations |
Our average score in all IGCSE subjects for 2019 was 81% and in 2020 it was 83% |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, we check the stress level of individual age groups, set time-limits, and spread the homework across the subjects. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
It is basically depending on the age levels, for younger age groups, it will be shorter in order to collect feedbacks for formative assessments, for the higher level, the time required to complete could be a little longer as their tasks could be mostly either a writing or a research practice. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
97% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have general support for students who can cope with mainstream students. Our specialists support our teachers to manage students that require minimal support and periodical counseling. We don't exclusive classes for students with special needs. |
Learning support offered |
Not applicable. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
The school has many adaptive AI based programs, all available at FOC, where students can progress on their own. Students have opportunities to move beyond their grade levels. There are many special clubs and special training sessions organized for gifted students including intern projects where they are supported based on their interest. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Placement test is required. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
All prospective students must sit for English, Mathematics and Science placement exams for all levels. English oral fluency (Listening/Speaking) is critical. A prospective student scoring at 70% or above on each examination is considered prepared for admission. At 60%, additional testing may be required.
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Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Mid-May every year. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Late admissions are considered only under exceptional circumstances, most often in the case of new arrivals to the country and/or the city. |
School start time |
Please check with our branches, Primary, Preschool and Secondary have different timings. Middle and High school start early, while Primary and preschools start a bit late. |
School finish time |
Please check with our branches, Primary, Preschool and Secondary have different timings. |
Supervised care before/after school |
We have an hour of supervised care available after school. Check this with branches before admission about the nature of care parents are looking for. |
School bus service available |
Yes. |
School provided lunches |
Yes, available at the school canteen. |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, we generally don't serve beef, ham, and shellfish at the school canteen. We have a special vegetarian/vegan section, |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Music, dance, Wushu, yoga, creative studies, volleyball, basketball, football, Taekwondo, swimming, home economics, running, Aeronautics, Scouts, intern opportunities. |
Sports activities included |
Yoga, dance classes, Volleyball, badminton, basketball, football, taekwondo and swimming. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor pitches, swimming pool, indoor gym. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Brainworks Total International School Yangon is a unique group of K-12 integrated schools offering Pre, Primary, Secondary, IGCSE and A-Level education. Brainworks – Total accepts your child and takes on his academic development along with personality development and orientation right from Kindergarten onwards to Grade 12. Brainworks has a total of 8 branches in Yangon - Kamayut, Bayint Naung, Kyi Myin Dine, Wai Za Yan Tar, North Dagon, Thingangyun, Thaketa and Tamwe. We also have a branch each in Taunggyi and Mawlamyine. We are accredited Cambridge International School, PASCH network of schools and also certified by ISO 9001, 14001. |
Teaching approach of the school |
We believe in student empowerment, our teachers create multiple opportunities for the students in terms of pedagogy that is supported with world-class technology and resources. We take a variety of feedbacks from learning and improve the learning process in order for students to acquire complete ownership of their learning. |