Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
400 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
26 |
Most common nationality |
The largest nationality groups at ISY for the 2022-23 school year are Myanmar, South Korea, and India. |
Ratio of local students to international students |
30% Local, 70% International |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, English as an Additional Language |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Mandarin, Spanish, Burmese |
Max. number of students per class |
22 |
Average number of students per class |
20 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Technology at ISY is used to enhance student learning across the curriculum in purposeful and meaningful ways. It aims to support a culture of learning where teachers and students alike are adept users and implementers of digital technology where information and ideas are communicated, explored, evaluated, and created. Within this context, students engage in authentic learning experiences that facilitate local and global collaboration, creative problem solving, and the development of innovative products.
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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, ISY has adapted well to virtual learning. We have created a separate platform for students who are not in the same time zone to learn at their own pace. Then we also have synchronous lessons where students zoom into classes. This works for students who are physically in class and also virtual as cameras allow the students who are not in the class to see everything that is going on and interact with students in real time. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, SAT tests, MAP tests |
Results in these examinations |
IB Average Points (2022) - 34 |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
On average homework ranges from 15-80 minutes per night depending on age and assignment. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98% of ISY graduates move on to colleges and universities of their choice around the world. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
In addition to an already differentiated curriculum and student centered learning, students with special learning needs can receive individualized or small group targeted instruction using specific interventions delivered by the learning services provider and/or the classroom teacher. The interventions are selected to match the learning need. These interventions can include push-in classroom and/or pull-out support depending on the type of intervention necessary. Specific classroom accommodations are also provided to ensure the student is receiving full access to the curriculum and other classroom and school activities. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
In addition to student centered learning and a differentiated curriculum, students who have higher abilities have access to extensions to the curriculum, curriculum compacting, mentorships, and special projects. In addition, CTY* course options are offered at the elementary school level (*Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth) |
Student access to education psychologist |
Names and contact information of international educational psychologists are available and can be provided to parents. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. Assessments may be administered as needed. This is dependent on the documentation provided initially by applicants. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Evaluations are primarily for assessing English proficiency. Other assessments may be administered as needed |
Waiting list |
Every year there will be a waiting list but not necessarily in all grades. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no deadline. ISY accepts applications all year with some students joining late in the year. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
School starts at 8:30 |
School finish time |
2:30 |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
School bus service available |
Not currently (22-23) but this may be started up again. |
School provided lunches |
There are two lunch vendors on campus for students. |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Some vendors offer specialist food but most specific dietary requirements are brought from home. |
Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
ISY offers a wide range of after school activities that provide students with the opportunity to discover new areas of interest, develop talents and abilities, take on leadership roles, and form meaningful connections with other students. |
Sports activities included |
Physical Education is wide ranging at ISY including Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Swimming, Badminton, Tennis, Golf, Cross Country & Touch Rugby. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, ISY competes internationally against schools in the South East Asian region. This is called (SEASAC). We also compete against local international schools in Yangon (Yangon Athletic Conference) - YAC. |
Facilities at the school |
We have a main library and another area for books and study we call the Learning Commons. We have a number of Science Labs and a flexible large stage for events. |
Sports facilities at the school |
2 Court Gym with room for spectators, Outside Basketball courts, 7 lane 25m Swimming pool, Artificial Surface Soccer Field |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Our Mission is: 'The International School Yangon is a community of compassionate global citizens.
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Teaching approach of the school |
We have three ISY Learner Outcomes (ILOs) that we work towards with all of our students. All ISY graduates will be compassionate global citizens, lifelong learners and agents for positive change. In order to achieve this outcome we nurture in all of our students the ISY Learner Attributes. These are compassion, collaboration, communication, courage, creativity, critical thinking and reflection. These attributes are strongly embedded in our curriculum and in everything we do. |