Quick summary of key school information
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 |
English as an Additional Language (EAL) 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% |
| 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 |
| 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 |
We have a canteen by Cafe Napoli. |
| 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 |
3 Libraries, 3 Science Labs, 2 Art Rooms, Outdoor Playgrounds, 3 Music Rooms |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We have two gymnasiums, 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. Now we are celebrating 20 years anniversary. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
YIS utilizes an American, standards-based curriculum and a child-centric approach to create a positive, fulfilling, growth-oriented learning environment for all students. Teachers develop individualized approaches to meet the needs of learners and communicate regularly with students and families about their growth. Technology is integrated in ways that enhance the curriculum and delivery of lessons, encouraging students to be creative, communicate clearly, and think critically in all subjects. Students are encouraged to develop self-awareness as well as cultural sensitivity. Social responsibility is a key component of how our students express their learning in the community. YIS celebrates Myanmar language and culture, while encouraging all students to live by their family's values. |
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