The International School Yangon
International School in Yangon
Quick answer
The International School Yangon (ISY) serves 400 students from 26 nationalities aged 4 to 18 in Myanmar's commercial capital. The school combines an American curriculum with the IB Diploma at upper school, accredited by IBO and WASC. Long-established premier choice for diplomatic, NGO and corporate expat families on Yangon assignments seeking established American/IB-track education with strong US-college progression, in Myanmar's largest expat-international community.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American leaving qualifications include IB Diploma.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 22) Yangon international school · 400 students total.
- 26 nationalities top: The largest nationality groups at ISY for the 2022-23 school year are Myanmar, South Korea, and India..
- Ages: Ages 4 to 18 school day starts at School starts at 8:30.
- Accreditations: IBO, WASC verified.
400
26 (The largest nationality groups at ISY for the 2022-23 school year are Myanmar, South Korea, and India.)
20 avg / 22 max
Rolling
IBO, WASC
IB Diploma
About The International School Yangon
Our Mission is: 'The International School Yangon is a community of compassionate global citizens. Our Vision is: 'We aim to create lifelong learners who will be a force for positive change in the world.'
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
IB, American
IB Diploma
IB Diploma, SAT tests, MAP tests
IB Average Points (2022) - 34
French, Mandarin, Spanish, Burmese
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.
Yes
Yes, English as an Additional Language
School starts at 8:30 – 2:30
There are two lunch vendors on campus for students.
Some vendors offer specialist food but most specific dietary requirements are brought from home.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
School Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: The largest nationality groups at ISY for the 2022-23 school year are Myanmar, South Korea, and India.
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