Yangon American International School
International School in Yangon
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Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American taught at Yangon American International School.
- Tuition: $9,197–$15,595/yr published in MMK, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 8 (max 20) Yangon international school · 70 students total.
- 19 nationalities top: For the 2020-2021 school year, the most common nationalities are Myanmar, United States.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 14 school day starts at When physically in session Early Years classes (Nursery through Kindergarten-1) start at 9:00 a.m. while Elementary classes (Kindergarten-2 through Fifth Grade) start at 8:00 a.m..
- Accreditations: IBO listed accreditations.
70
19 (For the 2020-2021 school year, the most common nationalities are Myanmar, United States, India, and Malaysia.)
8 avg / 20 max
Rolling
IBO
About Yangon American International School
Our mission is to prepare students for success in university and beyond by providing a rigorous, student-centered education in a safe and nurturing globally-minded environment. We strive to inspire all our students to reach their full potential through an inclusive and well rounded academic program that empowers students to take responsibility and agency over their learning.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
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
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $9,197–$15,595 |
| Annual tuition (MMK) | 19314322 Kyat-32750373 Kyat |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $13,896(+12%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $15,396 |
| Cost position in Yangon | 40th percentile(mid-range) |
IB, American
We utilize the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) at the beginning and end of the school year. Because of the school closures this year, we were unable to administer the test this fall.
Myanmar, Mandarin Chinese
Our teachers are trained to differentiate instruction to reach students with mild to moderate special needs.
No
Yes, we offer support for students who have been identified as English Language Learners.
When physically in session Early Years classes (Nursery through Kindergarten-1) start at 9:00 a.m. while Elementary classes (Kindergarten-2 through Fifth Grade) start at 8:00 a.m. – Early Years ends at 2:30 p.m. while Elementary ends at 3:00 p.m.
Yes, we have a lunch program that is available at an affordable price and is nutrition and delicious. It is catered by a major hotel in Yangon.
We do our best to accommodate special diets, but most specific dietary requirements must be brought from home.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
At a Glance
Fee Position in Yangon
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: For the 2020-2021 school year, the most common nationalities are Myanmar, United States, India, and Malaysia.
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