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Yangon International School

International School in Yangon

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WhereNext registry · 1 listed records · fee years 2025-2026. Record observations 27 Apr 2026–27 Apr 2026; 0 undated. Imported details are unverified. All-in costs, first-year budgets, value, diversity and admissions scores are WhereNext models, not current school quotations or measured outcomes. Method and assumptions.

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Yangon International School is a multi-track international school in Yangon, Myanmar, offering IB, American. Annual tuition runs $12,895-$27,119; modeled annual cost is roughly $21,217 including recurring extras (2025-2026); first-year charges are separate. Founded in 2005, it has a 21-year track record in Yangon.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: IB, American leaving qualifications include IB Diploma.
  • Tuition: $12,895–$27,119/yr published in MMK, US$ equivalent.
  • Avg class size: 16 (max 18) Yangon international school · 300 students total.
  • 15 nationalities top: Myanmar.
  • Ages: Ages 4 to 18 school day starts at 8:00 AM for both Elementary and Secondary Schools.
  • Accreditations: IBO listed accreditations.
IB, AmericanAges 4 to 18English$12,895–$27,119/yr(27080369 Kyat-56949195 Kyat)Fee year 2025-2026
Est. all-in: $21,217/yr (modeled; 2025-2026)(+6%, modeled)Premium in YangonOpen admissions89% data coverage
Students

300

Nationalities

15 (Myanmar)

Class Size

16 avg / 18 max

Admissions

Rolling

Founded

2005

Accreditations

IBO

Qualifications

IB Diploma

multi-curriculumibamerican-curriculumpremium-tieropen-admissionssmall-school

About Yangon International 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.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

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

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. 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.
  3. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  4. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Fee year 2025-2026 · School website · record dated 27 Apr 2026; confirm current fees.
Annual fees and costs for Yangon International School
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$12,895–$27,119
Annual tuition (MMK)27080369 Kyat-56949195 Kyat
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$21,217(+6%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$22,717
Cost position in Yangon100th percentile(premium tier)
Curriculum

IB, American

Leaving qualifications

IB Diploma

External examinations

SAT, MAP assessments, IB Diploma

Exam results

YIS students consistently perform at or above international averages on learning assessments and the SAT and AP exams.

Additional languages

Myanmar, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese,

Learning support

YIS does not have a program for children with special learning needs.

Special needs staff

No

ESL / EAL support

Multi-Language Learning (MLL) support is offered.

School hours

8:00 AM for both Elementary and Secondary Schools – 3:00 PM in elementary and 3:10 PM in secondary

School busNo
Lunch

Students may bring lunches to school. Students also have the option to purchase a monthly meal plan from the school canteen.

Uniform requiredYes
After-school careNo
Dietary accommodations

We encourage families with specific cultural, dietary, or religious diets to send lunches from home. We track and monitor all food allergies.

Listing imported: 27 Apr 2026Data source: scrapedConfidence: mediumData completeness: 89%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Yangon

Premium
Median
$5,499$12,895–$27,119$27,119

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesDiversitySupport
Yangon International School

Class Size

This school
16
Max class
18
City avg
17

Student Diversity

15nationalities300 students

Moderately diverse

Common: Myanmar

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