Curriculum
Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Ascend International School offers a Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels program, with accelerated pathways to IGCSE, International A Levels, GED, and OSSD. The A‑Level program is a 16‑month intensive curriculum covering Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Business, English, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, and Accounting, with SAT and IELTS test preparation plus university admissions counseling. The IGCSE program is a 14‑month pathway designed to prepare students for O‑Level exams, with university admissions counseling and scholarships. The 4‑month Pre‑IGCSE foundation supports middle school students aged 14+, taught with student‑centered methods in ESL, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, ICT, and Introduction to Business. The GED program lasts 6 months with GED and SAT prep, including online options and university application support. The Four Pillars—Accelerated Programs, Test Preparation, University Counseling, Extracurricular Developments—shape a holistic program. Extracurriculars include an Internship Program with AYA Bank, Shop Doora, UNIFI; a Student Council; clubs in science, debate, and the arts; and field trips to the Nuclear Information Center and FAME Pharmaceuticals. Located Level 2, No(65) Corner of Myamarlar Street and Myanma Gon Yi Street, Thaketa Industrial Zone, Thaketa Township.