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The ILBC Taunggyi branches are in Taunggyi, the capital of Shan State in eastern Myanmar. ILBC International School – Taunggyi is listed at No.123 Phayar Thone Sul Kyaung Street, Thumingalar Housing, Thingangyun. ILBC IGCSE is at No.27, Corner of Yangyi Aung Street and Kanbawza Street, Yayayekwin Quarter. ILBC Preschool is at No. (Ma/255), Shu Hmyaw Khinn Road, Taunggyi. Taunggyi is the regional hub in Shan State.
The Taunggyi branches offer Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary programs. The IGCSE campus provides Cambridge IGCSE as part of the secondary pathway.
The Taunggyi branches operate as private international schools. They are presented as day programs with no boarding facilities listed for these Taunggyi campuses.
Public information does not publish a dedicated SEN policy for the Taunggyi branches. The site mentions English Proficiency Course (EPC) and Technology Integrated Learning (TIL) among its programs, but specific Additional Learning Needs provisions are not described.
The branches operate in Myanmar. The site also describes a U.S. Dual Diploma Program, indicating some cross-border educational offerings, but there is no formal country affiliation stated for the Taunggyi branches.
No religious affiliation is indicated for the Taunggyi ILBC branches.
The academic year runs from June to March, with two semesters (June–October and November–March). School hours may differ by campus, and a single timetable is not published.
A school bus service is not listed for the Taunggyi branches on the ILBC site.
The school is governed by the ILBC Board of Education.
ILBC International School – Taunggyi operates three branches: ILBC International School Taunggyi, ILBC IGCSE Taunggyi, and ILBC Preschool Taunggyi. The medium of instruction is English, and ILBC offers education from Preschool through Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International A Levels (IAL). The curriculum is Cambridge CAIE-based, with IGCSE in the secondary years and A Levels for pre-university study, delivered within ILBC's Technology Integrated Curriculum. Technology Integrated Curriculum provides a cloud-based platform for on-campus and off-campus learning, including homework, classwork, assignments, projects, portfolios, quizzes, tests, tutorials and examinations since its adoption in 2020-2021. In summary, ILBC Taunggyi offers Preschool, IGCSE, and IAL, supported by digital learning infrastructure and Cambridge-credentialed assessments.
The ILBC Taunggyi branches do not publicly disclose any dedicated Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program or staff.
Public ILBC materials for Taunggyi do not disclose any Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.
There is no publicly disclosed EAL provision; ILBC materials do not specify English as an Additional Language support.
No publicly disclosed mental wellbeing program or staff is described in ILBC Taunggyi materials.
No safeguarding policy or child protection procedures are described in ILBC Taunggyi materials.
1. Admissions Process
The ILBC International School system emphasizes clear expectations and careful placement. Prospective students and parents should become familiar with the school program, facilities, and student expectations, as ILBC maintains high academic standards and promotes Myanmar cultural appreciation and personal development. Admission is based on a review of records, past performance, age, maturity, class numbers, and acceptable performance on the school's screening assessments. This means that where a class has limited numbers, placement decisions are influenced by both prior records and how a student performs in screening tasks.
2. Documents Needed for Admission
Families must prepare a set of documents to accompany the online application. Required items include a completed online admission form, school records (report cards, transcripts, certificates, test scores), a copy of the passport for international students, and proof that all required fees have been paid (billing form completed). Having these documents ready helps the school verify prior academic history and eligibility quickly.
3. Online Application and Fees
Parents should submit the online admission form and attach available school records and standardized test results when possible. The school reserves the right to request copies of student records before enrollment. Health records must be provided, and immunizations should align with school policy; the medical team will assess the student's suitability for ILBC. In addition to application steps, certain fees apply early in the process: a placement test fee and admission fees for new or returning students.
4. Screening, Health, and Placement
All applicants take a screening assessment to determine the best placement within the school. The screening includes a writing sample, a math test, and an informal interview to assess reading, speaking, and listening skills. Parents and students should read the Student Manual and the School Rules & Regulations to understand expectations and policies before joining. Health records and immunization status are reviewed as part of the intake process, and the school medical team evaluates suitability for admission.
5. Readings and Final Steps
As part of the admissions finish-line, both parents and students are expected to read and be well acquainted with the student manual and school rules and regulations contained in the admission materials. This ensures that families understand policies on behavior, attendance, assessments, and overall school expectations. Once the screening and health checks are complete and all documents are reviewed, the school will communicate next steps
Located on Yangon-Insein Road in Hlaing Township, Yangon. The official address is No. 2A Yangon-Insein Road, Building 2, No. 9 Ward. The campus is described as conveniently located on Yangon-Insein Road with access to the main transport routes serving central Yangon and nearby housing areas.
The school offers an Early Years Village for young children, followed by the Primary Years Program (PYP). A Junior High program aligns with the IB Middle Years Program (MYP), of which Yangon American is a Candidate School. The PYP is designed for ages 3 to 12, and the school serves students roughly from age 2 to 18.
The school is co-educational and operates as a day school. There is no boarding facility publicly listed for Yangon American.
Approximately 70% of students are Myanmar nationals and 30% are expatriates, representing about 15 nationalities.
There is a counselor's office and dedicated learning spaces to promote well‑being and support student learning needs. Resources and spaces are described as enabling differentiated instruction and student independence.
No formal country affiliation is listed. The program combines an American-aligned curriculum with IB program options, indicating an international rather than a country‑specific affiliation.
Religious affiliation is not publicly listed by the school.
The academic calendar includes events such as Open House and the first day of school. The 2024–2025 calendar shows that Wednesdays are early release days. Typical start times vary by program, with Early Years around 9:00 a.m. and Primary around 8:00 a.m., ending around 2:30 p.m. (Early Years) or 3:00 p.m. (Primary).
An optional bus service is available. Routes are planned by a bus coordinator and operated by a third‑party provider with qualified drivers and bus monitors.
Uniforms vary by grade. Nursery (age 2) wears a navy-blue cotton tee with a logo and navy-blue bottoms with a white stripe. Toddler through Pre-Kindergarten (ages 3-5) wear a grey polo shirt with an embroidered logo and navy-blue bottoms; a separate PE uniform includes a navy-blue athletic tee with a red vertical stripe under the arms and a logo, and navy-blue athletic shorts with a red stripe. Kindergarten through Grade 8 (ages 6-14) wear a white polo shirt with an embroidered logo, a blue oxford short-sleeve shirt, and navy-blue bottoms; a separate PE uniform includes a navy-blue athletic tee with a red vertical stripe under the arms and a logo, and navy-blue athletic shorts with a red side stripe.
Students may bring a packed snack and lunch or have a healthy snack and lunch catered from the Student Canteen. Meals are prepared in line with USDA dietary guidelines in allergen-free kitchens with a strict ‘No Nuts Policy' on campus, and Asian, Western and Vegetarian options are available. The annual price for meals is US$1,300 or US$650 per semester.
Yangon American International School is part of Asia Strategic Holdings, a London-listed investment company that operates a portfolio of brands in education, including Yangon American International School. Asia Strategic's portfolio page confirms Yangon American International School as a portfolio brand. The school is led by a Head of School (Steven Winkelman) supported by a regional leadership team.
Yangon American International School is an IB World School with an authorized Primary Years Programme (PYP) and is pursuing authorization for the Middle Years Programme (MYP); a Diploma Programme (DP) is planned for the future. The curriculum is concept-based and transdisciplinary, built around IB frameworks and aligned with the American Common Core Standards. The PYP serves ages 3–12; the MYP serves ages 11–16 (grades 6–10), with the DP planned. In the MYP, eight subject groups are offered: Language Acquisition, Language and Literature, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, Arts, Physical and Health Education, and Design; assessment combines formative and summative methods, including self-reflection and personal projects. Instruction is in English, with Myanmar language learning supported, and the program emphasizes inquiry-based learning and social-emotional learning aligned with CASEL standards.
Yangon American International School places strong emphasis on social-emotional well-being as part of its IB-aligned program. The Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program is designed to help students develop skills to become more resilient, confident, and capable learners, and it incorporates CASEL framework alongside IB learner profile attributes. It covers self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Counseling services support SEL through a dedicated counselor's office that promotes social-emotional well-being and helps students navigate personal and social challenges. The SEL approach is integrated across the curriculum through the school's concept-based, inquiry-driven program.
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided according to the school's standards for English Language Learners. The school aligns with WIDA standards for English Language Learners to guide ELL instruction. The Languages section notes that English is the language of instruction and highlights multilingual learning with opportunities to learn additional languages. Public materials indicate WIDA standards are used to support ELL throughout the program.
Mental wellbeing is supported through a dedicated counselor's office that promotes social-emotional well-being and helps students navigate personal and social challenges. The Learning Spaces page notes the importance of mental and emotional well-being as part of the campus environment. The Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program, aligned with CASEL and the IB learner profile, contributes to students' emotional resilience and well-being. Counselors provide ongoing support consistent with the SEL framework within the IB-based approach.
Yangon American International School maintains a Child Protection Policy updated on January 8, 2024. All staff employed by the school must report suspected incidences of child abuse or neglect, with follow-up in accordance with policy provisions. The policy references the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and outlines safeguarding responsibilities, including definitions of abuse and reporting procedures. It also covers safe recruitment practices for staff and volunteers. The policy underscores a commitment to protecting students' rights, safety, and well-being in a safeguarding framework.
Applications are accepted year-round. The Admissions team assesses each child upon application for placement. Final grade allocation is dependent on the Admissions assessment. Yangon American accepts students from all over the world, with grade placement guided by an age-to-grade table and the Admissions assessment.
Yangon International School is located at No. 117, Thumingalar Housing, Thingangyun Township, Yangon, Myanmar. The campus sits in the residential Thingangyun area of Yangon, within easy reach of local transport options in the city. The school operates a Mandalay campus as well, but this section refers to the Yangon location.
YIS Yangon enrolls children from ages 3 to 18. The Elementary School runs from Early Childhood (ages 3–5) through Kindergarten to Grade 5, and the Secondary School includes Middle School (Grade 6–8) and High School (Grade 9–12).
The school is co-educational and functions as a day school (no boarding facilities are listed).
The YIS community is described as highly diverse, with representation from more than 25 nationalities among families, staff, and alumni. Myanmar nationals form the largest group in the pupil body, with international students from several other countries also represented (demographic data for ISY/YIS-style schools often cite Myanmar as the majority and multiple international nationalities).
The school provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and a counseling program for student wellbeing. EAL services are specified for Elementary grades (and there is a dedicated counseling structure described in the Elementary Handbook).
There is no formal country affiliation listed. The school operates an American-based standards framework alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP).
No religious affiliation is listed in the school materials; the school presents itself as an international, globally oriented program.
School timings, arrival, and dismissal procedures are detailed in the Elementary Handbook (School Timings; Arrival Procedures; Dismissal Procedures; Late Pickup). Exact start/end times are published in the handbook.
Public details about a school bus service are not published on the Yangon campus pages; families should contact the admissions team to discuss transport arrangements.
Uniforms: YIS requires a campus-purchasable uniform with separate sets for Elementary and Secondary, including swimwear for swimming days (one-piece swimsuits for girls and trunks for boys). Elementary girls may wear shorts under their skirts. Students must wear the uniform daily, with gym wear required for PE; caps indoors are not allowed and there are guidelines on hair and footwear.
The school follows a Common Core curriculum complemented by the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). The IB Diploma Programme is part of the school's curriculum. Founded in 2004, YIS has celebrated over 20 years of operation. Alumni have progressed to study at top-ranked universities worldwide, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, Switzerland, South Korea, and Japan.
Alumni have been admitted to top universities around the world, with destinations including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, Switzerland, South Korea, and Japan.
YIS graduates have progressed to universities around the world, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, Switzerland, South Korea, and Japan.
Yangon International School (YIS) supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) as part of its holistic, whole-child approach. The school's mission emphasizes developing the whole child to be socially responsible, culturally sensitive, and personally fulfilled, indicating SEL is a core aspect of its education. The co-curricular programs build confidence, leadership, teamwork, and creativity through Athletics, Competitions, and Performing Arts, reinforcing SEL in practice. Student Services include guidance counselors for social and emotional needs and English as an Additional Language (EAL) specialists to support wellbeing and language development. The High School page states that social and emotional learning is critical to student success, underscoring the importance placed on SEL across grade levels.
Yangon International School describes Student Services that include guidance counselors for social and emotional needs and an EAL team plus a college counselor, indicating available supports for learners who need additional language and wellbeing assistance. The Yangon site does not publicly disclose a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) department or a defined list of SEN types the school can support. Public materials from the YIS network show Mandalay campus offering similar supports (guidance counselors and EAL specialists) but do not describe a separate SEN service for Yangon. The school is not described as a specialist SEN institution in publicly available materials. Families seeking detailed information on individualized education plans or SEND provisions should contact the school for specifics.
Yangon International School provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support through a team of EAL specialists within Student Services. This EAL provision is explicitly listed as part of the Yangon About page's Student Services. Mandalay confirms a similar arrangement, noting EAL specialists as part of Student Services across the YIS network. EAL support complements language development alongside counseling and college guidance to support students' academic success.
Mental wellbeing is addressed at YIS through Student Services, with guidance counselors available to support social and emotional needs. Counseling and wellbeing are integrated into the school's overall approach to student welfare, aligned with SEL and language supports. The High School materials indicate SEL is a key component of student success, reinforcing the emphasis on mental wellbeing across levels. These elements reflect a structured approach to student welfare that combines counseling, advisory programs, and co-curricular activity.
Yangon International School maintains a Child Safeguarding Policy as part of its policy and guidance materials. The policy is listed among the school's policy resources and is publicly accessible to the school community. Safeguarding at YIS is positioned within the school's broader commitment to student protection and wellbeing. Families are encouraged to consult the Child Safeguarding Policy for details on definitions, reporting procedures, and responsibilities.
1. The school is accepting applications for the current academic school year. The program is academically rigorous, American, standards-based. All instruction is in English and a grade-appropriate level of proficiency is required, with the Secondary program described as college preparatory. Assessments and interviews are used to determine applicant fit with the school and student body.
2. Downloadable admission documents include Application Form, YIS Flyer, Student Developmental Questionnaire, Medical Form, and Reenrollment Form. These documents are used as part of the admissions review. The Admissions office provides guidance to families during the process. Applicants should submit the completed forms to the Admissions team and contact them with questions.
3. Admissions assessments and interviews are used to determine applicant ability and potential with the school and student body. The assessments evaluate academic readiness, language proficiency, and fit with the school community. The Admissions team reviews the results to make admission decisions. Families are informed of the decision and next steps.
4. Admission decisions are issued based on the assessments and interviews. If admitted, enrollment steps follow to secure placement. Enrollment may involve submitting additional information and confirming placement. The Admissions team continues to support families through the transition.
