Myanmar, Mandalay
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1. Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) – AIS is listed as a WASC-accredited international school. WASC is a regional accrediting body that verifies that schools meet established standards for curriculum, governance, faculty qualifications, and resources, providing recognition of quality and aiding in college admissions and credit transfer.
2. Awards – The AIS site does not publicly publish any school-wide awards won in the past five years. Notable public items on the site are events and recognitions such as a TEDx Ayeyarwaddy Intl School and a visit by the U.S. Ambassador to AIS, which are not described as school awards.
Ayeyarwaddy International School (AIS) in Mandalay is a WASC-accredited international school offering Preschool through Grade 12. Founded in 2011, AIS is the only K-12 international school in Upper Myanmar. The school follows an American curriculum model with Language Arts and Math standards drawn from the Common Core, and uses American textbooks for core subjects. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered in the secondary program, and there are on-site TOEFL and SAT examinations to support university admissions. English is the language of instruction, and the program includes electives such as Myanmar studies and Spanish. AIS emphasizes technology-enabled learning with digital classrooms and a large English-language library, along with more than 60 after-school activities. Facilities include the on-site library and lead-teacher–run clubs conducted in the target language. The school aims to prepare students for higher education in the United States and other countries.