Myanmar, Mandalay
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1. Online application and initial documentation. Begin by completing the online admissions form and submitting available school records such as report cards, transcripts, certificates, and any standard test scores. For international applicants, include a copy of the passport. Also complete the billing form and ensure any required fees are paid. The school reserves the right to request copies of student records before enrollment if needed, and health records must show immunization per policy. This step starts your formal consideration for placement and sets expectations for documentation and fees.
2. Submission of records and health requirements. After the online application, send through or upload the school records and any standardized testing results from previous schools whenever possible. The admissions policy notes that the school may request copies of records to support enrollment decisions. Health records must be provided, and students must be immunized as per the school policy; the school medical team will assess suitability based on these materials. Completing this step helps determine whether the student meets placement and health prerequisites for admission.
3. Screening and placement assessment. All applicants participate in a screening assessment designed to determine initial placement. The screening includes a writing sample, a mathematics test, and an informal interview to gauge reading, speaking, and listening skills. Parents and students should be familiar with the Student Manual and the School Rules & Regulations before the screening. The results help assign the student to the most appropriate class level.
4. Review of rules and expectations. Both parents and students are expected to read and understand the Student Manual and School Rules & Regulations. This step ensures that families are aligned with school expectations and conduct policies prior to any enrollment decision. Familiarity with the rules supports a smoother transition if admission is offered.
5. Enrollment decision and billing. Admission is based on records, past performance, age and maturity, class numbers, and screening results. If placement is approved, families should complete any remaining billing requirements and pay the applicable fees (as listed in the fees information). The school may request additional records as part of final enrollment, and the student will be placed according to screening outcomes and space availability.
There is no explicit waitlist or pool system described in the admissions policy. Admissions are described as based on a review of records, age, maturity, class numbers, and screening assessments, with placement determined by screening results and available space. No separate waitlist process is stated in the policy.
ILBC does offer scholarships. For the Class of 2025 (Yangon & Mandalay), 70 students received scholarships, with total scholarship value amounting to about $1.1 million across the class, and university offers were received from numerous institutions. This includes a list of many universities that extended offers to ILBC students.
ILBC Mandalay operates multiple campuses offering Cambridge IGCSE programs (IGCSE I, II, III) and preschool locations. Mandalay campuses include 30th Street (Kankauk Ward, Chan Aye Thar Zan), 64th Street (Mahar Myaing II, Mahar Aung Myay), and Block-13/A, 30th Street (IGCSE III and Preschool). The Preschool programs include two campuses in Mandalay: 30th Street and 60th Street (Myothit), with the 60th Street site located in Chanmyatharsi. The site also describes extracurricular options such as music, fine arts, and various sports. For language, the Preschool program emphasizes an English-language curriculum and notes that Myanmar and Chinese are also taught. The school follows the IGCSE curriculum across its Mandalay IGCSE campuses and provides education from preschool through secondary levels.