Myanmar International School Yangon - Mandalay

MISY Mandalay is located at No. 23, 48th Street, between 109th and 110th roads, Chan Mya Thar Si Township, Mandalay. The campus sits in the Chan Mya Thar Si area of Mandalay city and is accessible via local roads. MISY Mandalay was established in August 2018 and operates as part of the MISY network offering an English-language international education.

MISY Mandalay runs a Primary section for Nursery to Year 6 (Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2) and a Secondary section for Year 7 to Year 13. In secondary, Year 7–9 form Key Stage 3, followed by IGCSE in Years 10–11 and AS/A Level options in Years 12–13.

MISY Mandalay is a private international day school. Instruction is in English and the school follows the English National Curriculum with Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) examinations for IGCSE and A Levels. There is no boarding provision noted.

An English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme is provided, with four full-time EAL teachers. The EAL programme is designed to support non-native English speakers from Year 3 through Year 10 and is a paid service; students receive a range of instructional approaches, including one‑to‑one and small‑group support, integrated with curriculum content. Entrance testing and ongoing assessment use standards such as the WIDA model.

MISY Mandalay is affiliated with Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), and uses Cambridge IGCSE and A‑level examinations as part of its CAIE curriculum. This is the school's international accreditation framework.

MISY Mandalay does not have a single religious affiliation; admissions indicate that the school welcomes students from all religious backgrounds.

School hours vary by year group: Nursery typically 8:45 am–2:20 pm, Reception 8:45 am–2:30 pm, and Year 1 to Year 12 generally 8:45 am–3:30 pm. The KS3 schedule specifies a 8:45 am start with a 3:30 pm finish. Breaks and timings are aligned with the English National Curriculum.

There is no published information about a MISY Mandalay bus service on the school's materials. Families should plan transport independently or through local arrangements, as no dedicated bus details are listed.

MISY Mandalay follows the English National Curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels, and is fully registered to offer the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) curriculum and assessments. In the Primary section, the curriculum is English National Curriculum-based from the Early Years Foundation Stage onward, with seven EYFS areas of learning and specialist teaching in Computer, Music, Art and Myanmar; Mandarin begins in Year 2. Assessment in the Primary phase includes Progress Tests from Year 3 and the CAT4 test from Year 4 to track progress. In Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9), the school offers a broad KS3 programme with subjects such as Art, History, Science, Computing, Mathematics, Physical Education, Music, PSHE, English, Myanmar, Geography and Mandarin, with EAL support. Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11) uses the Cambridge IGCSE with core/compulsory English, Mathematics (Core or Extended), three Sciences (with the option to drop one in Year 11), Myanmar, PE and PSHE, plus optional IGCSE subjects including Business Studies, Mandarin, Computer Science, Global Perspectives and Additional Mathematics. Key Stage 5 (Years 12–13) offers AS and A Levels in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Art and Design.

MISY Mandalay has formed a Health & Wellness Committee comprising teachers, health and wellness staff, and administrators to review and strengthen the school's physical and health education programs across EYFS and all five Key Stages, with learning outcomes focused on physical, social, emotional, and relational health. The committee promotes a positive social and emotional climate and supports SEL through its health and wellbeing initiatives. The school prioritises nutrition, regular physical education and activity, sleep education, and a healthy social-emotional climate as part of its wellbeing approach. After-school activities run three periods per week for Years 2–13, offering a range of academic, sport, science, arts enrichment, and culture programs to support student development and engagement. MISY also provides an employee wellness program for staff and a Staff Consultation Forum to incorporate staff input into wellbeing decisions.

SEN support is provided within MISY Mandalay's mainstream program. Two Special Education Needs Teacher Assistants are listed (Ei Ei Cho and Thet Htet Zon), indicating classroom-based SEN support. A dedicated Special Education Needs teacher, Doxa Praise Diaz, is described as focussing on language development and inclusive, student-centered practices. The school presents MISY Mandalay as not marketed as a separate specialist SEN institution, with SEN staffing embedded in the regular teaching framework. Public pages detail SEN staff profiles but do not publish a formal, school-wide SEN policy or a full list of specific SEN categories supported. The SEN team's stated focus includes language development and inclusive education within the Cambridge/English National Curriculum context.

EAL is offered as a paid program with four full-time EAL teachers designed to provide academic and social language support for non-native English speakers from Year 3 through Year 10. The language of instruction at MISY Mandalay is English, with the school following the English National Curriculum. The EAL program emphasizes integrated language instruction and collaboration with mainstream teachers to differentiate and co-teach as needed. Entrance and exit procedures include WIDA-based assessments to determine eligibility and readiness to discontinue EAL support, with new primary students referred by the Head of Primary and secondary students tested where possible. Fees apply for the first year of EAL support, and the program is designed to help students access the curriculum by improving Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing.

Mental wellbeing is addressed within MISY Mandalay's Health & Wellness framework, which focuses on a supportive social and emotional climate and the promotion of healthy behaviours. Sleep education is included as part of health education, with guidance to help students establish good sleep habits and understand sleep-related issues affecting concentration and wellbeing. The school's initiatives also cover staff wellbeing through an employee wellness program and a Staff Consultation Forum that seeks input from staff on wellbeing-related decisions. Regular physical activity, nutrition policies, and a broad after-school activity program contribute to students' overall wellbeing and resilience. These elements collectively support students' mental wellbeing as part of the school's holistic approach.

MISY Mandalay maintains a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Procedures, last updated in October 2025. The policy designates a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) who oversees child protection and safeguarding, with responsibilities including staff training, inter-agency collaboration, and reporting to the head of school and the board of directors. Roles for the head of school and the board ensure oversight, accountability, and annual safeguarding training for all staff. The policy sets clear reporting and recording procedures for safeguarding concerns and outlines steps in cases of allegations against staff, including confidentiality and case management. It also covers information sharing when a child moves to another school and outlines communication with parents as appropriate.

1. Document submission: Parents/Guardians must provide a completed Student Enrolment Form along with supporting documents. Specifically, full academic reports from current or previous schools for at least the past two years and relevant medical information are required. Two passport-size photos should be included, and a copy of the child's birth certificate must be provided; for foreign students, a copy of the passport front page is also needed. This initial submission gives the admissions team a complete view of the candidate's background and needs. After submission, the admissions team will acknowledge receipt by email or phone and schedule the next step (an admissions test or Skype interview).

MISY Mandalay uses a Wait Pool as one of the possible admission outcomes. The formal categories listed in the admissions process are Admittance into MISY, Admittance with Conditions, Wait Pool, and Not Eligible. The published materials do not specify how the Wait Pool is managed, including prioritization, length of time on the pool, or when a position might be offered from the pool. This means families should be prepared for a wait-and-see timeline if their application falls into the Wait Pool.