Thalun International School

Thalun International School is a PKG-12 independent international school in Yangon, Myanmar. It was founded in 2016 by a group of investors seeking an affordable, high-quality college preparatory option in Yangon. The school operates two campuses: Thalun International Preschool in Golden Valley (Bahan Township) and Thalun International School for PK-12 in Ahlone (108 Hnin Si Street). The curriculum was reviewed and restructured between 2018 and 2023 to align with international standards (AERO) and NGSS, with an emphasis on social-emotional development. Thalun earned accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges in 2021, with a six-year term through 2027.

The Thalun community centers on two Yangon campuses: Thalun International Preschool in Golden Valley (Bahan) and Thalun International School (PK-12) in Ahlone. The PKG-12 campus sits on about 1.3 acres and was built around a historic homestead that now houses the fiction and academic libraries, a computer lab, and the offices. The preschool campus uses a play-based philosophy and the Creative Curriculum from the USA as part of its early education approach. The community emphasizes a close-knit, multicultural environment in which staff, students, and parents know one another, and it organizes a range of events and activities that involve families. Community service and experiential learning are integral to student life, including weekly English-language tutoring for local libraries and Week Without Walls trips in partnership with local organizations like NGYF.

A formal Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is not described on Thalun's public pages. Public content shows active parent involvement through events and clubs rather than a separate PTA structure. The Activities section lists events such as Thadingyut Program, Halloween Program, Fun Fair, Sport Day, and Lunar New Year, all of which involve students, families and staff. Year-long student organizations include STUCO (Student Council), the Community Service Club, and Model United Nations, which provide avenues for parent volunteering and support. The Community Service page describes ongoing projects, including weekly English-language lessons at a local library and the Week Without Walls program, which often rely on parent coordination and community partnerships. The Thalun Family pages emphasize a welcoming, multicultural environment with active parent involvement as part of the school's identity, underscoring how families participate in school life even without a formal PTA structure.