Yangon Japanese School

Myanmar, Yangon

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The school at a glance

Instructs in Japanese

Fees MMK 5,760 - 8,260

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 37

Type Co-educational

Opened 1964

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages Japanese, English, Burmese

Typical class size 4

Strengths Sport, Languages, Academic Enrichment

Clubs Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School

Introduction

The Yangon Japanese School is a private day school in Yangon affiliated with the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar. It offers an elementary division (six years) and a middle school division (three years) with a curriculum prepared by the principal per MEXT guidelines. The school year runs April 1 to March 31, with two terms, and certificates are issued on completion of elementary and middle school programs. Founded in 1962 by expatriate Japanese residents, it began as weekly classes and moved to its current No. 1 Thantaman Road campus in 1990. Major facility updates followed in 2004, 2010, 2015 and 2019, and online instruction began in 2020 with in-person classes resuming in 2022. The campus comprises 10 classes (1 kindergarten, 6 elementary, 3 middle), 15 classrooms, a learning room, a library, and special rooms for science, music, art and craft, and home economics. Facilities include a ground and gymnasium on-site.

www.yjs-ed.com

No.1 Thantaman Road, Dagon Township, Yangon, Myanmar

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Location

The Yangon Japanese School is located at No.1 Thantaman Road, Dagon Township, Yangon, Myanmar. It was established on June 3, 1964. It is operated by the Yangon Japanese School Management Committee and established by the Yangon Japanese Association. It serves kindergarten, elementary, and junior high levels.

Stages

Kindergarten, Elementary, and Junior High (10 classes total: 1 kindergarten, 6 elementary, 3 junior high).

Type

Private day school.

Additional learning support

No dedicated special education (SEN) classes are provided.

Country affiliation

Affiliated with the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar.

Bus service

Bus service is currently suspended; transportation to and from school is arranged by parents. Agreements are made directly between parents and the transport operator.

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Fees

Application / Entrance Fees

- Entrance fee (入学金) per student: USD 2,000.
- Internal progression (内部進学) entrance fee per student: USD 500.

Tuition and Teaching-related Charges (monthly / per term / per year)

- Tuition (monthly):
- Kindergarten (幼稚部): USD 450 per month.
- Elementary (小学部): USD 450 per month.
- Junior high (中学部): USD 500 per month.

- Tuition (per standard school term — three months):
- Kindergarten: USD 1,350 per term (USD 450 × 3).
- Elementary: USD 1,350 per term (USD 450 × 3).
- Junior high: USD 1,500 per term (USD 500 × 3).

- Tuition (annual total, 12 months):
- Kindergarten: USD 5,400 per year (USD 450 × 12).
- Elementary: USD 5,400 per year (USD 450 × 12).
- Junior high: USD 6,000 per year (USD 500 × 12).

- Textbook / materials (教材費): USD 360 per student per year (calculated as USD 30 × number of months in enrolment).

Facility development / building contribution (one-time, at enrolment)

- A facility development contribution (施設整備費) is required; the amount depends on the employer's / parent company's classification and is charged per company or per family according to the published categories:
- S: USD 25,000
- A: USD 20,000
- B: USD 15,000
- C: USD 10,000
- D: USD 7,000
- E: USD 4,000
- F: USD 3,000
- G: USD 1,000
- H (individual business owners / foreign-capital companies / NGOs): USD 500 (H applies per family; internal transfers exempt).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard tuition billing: tuition is collected in four payments during the school year. Payments are due in May, July, October and January; each payment covers three months of tuition. Annual lump-sum payment is also permitted.

- Payment timing for yen payments made from Japan: yen payments are accepted under a temporary arrangement; amounts are calculated using the MUFG TTS rate on the 1st of the payment months (May, July, October, January).

- Bank-transfer fees are charged to the payer. Proof of transfer (copy) must be submitted to the school after remitting. Cash payment in USD is accepted at the school office; USD banknotes presented should be clean and recent (old/soiled or heavily folded notes may not be accepted).

Payment channels and account details (examples shown for fee categories where account information is published)

- General school fee payments (yen payments from Japan and bank-transfer arrangements): Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Nippori Branch — account number 0848870 (account name given for the school). Families bear transfer fees and must provide proof of transfer. Payments in cash may be made in USD at the school office.

- Facility development contribution (local USD payment option): local USD bank details are provided for CB BANK (Lanmadaw 6th St Branch) — account name "YJS New Building Project" and SWIFT code CPOBMMMY; a Japan-based yen-account alternative at Mitsubishi UFJ is also published for this contribution. Cash in USD at the school office is accepted for this contribution.

- Note on transaction charges: transfer fees and currency conversion costs are the payer's responsibility; families must submit remittance confirmation to the school after payment.

Boarding / residential provision and related fees

- The school operates as a day school with pupil drop-off / pick-up arrangements defined in school regulations (school-designated buses, private drivers, contracted taxis). There is no boarding/dormitory provision and therefore no boarding fees.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Trial-entry (体験入学) fees for temporary trial attendance:
- Kindergarten: USD 30 per day.
- Elementary: USD 30 per day.
- Junior high: USD 40 per day.
- Trial-entry materials are charged at cost as required; trial fees must be paid in USD cash to the school office before the trial period begins; absence-related trial fees are non‑refundable.

- School-designated clothing and consumables: certain school-specified items (for example, kindergarten: school-designated gym wear, smock, apron, triangular scarf for cooking activities, etc.), daily supplies (water bottle, lunchbox, indoor shoes) and instruments (melodica/鍵盤ハーモニカ) are required and are paid for by parents; the school notifies families when items must be provided. No specific uniform price schedule is published in the fee schedule.

- Other occasional charges: costs for specific school activities, field trips, extracurricular events, or certain consumable materials may be charged separately as they arise; these are handled on a per-event basis.

Refund and withdrawal provisions

- Tuition and textbook/materials refund on mid-year transfer: when a pupil leaves during the school year, tuition and教材費 are refunded on a monthly pro rata basis for remaining months. Families are required to pay tuition through the month(s) in which the pupil was enrolled.

- Trial-entry fees: trial-entry fees are non-refundable in the event of absence.

- Non-payment consequence: failure to pay required school fees (授業料等) within six months may result in expulsion/termination of enrolment under the school's regulations.

Practical payment notes

- Currency: most fees are quoted and processed in USD; yen payments from Japan are accepted under specified procedures and exchange-rate rules.
- Transfer fees and conversion costs are the responsibility of the payer.
- Cash payments at the school office must be in acceptable USD banknotes (clean, recent issues).
- Families must submit proof of bank transfers to the school after payment.

Academics

Curriculum

The Yangon Japanese School consists of an elementary division (six years) and a middle school division (three years). It provides elementary and secondary general education in conformity with the Japanese Constitution, the Fundamental Law of Education, the School Education Act, and the learning guidelines defined by MEXT. The curriculum is prepared by the principal in accordance with the MEXT learning guidelines, and the organized curriculum is as described in the table. The school year runs from April 1 to March 31, with two terms: the first term from April to September and the second term from October to March. Grades are evaluated by homeroom and subject teachers, and the school issues the necessary certificates for completion of the elementary and middle school programs.

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Admissions

1) Admission eligibility. The Yangon Japanese School is a private school established by the Yangon Japanese Association. Admission requires membership in the Yangon Japanese Association. Before applying, families must join the Yangon Japanese Association. The school's policy and curriculum are designed and implemented under the principal's supervision. It is funded by family tuition, admission fees, teaching materials, and facility costs, with subsidies from the Government of Japan and the Yangon Japanese Association. The school asks all families to cooperate with school events and PTA activities to support smooth operation.

2) Application and required documents. Applicants must submit the school's designated forms in person for admission procedures. An admissions briefing is held before the new academic year (in April). Families wishing to attend should fill out the admissions interest form and email it to the deputy principal. Required documents from the previous school include an enrollment certificate, a copy of the academic record, a health certificate, and a dental exam certificate. If sending these documents by mail is problematic, bring them to the school when you visit.

3) Fees and tuition. The admission fee is US$2,000 per student (internal progression US$500). The annual teaching materials fee is US$360. Monthly tuition is US$450 for Kindergarten and Elementary, and US$500 for Middle School. A facility maintenance fee applies (refer to the attached documents).

4) Payment methods and notes. Payments can be made by bank transfer to Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, with the specified branch, account number, and account name. A copy of the transfer receipt should be submitted in the enveloped packet. Cash payments are accepted at the school office and must be in USD. Tuition can be paid in three-month installments (May, July, October, January) or as an annual lump-sum; if a student leaves, payments are prorated for the months enrolled.

5) Other enrollment matters. Yangon Japanese Association membership must be arranged at the Yangon Japanese Association office. The association's address is provided on site.

6) Preparation for enrollment. Textbooks follow the Japanese national curriculum; some overseas schools use different textbooks. Obtain a “textbook salary certificate” from the previous school and submit it to the Overseas Children's Education Foundation to receive textbooks, and bring the textbooks currently in use.

7) Items to prepare and related enrollment details. Families should prepare school supplies according to the grade level. The school sells gym wear; example items and approximate prices are listed (e.g., red/white hat 15,000 kyat; T-shirt 10,000 kyat; shorts 10,000 kyat). Indoor slippers are not sold. Vaccination requirements are noted for enrollment. The school bus service is currently suspended; parents arrange transport, and bus service contracts are handled directly with the operator (Nihon Myanmar Co.). Monthly bus cost is US$166, and inquiries should be directed to the bus operator.

7) Trial admissions (体験入学). Trial admissions are available for Kindergarten, Elementary, and Middle School and must follow the school's enrollment rules. Applicants must have a parent present for an interview, and admission may be refused if classroom activities would be disrupted. There is no fixed limit on trial attempts, but they are generally intended for those considering enrollment in the current year. The trial period lasts up to one month; trial fees are US$30 per day for Kindergarten and Elementary, US$40 per day for Middle School, with materials charged as needed. Absences during trial days are not refundable. Payment is required in USD cash by the trial date. A principal interview is required one week before the trial, and interested families should fill out the Trial Admission Applicants Form and email it to ygnjpschool2@gmail.com.

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FAQs

What age range does Yangon Japanese School serve?

Yangon Japanese School serves students from kindergarten through junior high, with six years in elementary and three years in middle school. The age range starts around 3 years old.

What curriculum does the school follow?

The school provides elementary and secondary general education in line with Japanese guidelines (MEXT). The curriculum is prepared by the principal under MEXT guidelines, and the year runs April 1 to March 31 with two terms; grades are evaluated by homeroom and subject teachers, and certificates are issued for completion of the elementary and middle school programs.

What type of school is Yangon Japanese School and where is it located?

It is a private, co-educational day school located at No.1 Thantaman Road, Dagon Township, Yangon, Myanmar. It was established in 1964 by the Yangon Japanese Association and is run by the Yangon Japanese School Management Committee, with administration led by the Honorary Principal who is the Ambassador of Japan to Myanmar.

What are the admission and tuition costs?

The admission fee is USD 2,000 per student, with an internal progression fee of USD 500. Monthly tuition is USD 450 for Kindergarten and Elementary, and USD 500 for Junior High. Textbooks/materials cost USD 360 per student per year.

What is the facility development contribution and who pays it?

New enrolments require a one-time facility development contribution, charged according to the family's employer/classification (ranging from USD 25,000 for category S down to USD 500 for category H). The contribution is paid per family or per company and can be settled in USD; it helps fund building and facility improvements.

How is tuition billed and what payment methods are available?

Tuition is billed in four payments during the school year (May, July, October, January), with each payment covering three months. An annual lump-sum payment is also possible. Yen payments from Japan are accepted under a published rate; bank transfer fees are the payer's responsibility, and USD cash is accepted at the school office.

Is Yangon Japanese School a boarding school?

No. Yangon Japanese School is a day school. Bus service is currently suspended, and transportation to and from school is arranged by parents, with contracts handled directly with the operator.

How is the school year structured and how are grades issued?

The school year runs from April 1 to March 31 and consists of two terms: April–September and October–March. Grades are evaluated by both homeroom and subject teachers, and the school issues completion certificates for elementary and middle school programs.

What facilities can students expect on campus?

The campus includes 15 ordinary classrooms and 1 kindergarten classroom, plus special classrooms for science, music, art and crafts, and home economics. There is a learning room, a library, a sports ground, a gymnasium, an assembly hall, a broadcasting room, and gym storage.

What extracurricular activities or special programs exist?

Beyond classes, students participate in Challenge Time (a morning activity in mixed-age groups) and Local Understanding Education exchanges with Indonesian, French, Kaeyi, and local Myanmar schools. Myanmar language study is also included, along with social studies and field trips to places like monasteries, town areas, and museums.

What language and cultural programs are offered?

Myanmar language classes are part of the curriculum this year, and students benefit from cross-cultural exchanges with Indonesian, French, and local Myanmar schools, including activities such as monastery visits and traditional dance and music appreciation.

How is governance structured and what affiliations does the school have?

Yangon Japanese School is affiliated with the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar and was established by the Yangon Japanese Association. It is governed by the Yangon Japanese School Management Committee, with the Honorary Principal being the Ambassador of Japan to Myanmar and a principal (Mitsuhiro Nagao) leading day-to-day operations; the PTA also participates in governance.

What transportation options exist for families, and what are the costs?

Bus service is currently suspended; families arrange transport themselves. When available, bus contracts are handled with Nihon Myanmar Co., with a monthly cost of about USD 166.

What languages are taught and how does language learning work at the school?

Myanmar language is taught as part of the curriculum, and cross-cultural learning is enhanced through exchanges with Indonesian, French, and local Myanmar schools. The data does not indicate a formal bilingual program beyond these language activities.

Can you share a brief history of Yangon Japanese School?

The school traces its roots to 1962 when expatriate Japanese residents started weekly classes. It opened as Rangoon Japanese School in 1964, was renamed Yangon Japanese School in 1989, and moved to the current No. 1 Thantaman Road campus in 1990, with major facilities added in 2004, 2010, 2015, and 2019.

What is the role of the PTA and how can families get involved?

The PTA coordinates notices, committee activities, and volunteer recruitment for school events, operating under its own rules. It maintains a password-protected online portal where notices and volunteer opportunities are posted.

What school events should new families expect to happen annually?

The calendar includes opening and entrance ceremonies, graduation, and various annual events such as a Children's Festival and Sports Day. The school blog and calendar provide updates on these activities throughout the year.

Are there any notable exchange programs or partnerships with other schools?

Yes, the school engages in Local Understanding Education exchanges with the Indonesian School, the French School, the Kaeyi School, and local Myanmar schools to foster cross-cultural learning and real-world understanding.

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