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The ten schools Yangon parents researched most this year, chosen from the 35 international schools in the city. Ranked by how many families opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between August 2025 and July 2026, then the full picture on curricula, class sizes and fees.
The 2026 ranking
Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between August 2025 and July 2026.
Wells Yangon Campus is the Yangon arm of Wells International School, part of a five‑campus network with Wells schools in Thailand. Opened in January 2022, the campus began with Pre‑Kindergarten to Grade 3 and plans to upgrade classes year by year. It offers an American Curriculum alongside IB (PYP) components, with Level of Instruction extending from Nursery to Grade 12, and initial operations from Nursery through Grade 5. The Early Childhood program uses Jolly Phonics, Literacy By Design and American Common Core, with two major projects each year instead of examinations. Literacy and numeracy support is provided by Raz‑Kids and McGraw‑Hill My Math. Physical education includes swimming, soccer and basketball, supervised by teachers and trainers. The campus sits in a newly designed building featuring roomy classrooms, a palatial library, a swimming pool, an art room, a science lab, a gym, and a dance studio, plus an indoor primary playground and on‑site meals. Location: No.50 Pyay Road, 6.5 Miles, Ward 11, Hlaing Township, Yangon. It is the sister campus of Wells International School in Thailand and can accommodate up to 400 students.
Yangon Academy International School is a co-educational day school in Bahan Township, Yangon, instructing students from ages two to 18. The school uses an American-based educational framework, concluding with Advanced Placement (AP) courses in subjects such as AP Pre-Calculus, AP Macroeconomics, and AP Computer Science A for upper secondary students. The campus includes a 30mm futsal artificial turf football pitch, a dedicated athletic space known as Miller's Court, specialized science laboratories, and music and art rooms. All students until Grade 10 participate in a signature Myanmar Studies program, ensuring they actively engage with the local language and culture. Extracurricular offerings feature the One Heart Community Club and Student Council. For technology education, students transition from integrated iPad use in elementary grades to a 1:1 MacBook setup in high school. The school operates with an average class size of 20, maintaining direct student-to-teacher engagement.
Pride International School Myanmar (PISM) is a day school following the British Curriculum for students aged 2.5 to 18. The school utilizes the Early Years Foundation Stage framework before transitioning into the Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and A-Level pathways. English serves as the primary language of instruction, complemented by mandatory Myanmar language classes to ensure cultural connection. A defining feature of PISM is their “Big 4 Cs” initiative, which teaches students to take care of themselves, others, their learning, and to act as good citizens. The curriculum is supplemented by an Enrichment Programme offering specialized activities like beginner’s French, needlework, piano, and ICT. Practical learning occurs in science laboratories, an art and design studio, and an ICT suite, while physical education utilizes the multi-purpose hall and small swimming pool. Families can utilize a Seat Deposit Programme to secure their child’s enrollment for the following academic year.
Covenant International School in Yangon is a co-educational, faith-based institution serving students from ages three through Year 13. Founded in 2016, the school follows the British Curriculum, leading directly to Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level examinations. The campus features a dedicated library, a science laboratory, a newly constructed sports complex, and specialized spaces for music and drama. A defining feature of Covenant International School is its explicit integration of a Christian curriculum alongside international educational standards. Additionally, the school provides a specific Bilingual Support program in both the Primary and Secondary stages, assisting students who are developing their English proficiency. The extracurricular program centers on performing arts, with active drama clubs and music tuition, alongside competitive sports teams. Operating with strong community backing, the school relies on volunteer partnerships and scholarship funds to maintain accessible fees for local and expatriate families.
Network International School in Yangon provides an education for students aged 2 to 18 across two dedicated campuses. The school delivers the British Curriculum, progressing from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to Cambridge IGCSEs and A-Levels. A defining feature of Network is its official partnership with English Premier League club Southampton F.C., which supports a structured football development program for students. Academically, the school implements the High Performance Learning framework and a distinct Study Skills Curriculum to foster independent thinking and effective revision habits. The Mayangone secondary campus features specific learning areas including fully equipped science laboratories, a modern Sixth Form Centre, and active physical education infrastructure such as an astroturf pitch, a competitive swimming pool, and a large indoor sports hall. As a BSO-accredited institution, Network ensures clear, measurable educational milestones alongside a wide variety of extracurricular activities ranging from Model United Nations to coding, climbing, and robotics.
What’s on offer
The mix of programmes and teaching languages across all 35 schools. Many offer more than one curriculum, so totals run higher than the school count.
Number of schools teaching each curriculum.
Number of schools teaching in each language.
Size & classes
School size and class size shape day-to-day experience as much as curriculum does.
Schools grouped by total enrolment.
Average school size is 622 students · based on the 17 schools that report enrolment.
Schools grouped by typical class size.
Average class size is 17.3 students · based on the 14 schools that report it.
What it costs
Fees shown are one year for a 12-year-old (or the closest age available), excluding one-time enrolment costs.
Across the 13 schools that publish a price for a 12-year-old. All figures in MMK.
How many schools sit in each annual-fee range.
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