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Premium International Schools in Yangon, Myanmar

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About international schools in Yangon, Myanmar

Premium international schools in Yangon are generally English-medium, fee-paying institutions that serve both expatriate and local families and typically follow British (Cambridge IGCSE/A-Level), American, or International Baccalaureate pathways. Fees are normally quoted in US dollars and, at the premium end, annual tuition plus mandatory extras such as exam entry, transport and activity charges commonly puts total costs in the upper thousands to mid-teens of thousands of dollars per year. Admissions tend to follow an academic year that begins in August/September with some schools offering additional January intakes; places can be limited and schools commonly require passports, proof of residency/visa, immunisation records and prior school reports at application. Families should budget for non-tuition costs, expect exam fees for IGCSE/IB/A-Level to be charged separately, and confirm calendars and availability directly with schools ahead of any move.

Compare 8 Premium international schools in Yangon, Myanmar. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MMK 28,412,824), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 8 schools · avg fee MMK 28,412,824
Schools listed
8
Curricula
8
Average annual fee
MMK 28,412,824
Fee range
MMK 2,700,000 – 75,999,997
Most common curriculum
American Curriculum (4 schools)
Average school size
399 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Wells International School - Yangon Campus
Oldest
NIEC International School – Yangon (2008)
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FAQs for Myanmar

What curricula will my child typically find at premium international schools in Yangon?
Premium schools most often offer the British curriculum (Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level), American standards or an IB continuum (PYP/MYP/DP), with some schools combining pathways so students can switch to senior qualifications such as A-Levels, AP or the IB Diploma. Programmes and subject choices vary by school, so check each school’s senior-secondary options if university entrance pathways are a priority.
How much should we expect to pay and what extra costs are common?
Tuition at premium international schools in Yangon is commonly quoted in US dollars and headline fees can range widely; total annual family cost typically includes registration and re-enrolment fees, deposits, books, uniforms, school transport and separate examination entry fees for IGCSE, A-Level or IB. Many recent market surveys and school guides show headline tuition at higher-tier Yangon schools sitting in the upper thousands to low- or mid-teens of thousands of US dollars, with additional ‘hidden’ costs often adding around 10% or more.
When should we apply and what documents will schools usually ask for?
Most premium Yangon schools recruit for an academic year that starts in August/September and some operate a mid-year (January) intake; applications are accepted year-round but earlier applications improve chances of securing a place. Typical documentation includes passports for child and parents, proof of residency or visa, recent school reports and assessment records, a copy of immunisation or health records, and sometimes a completed application form and non-refundable registration fee.
What languages are used and is additional language support available?
English is the primary medium of instruction in most international schools in Yangon, with Burmese (Myanmar) commonly taught as a mother-tongue or local-language subject and other modern languages such as Mandarin, French or Spanish offered by many schools. Schools routinely provide English as an Additional Language (EAL) or learning-support provision for children who are not yet fluent in English, though the scale and intensity of that support varies between schools.
What should relocating families look for when comparing premium international schools?
Families should check curriculum alignment with planned university destinations, the school’s accreditation and inspection status, the range of senior qualifications offered, class sizes and teacher qualifications, safeguarding policies and pastoral care, and how exam and activity costs are billed. Also confirm transport routes, extra-curricular provision, language support and the school calendar so you can compare total annual cost and practical fit rather than just headline fees.