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Ascend International School

Myanmar, Yangon

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The school at a glance
Fees MMK 800 - 7,500
Ages Not listed
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English
Typical class size 20
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, High School
Introduction

Ascend International School offers a Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels program, with accelerated pathways to IGCSE, International A Levels, GED, and OSSD. The A‑Level program is a 16‑month intensive curriculum covering Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Business, English, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, and Accounting, with SAT and IELTS test preparation plus university admissions counseling. The IGCSE program is a 14‑month pathway designed to prepare students for O‑Level exams, with university admissions counseling and scholarships. The 4‑month Pre‑IGCSE foundation supports middle school students aged 14+, taught with student‑centered methods in ESL, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, ICT, and Introduction to Business. The GED program lasts 6 months with GED and SAT prep, including online options and university application support. The Four Pillars—Accelerated Programs, Test Preparation, University Counseling, Extracurricular Developments—shape a holistic program. Extracurriculars include an Internship Program with AYA Bank, Shop Doora, UNIFI; a Student Council; clubs in science, debate, and the arts; and field trips to the Nuclear Information Center and FAME Pharmaceuticals. Located Level 2, No(65) Corner of Myamarlar Street and Myanma Gon Yi Street, Thaketa Industrial Zone, Thaketa Township.

Level 2, No(65) Corner of Myamarlar Street and Myanma Gon Yi Street, Thaketa Industrial Zone, Thaketa Township, Yangon, Myanmar

The Essentials

Ascend International School has typical class sizes of 20.

Location
Level 2, No(65) Corner of Myamarlar Street and Myanma Gon Yi Street, Thaketa Industrial Zone, Thaketa Township, Yangon, Myanmar.

Stages
Pre-IGCSE; IGCSE; A-Level; GED.
Fees

Annual tuition at Ascend International School ranges from MMK 800 to MMK 7,500 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fees
- No separate application, registration, interview, or admission fee is published on the school's public course pages for the programs (A-Level, IGCSE/O‑Level, Pre‑IGCSE, GED).

Tuition fees by programme (full detail shown as published)
- A‑Level (16‑month intensive programme): USD 10,000 for the entire 16‑month course (described as an all‑inclusive package). Scholarships up to 50% are available for eligible students.
- IGCSE / O‑Level (14‑month intensive programme): USD 7,000 for the entire 14‑month course (described as an all‑inclusive package). Scholarships of up to 70% are offered to the first 15 students (examples shown as a net cost of USD 2,100 or USD 150 per month).
- Pre‑IGCSE (4‑month course): USD 700 for the full 4‑month Pre‑IGCSE programme. A discount of up to USD 200 is available for students who continue into the O‑Level/IGCSE programme at the same school.
- GED (6‑month campus class): USD 600 for the 6‑month campus course (exam fees excluded). GED online option: USD 400 for the 6‑month online class (exam fees excluded).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The published fees for A‑Level and IGCSE are presented as single, all‑inclusive package prices that cover the full published programme duration (16 months for A‑Level; 14 months for IGCSE). No term‑by‑term or per‑year fee breakdown is published for these programmes.
- The GED and Pre‑IGCSE prices are published as fixed course fees for the stated course durations (6 months and 4 months respectively). The GED statements explicitly exclude examination fees.

Boarding fees
- No boarding programme or boarding fees are published on the school's public course pages for the programmes listed.

Other costs and additional charges
- Examination fees: GED course fees are stated as excluding exam fees; examination fees for IGCSE/A‑Level are not shown as included and should be anticipated separately where applicable.
- Course materials / uniforms / textbooks / stationery: No separate charges for uniforms or compulsory materials are published for the listed programmes. Any such costs are not itemised on the programme pages.
- Scholarships and discounts: A‑Level scholarships up to 50% are noted; IGCSE scholarships up to 70% for the first 15 students are noted; Pre‑IGCSE continuation discount up to USD 200 is noted.

Refunds and withdrawal
- No published refund policy, cancellation charges, or detailed withdrawal/fee‑refund terms are available on the public programme pages for the listed courses.

Accepted payment methods and payment options
- The programme pages do not specify accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cash, mobile payments) or instalment schedules. Fees are presented as single programme package amounts without a published payment‑method table.

Summary of findings (what is published and what is not)
- Published, itemised programme fees: A‑Level USD 10,000 (16 months); IGCSE/O‑Level USD 7,000 (14 months); Pre‑IGCSE USD 700 (4 months); GED USD 600 (6‑month campus) / USD 400 (6‑month online). Scholarships and a Pre‑IGCSE continuation discount are explicitly stated where applicable.
- Not published on the programme pages: application/registration fees, termly or per‑year group tuition breakdowns, boarding fees, uniform costs, detailed refund policy, and specific accepted payment methods or billing deadlines. These items are not itemised on the school's public course pages for the programmes listed.
Academics

Ascend International School teaches Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels.

Curriculum
Pearson-approved center offering accelerated pathways through IGCSE, International A Levels, GED, and OSSD. The A-Level program is a 16-month intensive curriculum covering Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Business, English, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, and Accounting, with SAT and IELTS test preparation plus university admissions counseling. The IGCSE program is a 14-month intensive pathway (O-Level) designed to prepare students for O-Level exams, with university admissions counseling and scholarships. The Pre-IGCSE program is a 4-month foundation for middle school students aged 14+ taught by experienced teachers with student-centered methods; subjects include English (ESL), Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, ICT, and Introduction to Business. The GED program runs for 6 months with GED and SAT subject preparation; it offers an online option and is delivered in international-standard classrooms with access to university application support.

Exam Results
Universities named on the program pages include Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Southern California, Pomona University/College, Swarthmore College, UCLA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, London School of Economics, NYU, Northwestern University, University of Michigan, King's College London, Dartmouth College, Claremont McKenna College, and UC Berkeley.

Higher Education Progression
University admissions counseling and test preparation support students' progression to top global universities, with SAT, TOEFL, and IELTS prep; scholarships up to 50% available for applicable students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.
Parent Experience

History
Ascend International School was founded by Sayar Thaw Zin Aung Gyi and Sayar Min Thaw Htut. Aung Gyi holds a BA from Brown University and an MPP from the University of Oxford, while Min Thaw Htut holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the National University Singapore. The school offers IGCSE, O-Level, and A-Level programs designed to prepare students for top universities worldwide. The Four Pillars of Ascend are Accelerated Programs, Test Preparation, University Counseling, and Extracurricular Developments. The school is located in Yangon, Myanmar at Level 2, No(65) Corner of Myamarlar Street and Myanma Gon Yi Street, Thaketa Industrial Zone, Thaketa Township.

Community
Ascend offers an Internship Program where students gain hands-on work experience with organizations such as AYA Bank, Shop Doora, UNIFI, and Ascend International School. A Student Council empowers students to take leadership roles, plan events, represent the student body, and collaborate with staff. Clubs span science, debate, and the arts, with student-driven leadership and cross-grade collaboration. Regular field trips and educational visits connect classroom learning to real-world contexts, including visits to the Nuclear Information Center and FAME Pharmaceuticals.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school offers IGCSE, O-Level, and A-Level programs and is located on Level 2, No(65) Corner of Myamarlar Street and Myanma Gon Yi Street, Thaketa Industrial Zone, Thaketa Township, Yangon, Myanmar.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Internship Program provides hands-on work experience with organizations such as AYA Bank, Shop Doora, UNIFI, and Ascend International School; Student Council offers leadership opportunities; Clubs cover science, debate, and the arts; Field Trips & Educational Visits include visits to the Nuclear Information Center and FAME Pharmaceuticals.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers an Internship Program that gives hands-on work experience with organizations such as AYA Bank, Shop Doora, UNIFI, and Ascend International School itself. The school's Student Council empowers students to take leadership roles within the school, plan events, represent the student body, and collaborate with staff to improve school life. Clubs cover science, debate, and the arts, are student-driven, and allow members to lead projects and build friendships across grade levels. Field trips connect classroom knowledge with the real world, with visits to the Nuclear Information Center and FAME Pharmaceuticals.

Arts & Creative
The school offers clubs that include the arts as part of a broad range of activities. Clubs are student-driven, giving members the chance to lead projects, showcase talents, and build friendships across grade levels.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers clubs that span various interests and provide opportunities to pursue hobbies and form friendships. The Student Council and clubs foster social interaction and teamwork beyond class time.

Leadership & Professional
The school provides leadership opportunities through the Student Council, which enables students to lead initiatives and collaborate with staff. The Internship Program gives hands-on work experience and helps develop professional skills and networks. Clubs offer leadership roles where students can plan projects and take on responsibilities.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English. English (ESL) is offered as a subject in the Pre IGCSE program. English is a subject in the A-Level curriculum.
Admissions

Scholarships
A-Level scholarships up to 50% are available for applicable students. O-Level 14-Month Intensive Program offers scholarships of 70% for the first 15 students, reducing the net cost to USD 2,100 or USD 150 per month (based on a USD 7,000 all-inclusive package).
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