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Mandalay International School of Acumen (MISA)

Myanmar, Mandalay

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 400
Type Co-educational
Opened 2010
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge A Levels, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages English, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Turkish, Vietnamese
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

MISA (Mandalay International School of Acumen) is a private international K–12 school in Mandalay that offers Cambridge International programmes from primary through to A Levels. The campus is located at the Chan Aye Thar Zan corridor in Mandalay, with a high school capacity of up to about 400 students in Years 7–13. The school follows Cambridge Lower Secondary CheckPoint, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge A Level curricula, delivered in English, with English-language support where needed. Facilities include science labs, ICT resources, libraries, art/music spaces, and a football field across primary and high school campuses; a preschool campus is also part of the school.

Corner of 53 St, And 30 St, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)

The Essentials

Mandalay International School of Acumen (MISA) has 400 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
MISA operates across multiple Mandalay campuses: Preschool Campus on 72nd Street between 27th and 28th Streets; High School Campus at the corner of 53rd Street and 30th Street in Chan Aye Tharzan; and the Mandalay International Science Academy site on 58th Street between 27th and 28th Streets. All campuses are located within Mandalay city and serve the Mandalay region.

Stages
Levels: MISA is a comprehensive K to 12 private international school with separate primary and high school campuses; the high school enrolls up to 400 students in grades 6–12 (Year 7–13). Cambridge curriculum is offered from primary through A Levels.

Type
Private international school. Boarding facilities are not listed on public pages.

Additional learning support
Additional learning needs (SEN) provisions are not listed on public pages. Parents should inquire directly with the school for SEN-related support and facilities.

Country affiliation
Cambridge International Education affiliation (Cambridge Assessment International Education); the school operates as an international school rather than being tied to a single country.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated publicly.

School day structure
Public pages do not publish daily start/end times. Inquiries about schedule can be made through the admissions process.

Bus service
Public pages do not publish bus arrangements or providers. Parents should contact the school for transport options.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
A Primary Dining Hall is listed among the facilities on site. No details are provided about specific menus or dietary options.

Governance and Ownership
MISA is operated by BFI Education Services Co., Ltd. It is part of a network of sister schools including Naypyitaw International School of Acumen, SKT International School Riverside Campus, and SKT International School City Campus.
Fees
Application fees

- A one-time, non-refundable application fee is required with the submitted application form.
- When a place is offered, a registration (confirmation) fee must be paid by the invoice date to confirm a child's place; parents are required to sign the school's Payment and Refund policy at that time.

Tuition fees (by year group and per term)

- Mandalay International School of Acumen does not publish a public, year-by-year fee table on the admissions pages. Detailed tuition rates broken down per year group and per term are provided directly by the school on request and in the formal invoice. Parents should obtain the invoice or written fee schedule from the school office for full per-term and per-year amounts.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school issues an invoice that shows required payment deadlines; the registration fee must be paid by the date indicated on the invoice to secure an offered place. Detailed billing schedule (for example: termly vs annual invoicing, due dates, late-payment penalties) and the full payment terms are supplied by the school office together with the invoice.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- The school does not operate an on-campus boarding facility. International students are placed with a suitable, screened host family for the duration of their programme rather than using a school boarding house; therefore there is no published boarding fee on the school admissions material. Any costs related to host-family placement or associated housing arrangements should be confirmed with the admissions office.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- The school's admissions material lists required documents and procedures but does not publish a public list of ancillary charges (uniform, transport/bus, meals, extracurricular activities, exam or Cambridge/IGCSE/assessment fees, textbooks, or stationary). Expect there may be additional, separate charges for items such as uniforms, transport, meals and external exam fees; the exact items and amounts are provided by the school office or shown on the invoice.

Refund information

- The application fee is explicitly non-refundable. When a place is offered, parents sign the Payment and Refund policy and pay the registration fee as required by the invoice; specific refund rules and any conditions or deadlines for refunds are set out in that Payment and Refund policy and on the invoice. The Withdrawal Policy requires return of school property and settlement of any outstanding fees before school documents are released. There is no publicly posted, itemised refund schedule on the admissions pages; the school's Payment and Refund policy (provided at offer) contains the governing details.

Fee payment options

- The admissions information instructs parents to contact the school office for the school fee details and payment procedure and options; specific payment methods (for example: bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit card) are not listed in the publicly available admissions text and are provided by the school office or on the invoice. Use the school's published contact points to request the accepted payment methods and bank/payment details.
Academics

Mandalay International School of Acumen (MISA) teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge A Levels, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
MISA delivers the Cambridge International curriculum from Kindergarten through A Levels, is a Cambridge Assessment International Education partner recognized by UCAS, and the high school includes Year 7–13. Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) follows the Cambridge Lower Secondary CheckPoint, taken at the end of Year 9. Upper Secondary offers Cambridge IGCSE courses across a broad range of subjects, including Physics, Extended Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, ICT, Biology, Chemistry, ESL, English First Language, and languages such as Chinese and German, plus Business Studies, Economics, Accounting, History and Global Perspectives. A Levels are offered in Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Information Technology, Mathematics, and English for Academic Purposes. Kindergarten emphasizes social-emotional development and language/literacy through a theme-based program, while Primary follows the Cambridge International Primary framework as part of the Cambridge curriculum offered at MISA.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is integrated from early years, with the Kindergarten Programs addressing social-emotional development through engaging activities and positive reinforcement, and parental involvement in lessons and extracurriculars.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school emphasizes meeting individual needs and differentiated instruction, but publicly available materials do not publish details of any formal SEN program, types of SEN supported, or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided through Cambridge IGCSE ESL as a subject, with First Language English offered on demand and a Weekend English Course to support ongoing language development.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is framed as part of the school's development goals, with the vision to ensure students' intellectual, moral, social, emotional, and physical development in a caring environment.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding policies and procedures are not publicly disclosed in the available school materials; the available statements reference a safe and caring environment but do not publish a formal safeguarding policy.
Parent Experience

History
MISA opened in 2004 as a private K–12 international school in Mandalay. The high school enrolls up to 400 students in grades 6–12 (Year 7–13). The campus was purpose-built in 2010 on 58th Street, expanding facilities for the school. MISA graduated its first senior class in 2009. The school is registered with Cambridge Assessment International Education as a Cambridge International School, and it holds membership in the College Board and is recognized by UCAS.

Community
MISA sits on an 11,440-square-meter campus in Mandalay. The student body is culturally diverse, with about 90% Myanmar, 5% Central Asian, 2% Indian and others. MISA hosts community events to engage families, including the MISA International Food & Culture Festival held in March 2025. Collaboration between the school and parents is emphasized and forms a core part of the school culture.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school emphasizes collaboration between the school and parents as essential to student development. Public materials show events that involve families, such as the MISA International Food & Culture Festival held in March 2025. An IGCSE and A‑Level awards ceremony held in September 2025 demonstrates parental involvement in recognizing student achievement. Safety Week programmes and other activities indicate ongoing family engagement in school life.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Facilities at MISA are organized by campus level (Preschool, Primary, and High School) and are designed to support a Cambridge curriculum. The Primary campus offers a library, two ICT labs, a science lab, an auditorium, an art room, and a music room, along with a dining hall and standard classrooms. The High School facilities include a classroom, a science/ICT lab, a library, and a dedicated music room, plus a football field and a multipurpose campus building for events and indoor activities. Preschool facilities cover early-years needs with a play area and assembly/playground, a library, an ICT room, a lunch area, an office and lobby, a gymnastics space, and dedicated arts and music rooms. Outdoor spaces and indoor spaces collectively support sports, arts, and performance activities across the campus.

Sports Facilities
Sports facilities include a High School Football Field and a Multi-Purpose Campus building capable of hosting indoor sports and events. Preschool has a Gymnastics space; outdoor play areas are available on campus.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include separate libraries for Primary and High School, a science laboratory, and ICT labs or rooms used for computing and technology lessons. The Primary campus also provides dedicated Art and Music spaces, as well as an Auditorium for presentations and performances.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Arts and music are supported by dedicated Art Rooms and Music Rooms across campuses, and the auditorium is used for performances and assemblies. The on-site library and dining spaces support student clubs and gatherings, while outdoor spaces host sports and events.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
MISA follows the Cambridge International Secondary 1 curriculum for the middle years, building on English, mathematics and science with Myanmar Language, history, geography, music, art, ICT and PE. Students are assessed through Cambridge International Secondary 1 Checkpoint and annual progression tests. They participate in structured activities such as projects, presentations, experiments, essays and debates, as well as Olympiad studies and research papers. Students also take part in inter-school competitions across fields such as math, science, sports, English and art, and engage in community service activities such as visiting homes for the elderly or orphanages.

Arts & Creative
Music focuses on performing, composing and listening, with opportunities to perform in morning assemblies, talent shows and ceremonies and to learn instruments such as piano, keyboard, violin and flute. The Art curriculum covers art, craft and design and aims to develop drawing, painting, color and composition skills. Throughout the year, students have opportunities to showcase their work in school and beyond.

Cultural & Language
Myanmar Culture classes are included in the curriculum for local students and are also offered to non-local students, including Myanmar language for beginners. An Elective Language course develops basic communicative skills in the target language and fosters understanding of different cultures. The program is designed to support cross-cultural learning within an international context.

Social & Hobbies
Intra-school and inter-school sports activities are encouraged, with competitions in football, basketball and table tennis, among others. The school runs annual events such as Streetball, table tennis and football tournaments. Robotics and other ICT-related clubs are part of the extracurricular program.

Community & Service
Secondary school programs include opportunities to participate in community service activities, such as visiting homes for the elderly and/or orphanages. These activities are integrated into the broader educational emphasis on social responsibility.

Leadership & Professional
The school's vision states a commitment to developing students' leadership skills. The mission highlights a balanced curriculum with a variety of extracurricular activities, participation in international competitions, and character development programs. The curriculum emphasizes 21st‑century skills, including leadership, communication, collaboration and problem solving.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical education is a core part of the curriculum, targeting agility, coordination and flexibility through activities like games, gym, athletics, football and basketball. Intra-school and inter-school sports events are common, including football tournaments and other athletic activities. Facilities on campus include a high school football field and a high school music room, supporting a broad range of wellbeing‑oriented activities.
Languages

Language Provision
English is taught as both a First Language and a Second Language at MISA; Chinese is offered as a Foreign Language and as a Second Language; German is offered as a Foreign Language. Language courses are provided within the Cambridge International framework, including IGCSE subjects and A Level options. Non-native English speakers receive language support through English as a Second Language (ESL) and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) at A Levels.
Reputation

Awards
Awards and Distinctions listed by the school cover awards won over the last ten years. Specifically: Two students achieved 10 A*s; Eleven distinct ICE awards; Ten students achieved 7 A*s; Twenty-eight outstanding awards in CheckPoint exams; and Thirteen full scores in CheckPoint exams. These entries reflect high achievement in Cambridge CheckPoint and Cambridge IGCSE/A‑Level contexts over the recent decade.

Accreditations
The Mandalay International School of Acumen is registered with Cambridge Assessment International Education as a Cambridge International School, enabling delivery of Cambridge programmes across the curriculum. The school is a member of the College Board, and it is recognized by UCAS. These affiliations indicate formal alignment with Cambridge international qualifications, U.S. college admissions frameworks, and the UK university entry system, respectively.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Placement and age-eligibility: Students seeking registration for Kindergarten through Secondary are placed according to their age on or before 30 September. This policy ensures students are grouped into age-appropriate year levels and aligns with the school's intake scheduling. Families should plan ahead to meet the September 30 cutoff to avoid placement delays. The Admissions team communicates the initial placement decision and outlines the next steps after this step.

2. Application initiation: Download the official application form, complete it, and include a one-time, non-refundable application fee. If you need details on school fees, payment procedures, and available options, contact the school office.

3. Supporting documents: Prepare and submit the required documents along with the application: previous scholastic records from the last school attended, a recommendation letter from the last school, evidence of date of birth or ID card, passport copy if applicable, two passport-sized photographs, and the child's health record. These documents help the Admissions Committee assess fit and prior academic history. Additional information may be requested if needed.

4. Post-application meeting and assessment: After the application is submitted, a parent meeting is scheduled and the child undergoes an admissions assessment. The meeting and assessment provide the school with a fuller view of the child's needs and potential. Results from these interactions contribute to the final admission decision.

5. Admission decision: Based on the applicant's prior scholastic records and performance on the MISA admissions assessment, the Admissions Committee will determine whether to offer a place. Applicants are notified of the outcome via email or message. The decision may result in an offer, an offer with conditions, or a non-eligibility outcome.

6. Offer, registration, and payment: If a place is offered, you must sign the Payment and Refund policy and pay the registration fee by the invoice date to confirm your child's place. This step completes the formal enrollment for the school year. Further financial details and payment options are provided by the admissions office.

7. Further information and inquiries: For more information, email the admissions office or call the admissions numbers provided. This channel can be used to clarify fee details, placement-test scheduling, or eligibility questions.

Scholarships
No scholarships are described or advertised in the available admissions or program materials. The site discusses a capped intake for international students and outlines the standard admissions process rather than any financial aid provisions. Families should inquire directly with the admissions office for any potential financial aid opportunities.

Waitlist
A waitlist or pool system is not described in MISA's admissions documentation. Applicants proceed through a defined admission sequence (application, meeting, assessment, and decision) with outcomes communicated by email or message. There is no published waitlist policy on the site.
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