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Myanmar International School Yangon - Mandalay

Myanmar, Mandalay

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Cambridge International AS Levels
Taught languages Burmese, English, Mandarin
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

For families relocating to Myanmar, Myanmar International School Yangon - Mandalay provides a welcoming community. The school follows the English National Curriculum, leading to Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. A notable feature is their English as an Additional Language (EAL) program, where specialized teachers use the WIDA model to integrate language support directly into subject lessons, ensuring students can confidently access the curriculum. The campus includes a science laboratory, a multipurpose covered sports hall, and early years classrooms featuring specially designed nap areas for younger students. Students also study Mandarin and Myanmar. Beyond classroom academics, the school emphasizes active participation through its House system and Student Council. Students regularly engage in community initiatives, such as volunteering at local hospitals and organizing art auctions for local charities. With targeted language assistance and a strong foundation in community involvement, the school offers a supportive environment for international and local families.

mandalay.misy.edu.mm

No. 23, 48th Street, between Manawhari and Aung Yadanar Roads Chan Mya, Thar Si, Myanmar (Burma)

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The Essentials

Myanmar International School Yangon - Mandalay has 1,000 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
MISY Mandalay is located at No. 23, 48th Street, between 109th and 110th roads, Chan Mya Thar Si Township, Mandalay. The campus sits in the Chan Mya Thar Si area of Mandalay city and is accessible via local roads. MISY Mandalay was established in August 2018 and operates as part of the MISY network offering an English-language international education.

Stages
MISY Mandalay runs a Primary section for Nursery to Year 6 (Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2) and a Secondary section for Year 7 to Year 13. In secondary, Year 7–9 form Key Stage 3, followed by IGCSE in Years 10–11 and AS/A Level options in Years 12–13.

Type
MISY Mandalay is a private international day school. Instruction is in English and the school follows the English National Curriculum with Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) examinations for IGCSE and A Levels. There is no boarding provision noted.

Additional learning support
An English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme is provided, with four full-time EAL teachers. The EAL programme is designed to support non-native English speakers from Year 3 through Year 10 and is a paid service; students receive a range of instructional approaches, including one‑to‑one and small‑group support, integrated with curriculum content. Entrance testing and ongoing assessment use standards such as the WIDA model.

Country affiliation
MISY Mandalay is affiliated with Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), and uses Cambridge IGCSE and A‑level examinations as part of its CAIE curriculum. This is the school's international accreditation framework.

Religious affiliation
MISY Mandalay does not have a single religious affiliation; admissions indicate that the school welcomes students from all religious backgrounds.

School day structure
School hours vary by year group: Nursery typically 8:45 am–2:20 pm, Reception 8:45 am–2:30 pm, and Year 1 to Year 12 generally 8:45 am–3:30 pm. The KS3 schedule specifies a 8:45 am start with a 3:30 pm finish. Breaks and timings are aligned with the English National Curriculum.

Bus service
There is no published information about a MISY Mandalay bus service on the school's materials. Families should plan transport independently or through local arrangements, as no dedicated bus details are listed.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application and admissions fees
- The school charges an entrance/placement test fee and a registration (application) fee. Both the entrance test fee and the registration fee are stated as required and are non‑refundable.

Tuition fees by year group (amounts not published)
- The Mandalay campus operates the full range EYFS (Nursery, Reception) through Year 13 (IGCSE and A‑Level). The school's published materials list the required fee categories (entrance test fee, registration fee, tuition fees and other fees) but do not publish a public schedule of numeric tuition amounts per term or per year group on the campus pages. No per‑term or per‑year monetary figures for the Mandalay campus were found in the school's downloadable admission brochures or policies.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- All necessary fees (excluding the entrance/placement test fee) are to be paid after admission has been confirmed. The admissions guidance specifies that gatekeeping fees such as test and registration payments are required during the application process and that tuition and other confirmed fees are collected following confirmation of enrollment. Specific term billing dates, termly instalment options, or term/annual split schedules are not published on the Mandalay campus admissions pages.

Boarding fees
- The Mandalay campus is described in the school materials as operating EYFS to Year 13 day classes; no boarding provision or boarding fee schedule is described for the Mandalay campus. Therefore no boarding fees are listed or applicable.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available and the school states that students who enter the EAL programme are required to pay additional fees (charged in the first year for students placed on EAL support). Other incidental costs commonly charged by schools (for example, uniforms, textbooks, extracurricular activities, examination fees, transport, lunches or school trips) are not published with fixed prices on the Mandalay campus pages; these items are referenced as separate fee categories but without public numeric values.

Refund information
- The admissions policy explicitly states that the entrance/placement test fee and the registration fee are non‑refundable. No published schedule of tuition refunds or specific tuition refund conditions (for mid‑term withdrawal, illness, relocation, etc.) was found in the publicly available campus admissions and policy documents.

Fee payment options and who handles payments
- The campus provides contact details for the admissions office and names a Business Manager; specific payment methods (for example, bank transfer details, in‑person cashier, credit card acceptance, or online payment portal) are not published on the Mandalay campus pages. Payment arrangements and accepted methods are to be handled through the school office. Contact details are provided for admissions and the school office.
Academics

Myanmar International School Yangon - Mandalay teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Cambridge International AS Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
MISY Mandalay follows the English National Curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels, and is fully registered to offer the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) curriculum and assessments. In the Primary section, the curriculum is English National Curriculum-based from the Early Years Foundation Stage onward, with seven EYFS areas of learning and specialist teaching in Computer, Music, Art and Myanmar; Mandarin begins in Year 2. Assessment in the Primary phase includes Progress Tests from Year 3 and the CAT4 test from Year 4 to track progress. In Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9), the school offers a broad KS3 programme with subjects such as Art, History, Science, Computing, Mathematics, Physical Education, Music, PSHE, English, Myanmar, Geography and Mandarin, with EAL support. Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11) uses the Cambridge IGCSE with core/compulsory English, Mathematics (Core or Extended), three Sciences (with the option to drop one in Year 11), Myanmar, PE and PSHE, plus optional IGCSE subjects including Business Studies, Mandarin, Computer Science, Global Perspectives and Additional Mathematics. Key Stage 5 (Years 12–13) offers AS and A Levels in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Art and Design.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions

Waitlist
MISY Mandalay uses a Wait Pool as one of the possible admission outcomes. The formal categories listed in the admissions process are Admittance into MISY, Admittance with Conditions, Wait Pool, and Not Eligible. The published materials do not specify how the Wait Pool is managed, including prioritization, length of time on the pool, or when a position might be offered from the pool. This means families should be prepared for a wait-and-see timeline if their application falls into the Wait Pool.
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