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NIEC International School – Tachileik

Myanmar, Tachileik

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 16 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2008
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages English, Burmese, Mandarin
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Located in Tachileik, Shan State, Myanmar, NIEC International School – Tachileik offers Cambridge IGCSE education for ages 3 to 16. The Preschool to IGCSE program follows the Cambridge International Examinations curriculum, with Cambridge IGCSE exams available. The Tachileik Campus is part of the Nelson International Education Center (NIEC) network, which also includes Yankin and Thuwana Campuses, serving Tachileik and surrounding areas. Facilities include air-conditioned classrooms with AV equipment, ICT labs, a science laboratory stocked for practical work, a library with reading areas, and a music room. The campus provides CCTV security and a welcoming reception, with a total floor area of 190 by 60 square feet. Extra-curricular activities operate monthly, including debates, impromptu talks, and spelling bees, along with sporting events, arts and crafts, and singing. The school emphasises language development and public speaking through curricular and co-curricular programs and recognises outstanding achievements in curricular and co-curricular areas for students.

No. Waka(Kha).102 / Akha Branch.7, Waine Kyawk Ward, Tachileik, Shan State, Myanmar

The Essentials

NIEC International School – Tachileik has instruction in English.

Location
Tachileik Campus, No. Waka(Kha) .102 /Akha Branch.7, Waine Kyawk Ward, Tachileik, Myanmar.

Stages
Nursery level to IGCSE (ages 2½ to 16).

Type
International Private School.

School day structure
School starts at 9:00 am; lunch break 11:00 am–12:00 pm; school ends at 2:30 pm.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform policy; uniforms and PE shirts are sold at the Store. Male students wear a white shirt with the school badge, a dark blue tie with the NIEC logo, dark blue trousers, and black shoes with white/black/grey socks; female students wear a white shirt or blouse with the badge, a dark blue tie, a dark blue knee-length skirt, and black shoes with white/black/grey socks. A PE shirt is worn for PE; the dress code prohibits extremely short shorts, non-natural hair color, makeup, visible tattoos, and high heels.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a private international school. It operates multiple campuses, including Tachileik.
Fees
Application fees

- Placement test fee (required for all new applicants).
- Registration fee (one-time, payable on admission).
- Three-month course fee (paid at enrolment for initial period).
- Material fee (charged on admission).
- Membership fee for the school library (charged on admission).

Tuition fees by year group and per term

- The school does not publish numeric tuition amounts by year group or per term on its public admissions information. The school requires payment of the three-month course fee on admission; separate tuition amounts by year group/term are not listed.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Initial payment requirements at enrolment: placement test fee, registration fee, three-month course fee, material fee, and library membership fee.
- Transfer / mid-course enrolment: when a transfer request is made after course commencement and a seat is available, the amount chargeable is the balance for the remaining period of the course plus the material fee.
- Refund rules (timing-based):
- Request made prior to the commencement of the course: 100% refund of course fees paid (registration and material fees are non-refundable).
- Request made in the first week of the course: refund less one month of school fees.
- Request made in the second week of the course: 50% of course fees paid will be refunded.
- Request made in the third week of the course: no refund.
- Non-refundable items: registration fee and material fee are explicitly non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Conditions for no refund: no refund for students expelled for disciplinary reasons or where parent/guardian or student violate school rules.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- No boarding or hostel fees are published for the Tachileik campus in the school's public admissions and policy information. The school's admissions and campus information do not list boarding as a service or provide boarding fee amounts.

Other costs and compulsory purchases

- Uniforms and PE shirts are sold at the school store; a uniform requirement and details of uniform items are specified by the school. Specific uniform prices are not published.
- Material fee (charged at admission) covers course materials; the school lists a material fee but does not publish an amount.
- Library membership fee is charged at admission; the amount is not published.

Refund information (summary)

- Registration and material fees: non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Refund percentages depend on when the withdrawal notice is given (prior to start; first, second, third week) as listed above.
- No refund is given for expulsions or rule violations.

Fee payment options

- The school's public admissions and policy pages list required fee items and refund/transfer rules but do not publish specific methods of payment (for example: credit card, bank transfer) or detailed billing schedules for tuition installments.
Academics

NIEC International School – Tachileik teaches Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 3 to 16.

Curriculum
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) curriculum for Preschool through IGCSE levels, including Cambridge IGCSE exams.

Exam Results
SA1 and SA2 are semester assessments conducted twice yearly; Chapter End Tests are held after each chapter; the combined SA1 and SA2 scores must reach 50 to pass.

Higher Education Progression
No university partnerships; after IGCSE results, students may apply to foreign universities or colleges; to study at government universities anywhere, admission requirements must be met.
Parent Experience

History
Nelson International Education Center (NIEC) is a private international school. It has offered Preschool through IGCSE education since 2008. The NIEC network includes Yankin Campus, Thuwana Campus, and Tachileik Campus. The Tachileik Campus is part of the NIEC network serving Tachileik, Myanmar.

Community
NIEC has a rich and diverse international community. It operates across multiple campuses, including Tachileik, Yankin, and Thuwana. Programs run from Preschool through IGCSE.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
IT rooms, classrooms and the main office support learning. Reading areas and a library are provided, along with a music room. Classrooms are air-conditioned with adequate lighting and accessible emergency exits, and AV equipment is installed in classrooms. The administrative areas are spacious with a welcoming reception, and CCTV surveillance provides safety. Total floor area is 190 x 60 square feet.

Academic Facilities
ICT Lab contains all computers with educational software and networking/printing facilities. A science laboratory is stocked for practical experiments. Libraries provide a wide range of reading materials with a comfortable reading area beside the library. Music is part of the curriculum and the music room is well-equipped. Preschool play area provides learning space for early years.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Monthly events and extra-curricular activities include language activities such as Debate/Impromptu Talk and Spelling Bee, as well as sporting events, art and craft, and singing.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
NIEC offers the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) curriculum. Academic and co-curricular events, activities and programs are important means to attain the school's goals. Extra-curricular opportunities include language activities such as Debate, Impromptu Talk and Spelling Bee. The school recognizes outstanding achievements in curricular and co-curricular fields.

Arts & Creative
Arts and crafts and singing are included as part of NIEC's extra-curricular activities. The school provides opportunities for artistic expression through arts-related activities and performances. Morning Assemblies feature musical elements and student performances.

Cultural & Language
Language activities include Debate, Impromptu Talk and Spelling Bee. These language events are part of NIEC's well-rounded education. Language-related activities provide opportunities for public speaking and language development.

Social & Hobbies
Sporting events are part of NIEC's extra-curricular activities. Art and craft and singing are also offered as recreational activities. These activities provide social engagement and opportunities to pursue hobbies beyond academics.

Leadership & Professional
Morning Assembly is a platform where students present and teachers speak, reinforcing leadership and communication skills. Outstanding achievements in curricular and co-curricular areas are recognized in front of the whole school, reinforcing motivation and leadership. Field trips cultivate responsibility and teamwork, complementing classroom learning.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sporting events promote physical well-being. Morning Assembly includes health and hygiene talks and other well-being topics. The school fosters a safe and supportive community through engaging activities and assemblies.
Languages

Language Provision
The Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) syllabus is used. Primary subjects include English and Myanmar, with an optional language of English or Chinese. KG-1 includes English, Maths, Physical Education, Computing, Art & Craft, Music, English Language, Myanmar; KG-2 adds Science and Social Studies. IGCSE offers English as a Second Language, Maths B, Additional Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Business, Accounting, ICT and Biology, with at least five subjects selected.

Bilingual Teaching
Primary classes include English and Myanmar, with an optional language of English or Chinese.
Admissions

Admissions
1. For any new applicant, a written test of English and Mathematics, and an oral English assessment are required to establish the level of language support. The tests help tailor support for each student, regardless of educational history, and ensure that any needed support is available. The placement tests are designed to help the school determine the appropriate level of language and academic assistance. 2. Admission is based on the placement test results, a review of previous school records (if applicants or students are not from home-schooling), the applicant's age, and the class size for which the student would register. Based on the results of the placement test and the oral test, the new applicant and their parents/guardians will be informed of the level at which the student will be placed. Final placement decisions are made by the principal and the academic heads of the school. 3. Upon acceptance by the parents/guardians of the placed level, admission proceeds accordingly for the new student. The school informs the parents/guardians of the level and next steps, and the transition to the placed level is overseen by the principal and academic heads. 4. Application requirements include: a completed new student application form; previous school records (if applicable); a copy of birth certificate or a copy of a passport (if applicable); and fees for placement test, registration, a three-month course fee, material fee, and the library membership.
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