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The British School Yangon

Myanmar, Yangon

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees MMK 42,208,919 - 75,999,997
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 220
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Typical class size 12
Introduction

The British School Yangon (BSY) is an international day school in Yangon, Myanmar, and a member of the Nord Anglia Education family. BSY follows the English National Curriculum from Early Years Foundation Stage through to sixth form, offering IGCSE and A‑level pathways and serving children aged 2–18 (Early Years 2–5; Primary 5–11; Secondary 11–18). The school states that all lessons and activities are taught in English; Mandarin and Spanish are taught at all levels and Myanmar is offered as an enrichment option. Campus facilities listed by the school include purpose‑built early years spaces with water and sand play, three libraries (including a child‑centred treehouse library), advanced science and STEAM labs, a 25m swimming pool, two indoor gyms with a rock‑climbing wall, a large covered all‑weather/astroturf sports pitch, a rooftop basketball court, and a 500‑seat theatre. BSY highlights distinctive programmes and partnerships such as Nord Anglia's Global Campus and collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT and UNICEF, and extracurricular opportunities including the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.

The Essentials

The British School Yangon has 220 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English.

Location
The British School Yangon is located on Taw Win Street, Mayangone, Yangon, Myanmar. The campus sits in central Yangon, near Inya Lake and other city amenities, with access via the city's main roads.

Stages
The school serves students from ages 2 to 18, offering Early Years through Primary and Secondary. The secondary phase prepares students for IGCSE and A-level examinations.

Type
The British School Yangon is a co-educational, private British international day school. It is part of Nord Anglia Education and operates as a British overseas school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The BSY campus data lists 12 nationalities represented. The most common nationality listed in external data is Myanmar, with a local to international student ratio of about 70% local to 30% international.

Additional learning support
BSY operates an inclusive approach to learning. The school assesses each child before they start and will discuss any required additional support with families. Teaching assistants are provided from Nursery through to the end of Primary to support learning.

Country affiliation
BSY is a British international school overseas (BSO) located in Myanmar. It is part of Nord Anglia Education and participates in regional networks such as FOBISIA.

Religious affiliation
There is no formal religious affiliation stated for the school; it welcomes students from all faiths.

School day structure
The school day typically runs from 7:30 am to about 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Bus service
BSY offers a school bus service that covers most areas of Yangon. Routes are determined by student numbers and demand, and arrangements are made to suit families where possible.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
BSY operates a formal school uniform. The uniform is designed to promote focus, pride, and a sense of community and is produced by a top British clothing manufacturer. The fabrics used are the same as those used by top European fashion brands.

Food Options
BSY provides hot, healthy, international lunchtime meals and snacks prepared by the school catering service. Meals are regularly checked by independent experts to ensure balanced nutrition; snacks are provided for Early Years, while older students may bring their own snacks; nuts are not allowed due to allergies.

House System
BSY has a four-house system. In 2023 four new houses were introduced: Perseus, Pegasus, Polaris, and Phoenix, each aligned with Courage, Adventure, Integrity, and Kindness respectively. Each student is assigned to a house on entry; houses participate in year‑round inter-house competitions across sport, academics, and community activities, with a House Cup awarded to the top house.

Governance and Ownership
The British School Yangon is governed as part of Nord Anglia Education, a global operator of premium international schools. The school is part of the Nord Anglia Education family, which provides access to global resources and collaborations (e.g., MIT and UNICEF). It is also a member of FOBISIA.
Fees

Annual tuition at The British School Yangon ranges from MMK 42,208,919 to MMK 75,999,997 for 2026/27.

Application fee
- An application fee of USD 250 is payable with each application. This fee is non‑refundable regardless of the outcome or withdrawal of the application.

Enrolment fee and deposit
- A non‑refundable enrolment fee of USD 3,500 (per family) is required to confirm a place. A refundable early‑notice deposit of USD 1,500 (per family) is also payable at enrolment; this deposit is refundable only if the school's early‑notice payback conditions are met.

Tuition fees (annual and per term by year group)
- Pre‑Nursery (children born between 01/09/2022 and 31/08/2023)
- Annual: USD 20,097
- Term 1: USD 8,607; Term 2: USD 6,456; Term 3: USD 6,456.
- Nursery (01/09/2021 – 31/08/2022)
- Annual: USD 20,097
- Term 1: USD 8,607; Term 2: USD 6,456; Term 3: USD 6,456.
- Reception (01/09/2020 – 31/08/2021)
- Annual: USD 24,833
- Term 1: USD 10,631; Term 2: USD 7,973; Term 3: USD 7,973.
- Year 1 (01/09/2019 – 31/08/2020)
- Annual: USD 28,529
- Term 1: USD 12,211; Term 2: USD 9,158; Term 3: USD 9,158.
- Year 2 (01/09/2018 – 31/08/2019)
- Annual: USD 28,529
- Term 1: USD 12,211; Term 2: USD 9,158; Term 3: USD 9,158.
- Year 3 (01/09/2017 – 31/08/2018)
- Annual: USD 28,529
- Term 1: USD 12,211; Term 2: USD 9,158; Term 3: USD 9,158.
- Year 4 (01/09/2016 – 31/08/2017)
- Annual: USD 28,529
- Term 1: USD 12,211; Term 2: USD 9,158; Term 3: USD 9,158.
- Year 5 (01/09/2015 – 31/08/2016)
- Annual: USD 28,529
- Term 1: USD 12,211; Term 2: USD 9,158; Term 3: USD 9,158.
- Year 6 (01/09/2014 – 31/08/2015)
- Annual: USD 28,529
- Term 1: USD 12,211; Term 2: USD 9,158; Term 3: USD 9,158.
- Year 7 (01/09/2013 – 31/08/2014)
- Annual: USD 29,938
- Term 1: USD 12,821; Term 2: USD 9,616; Term 3: USD 9,616.
- Year 8 (01/09/2012 – 31/08/2013)
- Annual: USD 29,938
- Term 1: USD 12,821; Term 2: USD 9,616; Term 3: USD 9,616.
- Year 9 (01/09/2011 – 31/08/2012)
- Annual: USD 29,938
- Term 1: USD 12,821; Term 2: USD 9,616; Term 3: USD 9,616.
- Year 10 (01/09/2010 – 31/08/2011)
- Annual: USD 34,419
- Term 1: USD 14,734; Term 2: USD 11,050; Term 3: USD 11,050.
- Year 11 (01/09/2009 – 31/08/2010)
- Annual: USD 34,419
- Term 1: USD 14,734; Term 2: USD 11,050; Term 3: USD 11,050.
- Year 12 (01/09/2008 – 31/08/2009)
- Annual: USD 36,186
- Term 1: USD 15,495; Term 2: USD 11,622; Term 3: USD 11,622.
- Year 13 (01/09/2007 – 31/08/2008)
- Annual: USD 36,186
- Term 1: USD 15,495; Term 2: USD 11,622; Term 3: USD 11,622.

(All tuition figures and per‑term breakdowns are published as shown.)

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is presented as an annual fee and in three termly instalments (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3) in the published schedule; additional charges (for example exam registration fees for Years 11–13) are invoiced separately. The school reserves the right to amend the Schedule of Fees.

Boarding fees
- No boarding or boarding fees are included in the published schedule. The school describes day‑time provision, bus services, and lunchtime provision but does not list boarding as a service.

Other costs and optional services
- Enrolment/exam registration: External exam registration fees (e.g., IGCSE, AS & A Level) are not included and are payable to the exam organisations; parents in exam years will receive separate invoices for these charges.
- School lunches: USD 1,070 per year or termly payments of USD 380 (prices include applicable commercial tax).
- Bus service: Annual bus service fee USD 3,465; Term 1 USD 1,200; Term 2 USD 1,200; Term 3 USD 1,065. Bus service is an additional optional service and not included within tuition.
- School uniform: All students are required to wear the school uniform and P.E. kit; uniforms and individual items are available for purchase from the school shop (costs vary by item and year group).
- Sibling discount: A 10% discount on tuition applies for the third child and any subsequent children registered at the school.

Refunds and withdrawal rules
- Application fee: non‑refundable. Enrolment fee: non‑refundable. The USD 1,500 deposit is refundable only if the family meets the school's early‑notice payback conditions.
- Early‑notice payback conditions: A written notice of at least 90 days before withdrawal is required; all outstanding fees must be paid; and all issued text/library books must be returned. The published 90‑day deadlines for withdrawal at the end of a term are: Term 1 — September 14th; Term 2 — January 11th; Term 3 — March 29th. Failure to meet notice or conditions results in forfeiture of the early‑notice refund.

Fee payment options and invoicing
- The published fee schedule and fee document list amounts, term breakdowns and additional charges but do not specify accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, or online payment gateway) in the schedule itself. Invoices and further payment instructions are handled by the school's admissions/finance team; the admissions contact details published for the school are +95‑9765656451 and admissions@britishschoolyangon.org.

Summary of where details appear to be silent or handled separately
- The schedule provides full annual and per‑term tuition figures and explicit figures for application, enrolment, deposit, lunches, and bus service. The published schedule does not list specific payment methods or detailed billing dates for each invoice; those operational payment arrangements are handled by the school's finance team.
Academics

The British School Yangon teaches British Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The British School Yangon follows the English National Curriculum at all stages, with English as the language of instruction and a pathway that includes IGCSEs and A-levels. In Early Years (ages 2–5), the school delivers the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), covering seven areas of learning: communication and language, physical development, personal, social and emotional development, literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, and expressive arts and design. In Primary (ages 5–11), BSY combines the English National Curriculum with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC); it teaches core English, maths, and ICT, plus integrated study across science, history, geography, art and design, and music, with emphasis on developing a second language and PSHE and PE. In Secondary (ages 11–16), the curriculum follows the English National Curriculum and culminates in IGCSE exams at 16; Years 7–9 provide KS3 broad study with project work, while Years 10–11 offer a two-year IGCSE programme from Cambridge International Examinations and Edexcel. In Sixth Form (ages 16–18), students choose from multiple A-level pathways (standalone AS-level, AS-levels in Year 12 with A-levels in Year 13, or a two-year A-level programme), with A-levels offered by AQA, Cambridge International, Edexcel International, and Edexcel, and typically four AS-levels in Year 12 followed by three A-levels in Year 13.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The British School Yangon places student health, happiness, and wellbeing at the center of its approach to learning. Emotional health is supported through a small-group tutor programme that nurtures social and emotional development, alongside access to a range of specialist resources on the Global Campus. The school's wellbeing focus is complemented by facilities and activities that promote physical health, resilience, and confidence, including extensive sporting options. Parent-in-partnership seminars are offered to help families support their child's wellbeing at home, and partnerships such as IMG Academy contribute to wellbeing and mindset coaching within sport. Together these elements form a holistic SEL approach that emphasizes wellbeing, resilience, and social-emotional growth.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding its SEN provision, the specific types of needs it can support, or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution. The How We Teach section describes BSY as providing an inclusive environment with tailored support, including small-group tutoring and bespoke development plans, supported by teaching assistants who have Nord Anglia training. It also notes progress monitoring to track individual learners' development and adjust support as needed. The absence of explicit, school-wide details on dedicated SEN staffing, facilities, or a formal SEN policy means the school's SEN arrangements are not publicly itemised. The school does publicly describe an inclusive, tailored approach to supporting learners, but does not specify SEN categories or units.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
All lessons and activities at The British School Yangon are taught in English. The school also offers additional language options, including Spanish and Mandarin, with Burmese available as an optional language to learn. Public documentation does not detail a dedicated EAL programme or staff for EAL beyond these language offerings. The lack of explicit public detail on a formal EAL department or support service means EAL provisions are not itemised beyond the general language offerings. The school thus does not publicly disclose a distinct EAL program beyond language electives and English-medium instruction.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is central to BSY's approach, with student health and happiness prioritised in practice. The school describes a wellbeing-focused environment where facilities are open throughout the week and weekends to support activities that boost emotional and physical wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and fair play. A small-group tutor programme is highlighted as a means to nurture social and emotional health, complemented by the Global Campus for access to specialist wellbeing resources. The IMG Academy partnership adds a wellbeing and mindset coaching dimension to sport and leadership development. Parents are involved through seminars to extend wellbeing support beyond the campus.

Safeguarding
BSY's safeguarding framework follows the Nord Anglia Education policy on safeguarding, child protection, and promoting the welfare of children in our care. The policy outlines that the welfare of the child is paramount and that all staff and volunteers have responsibilities to report concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and to follow safeguarding procedures. The school designates a Safeguarding Lead (and deputies where applicable) and requires safeguarding training for staff, with ongoing refreshers and documented training records. Local safeguarding guidance and contacts are provided within the policy, and Appendix 6 lists locally available contacts, including embassies, to be used as needed. In The British School Yangon, the DSL is Mrs Alison Fox, who can be contacted for safeguarding concerns, and procedures are in place to ensure proper handling of disclosures and safeguarding investigations.
Parent Experience

History
BSY opened in August 2014 as Yangon's first premium British international school, established under The British Schools Foundation. It later joined Nord Anglia Education in 2017, becoming part of a global network. After significant investment, a new purpose-built campus opened in 2018 to welcome students in Year 10 and above. The school celebrated its first graduating class in 2022 as its senior provision matured. These developments reflect the school's growth and its integration into a multinational educational community.

Community
BSY welcomes students from more than 40 countries and cultures and is part of the Nord Anglia Education family, connecting the school to a global network. The school belongs to FOBISIA, enabling regional sporting, cultural, and arts competitions. The campus offers extensive facilities to support community life, including three libraries, an Early Years center, a 500-seat theatre, a 25m swimming pool, two gyms, rock-climbing walls, and other spaces that foster collaboration. The Global Campus online platform connects BSY students with peers across Nord Anglia schools for joint projects and events.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
BSY describes active parent involvement through coffee mornings, parent information evenings, community events, and Principal Q&A sessions. EYFS and primary programs include parent class representatives who share information with other parents. In secondary, parents help deliver parts of the PSHE curriculum and organise assessment workshops. Through the Parent Teacher Group (PTG), parents collaborate with staff to support the school through fundraising and community events. Regular communication channels include student diaries, emails, and parent blogs, and the school hosts parent information evenings and coffee mornings.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
BSY's campus is purpose-built and state-of-the-art, offering spaces across academic, sporting and performing arts. The campus includes three libraries and an Early Years centre with water and sand play areas. It also houses two gyms, rock‑climbing walls, and a 25‑metre swimming pool, plus an Astroturf pitch. A 500-seat theatre provides a dedicated performance space, complemented by state-of-the-art science laboratories and specialist music, drama, and art rooms. Outdoor spaces are designed for active learning and recreation.

Sports Facilities
BSY offers extensive sports facilities, including two gymnasiums, rock-climbing walls, and a 25‑metre swimming pool. The campus features an Astroturf pitch and a covered sports field, with outdoor spaces designed for a range of team sports and activities.

Academic Facilities
There are modern science laboratories and specialist rooms for music, drama and art. Classrooms are air‑conditioned and equipped with interactive whiteboards and wireless connectivity. The campus houses three libraries and an Early Years centre with water and sand play areas, with extensive outdoor facilities supporting play and learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
BSY provides a dedicated 500-seat theatre and extensive spaces for performing arts, which support music and drama showcases as part of the co‑curricular experience. The school emphasizes clubs, trips, and collaborations that enrich learning beyond the classroom, including international trips and arts-based experiences.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The British School Yangon offers after-school clubs that extend learning beyond the classroom. A sample of clubs includes Model United Nations, Journalism, Open Trivia, Study Club, and Art from Around the World, with additional options such as LEGO and Origami. The after-school clubs run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, providing opportunities to develop research, communication, and critical thinking.

Arts & Creative
The school has a 500-seat theatre, the only theatre in Myanmar, which provides a stage for student performances and performing arts lessons. Performing arts and after-school activities nurture creativity and confidence. Students go on to perform in national competitions, such as the World Scholar's Cup, showcasing creativity and communication.

Cultural & Language
All lessons and activities are taught in English. Students can learn Spanish or Mandarin to enhance language skills, and Burmese language is available as an option. Language and cultural activities include reading together, Burmese storytelling, and sharing thoughts on English books.

Social & Hobbies
After-school clubs cover a range of interests, including LEGO, Origami, Mindfulness, Karaoke, and Art from Around the World. Journalism and Model United Nations offer outlets for inquiry, collaboration, and public communication, while Open Trivia and Study Club support academic curiosity. Clubs meet after school on selected days from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Community & Service
Leadership opportunities include Model United Nations delegates, house captain roles, sports captain roles, and eco and social impact leaders. Nord Anglia collaboration provides access to UNICEF Summit and Social Impact Grant programs.

Leadership & Professional
Students can take on leadership roles through house leadership, Model United Nations participation, and involvement in eco and social impact initiatives. Participation in UNICEF Summit and other Nord Anglia initiatives helps develop professional skills such as public speaking, teamwork, and project management.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
BSY offers a broad sports program that includes football, basketball, volleyball, swimming, rugby, table tennis, and rock climbing. Facilities support physical health, including a 25m pool, two gyms, a rock-climbing wall, and an all-weather pitch. The school promotes a healthy, active lifestyle and well-being through sport and fitness activities.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches Mandarin and Spanish at all levels, and Myanmar is offered as an enrichment option. Modern languages are a key part of the curriculum. Regular language lessons are complemented by activities, educational trips, and whole-school events. Students enjoy learning the heritage and customs of the languages.
Admissions

Admissions
BSY is part of the Nord Anglia Education family. The school uses the English National Curriculum, with IGCSE and A-levels offered in the secondary stage. Entry requirements include required documents and an entrance assessment. The admissions process is: Step 1: Make an enquiry by online form, email, or phone. Step 2: Visit the campus for a tour or arrange a personalised virtual tour. Step 3: Apply for a place by completing the online application and submitting supporting documents; a child can join at any time during the academic year. Step 4: Meet with us: after receiving your form and documents, an assessment is arranged and a meeting is held to discuss the family's needs. Step 5: If a place is offered, sign the enrolment agreement and pay the enrolment fee to secure the place.
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