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Yangon American International School has 80 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.
Location
Located on Yangon-Insein Road in Hlaing Township, Yangon. The official address is No. 2A Yangon-Insein Road, Building 2, No. 9 Ward. The campus is described as conveniently located on Yangon-Insein Road with access to the main transport routes serving central Yangon and nearby housing areas.
Stages
The school offers an Early Years Village for young children, followed by the Primary Years Program (PYP). A Junior High program aligns with the IB Middle Years Program (MYP), of which Yangon American is a Candidate School. The PYP is designed for ages 3 to 12, and the school serves students roughly from age 2 to 18.
Type
The school is co-educational and operates as a day school. There is no boarding facility publicly listed for Yangon American.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Approximately 70% of students are Myanmar nationals and 30% are expatriates, representing about 15 nationalities.
Additional learning support
There is a counselor's office and dedicated learning spaces to promote well‑being and support student learning needs. Resources and spaces are described as enabling differentiated instruction and student independence.
Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is listed. The program combines an American-aligned curriculum with IB program options, indicating an international rather than a country‑specific affiliation.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation is not publicly listed by the school.
School day structure
The academic calendar includes events such as Open House and the first day of school. The 2024–2025 calendar shows that Wednesdays are early release days. Typical start times vary by program, with Early Years around 9:00 a.m. and Primary around 8:00 a.m., ending around 2:30 p.m. (Early Years) or 3:00 p.m. (Primary).
Bus service
An optional bus service is available. Routes are planned by a bus coordinator and operated by a third‑party provider with qualified drivers and bus monitors.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Annual tuition at Yangon American International School ranges from MMK 19,314,322 to MMK 32,750,373 for 2026/27.
Application and enrolment fees
- Application fee: USD 250, one-time, non-refundable (payable on submission of an application). - Enrolment / Admission (one-time) fees: a one-time acceptance/enrolment charge is applied at entry and varies by entry year/grade (examples published include an enrolment-level figure shown in MMK for Early Years and an Admission fee level shown for elementary grades). Parents should expect a one-time acceptance/enrolment charge in addition to the application fee.
Tuition fees — annual and per-term (trimester)
The school publishes annual tuition amounts by year group. The school operates on a three-trimester academic reporting structure; the per-term (trimester) amounts below are the published annual fees divided into three equal payments (trimester billing is used for school reporting).
- Nursery (Half Day): Annual USD 7,100 — Per term (trimester) USD 2,367. - Nursery (Full Day): Annual USD 9,200 — Per term (trimester) USD 3,067. - Toddlers: Annual USD 11,100 — Per term (trimester) USD 3,700. - Pre-Kindergarten: Annual USD 12,300 — Per term (trimester) USD 4,100. - Kindergarten: Annual USD 13,500 — Per term (trimester) USD 4,500. - Grade 1: Annual USD 13,500 — Per term (trimester) USD 4,500. - Grade 2: Annual USD 13,500 — Per term (trimester) USD 4,500. - Grade 3: Annual USD 13,500 — Per term (trimester) USD 4,500. - Grade 4: Annual USD 13,500 — Per term (trimester) USD 4,500. - Grade 5: Annual USD 13,500 — Per term (trimester) USD 4,500. - Grade 6: Annual USD 15,800 — Per term (trimester) USD 5,267. - Grade 7: Annual USD 15,800 — Per term (trimester) USD 5,267. - Grade 8: Annual USD 15,800 — Per term (trimester) USD 5,267. - Grade 9: Annual USD 16,200 — Per term (trimester) USD 5,400. - Grade 10: Annual USD 16,200 — Per term (trimester) USD 5,400.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school's academic and reporting structure uses three trimesters; parents receive official academic reports three times per year (trimester structure). Per-term amounts above are presented on that trimester basis. Parents should expect tuition and other recurring charges to be aligned with the school's term structure and invoicing cycle. - Meal plan (student canteen) is offered either as an annual plan or by semester: the canteen price is USD 1,300 if paid annually or USD 650 if paid per semester. After‑school activities (ASAs) are charged per activity. - The school operates an optional bus service; registration and rules for that service are set out by the school and refunds for bus-service removal due to behaviour are explicitly not granted. Bus service is optional and will incur an extra charge when selected; specific route and registration arrangements are managed through the school's transportation registration process.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered. Yangon American is a co-educational day school; there are no boarding/boarding-fee schedules.
Other costs and regularly charged extras
- Meal plan: USD 1,300 per year or USD 650 per semester (see Student Canteen). - After‑school activities (ASAs): charged per activity; fees vary by activity and session. - Transportation (school bus): optional and charged in addition to tuition; route, registration and fee details are provided by the school's transport registration process. Refunds are not granted for behaviour‑related removals from the bus service. - Uniforms and school store purchases: uniforms vary by grade (uniform types for Nursery, Toddler/Pre‑K, Kindergarten–Grade 8 and PE uniform are specified); uniform items are available through the school store but individual item prices are not published in the school materials. Expect a one‑time uniform purchase on admission and periodic replacement purchases as children grow. - Incidental and activity fees: field trips, specific specialist programs, and some ASA items are charged separately as required and are billed in addition to tuition. ASAs and some trips are charged per activity or per event.
Refund information
- There is no general tuition‑refund schedule published as part of the school's standard parent materials; refunds for specific services have explicit rules (for example, bus‑service refunds are not granted if a student is removed from the bus for behavioural reasons). Parents should confirm refund terms for any one‑time fees or optional services prior to payment.
Fee payment options and contact for payment instructions
- The school issues invoices and manages fee collection through its admissions/finance processes. Specific payment options and bank or payment‑gateway details are provided to families on invoices and through the school's finance office and admissions help desk; parents arrange payment via the method listed on their invoice. Contact for admissions and fee enquiries: admissions@yangonamerican.edu.mm or the school Help Desk phone number.
Note: this overview presents the school's published annual tuition amounts and related charges and shows per‑term (trimester) values calculated from the school's published annual tuition and its trimester reporting structure. Key published numerical items cited above are the school's tuition schedule and student‑services charges; one‑time application and enrolment charges and local currency presentations are published in the school's admissions materials and third‑party fee databases.
Academics
Yangon American International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum for students aged 2 to 14.
Curriculum
Yangon American International School is an IB World School with an authorized Primary Years Programme (PYP) and is pursuing authorization for the Middle Years Programme (MYP); a Diploma Programme (DP) is planned for the future. The curriculum is concept-based and transdisciplinary, built around IB frameworks and aligned with the American Common Core Standards. The PYP serves ages 3–12; the MYP serves ages 11–16 (grades 6–10), with the DP planned. In the MYP, eight subject groups are offered: Language Acquisition, Language and Literature, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, Arts, Physical and Health Education, and Design; assessment combines formative and summative methods, including self-reflection and personal projects. Instruction is in English, with Myanmar language learning supported, and the program emphasizes inquiry-based learning and social-emotional learning aligned with CASEL standards.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions
Admissions
Applications are accepted year-round. The Admissions team assesses each child upon application for placement. Final grade allocation is dependent on the Admissions assessment. Yangon American accepts students from all over the world, with grade placement guided by an age-to-grade table and the Admissions assessment.
School Events
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FAQs
What curriculum does Yangon American International School follow?
Yangon American International School | Leading IB School in Myanmar Welcome to Yangon American International School We are excited to be the first International Baccalaureate (IB) School with an authorized Primary Years Program (PYP) in Myanmar.
What age range does Yangon American International School cater to?
The school serves students aged 2 to 11. Yangon American International School | Leading IB School in Myanmar Welcome to Yangon American International School We are excited to be the first International Baccalaureate (IB) School with an autho.
What are the tuition fees at Yangon American International School?
Annual tuition ranges from approximately RM19,314,322 to RM32,750,373. Resources and Learning Spaces Learning Resources We are proud to offer a comprehensive range of resources that are designed to create student independence and ownership over their learning… Lear
Where is Yangon American International School located?
Resources and Learning Spaces Learning Resources We are proud to offer a comprehensive range of resources that are designed to create student independence and ownership over their learning… Learning Spaces Our campus is conveniently located on Yangon-Insein Road, where we offer a range of serv
What are the school hours at Yangon American International School?
The academic calendar includes events such as Open House and the first day of school. The 2024–2025 calendar shows that Wednesdays are early release days. Typical start times vary by program, with Early Years around 9:00 a.m. and Primary around 8:00 a.m., ending around 2:30 p.m. (Early Years) or 3:0
Does Yangon American International School provide additional learning support?
There is a counselor's office and dedicated learning spaces to promote well‑being and support student learning needs. Resources and spaces are described as enabling differentiated instruction and student independence.
Is there a school bus service?
An optional bus service is available. Routes are planned by a bus coordinator and operated by a third‑party provider with qualified drivers and bus monitors.
What languages are taught at Yangon American International School?
They help each other, and I also noticed that the teachers really take care of the children.
How do I apply to Yangon American International School?
Applications are accepted year-round. The Admissions team assesses each child upon application for placement. Final grade allocation is dependent on the Admissions assessment. Yangon American accepts students from all over the world, with grade placement guided by an age-to-grade table and the Admis
How many students attend Yangon American International School?
The school has approximately 80 students.
What sports facilities are available?
Physical education is part of the curriculum. The PE program includes football, dodgeball, basketball, and tail tag. After-school activities include athletics as part of the School Activities program. The school emphasizes physical activity through these offerings.
What wellbeing support does Yangon American International School provide?
EXPLORE PROGRAM Early Years Program Our Primary Years Program is inquiry-based which engages each student and develops their curiosity, creativity and self-confidence. For example, if the students were to learn about planting, they would have to bring the seeds and plant themselves.
Does Yangon American International School offer English language support?
They help each other, and I also noticed that the teachers really take care of the children.
What extracurricular activities are available?
National Core Arts Standards cover Music and Art. A Music teacher and an Art teacher provide instruction. A technology-focused learning space supports creative learning.
