Yangon American International School

Hlaing Township; Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
  • IB PYP
  • IB MYP
  • American
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About

International IB World School in Yangon, Myanmar, authorised for the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). Classes began in August 2019 on two campuses, Hlaing and Bahan. Accepts students from Early Years through Grade 11 (ages 2 to 17), using inquiry-based learning and an American curriculum framework. The Diploma Programme is planned for the future.

Key facts

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Info checked 2026-11-06

  • Curriculum

    IB PYP · IB MYP · American

  • Ages

    Ages 2–17

  • Language

    English

  • Type

    International school

Founded
2019
Accreditations
IB

Admissions

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Intake
9
Entry process
Admissions assessment

Curriculum and academics

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Curricula, explained

The IB's four programmes

Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.

  1. IB PYPOffered

    Early years to primary · Ages 3–12

    The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.

  2. IB MYPOffered

    Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16

    The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.

  3. IB DP (Diploma)Not here

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19

    The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.

  4. IB CP (Career-related)Not here

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19

    The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.

Last two years: DP or CP

  • American curriculum

    Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18

    Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Strengths

  • Academics
  • Sport
  • Performing arts
  • Service

Campus and school life

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Sports

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Dodgeball

Arts

  • Performing arts

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Location

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Hlaing Campus: No. 2A, Yangon-Insein Road, Building (2), No. 9 Ward, Hlaing Township, Yangon; Bahan Campus: No. 94, Bo Cho Ward (1), Natmauk Road, Bahan Township, Yangon

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