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When can I apply for the next school year?

Applications for the next academy year open on February 15th. After February 15, applications for both current and next school year are accepted on a rolling basis.

When can I apply for the next school year?

1. Online payment using our TD e-bill solution. This allows direct payments from your bank account or the simplicity of a credit card payment. Click on this link to access the payment portal. A guide on how to use the portal can also be accessed here.

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2. Pay cash at the ISY Business Office;

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3. Electronic bank transfer.
Bank details can be found on the ‘Association Fees’ and ‘Tuition Fees’ documents above.
Applicant’s name and grade level noted.
A copy of the remittance advice should be emailed to the Admissions Office.
Once the school receives payment, it will email the applicant the fee code and a receipt.
All sending and receiving bank charges are the sender’s responsibility.

I have paid the application fee online via online transfer/credit card, but I do not have a fee code to be able to apply.

Upon paying the application fee by credit card, the fee code will be emailed to you from our business office when the amount is fully credited to our account. Please view this payment guide and the corresponding payment link to be able to pay.

How long before I will know if my child has a place?

The first round of admissions offers is usually communicated in the first week of April. Following this initial round of offers, applications are reviewed in batches. Depending on the volume, a review of applicants will be done every other week.

Are there any entrance assessments or interviews required?

All applicants will take a Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) test prior to joining ISY. This online test will give us an indication of the applicant’s ability in Math, English literacy, and reading.

How is grade level placement determined?

Grade placements at ISY are based on age-appropriateness in addition to grade completion. Applicants must have reached the appropriate age for grade level entry by August 31 of the year of entry. For example, to be admitted to the Chinthe Cubs 3 program at ISY, an applicant must be three years old by August 31st of the academic year for which they are applying.

Does ISY run waiting lists or wait pools?

ISY has a waitpool system in place. Applicants are placed in the wait pool if they are eligible. If the grade level is at capacity in terms of the number or the nationality cap, the student is placed in the wait pool.

Are there nationality caps in place at ISY?

ISY maintains a nationality cap based on potential capacity, so no more than 30% of each grade can be of one nationality.

Does the school have extracurricular activities?

The school has an after school activities program which runs twice every school year (by semester). There is a comprehensive sports program. The school participates in the South East Asian Sports and Activities Conference (SEASAC) and the Yangon Athletic Conference (YAC).

When do the After School Activity sessions begin?

Session 1 of the After School Activity program typically begins 3 weeks after school begins in August. Session 2 begins 3 weeks after the December/January holiday. For more information, please contact the Athletics Office.

What food services are available on campus?

ISY normally has two main food vendors. In support of our environmental goals, ISY is a meatless campus. To see more details view the Food Services Page.

What are the gym and fitness room opening times?

The campus facilities are currently open to ISY Community before 7:30 am and after 4:00 pm daily. To use one of the facilities please go to the facility booking form.

Normal Opening Hours are as below:

Fitness Room
The fitness room is open 24 hours a day to anyone with an ID card that has been approved for fitness room use. To get your ID card updated you need to sign the waiver form. Once approved your card will be updated and you can use it to enter the fitness room.

Please note that Monday-Friday from 7:30am-4:00pm the fitness room is open to staff and students only.

The Fitness Room will remain open 24-hours a day during school holidays. The fitness room will be closed on all national holidays when the school is closed.

ISY Parents & Alumni:
Monday – Friday: CLOSED 7:30 AM – 4:00PM
Saturday and Sunday: OPEN 24 Hours

High School Students:
Open 24-Hours/Day

Middle School Students:
Middle School students may only enter the fitness room when accompanied by a parent, during parent hours.

Elementary School Students:
Elementary School students are not permitted to enter the fitness room at any time.

All are encouraged to use the facilities in pairs to avoid injury.

Gymnasium
The gymnasium is open 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM daily. It is open to the ISY community to use outside of school hours and when it is not needed for school activities / events. It should be noted the gym is not supervised unless there is a school activity / event. Therefore, it is used at the individual’s own risk. There must be a responsible adult available for use by anyone younger than Grade 6.

What are the Chinthe Zay store opening times?

In order to buy ISY merchandise like clothing, umbrellas, and water bottles, go to the Chinthe Zay Store on the first floor in the B Building. It is open on each day of school from 07:45 AM – 08:30 AM and 02:45 PM – 03:30 PM. You can also buy from our online store.

Where can I find the student supply lists?

For the student supply lists click on either the Elementary School Supply List or the Secondary School Supply List.

Health, Safety and Security Handbooks

For the Health, Safety and Security Handbooks, please visit this page.

What curriculum does the school follow?

We offer an international inquiry focused program based on the American Common Core curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12. Our early childhood program is Reggio Emilia inspired.

What language programs are offered?

Mandarin, French, and World Language English are offered from Grade 2 to 10. Burmese is taught from Grade 1 to 10. In addition to Mandarin, French, and Burmese, Grade 11 and 12 students can study Spanish ab initio (for beginners) or their mother tongue language.

Will my child need additional tutoring?

ISY faculty are available to support student learning outside of the normal class time. Students can drop in for support, or make an appointment as needed. The only outside tutoring a student should need is in topics the school does not provide, for example tutoring for a student’s mother tongue language.

How does the school support students transitioning from other countries or school systems?

New student orientation, student buddy program with current students, class teachers provide ongoing support, and the school has counselors to support student transitions.

Who owns the school?

ISY is a private, nonprofit, and nondenominational school, and is registered in Myanmar as a foreign owned company with ownership being a non-profit foundation in the United States.

Who is the school licensed or accredited by?

The school is licensed by the Myanmar Ministry of Education (MOE). ISY is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in the United States. ISY is also authorized by the International Baccalaureate (IB) to offer the IB Diploma Programme.

Where are teachers hired from?

Teachers are hired internationally. All ISY teachers are fully qualified and certified, and many hold advanced degrees.

How does ISY support the local community?

ISY has a comprehensive service learning program. The Chinthe Fund raises funds every year to support our service projects, particularly our three partner organizations. In addition, reflecting UN recommendations, ISY has a line item in the annual budget that allocates .07% of the budget for projects that support advancement of the UN’s sustainable development goals (SDGs).

What colleges and universities do ISY graduates attend?

Please view the High School Profile on our website.

Are any parts of the fees refundable?

If a child does not join the school at all (does not attend one day of school), a request may be made for a refund of tuition fees.

Is financial aid or scholarship assistance available?

Scholarships are available for Myanmar students who satisfy a number of criteria outlined here.

Are there any discounts available?

No discounts are given for tuition. If you pay tuition for an entire year before school starts, it is less than if you pay by semester.

How often should parents anticipate tuition increases?

Following best practices, parents should anticipate an annual increase in tuition of 3 – 5% reflecting inflation. This helps to avoid larger increases in any given year.

What happens when I first login to PowerSchool?

Here’s a link to a quick PowerSchool User Manual. It has information on how to reset your password after you first log in, what to do if you’ve forgotten your password and also what to do if you’ve tried to login unsuccessfully too many times. To email PowerSchool support go to powerschool@isyedu.org

Is financial aid or scholarship assistance available?

Forgotten your password? Don’t worry, resetting your password is easy. To reset it click on our handy PDF guide – Resetting my PowerSchool login.