News and Features of Learning at ISM
Founded in 1998, ISM’s highly qualified international teachers have been providing an outstanding American education to students and families in Myanmar for over 20 years. More than 700 graduates have gone on to colleges and universities around the world.
We believe that ISM will be the right fit for you and your family!
ISM students are empowered innovators who positively impact both Myanmar and the global community.
60%
Teachers hold an
advanced degree
Diverse faculty
50% North American and 50% from 11 additional countries
1 to 7
Teacher to
Student ratio
38+
Extra and co-curricular
activities
65%
Teachers with 10+ years of experience
PS-Grade 12
American Curriculum
AP Capstone
Diploma
Celebrating
20+ years
since its foundation
Whether enrolling for the first time or transitioning your child to a new learning environment, choosing the right School setting and academic program for your child’s education is rightly so, a family-wide experience. At ISM, we are family and as such, our Admissions process is family-oriented. We would like to invite you to be part of the ISM community which is rich with academic, athletic, social and cultural opportunities and look forward to guiding and mentoring you and your child through the entire educational process from admission to graduation.
Here’s what some of our current faculty say about working at ISM and living in Yangon!
I joined ISM with the reasonable assumption of a community focused on service and connection. My expectations have been far surpassed! The amazing number of effective community service clubs and opportunities, both in school and in the greater Yangon area; the cohesive ISM student body, collectively focused on their shared and individual success; and the social graciousness that abounds everywhere in Myanmar’s people have made our tenure here a joy!
Jackie Bennett, AP Teacher
(Joined with her husband August 2016)
Aside from the fact that I have the opportunity to interact with the founder of ISM on a daily basis and knowing its history from herself, I am taking part in teaching the students of Myanmar who will be the future leaders of this country. The students as well as the parents hold teachers in high regard, and the local teachers and staff are a tremendous and solid support system to the foreign teachers. It is like having a family away from home. Yangon itself is a great city. Simple yet complex. Yet whenever my family and I need a break, we hop on a plane go. Flying out to nearby countries is just easy.
Jemay San Juan, Grade 1 Teacher
(Joined ISM with her husband and son, August 2010)
Founded by a native education pioneer, ISM’s unique history sets it apart from other international schools. The impressive diversity of teachers and support staff is a testament to the commitment of a global-minded leadership. For students, ISM offers a challenging curriculum led by a dedicated team of professionals. As a new teacher, my transition into ISM has been seamless, thanks to a collegial, supportive community and joyful students. Endowed with a rich history and gracious citizens, Yangon is South East Asia’s hidden gem. My time here will be well spent indeed.
Wessie Mekuria, MS English
(Joined ISM August 2019)
Come join our widely
diverse group of professionals!
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