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WELCOME TO THE BRITISH SCHOOL YANGON
You want the best for your child. So do we. At The British School Yangon, we promise to support your child to love learning, and inspire them to achieve more than they ever thought possible.
KEY FACTS ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
A LEADING SCHOOL IN YANGON
APPLICATIONS OPEN!
The British School Yangon is an exceptional learning environment, unlike any other private school in Myanmar.
In our nurturing community, we take a personalised approach to learning that empowers every child to pursue their passions. By focusing on each student’s strengths, our talented teachers and staff will unlock your child’s unique potential.
Every day, we’ll broaden your child's understanding of the world and give them a glimpse into all of life's possibilities, too. With this foundation, they’ll have everything they need for success – whatever they choose to be or do in life.
In our nurturing community, we take a personalised approach to learning that empowers every child to pursue their passions. By focusing on each student’s strengths, our talented teachers and staff will unlock your child’s unique potential.
Every day, we’ll broaden your child's understanding of the world and give them a glimpse into all of life's possibilities, too. With this foundation, they’ll have everything they need for success – whatever they choose to be or do in life.
Early years
- Early years
- Primary
- secondary
- SIXTH FORM
OUR CURRICULA
All our students – from pre-nursery through to sixth form – follow the English National Curriculum. Used by more than 30,000 schools worldwide, our curriculum is respected by the world’s leading universities and employers.
OUR CURRICULA
All our students – from pre-nursery through to sixth form – follow the English National Curriculum. Used by more than 30,000 schools worldwide, our curriculum is respected by the world’s leading universities and employers.
OUR CURRICULA
All our students – from pre-nursery through to sixth form – follow the English National Curriculum. Used by more than 30,000 schools worldwide, our curriculum is respected by the world’s leading universities and employers.
OUR CURRICULA
All our students – from pre-nursery through to sixth form – follow the English National Curriculum. Used by more than 30,000 schools worldwide, our curriculum is respected by the world’s leading universities and employers.
DISCOVERING TALENTS, IGNITING PASSIONS
Learning comes to life beyond the classroom at The British School Yangon. Here, students immerse themselves in a variety of after-school clubs and activities, which rotate every term across the year groups.
Sport
Your child will enjoy the excitement and growth that come with getting active, as they build their physical skills through sports ranging from gymnastics to basketball.
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The arts
Creativity blossoms at BSY, as our students express themselves through art and design, music, and dance. Whatever they love to do, we’ll ignite your child’s imagination and encourage artistic expression.
Leadership activities
Your child can make their voice heard as a Model United Nations delegate, house captain, sports captain, or eco and social impact leader. Through Nord Anglia, they can also get involved in the UNICEF summit and Social Impact Grant programme.
Special interests
Unique activities bring out the best in every student. Your child can play board games, code, or improve their public speaking skills. We offer all sorts of exciting clubs every term.
Languages
Your child can hone their linguistic skills by taking part in fun activities with their friends. They can read together, listen to Burmese stories, or share their thoughts on favourite English books, building their confidence along the way.
JOIN THE BRITISH SCHOOL YANGON
We’re delighted you’re considering The British School Yangon for your child’s education. Your journey starts with our warm and welcoming admissions team, who’ll guide you through our application process.
- Contact us today to start your child's journey at BSY.
- Complete our online enquiry form.
- Join us for a school tour, either in person or online.
- Send us your application.
- Get ready for a CAT4 test (Year 3 and up) and an English written assessment (Year 7 and up).
STEP-BY-STEP ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Ready to join The British School Yangon? Here’s what you need to do next.
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EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE
At Nord Anglia Education, we inspire curiosity and innovative thinking in our students - giving them the tools and skills to succeed. Our educational approach uses our global reach, enabled by world-class technology, to bring our students truly transformational learning experiences.
The Juilliard School
Our collaboration with the world leader in performing arts nurtures our students’ love of drama and music.
The Juilliard School
There’s so much more to performing arts than what you see on stage. Children develop self-expression and self-awareness, as well as empathy, confidence, and a love of cultural exploration. Our collaboration with the world-renowned performing arts institution, The Juilliard School, enhances our drama and music programmes, promoting creativity, teamwork, and resilience among students of all ages.
Juilliard is recognised around the world as a leader in the arts. Through our exclusive collaboration, we harness their expertise and experience to create a continually evolving programme, which sparks our students’ imagination and nurtures their talents and interests.
MIT
The MIT-Nord Anglia STEAM programme develops our students’ problem-solving skills through real-world challenges that get them thinking outside the box.
MIT
Our global programme inspires students to look beyond individual subjects, sparking their curiosity through our hands-on interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving. Guided by the world’s leading STEAM institution, our students take part in challenges and visit MIT on a trip led by experts from the university. Our collaboration also gives our teachers the opportunity to learn from specialists in the world of STEAM, coming up with cutting-edge lessons that inspire our students in the future.
UNICEF
Students are challenged to make a difference both locally and internationally, working together to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
UNICEF
Our collaboration with UNICEF challenges both students and teachers to think about how they can make a meaningful, positive impact on the world around them. This includes embedding the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in our teaching and learning, using materials developed by UNICEF. Our students also take part in an annual Global Challenge, as well as local outreach opportunities in our community.
IMG Academy
IMG Academy's sports and wellbeing programme helps students build confidence, resilience, and leadership skills through world-class athletic training, personal development, and elite coaching.
IMG Academy
Our global programme empowers students to develop essential life skills through the discipline of sport, guided by the world’s leading sports education institution.
We equip students with the tools to succeed both on and off the field by combining elite athletic training with personal development, wellbeing, and mindset coaching. Altogether, this builds their resilience, confidence, and leadership skills.
Our teachers also benefit from professional development led by IMG Academy’s expert coaches, ensuring they can inspire and support students in reaching their full potential.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- How will you ensure my child settles in quickly?
- We’ll welcome your child into our happy community with open arms. Our classrooms are inspiring, dynamic, and safe spaces, which encourage children to explore, imagine, discover, and create. From day one, new students have everything they need to thrive, from the right books to a friendly buddy, who will show them around and introduce them to their classmates.
Our teachers also dedicate time to really get to know each child. Our parents are encouraged to let their child’s teachers and teaching assistants know what they enjoy, so they can immediately build a connection.- What curriculum do you teach?
- We nurture and empower our children through the English National Curriculum. At Secondary, our students take IGCSE and international A-level examinations.
Discover more about our international curricula.- What qualifications do your teachers have?
- All our teachers have a UK degree, teaching qualification, or the equivalent.
Discover more about our teachers.- Do you have teaching assistants?
- Yes, from Nursery through to the end of Primary, our classrooms have additional teaching support to ensure each child is cared for, happy, and engaged.
- Where do your students go after they complete their education at BSY?
- At BSY, we share Nord Anglia’s commitment to academic excellence – and to creating outstanding futures for our students. We make sure every child enjoys a personalised education that takes them to the world’s top universities.
Discover more about BSY’s academic excellence.- Do you support children with Special Education Needs (SEN)?
- BSY is proud to be an inclusive school. We assess each child before they start with us to ensure we can best support their needs. If we feel your child requires additional one-to-one support, we’ll discuss this with you, too.
