Yangon International School (YIS)

What Yangon International School (YIS) does

Yangon International School (YIS) is a private international school founded in 2004 in Myanmar, operating two physical campuses in Yangon (headquarters) and Mandalay. The school enrolls children from ages 3 to 18 across four program levels: Early Childhood (ages 3-5), Elementary (Kindergarten through Grade 5), Middle School, and High School, with an IB Diploma Programme option for upper secondary students. The curriculum is American-style with an international baccalaureate credential, and the school is dual-accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and authorized as an IB World School. Average class sizes are reported at 15 students in Elementary and 22 in Secondary.

YIS generates revenue through recurring tuition fees billed per academic year, covering educational programs from Early Childhood through Grade 12. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and prospective families must engage the admissions team or book a campus tour to obtain fee information. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: families are acquired through the school's website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter), campus tours, alumni referrals, and word of mouth. Educational services are delivered entirely in-house at the two campuses with no third-party distribution or reseller channels. Documented graduate outcomes include admission to top-ranked universities in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, Switzerland, and Japan.

The school is independently operated with no disclosed parent company, private equity backing, or institutional investor, and maintains professional affiliations with EARCOS, International School Services (ISS), and AAIE. Technology infrastructure is limited to standard educational SaaS tools: Sora for digital library access and Follett Destiny for library management, with no proprietary AI or platform technology. The operation is staffed by 82 employees, though specific leadership and management team information was not disclosed in available sources.

Name

Yangon International School (YIS)

Legal name

Yangon International School (YIS)

Website

https://yismyanmar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Yangon International School is a private international school founded in 2004 operating two campuses in Myanmar (Yangon and Mandalay), delivering American curriculum with IB Diploma to students ages 3-18, accredited by WASC and the International Baccalaureate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• International school education
• K-12 academic programs
• IB Diploma Programme
• American curriculum school
• Early childhood education

Headquarters

HQ city

Yangon

HQ country

Myanmar (Burma)

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Education Services: YIS generates revenue through recurring tuition fees charged to enrolled families for educational programs spanning Early Childhood (ages 3-5), Elementary (K-Grade 5), Middle School, and High School through IB Diploma. Revenue model is subscription/recurring based on academic year billing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Yangon International School (YIS) delivers a full K-12 international education program across two Myanmar campuses (Yangon and Mandalay), enrolling students from ages 3 to 18. The curriculum is built on an American foundation with an IB Diploma Programme option in High School, complemented by athletics, Model UN, and other co-curricular activities, and supported by digital learning tools and library services.

Product overview

Yangon International School offers a comprehensive educational program from Early Childhood (ages 3-5) through High School (Grade 12), including Elementary School (K-5), Middle School, and High School divisions. The school provides the IB Diploma Programme as its secondary credential and offers extensive extracurricular activities including athletics, Model UN, and student publications. Library services are supported through Sora digital platform and Follett Destiny catalogue system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Program Play-based learning program for children ages 3 to 5 at YIS, nurturing early literacy and numeracy through art, music, PE, STEAM, and Myanmar studies for a holistic foundational experience.
• Elementary School Hands-on, experiential American curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 5 at YIS, empowering students to become confident, independent learners ready for the next stage of their education.
• Middle School Secondary education program at YIS focusing on academic rigor and growing student autonomy, shaping well-rounded, independent thinkers prepared to make a meaningful impact on the world.
• High School Upper secondary education program at YIS preparing students for global universities with emphasis on critical thinking and leadership development.
• IB Diploma Programme International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme offered by YIS as an authorized IB World School, preparing high school students for university-level education globally with internationally recognized credentials.
• Extra & Co-curricular Activities After-school activities program at YIS including athletics, Model UN, student newspaper (YIS Pulse), YES Club, and various sports teams, supporting holistic student development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates gain admission to top-ranked universities worldwide including US, Canada, UK, Australia, Singapore, Switzerland, Japan

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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No

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Integration2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)coreOthersWASC provides accreditation services ensuring YIS meets rigorous academic standards for quality education. This accreditation validates the school's educational programs and facilitates credit transfer and university recognition globally.
• International School Services (ISS)coreOthersISS supports international schools with educational resources, staffing solutions, and professional development. YIS benefits from ISS expertise in recruiting qualified international educators and accessing educational materials.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIB authorizes YIS as an IB World School to offer the IB Diploma Programme. This partnership provides curriculum framework, assessment standards, and international recognition for graduates pursuing university admission worldwide.
• East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS)minorOthersEARCOS is a regional organization supporting international schools in East Asia through professional development, conferences, and collaborative educational initiatives. YIS participates in regional events and benefits from peer networking.
• Association of American International Educators (AAIE)minorOthersAAIE connects American international schools globally providing resources, advocacy, and professional development. YIS membership supports alignment with American educational standards and access to global educator networks.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• United World Colleges (UWC): Global network of IB-delivering international schools and colleges. Shares the IB Diploma delivery model and global university placement focus, but operates a more selective mission-driven model across multiple countries.
• Singapore American School: Premier American-curriculum international school in Singapore. Comparable in offering (American curriculum, college-preparatory) and target demographic (globally mobile families) but operates at significantly larger scale in a more developed market.
• Dulwich College International: Network of premium British-curriculum international schools across Asia. Comparable premium-positioned international education model serving expatriate and affluent local families, with multi-country scale YIS lacks.
• Harrow International Schools: Global network of premium British-curriculum international schools operating across Asia. Comparable as a globally-branded premium international education provider, though with a British rather than American/IB focus.

Direct peers

• Yangon Academy International School: Private international school in Yangon serving students from early childhood through high school, with curriculum frameworks aligned to American/international standards. Directly competes for the same Myanmar family segment.
• Mandalay International School: International K-12 school located in Mandalay, Myanmar, directly overlapping YIS's second campus geography and serving a similar segment of internationally-minded families.
• International School of Myanmar (ISM): Myanmar-based international school offering K-12 programs with internationally recognized curricula. Targets the same family demographic as YIS with comparable offerings in the Myanmar market.
• International School Yangon (ISY) / Unity Concord International School: Direct Myanmar-based competitor offering international K-12 education with IB and other globally recognized curricula. Operates in the same Yangon market targeting expatriate and affluent local families seeking American/international credentials.

Regional players

• International School Bangkok (ISB): Large, well-established IB and American-curriculum international school in Bangkok. While geographically separate, ISB serves as a regional benchmark for the international school model YIS operates, with shared accreditation pathways and overlapping expatriate family catchment.

Others

• International Schools Services (ISS): Service provider and partner to YIS that supports international schools with staffing, resources, and professional development. Comparable as an ecosystem participant addressing the operational needs of schools like YIS, though not a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/yiswow
• Facebookfacebook.com/yangoninternationalschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/yangoninternationalschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/yangon-international-school

Compliance2 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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