The story behind international school influencing factors for child growth: Expectations vs. Reality

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In the early years after independence, Burma had an extensive network of missionary schools that employed foreign teachers who can teach English and other subjects. In the 1960s, Ne Win decreed that English was the language of colonizers and should no longer be taught in schools. Foreign teachers were kicked out of the country. International schools are well known for its curriculum, extra curriculum, teaching methods and overall development of child. In developing countries especially in Myanmar concept of International and private education was introduced in around year 2000. International schools can be the perfect solution for an expat student (multinational corporation executives, children of diplomats, NGO staff) in Myanmar. International schools provide similar standards of schooling around the globe, providing for an easy transition between schools whether they are in France or Vietnam. Tuition tends to be expensive based on local standards, but offers high standards of learning, boast smaller class sizes, first-rate facilities, and extracurricular. Boarding facilities are available at some schools, but most only provide day classes. International schools were established mainly in three cities of Myanmar (Yangon, Mandalay, and Naypyitaw) mostly in Yangon and their branches in rest of two cities.

A way to fact discovery

• Parents Of Child Going To International School, Expats Parents And Myanmar National Parents
• Interview Of 230 Parents For 20 – 30 Minutes.
• A Week Time Limit.

Milestone explored

• List Of International Schools Covered – Yangon
  1. Dulwich
  2. Horizon International School
  3. ILBC
  4. Ah Lin Yaung
  5. International School Of Myanmar
  6. Myanmar International School
  7. Myanmar International School Yangon
  8. Network International School
  9. Pride International School Myanmar
  10. Thalun International School
  11. Yangon Academy
  12. Yangon International School
  13. Asian Language & Business Academy (ALBA)
  14. Brainwork-Total International School Yangon
  15. Crane International School Myanmar (CISM)
  16. Elite International School Excellent Myanmar Int’l Private School
  17. May International School
  18. MLA International College
  19. The British International School Yangon
  20. The International School, Yangon (Myanmar)
• List Of International Schools Covered – Mandalay
  1. Horizon International School
  2. ILBC
  3. Ayerewaddy International School
  4. Network International School
  5. Pride International School Myanmar
  6. Asian Language & Business Academy (ALBA)
  7. Crane International School Myanmar (CISM)
  8. MCTA
  9. Little/Pre Cambridge School

What drives International Schools

• English Speaking
• National Curriculum And Lower Standard Of Education In National School.
• Curricular / Extra Curricular Activities Learning Environment And Teachers.

Areas of improvement

• Fee Structure
• Curriculum
• Homework
• Holidays
• Play Ground
• Swimming Pool
• Substitute Teachers
• Transport Facilities

Scope of new players

• There Are Many International Schools In Yangon But Their Count In Mandalay Is Quite Less.
• International Schools Have Limited No. Of Expat Teachers In Mandalay.
• Most Of The Schools In Mandalay Are The Extended Branches Of International Schools.
• Many Expats Are Coming Or Shifting To Mandalay Not Only New But Already Residing Expats Wants A Good School In Mandalay.