Welcome to Yangon International School and YIS Mandalay! Thank you for taking the time to learn about our student-centered programs, our international faculty, and our supportive community. Choosing the right school for your family is an important decision and our team is here to guide you through the process. 

Founded in 2004, YIS is an international education leader in Myanmar. In addition to the original YIS in Yangon, we also offer the same outstanding programs at YIS Mandalay. Our mission is to foster the development of the whole child, who is a participating global citizen and lifelong learner: one who is academically well-prepared, socially responsible, culturally sensitive, and personally fulfilled. This is accomplished through a well-rounded American / international curriculum, with extensive offerings in all subjects including technology, music, and visual arts, athletics, a wide range of extracurricular activities, and a comprehensive Myanmar Studies language and culture program. As an internationally accredited (WASC) school offering the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, YIS graduates are consistently admitted to the best fitting and most respected universities in the world. Additionally, YIS is supported by International Schools Services, a non-profit organization located in Princeton, New Jersey that is dedicated to managing student-centered, future-oriented, global citizenship-minded schools, students, and communities. 

At the heart of any great school is its faculty. YIS teachers and administrators are highly experienced and qualified professionals who are focused on the extraordinary care and purposeful growth of each child. We are committed to ensuring that YIS students not only receive a world-class education but that their lives will be transformed through the experiences they have here at YIS. 

To learn more about YIS and all that we have to offer, take some time to explore our website and discover the many exciting facets of our schools. Better yet, arrange for a visit (virtually or in-person) with our admissions team. 

We look forward to welcoming you and your family to YIS! 

Mike Livingston | Director 

Yangon International School and YIS Mandalay 

mlivingston@yis-yangon.edu.mm