English is a vital tool for effective and confident communication. Our goal is to produce students capable of transferring English skills, enabling them to function independently and make real-world connections. The English Language Arts program, therefore emphasizes competence in the four communicative skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. After developing a strong foundation in these areas, students will be encouraged to utilize language, fostering better communication skills. Through these, our students will be able to use their language based critical thinking and problem-solving skills to enhance their adaptability to an ever-changing world as well as using their language skills to affect positive change and growth in their communities.

Social studies in ISM is an integral part of a student’s education. It engages students through an inquiry-based and participatory approach and enables students to appreciate the past, firmly ground them in the present and prepares them for the future. Social studies at ISM respect and celebrate world cultures as students are prepared for diverse international experiences. Myanmar as a country and society is becoming globally connected. Social Studies at ISM is committed to helping students grow into responsible and culture-centered citizens. Through reflection and respectful dialogue, Social Studies will empower students with an authentic understanding that is transferable to all aspects of life.

Mathematics at ISM provides the opportunity for students to acquire the procedural skills, knowledge, and understandings needed to engage with mathematical practices to be applied to real-life situations. Through high-quality mathematics instruction, students will learn how to be 1) effective communicators, logical reasoning through oral, written, symbolic and graphical means; 2) critical thinkers, inquisitive questioning, identifying, interpreting and evaluating to solve problem using a variety of effective strategies and resources; and 3) self-directed lifelong learners, taking risks whilst using initiative to develop untried ideas in problem-solving.

ISM Science develops confident critical thinkers in the 21st century. The science curriculum emphasizes content knowledge, inquiry, and communication. Students ask questions to discover answers through scientific and engineering design processes. ISM teachers are expected to incorporate strategies to support scientific literacy, acquisition of the English language, and differentiate instruction according to the needs of individual students. To ensure a unified PreK-12 approach to teaching Science, all staff will use ISM's guiding documents, school-wide standards, and benchmarks based on Next Generation Science Standards, College Board Advanced Placement (AP) practices, and research-based best teaching practices.

We believe that students should be prepared for a future where technology is of increasing importance. Students need to be comfortable working in this type of world and need to have the skills to allow them to use new technologies with purpose and flair. This will allow them to make careers in this area if they wish or use the skills they have acquired to assist them in their chosen careers. It is the aim of technology studies at ISM that all students will become competent users of computer-based technologies and be able to enjoy the logical structure of various programming languages as well as the creative opportunities offered with the use of design software.

The Arts in ISM is a universal language of learning and self-expression. In the arts subjects, students learn the skills and discipline of each art form in order to deepen and communicate their understanding of the world. Our commitment is to enable our students to develop a high level of skill in their chosen art form, an understanding of how the arts create meaning and deep appreciation for the arts. Our arts offerings are as follows: General Music, Fine Arts, Media, and Digital Arts, Theater, Band, and Choir.

In a society that is increasingly becoming more and more diverse, it is especially important for students to learn a world language as it raises awareness of the multilingual and multicultural world. At ISM, the study of world languages prepares today’s youth for tomorrow’s opportunities by integrating 21st-century skills instruction, developing cross-cultural understanding and preparing our students to enter the global community. Driven by ISM’s guiding documents, AERO adopted and adapted WL standards and benchmarks, and employment of best practices, the goal of our program is to foster a smooth transition across levels and successful interdisciplinary integration.

The goal of ISM Health Education is to promote the prevention of health problems and improve the quality of life and total well-being. It encourages our students to achieve overall wellness through recognizing health risks and applying preventative strategies to promote wholesomeness. In doing so, they connect academic content to real-life scenarios and acquire an understanding of the impact of personal choices and external factors on individual health and the overall health of the community.

ISM physical education empowers students and promotes responsibility for health-related benefits of continuous physical activity with the skills to engage in a healthy lifestyle.