ISM Learning Framework

The International School of Myanmar is a competitive international school in Yangon providing a standards-referenced Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 education within reasonable and sufficient means of Myanmar families. Our curriculum culminates with the Advanced Placement program (AP) offered in Grades 11 and 12. Students who successfully complete their choice AP course are guaranteed beginning credits in US colleges and universities.

Our teaching staff is international and our graduates attend reputable colleges and universities in the United States, Europe, Australia, Asia and in other parts of the world.

The following statements are ISM's guiding purpose from which all leaning engagements come from. These statements ensure that all stakeholders are one in mind and heart in actualizing the vision and mission of ISM.

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1. ISM students will be Critical Thinkers by…

Identifying, evaluating and using resources effectively for the purpose of problem-solving.
Building meaning and understanding for themselves using prior knowledge and new information.
Solving problems using a variety of strategies.
Judging relevant from irrelevant information.

2. ISM students will be Academic Achievers by…

Continually assessing, and adjusting work to maintain high standards in all curricular areas.
Demonstrating the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Accessing information from a variety of sources.
Demonstrate technological literacy and the creative use of technology.

3. ISM students will be Involved Citizens by…

Demonstrating care and concern for their environment and community.
Demonstrating responsibility for active decision making.
Embracing awareness and respect for the rights of others.
Supporting the safety and health of self and others.

4. ISM students will be Effective Communicators by…

Demonstrating their creative talents to express themselves and convey ideas.
Listen respectfully and ask questions to facilitate understanding and achieve insight.
Demonstrate the skills of effective collaboration to achieve group goals.
Understanding and conveying written, oral and visual information using appropriate media/technology.

5. ISM students will be Self-directed Lifelong Learners by…

Accepting responsibility for own learning.
Participating in a variety of programs that develop social, emotional and physical talents.
Taking creative risks in developing untried ideas.
Demonstrating competency in goal setting, time management, and organizational skills.