< Back What types of schools do most expats in your city choose for their children? What are some examples of these schools? Is there a lot of competition for spots in local schools? Are pre-schools also widely available (for children approx. 2 to 5 years old)? How are most kids transported to and from school? When does the typical school year start and end? Is there anything else I should know about local schools? What types of schools do most expats in your city choose for their children? An international school is the primary choice for the typical expat in Yangon. ↑ Top What are some examples of these schools? Most expats send their children to the International School Yangon, which is the city's largest and also best-organized international school. There is also a French School (set up by TotalFinaElf) and a Japanese school. The British Council runs various courses, including IELTS, GCSE and LCCI courses. ↑ Top Is there a lot of competition for spots in local schools? At the present time, there should be no problem finding a place. ↑ Top Are pre-schools also widely available (for children approx. 2 to 5 years old)? There is a limited selection. ↑ Top How are most kids transported to and from school? This is mostly arranged by individuals, though some organized transport systems are also available. ↑ Top When does the typical school year start and end? The school year starts in August and ends in May. ↑ Top Is there anything else I should know about local schools? You should expect only a limited range of extracurricular activities. ↑ Top IMPORTANT NOTE: Crown Relocations has made every effort to present accurate information. However, regulations, rates and other variables are subject to change and Crown Relocations cannot accept responsibility for the errors that might result. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact your local Crown representative.