{"id":9076,"date":"2023-03-12T17:41:59","date_gmt":"2023-03-12T17:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internationalschoolcommunity.com\/blog\/?p=9076"},"modified":"2023-03-12T17:42:03","modified_gmt":"2023-03-12T17:42:03","slug":"comparing-the-schools-and-comments-working-in-myanmar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internationalschoolcommunity.com\/blog\/comparing-the-schools-and-comments-working-in-myanmar\/","title":{"rendered":"Comparing the Schools and Comments: Working in Myanmar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Around the world, there are countries (like Myanmar) that have more than one international school. Many times there is an American school, a British School, and an international school that uses an international curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The big question always is…how do the comments about each school compare to each other?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This blog series looks at comparing some of these comments, all coming from international schools in the same country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Myanmar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Currently, we have 15 schools<\/a> listed in Myanmar on International School Community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 of these schools<\/a> have had comments submitted on them:

Ayeyarwaddy International School<\/a> (66 Total Comments)
International School of Myanmar<\/a> (23 Total Comments)
Myanmar International School Yangon<\/a> (33 Total Comments)
The International School Yangon<\/a><\/a> (17 Total Comments)
Total Learning Academy<\/a> (9 Total Comments)
Yangon International School<\/a> (81 Total Comments)
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Amount of Money Left to be Saved<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

“Single- 30, 000. Couple- 60, 000…” – The International School Yangon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Most people will save more than half their salary. You have to be trying hard to spend your money. Keep it for traveling…” – Myanmar International School Yangon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It depends on your lifestyle, but most people can save between 50-80% of their salary, easily…” – Ayeyarwaddy International School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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School Campus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

“The surrounding area of the campus is quite suburban. There are grocery stores and restaurants within walking distance of the campus…” – The International School Yangon\ufeff<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The building is not for purpose. With the school role rising, pupils are being stuffed into classes not big enough to accommodate them. Primary especially are struggling. The area around the school is not really adequate for play or PE. Outside the grounds has roaming dogs and an ever-accumulating number of car wrecks in various stages of being dismantled. The teachers are overworked, it has got worse in the past two years. While appreciating the need for setting standards, the overloaded teachers are burning out. Staff are generally great, friendly and helpful. There will be another big turnover this year. Many teachers are completing contracts and getting out. Others were forced into signing 2-year contracts even though they had been on 1 year contracts for a few years. In saying that, the contacts are not worth anything. Major changes made by the management last year means that they are invalid. Students are nice, salaries are on time, housing allowance is decent…” – Myanmar International School Yangon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“There is a small pool and some playground equipment for the younger kids…” – Ayeyarwaddy International School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Housing Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

“Housing is provided by the school, which comes fully furnished, and all utilities are included and paid for…” – International School of Myanmar<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Teachers are living in either a shared house or in some cases apartment-style living closest to the branch you will be working at…” – Total Learning Academy<\/a>C<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Utilities are included in your benefits. All the housing comes furnished…” – The International School Yangon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Benefits for Teachers with Children<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

“Non-trailing spouses can be an issue. Visas have been much easier to get than in previous years but the application process is not smooth compared to other countries. A shorter visa is often granted before a 1 year visa is issued. Not a big deal but it can be an inconvenience to have to deal with the Myanmar Embassy for a spouse. The school will need to sponsor the spouse in most cases…” – Yangon International School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“100% free tuition for 1 child…” – International School of Myanmar<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Free tuition for up to 2 children…” – Myanmar International School Yangon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are the Expectations High of Teaching Staff?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

“Workload is increasing. school hours have changed as well. 0800 – 1600
Classes in Primary finish 1445 and secondary 1500. The additional after-school time will be taken up with 2 after-school activities and meetings…” – Myanmar International School Yangon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The workload is very reasonable. Foreign staff is never given breakfast or lunch duty, and the after-school activity is only required once per week…” – Ayeyarwaddy International School<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The expectations of teachers is that students are learning and doing well in class. There are very few demands outside of the classroom. In the elementary school, each teacher is required to do one after-school activity for a 9-week period…” – Yangon International School\ufeff<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(These are just 5 of the 66 different comments topics that are on each school profile page on our website.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you work at an international school in Myanmar, share what you know. Consider becoming a Mayor<\/a> for unlimited free premium membership!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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