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Global Pathways International School

Myanmar, Mandalay

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The school at a glance
Fees MMK 1,900,000 - 35,000,000
Ages 14 - 19 years
Bus Service No
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Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages Burmese, English

142-146 Sule Pagoda Rd, Yangon 11182, Myanmar (Burma)

gpis.strategyfirst.edu.mm
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The Essentials

Location
GPIS operates campuses in Yangon and Mandalay, Myanmar. The Yangon campus is at No. 142-146 Sule Pagoda Road, Kyauktada Township, Yangon 11182. The Mandalay campus is at Myawady Min Gyi Street and 67B, Pyi Gyi Ta Gon Township, Mandalay 05050.

Stages
GPIS offers Pre-IGCSE, IGCSE (CIE/Edexcel), Pre-GED and GED programmes, along with NCC Level 3 Diploma Programmes and an NCC/UC UK Foundation pathway (NCUK International Foundation Year). This provides a continuum from foundational international pathways to higher education routes.

Type
GPIS is a private international school. Public materials describe it as an international school serving Myanmar students and offering international pathways; boarding facilities are not publicly listed.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Public information indicates GPIS serves Myanmar students with international pathway options, but specific numbers or a nationality mix breakdown are not published.

Additional learning support
There is no publicly published information about Additional Learning Needs (SEN) provisions or dedicated ALN facilities. Public GPIS materials focus on programmes and pathways rather than SEN support.

Country affiliation
GPIS operates in Myanmar and serves Myanmar students as part of Strategy First Education Group's international pathway offerings. There is no formal country affiliation stated beyond the Myanmar operation.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is publicly stated for GPIS. Public materials describe academic and pathway-focused programmes without reference to a religious alignment.

School day structure
For the GED pathway, on-campus classes run 8:00–12:00 and 13:00–17:00 on weekdays; weekend classes run 08:00–17:00; online classes are offered evenings (18:00–21:00). Other GPIS programmes emphasize scheduled class times within their respective delivery modes.

Bus service
A publicly listed GPIS bus service is not described in GPIS materials. For transport needs, please inquire directly with the school to confirm availability or alternatives.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Global Pathways International School ranges from MMK 1,900,000 to MMK 35,000,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fees

- Pre-IGCSE: Registration fee MMK 550,000.
- IGCSE (Upper Secondary): Registration fee MMK 550,000.
- GED: Registration fee MMK 350,000 (registration shown on GED programme page).
- Pre-GED: Registration fee MMK 350,000.
- NCC / NCUK and other diploma/programmes: registration fees are not separately listed on the programme pages where a programme total is shown; see individual programme entries for programme fee totals.

Tuition / programme fees by programme (per programme basis):

- Pre-IGCSE (foundation for IGCSE; 8 months): On-campus programme fee MMK 4,360,000; Online programme fee MMK 3,400,000; Registration fee MMK 550,000.

- IGCSE – Upper Secondary (18 months): In-person programme fee MMK 12,330,000 + Registration fee MMK 550,000; Online programme fee MMK 10,170,000 + Registration fee MMK 550,000. Exam/assessment fees for Cambridge or Pearson/Edexcel are charged separately.

- GED (programme lengths vary in listings. Programme totals and monthly options given): In-person programme fee shown as MMK 2,400,000 (programme page) and Online programme fee shown as MMK 2,100,000; registration fee shown as MMK 350,000 on programme pages; alternative GED pages show monthly-fee presentation (e.g., monthly amounts also published on programme materials).

- Pre-GED (short foundation; 5 months): Programme fee MMK 1,900,000; Registration fee MMK 350,000. Payment-plan options and one-time/instalment descriptions are shown on the programme page.

- NCC Level 3 Diploma (Business / Computing): Programme fee MMK 4,650,000 (6 months) for the Level 3 diploma option; payment-plan options and instalment schedules are described on the programme page. Other NCC / Level 3 foundation variants (1‑year foundation) have separate programme-level fees (examples shown on programme pages).

- NCUK International Foundation Year (hybrid; 1 year): Programme fee shown as MMK 35,000,000 on the programme page.

Billing schedule and payment terms (as published for each programme)

- Payment methods: Online payments are accepted and published programme pages state there is no extra percentage surcharge for online payments. Specific payment method icons appear on programme pages; contact channels are listed for payment support.

- One-time payment incentive: A one-time/full-payment option is published with a 10% cash-back / discount in programme descriptions. This one-time payment offer is shown for multiple programmes.

- Instalment options (examples shown per programme):
- IGCSE: Monthly payment plan requires an initial payment of the first 3 months, followed by 15 monthly instalments (programme duration 18 months).
- Pre-IGCSE: Monthly plan is published as initial payment of first 3 months + 5 monthly instalments (programme duration 8 months).
- NCC Level 3: Payment-plan options include one-time payment (10% cash back), a 3-times plan (40% / 40% / 20%) and a monthly plan (initial payment of first 3 months + 11 monthly instalments for the 6-month option).
- Pre-GED / GED pages also display a mix of one-time and instalment approaches (examples: 40% / 30% / 30% or similar splits shown on applicable programme pages).

Boarding fees / boarding provision

- No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for Global Pathways International School. The available programme pages list teaching centres and on‑campus or online delivery but do not list boarding or residential fees.

Other costs or fees

- Examination/assessment fees: Cambridge (CIE) and Pearson/Edexcel exam/assessment fees are charged separately from programme tuition for IGCSE/Upper Secondary courses; these exam fees are listed as separate on the IGCSE programme page.

- Entrance / placement test: Programmes require an entrance or placement test; some programme pages reference an entrance test or in‑house academic testing but do not show a separate fee for the entrance test.

- Materials, uniform, transport, meals and similar recurring ancillary charges: Programme pages do not publish explicit uniform, transport, meal or book/kit fees. Where programme-specific additional charges exist (for example external exam fees), they are indicated on the relevant programme page; no universal ancillary-fee schedule is published on the programme pages reviewed.

Refunds and cancellation

- No programme-level refund or cancellation policy text is published on the programme pages that present fees and payment-plan information. Programme pages describe registration, programme totals and instalment options but do not publish a separate refund policy or detailed refund terms on the fee pages reviewed.

Fee payment options and how payments are accepted

- Online payments are accepted and are published as having no additional percentage surcharge. Programme pages include icons and references to online payment methods. Contact phone numbers for Yangon and Mandalay teaching centres are published for payment and administration enquiries. Messaging channels (Facebook Messenger, Viber, Telegram) are presented as contact options on programme pages.
Academics

Global Pathways International School teaches Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 14 to 19.

Curriculum
GPIS offers Pre-IGCSE, IGCSE (Cambridge CIE/ Edexcel), Pre-GED, GED, NCC Level 3 Diploma Programmes, and the NCUK International Foundation Year, with English as the language of instruction. Pre-IGCSE is an eight-month foundation for around 14-year-olds preparing for IGCSE, with English, Mathematics, Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry), Digital Technology, Global Perspectives, Myanmar Language and Culture, Introduction to Business and Accounting, and History + Geography. IGCSE – Upper Secondary runs 18 months for 14-17-year-olds (Year 9-11) with Cambridge CIE or Pearson syllabi and subject options including English, Mathematics, Science, and electives such as Medicine, IT, Business, Engineering, Economics, and Computer Science. Pre-GED is five months and GED is six months as American-style high school credentials, both requiring GPIS entrance tests; GED covers Mathematical Reasoning, Reasoning Through Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science, with Digital Technology and Myanmar Language and Culture as additional areas. NCC Level 3 Diploma Programmes include the Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (12 months) with core units and electives; Level 3 Diplomas in Computing and in Business run about six months with specific units; the NCUK International Foundation Year is a one-year hybrid program for UK/ international university progression starting February 9, 2026.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. GPIS offers six programmes: Pre-IGCSE, IGCSE CIE/ Edexcel, Pre-GED, GED, NCC Level 3 Diploma Programmes, and NCUK International Foundation Year. The programmes provide pathways into international university education. The programmes can be delivered in-person or online depending on the course. GPIS was established by Strategy First Education Group in 2022.

2. Class formats and start dates vary by programme: Pre-IGCSE is available as In-person or Online classes, with a starting date of 19 January 2026 and a duration of 8 months; On-campus fees are 4,360,000 MMK and online fees are 3,400,000 MMK. IGCSE – Upper Secondary is offered in-person or online, starting 19 January 2026, duration 18 months, with online fees of 10,170,000 MMK and on-campus fees of 123,30,000 MMK. Pre-GED runs as an in-person programme starting 7 February 2026 for 5 months at 1,900,000 MMK. GED is available in-person or online, starting 10 January 2026 for 6 months with online fees of 2,100,000 MMK and on-campus fees of 2,400,000 MMK. The NCC Level 3 Diploma Programmes are offered with NCC Level 3 International Foundation Diploma (L3IFDHES) at 7,550,000 Ks plus 450,000 Ks registration for 12 months, and NCC Level 3 Diploma in Computing/Business at 5,550,000 Ks plus 450,000 Ks registration for 6 months. NCUK International Foundation Year is a hybrid class programme costing 35,000,000 Ks, starting 9 February 2026, lasting 1 year.

3. Entry requirements and tests differ by programme: IGCSE targets students aged roughly 14–17 who have completed or are entering Year 9/Year 10 for international admission. GED is open to students 16 and older, with parental consent required if under 18, and requires GPIS entrance testing. Pre-IGCSE is designed for 14-year-olds moving toward IGCSE, serving as a foundation; Pre-GED targets 15-year-olds and older. NCC Level 3 International Foundation Diploma is an Ofqual-regulated, one-year qualification with English level testing and an entrance test administered by NCC Education and GPIS; NCC Diploma pathways also exist for Computing or Business with related prerequisites. NCUK International Foundation Year is intended for students aiming at UK/Canada/Australia/New Zealand/USA universities as a one-year foundation and requires appropriate prior study.

4. Documentation and testing: For NCC Level 3 International Foundation Diploma, applicants must pass the English level Test (including a speaking interview) conducted by NCC and GPIS, and provide evidence of prior study (e.g., Grade 12 certificate or IGCSE O Level) as part of admission requirements. For NCC Level 3 Diploma in Computing/Business, applicants must present IGCSE O Level or Grade 9 transcripts and pass the English level Test with a speaking interview. GPIS administers Entrance Tests as part of the process, and documents such as prior certificates may be requested depending on the pathway. Locations for testing and admissions support are provided at GPIS Yangon and Mandalay centers.

5. Fees and payment options: Families make the tuition payment in accordance to their program of choice.
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