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Thalun International School has instruction in English.
Location
Thalun International School operates on two campuses in Yangon, Myanmar. The PK-12 campus is at 108 Hnin Si Street, Saw Yan Paing (South) Ward, Ahlone Township. The Thalun International Preschool campus is at 94/A Shwe Taung Kyar Yeik Thar (Golden Valley Avenue), Bahan Township. The Ahlone campus sits on a 1.3-acre secure urban site about five minutes' drive from Shwedagon Pagoda.
Stages
Thalun provides three levels of schooling: Early Childhood and Elementary (EC to Grade 5, ages 3–11), Middle School (Grades 6–8, ages 11–14), and High School (Grades 9–12, ages 14–18).
Type
Thalun International School is a co-educational, independent international day school. It operates PK to 12 and maintains two campuses for different age groups.
Pupil Nationality Mix
The student body represents 21 nationalities. The school emphasizes a multicultural environment and international perspectives within its PK-12 program.
Additional learning support
Thalun offers English as an Additional Language (EAL/ESL) support for non-native speakers, delivered in small pull-out groups with potential co-teaching for middle and high school. The school also provides social-emotional skills support and a Personal and Social Education (PSE) curriculum for middle and high school, with referral pathways to external specialists as needed. The school does not yet have full-time counseling staff.
Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is stated. The curriculum is American-style and guided by AERO standards, and the school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation is not stated.
School day structure
The school day runs from 8:30 am to 3:15 pm, followed by an After School Activities (ASA) program from 3:20 pm to 4:20 pm. This structure applies to the high school and the broader PK-12 program.
Bus service
A dedicated school bus service is not published by the school. The campus supports easy drop-off and pick-up on the 1.3-acre Ahlone site, and families typically arrange transport. For visits and tours, security measures require a visitor ID on campus.
Fees
Annual tuition at Thalun International School ranges from MMK 17,051,795 to MMK 37,026,755 for 2026/27.
Application and Admissions Fees
- Application fee: USD 50, payable before the admissions assessment. - Enrollment deposit (new students): USD 1,000, payable upon acceptance and before the student enters the school; this deposit is deductible from the annual tuition fee. - Registration / one‑time entry fee (first year): MMK 1,679,793 (one‑time). An application charge is also listed as MMK 62,992 where the school's published fee schedule is reported by a third‑party school‑fees database.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term)
- Kindergarten 1 (age 3) - Annual tuition: MMK 11,023,644. - Per term (four equal instalments): MMK 2,755,911 per term (quarterly).
- Kindergarten 2 (age 4) - Annual tuition: MMK 11,023,644. - Per term (quarterly): MMK 2,755,911 per term.
- Kindergarten 3 (age 5) - Annual tuition: MMK 15,328,115. - Per term (quarterly): MMK 3,832,029 per term (rounded).
- Grade 1 to Grade 5 (primary) - Annual tuition (Grades 1–5): MMK 18,162,766. - Per term (quarterly): MMK 4,540,692 per term (rounded).
- Grade 6 to Grade 8 (lower secondary / junior) - Annual tuition (Grades 6–8): MMK 21,522,353. - Per term (quarterly): MMK 5,380,588 per term (rounded).
- Grade 9 to Grade 11 (upper secondary) - Annual tuition (Grades 9–11): MMK 23,937,056. - Per term (quarterly): MMK 5,984,264 per term.
Note: the school publishes a School Fees Inquiry form and the published billing schedule indicates fees are payable in four instalments across the school year; the per‑term figures above are the annual tuition amounts divided into four equal quarterly payments to match that billing pattern.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard billing schedule: tuition is billed in four payments across the academic year. Recent published payment dates (example schedule shown on the school's fee page) were: 1st payment due by 13 August; 2nd payment due by 11 October; 3rd payment due by 16 January; 4th payment due by 14 March. Payments correspond to the four instalments referenced above. - Late payment policy: a late payment charge of 3% is applied to any quarterly payment not received by its due date, increasing to 4% on the following month. Instruction may be withheld if fees remain unpaid after four weeks of attendance until outstanding fees are cleared or other arrangements are agreed with the Business Office.
Boarding fees
- Boarding: no boarding programme or boarding fees are published for Thalun International School; the school's fee information and programme descriptions do not list boarding fees or boarding accommodation.
Other costs and recurring additional fees
- Uniforms: sold separately and charged in addition to tuition. - Annual or occasional trips: the secondary “Week Without Walls” experiential trip carries an additional fee; the cost is calculated based on destination and number of participants and is charged separately. - Extracurricular / activity fees, learning support or EAL/ESL support, and other one‑off charges may apply where required; third‑party published schedules list specific additional charges by service but those items are billed separately from core tuition.
Sibling discounts and special fee support
- Sibling discounts: the eldest child pays full tuition; the second child receives a 5% discount; the third child and above receive a 50% discount on tuition.
Refund information
- Refund policy: a specific general refund policy for tuition or deposits is not published on the school's public fees page. The enrollment deposit is described as deductible from the annual tuition fee for new students; other refund conditions are not published in the school's public fee summary.
Accepted payment methods and payment instructions
- Accepted methods: cash in US dollars or Myanmar Kyats; bank transfer in US dollars or Myanmar Kyats (the sender is responsible for any sending/receiving bank charges). - Additional practical terms: the school uses a quarterly instalment schedule and applies late fees for overdue payments as noted above.
Summary of key monetary items (quick reference)
- Application fee: USD 50 (assessment requirement). - Enrollment deposit (new students): USD 1,000 (deductible from annual tuition). - Registration / first‑year one‑time fee: MMK 1,679,793 (one‑time). - Annual tuition ranges by year group: MMK 11,023,644 (KG1–KG2) up to MMK 23,937,056 (upper secondary). Per‑term (quarterly) amounts equal one‑quarter of the published annual tuition amounts above.
If you need the exact numeric values entered into your database, use the annual and per‑term figures above (currencies shown alongside amounts). The listed figures are taken from the school's published fee information and publicly reported fee schedules for the school year that the school has published.
Academics
Thalun International School teaches American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 17.
Curriculum
Thalun International School follows a standards-based American international curriculum guided by AERO standards and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) to support university preparation. The school is organized into three divisions: Early Childhood and Elementary (EC–Grade 5, ages 3–11), Middle School (Grades 6–8, ages 11–14), and High School (Grades 9–12, ages 14–18). The nine core subjects include English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education and PSHE for high school, plus Art, Music, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and Language Studies, with Mandarin Chinese offered weekly and Myanmar language taught several times per week. The language of instruction is English, with integrated Myanmar language programs and Myanmar cultural studies, and learning emphasizes inquiry, collaboration, and global awareness through field trips. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available for Grades 10–12 to support university admissions.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school focuses on social and emotional development through explicit curricula and provides individual student support delivered by a dedicated faculty.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding specific SEN provision, types of needs supported, or whether it is a specialist SEN institution; however, the site notes a faculty dedicated to teaching and learning and an emphasis on individual student support.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Applicants are screened for English language proficiency during admissions, and if necessary, applicants may sit for an EAL level assessment to determine language support needs.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through sport and physical education, which aims to develop social and emotional well-being, and through experiential programs like Week Without Walls and community service that foster leadership, cooperation, and belonging.
Safeguarding
Thalun has a Child Protection policy with annual online staff training and recruitment and screening practices aligned with international safeguarding standards; references include UNCRC and related English-language policy documents.
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1. Complete the Admissions Form. It is available in HARD COPY or online. Submit the Admissions Form along with the required documents to the Admissions Office. Required admissions documentation includes: Completed Admissions Form, a copy of Birth Certificate, Passport, or NRC, two recent passport-size photos, a copy of the report card from the previous school, a copy of Immunization Record, and a copy of the Household Member List.
Scholarships
Scholarships. The school offers the Thalun High School Scholarship for Academic Year 2024-2025. It is open to all high school students in Myanmar and provides up to 50% off school fees. The application deadline is May 15, 2025, and winners are announced May 30, 2025. Applications are submitted by downloading the application form, and selection criteria include academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.
Waitlist
Waitlist. Qualified applicants are placed on the waitlist if there is no space available in the selected grade level. Being on the waitlist does not guarantee an offer. Offers are made only if seats become available, and applicants will be contacted directly by the Admissions Office.
