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No.14 Oattara Thiri Myo Thit , Nay Pyi Taw
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Nay Pyi Taw is the capital city of Myanmar, strategically located in the central part of the country. It lies approximately 370 kilometers (230 miles) north of Yangon and 300 kilometers (186 miles) south of Mandalay, making it a key administrative and transportation hub. Situated close to Mandalay Region, near the border of the Bago Region and Shan State, the city enjoys excellent connectivity via highways, railways, and an international airport. Nay Pyi Taw was purposefully designed as a planned and spacious capital, chosen for its geographical advantages, lower population density, and reduced risk of natural disasters.
The city has a well-established educational system, comprising 757 basic education schools, 28 monastic schools, and 57 private schools. It is also home to international institutions, such as Nay Pyi Taw International School of Acumen (NISA), which offers the Cambridge Curriculum from Year 2 to Year 11, providing students with globally recognized education and preparing them for future academic and professional success.

about

School

Nay Pyi Taw International School of Acumen is a comprehensive K-12 private international school located in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. Offering the Cambridge Curriculum from Year 2 to Year 11, the school provides a high-quality education for both primary and high school students. Established in 2014, it celebrated the graduation of its first IGCSE class in 2023. The school is officially registered with Cambridge Assessment International Education as a Cambridge International School, ensuring globally recognized academic standards and excellence.

Our

Curriculum

Nay Pyi Taw International School of Acumen offers
Cambridge International programmes from
primary school to IGCSE Level, ensuring a globally recognized education.

  • Primary & Lower Secondary (Key Stages 1 & 2):
    • Primary (Key Stage 1: Years 2-6) and
      Lower Secondary (Key Stage 2: Years 7-9)
      follow the Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint Curriculum.
    • Students sit for Checkpoint external examinations
      at the end of Year 6 and Year 9
      to assess their academic progress.
  • Upper Secondary (Key Stage 3 – IGCSE Level):
    • The school offers a comprehensive range of
      International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
      courses, including:

      • Sciences: Physics, Biology, Chemistry
      • Mathematics: Additional Mathematics
      • Technology: Information and Communication Technology
      • Languages: English as a First Language, Chinese as a Foreign Language
      • Social Sciences & Business:
        Business Studies, Economics, History, and Global Perspectives

Grading

GRADE DESCRIPTORS

GRADE PERCENTAGE RANGE (%) GRADE DESCRIPTOR
A* 90 – 100 Student experienced excellent achievement
A 80 – 89 Student experienced excellent achievement
B 70 – 79 Student experienced good achievement
C 60 – 69 Student experienced satisfactory achievement
D 50 – 59 Student experienced limited achievement
E 40 – 49 Student experienced only minimal achievement
U Ungraded / Not Yet Assessed

ACHIEVEMENT INDICATORS

INDICATOR DESCRIPTOR
EE Exceeds Expectation
ME Meets Expectation
AE Approaches Expectation
BE Below Expectation
N/A Not applicable at this time

Results

Our mission is to facilitate student development through a challenging and balanced curriculum offering differentiated instruction.

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