Counseling
The ISY student body is a friendly group of learners who look out for each other. The ISY counselors help to maintain the fantastic spirit found at ISY.
Counseling at ISY
- We believe students are at the center of all services we provide and should be given the support they need in order to become compassionate global citizens.
- We believe all students have the right to learn in a safe and supportive environment.
- We believe educating the whole person is vital to individual success.
- We believe in celebrating diversity and supporting our students’ personal and cultural identity.
Philosophy Statement
In collaboration with the ISY community, the ISY counseling department provides a comprehensive, developmental counseling program addressing the academic, career/college and social/emotional development of all students. The counseling department’s mission is to assist students to become engaged, compassionate life-long learners who will become a force for positive change in the world.
Counseling Downloads
To view ISY’s Counseling Policies download the ISY Comprehensive School Counseling & Guidance Program
Child protection is taken very seriously at ISY. We have a detailed policy document which is reviewed every year. To read the document download the Child Protection Policy (English Version) and Child Protection Policy (Myanmar Version).
Meet the Counselors
Patricia Amundson-geisel
Elementary School Counselor
Ms. Patty has served the ISY community since 2013. As the elementary counselor she supports students, parents and staff by providing social-emotional, academic and educational services.
Mick Amundson-geisel
Secondary School Counselor
Mr. A-G has been a counselor at ISY since 2013. He handles the social/emotional, academic and university admissions needs of students in grades 9 to 12. He has two children attending ISY.
The International School Yangon
20 Shwe Taungyar Street
Bahan Township
Yangon, Myanmar
+95 (0) 9 880 441 040