So Far, So Good!
Mike Simpson
Secondary School Principal
May 2, 2025
IB Diploma final examinatons started this week. So far, so good it seems for our Seniors!
They are ones doing all of the work but we are right behind them. We have left notes of support around the school and outside their exam room. If you would like to leave a note of support, please stop by the office to write one or email it to me at msimpson@isyedu.org.
Secondary School Events
The Week:
IB Diploma Final Exams
AAPPL Testing (Grades 6 to 10 Languages)
Tuesday:
- Tuesday Talk: University Admissions with Mr. A-G from 5:30am in the MPR: Careers and Employability in a Post-Pandemic AI-Driven World.
Wednesday:
- Middle School Badminton at ISM
Upcoming Events
- April 28: IB Exams Start (for ISY Grade 12 students)
- May 19-23: Grade 11 Exams
- May 21: IB Exams Finish
- May 24: High School Prom
- May 27: Graduation
- May 28-30: Grade 9 & 10 Exams
- June 4: Quarter 4 / Semester 2 Report Cards live on Powerschool
- June 6: Last Day of School (11:30am dismissal)
Activities & Athletics
Here is a link to Ms.Rebekka Jensen’s Athletics and Activities Blog for up-to-date information regarding Activities and Athletics at ISY.
Join Us for Tuesday Talks – Your Guide to University Admissions!
Are you starting to think about university applications? Join us for Tuesday Talks, a series of informative presentations designed to help students and families navigate the university admissions process.
When: Tuesdays at 5:30 PM
Where: MPR
Each week, we’ll explore key topics, including university admissions in different countries, scholarships, and career pathways. This is a great opportunity to gain insider tips and get your questions answered!
This Tuesday, May 6 we will look at careers and employability in a post-pandemic and AI-driven world. We will examine how AI and technology might impact the world of work in the future and what skills our students need to develop in order to successfully meet the demands in order to find success.
On Tuesday, May 13 we will focus on business and hospitality. This will be a virtual session with Mr. Phone Myan from the Swiss Education Group. He will deep dive into studying business and hospitality, examine where international students go into the job market after their degrees and will describe how the Swiss Education Group can support our students. The Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the meeting.
ISY Legacy Page
This dedicated page showcases our rich history, key milestones, and the incredible stories that make ISY the vibrant community it is today. Take a moment to explore the page and join us in celebrating our legacy.
Let’s honor our past, celebrate the present, and look forward to a bright future together! Visit the page here: ISY Legacy Page
Good luck, Class of 2025!
Our Seniors have started their IB Diploma final examinations.
They have worked hard with their teachers to prepare for these very important assessments. We are proud of them all and very grateful for the contribution they have made to our school.
We wish them all the very best of luck!
The International School Yangon
20 Shwe Taungyar Street
Bahan Township
Yangon, Myanmar
+95 (0) 9 880 441 040