Leading Asia Myanmar International School is officially a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP)! This means the school is on its way to becoming a fully authorised PYP school. The entire process from a school first deciding to offer the PYP programme, applying for Candidacy and working towards full authorisation usually takes around 2 years. At LAMIS, we look forward to continuing this exciting journey as we feel inquiry and the programme’s concept driven curriculum will best prepare our students for a successful future in an ever-changing world.

As a community of life-long learners and educators, the PYP’s concept driven, inquiry-based approach provides students with the tools and strategies to become successful global citizens. Its focus is on developing balanced, knowledgeable and well-rounded students prepares them for the 22nd century.

Our PYP coordinator Martina Mulrooney said: “Alone we are smart. Together we can be brilliant! That is how I am sure our school is going to reach our common goal of becoming a PYP accredited school!"

LAMIS is a candidate school* for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme and Diploma Programme and pursuing authorisation as an IB World School.

IB World Schools share a common philosophy. A commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programmes of international education that share a powerful vision.**

*Only schools authorized by the International Baccalaureate can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme or the IB Career-related Certificate (IBCC). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorisation will be granted.
For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org

**Mission Statement from the IB
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organisation works with schools, governments and international organisations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.