PROSPECTUS

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Dear Parents,

I am delighted to welcome you to Network International School. This prospectus represents our vision and commitment to providing an excellent education for young people so they may become independent, active and responsible members of society.

I am very proud to be a founder of this rapidly growing and improving school and am committed to leading it through the next phase of development and beyond. I have high expectations and very much believe in close home/school partnerships in order to bring about the best in every young person, including those of exceptional ability and those who have learning difficulties. I am passionate about the provision of a strong and caring system of support and guidance, because it is absolutely crucial that young people are happy and secure in their learning environment.

We are very fortunate in having a team of extremely committed, highly qualified staff who are dedicated to serving the young people of this school as it continues to grow in number year by year. I am proud to welcome you to Network International School.

Yours Sincerely,

Carole KyaingFounder

Founder’s Welcome

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The mission of Network International School is to provide a nurturing, stimulating child-centred learning environment.

Children will leave Network having acquired not only key learning skills, but also life skills involving healthy relationships, caring about others and a sense of responsibility for the world we live in. They learn from the positive Network environment, gaining from all the diversity the children themselves bring to the classroom.

We believe that:

• Children learn best in a safe, secure environment, filled with learning opportunities

• Children learn best when they are happy, listened to and feel that adults value their ideas and suggestions

• Learning should be child-centred, with children encouraged in their creativity and given the opportunity to explore and discover for themselves

• Each child that comes to Network has special gifts, which should be nurtured and incorporated into lessons to benefit others, leading to a community of learners

• Students should be given the opportunity to develop to their full potential through a comprehensive curriculum that recognises different learning styles

Network comprises a dedicated team of fully qualified expatriate teachers (from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Canada) and skilled Myanmar teachers. The local teachers benefit from ongoing professional development.

Every class has an externally trained international teacher, an experienced Myanmar class teacher and at least one assistant teacher currently undergoing training. This allows for a high ratio of teachers to students, ensuring each student receives the support they need.

About Network

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Children will leave Network having acquired not only key learning skills, but also life skills involving healthy relationships, caring about others and a sense of responsibility for the world we live in.

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Network International School was established by Mrs. Carole Kyaing and her husband, U Kyaing, in 1996 as Network Early Childhood Care and Development Centre. Carole comes from England and has a background in early childhood education. Her husband, originally from Myanmar, worked as a consultant for Binnie and Partners. They moved to Yangon in 1990.

Network began as a nursery school with just six children, all from different nationalities. As the demand for Network’s education increased, parents asked Carole to take the next step and provide primary education. The first Foundation students began in 2002; the Primary school started in 2003 and the Secondary School started in 2011. At Network the curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum but adapted for the international nature of the students.

There are over 500 students of about 50 different nationalities, approximately half of whom are Myanmar. This rich diversity of cultures, beliefs and backgrounds encourages a wider worldview and the opportunity to share a broad range of experiences.

British education has achieved a worldwide reputation for quality. It is focused on processes and outcomes – what a child should know and be able to do at any given age – as opposed to emphasising the acquisition of specific knowledge.

Certain key principles run through the whole of the education system: the notion that each child is unique and that this is important; an emphasis on developing positive relationships (with teachers, parents and peers); a focus on enabling environments, with an awareness that learning does not happen exclusively in the classroom; and learning alongside development – looking at outcomes and results, but only as one facet of education.

A British Education emphasises the development of the student as a whole, and particularly at the primary level there is a great deal of scope for creativity and individuality in the classroom.

Choosing a British international school, such as Network, not only gives students the benefit of a British education, but the qualifications gained and knowledge acquired are highly transferable. The structure and consistency of the national curriculum allows students to easily move, if necessary, between British schools in various countries (including the UK). The British system also facilitates an easy progression to university in the UK or elsewhere in the world.

At Network, we provide a nurturing, stimulating, child-centred learning environment. We want to ensure that children leaving Network are confident in themselves, with others and in their work, and prepared for transitions into new environments. We foster a love of learning that will prepare them for the challenges of an ever-changing world.

History

Why choose a British School? Why choose Network?

A British Education emphasises the development of the student as a whole, and particularly at the primary level there is a great deal of scope for creativity and individuality in the classroom.

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Our Early Years is split into Nursery, progressing into the Foundation Stages. The aim of the Early Years is to give children between the ages of two and five years old a safe and happy environment, where they can grow in confidence and independence in preparation not only for school but for life.

At the Nursery School we believe that every child is an individual and that by nurturing their uniqueness through play and creative expression, they will continue to grow and blossom into confident and enthusiastic learners.

The goals of Nursery are:

• Helping children to feel confident and develop good relationships with others

• Supporting children in developing personal pride, self control and positive attitudes

• Encouraging children to question and solve problems through observation and experimentation

• Promoting the development of fine and gross motor skills through fun and active play

• Nurturing children’s creativity and imagination in a positive learning environment

Daily activities and routines are designed to promote the above goals in line with our ‘learning through play’ philosophy.

The Foundation Stages, 1 and 2 applies to children from 3 to 5 years old. Our aims are:

• To provide a safe, friendly, happy and stimulating environment for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage, enabling them to feel safe, confident and valued.

• To recognise each child as unique, to scaffold learning at their own pace and build on what they have already learned at home, from their families and their individual communities.

• To value the diversity children bring to an early years setting and respect and welcome children and their families from all social, cultural and religious communities and family groupings.

• To enable children to feel they belong to the school and that the school belongs to them, paving the path of transition into Key Stage 1.

Early Years Curriculum

At the Nursery School we believe that every child is an individual and that by nurturing their uniqueness through play and creative expression, they will continue to grow and blossom into confident and enthusiastic learners.

Our curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum, which strives to provide a rich blend of academic, physical, social, artistic and cultural learning opportunities. We hope to encourage all pupils to strive for excellence, to be inquisitive, to tolerate the needs and differences of others and to enjoy learning. All subjects are taught in English.

At Network, Primary is split into Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, following the British Curriculum. The core subjects are Mathematics, Literacy and Science.

Other subjects include History, Geography, Art, Music, ICT, Physical Education, Design and Technology, Religious Education and Health. The History and Geography sections of the British Curriculum are modified to suit our international situation and take a broader view of the world.

Each class works on themes, based on Science, History and Geography studies. Many of their other subjects are then based around those themes.

Network Primary also offers Myanmar Studies in all classes. This includes introduction to Myanmar language as well as cultural awareness, such as History and Geography of Myanmar and art, music and dance.

Off-campus activities include regular visits to sporting venues for physical activities such as swimming, gymnastics and athletics. Classes also go on field trips to augment their studies.

Each year group has a native English-speaking teacher, as well as local Myanmar teachers and assistant teachers. The ratio of teachers to students averages 1:6.

Primary School Curriculum

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Our curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum, which strives to provide a rich blend of academic, physical, social, artistic and cultural

learning opportunities.

Network Secondary School also follows the British National Curriculum. English-language subject-specialist teachers provide much of the instruction. Each class also has a Myanmar class teacher who works as an assistant to the foreign teacher, teacher subjects such as Myanmar studies and provide a role-model and pastoral care for the students in that class.

In Keystage 3, Years 7, 8 and 9, the curriculum follows from what has been covered in primary school in basic subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography and Myanmar Studies. A third language, Chinese, is introduced in Year 7 and students learn to play guitar.

In Keystage 4, Year 10 and 11, there are three core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science which are compulsory. Students also have flexibility to choose from a range of humanities, technology, arts and language courses. At the end of Year 11, students sit for iGCSE exams. Network School prepares the students for the exams, but does not issue the certificate, these come from the examining board. The exams are set and marked externally, so the certificate granted comes from an internationally recognised organisation.

Secondary School Curriculum

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At Network, we provide a nurturing, stimulating, child-centred learning environment. We want to

ensure that children leaving Network are confident in themselves, with others and in their work, and prepared for transitions into new environments.

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