British Council IELTS Partner & ABE (UK) Endorsed Centre

Inspiring Minds,
Shaping Futures

Stamford-City Business Institute (SCBI) offers international business diplomas, communicative English, IELTS, and DET preparation for ambitious learners in Myanmar.

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Official Accreditation & Affiliations

ABE (UK) Endorsed

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British Council

IELTS Registration Partner

Cambridge English Pathways

Preparation Centre

Duolingo English Test

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British Council

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Upcoming Courses

Yangon & Online

Course Name	Days & Timing	Start Date	Mode	Status	Action
IELTS Foundation	Mon / Wed / Fri (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)	October 5, 2026	On-Campus	Few Seats	Enroll
Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key)	Tue / Thu / Sat (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM)	November 2, 2026	On-Campus	Open	Enroll
Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)	Tue / Thu / Sat (2:00 PM - 3:30 PM)	November 3, 2026	On-Campus	Open	Enroll
IELTS Online Intensive Strategy	Mon / Wed / Fri (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)	November 9, 2026	Zoom Live	Open	Enroll

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OCT 2026

Academic

October Intake Orientation Week

New learners are welcomed with programme introductions, level guidance, and practical information for starting confidently at SCBI.

Head Office Centre

OCT 2026

Student Life

SCBI Speaking Club: Open Practice Session

Students are invited to take part in friendly English conversation activities designed to build confidence and share ideas.

45th Street Centre

NOV 2026

Academic

IELTS Mock-Test Feedback Workshop

A guided workshop for IELTS learners to review mock-test performance, identify priorities, and plan their next practice steps.

Junction Mawtin Centre

Academic Leadership

Meet SCBI Leadership & Teachers

Our dedicated team brings decades of international TESOL expertise, MA credentials, and proven IELTS success.

Dr. Khin Mar Wai

Director of Studies

MA TESOL, PhD

Overlooks overall academic quality, curriculum governance, and senior IELTS strategy across all SCBI Yangon centers.

Tr. Aung Phyo Kyaw @ Jerry

Director & Senior Trainer

Cambridge CELTA Certified

Renowned for high-band IELTS Speaking and Listening techniques and interactive student engagement strategies.

Tr. Thang Thawn Khai

Program Leader

Academic IELTS Specialist

Leads IELTS academic writing support, Task 2 structure guidance, and reading time-management strategies.

Tr. Yin Min Moe

Program Leader – CE Kids & YLE

Cambridge YLE Specialist

Leads early language development, Cambridge Starters, Movers, Flyers, and phonics pathways.

Tr. Zar Chi Win

Program Leader – Communicative

ABE (UK) Lead Instructor

Directs ABE (UK) Endorsed Communicative English modules, workplace fluency, and public speaking confidence.

Tr. Pooja Verma

Academic Consultant

International IELTS Trainer

Advises SCBI on international assessment benchmarks, Duolingo English Test strategies, and teacher peer reviews.

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SCBI Excellence

High Achievers Hall of Fame

Celebrating SCBI students who achieved top IELTS band scores and global university admissions.

IELTS Band 8.0SCBI learner

...The timed practice and detailed feedback helped me speak with confidence and stay focused.

Kaung Khant Pyae Sone

IELTS high achiever

IELTS Band 7.5SCBI learner

...My teacher encouraged me to practise a little every day, and that made a real difference.

Htoo Nay Lwin

IELTS high achiever

IELTS Band 7.5SCBI learner

...The supportive classroom made it easier to ask questions and improve step by step.

Myat Noe Khin

IELTS high achiever

IELTS Band 7.0SCBI learner

...Speaking practice gave me the confidence to explain my ideas clearly and naturally.

Swan Htet Maung

IELTS high achiever

IELTS Band 7.0SCBI learner

...I learned how to organise my answers calmly, even when the questions were challenging.

Joshua Vanbawihuhmhim

IELTS high achiever

IELTS Band 7.0SCBI learner

...The reading strategies helped me work faster while still paying attention to the details.

Moe Thant Hay Thi

IELTS high achiever

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About Stamford-City Business Institute

Our Story, Mission & Community

Learn about the story and principles that guide our learning community.

Our History

Founded in 1996, Stamford-City Business Institute has grown as a Yangon-based language school serving learners of different ages. Today, SCBI offers English learning pathways and preparation for academic and international language examinations.

Learning with SCBI since 1996

Our Mission

To help learners build practical English skills, confidence, and a strong foundation for further study, work, and lifelong learning through supportive teaching and purposeful practice.

Our Values

Learner growth: Encourage steady progress and celebrate effort.
Respect: Welcome different backgrounds, goals, and ways of learning.
Integrity: Communicate honestly and act responsibly.
Quality: Promote purposeful practice and high standards in learning.

Our Culture

We aim to create a welcoming, encouraging place to learn. Students are invited to participate, practise English actively, learn from mistakes, and support one another as they work toward their goals.

Beyond the classroom

Campus and Student Life

Students learn, collaborate, and build confidence through activities that bring English into everyday campus life.

Students collaborating in an English class

English Conversation Practice

Guided activities help students use English naturally, share ideas, and practise speaking with classmates.

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Student Community

Collaborative class projects and peer learning help students make connections and support one another.

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Students taking part in a classroom activity

Campus Activities

School events and learning activities give students opportunities to participate, celebrate progress, and grow in confidence.

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