Official Policy Announcement: Recognition Criteria and Process for Basic Education Schools
Date: July 6, 2026
Letter No.: 6/6/MIGC DOE/024/2026
Issued by: Department of Education, Mandalay Interim Governing Council (MIGC)
Overview & Official Announcement:
The Department of Education, Mandalay Interim Governing Council (MIGC), hereby announces the official policy standards and accreditation framework for basic education public schools (both ground-based and online schools) operating within the Mandalay Region.
Following the coordination meeting held on June 2, 2026, between the Department of Education (MIGC), ground-based schools, and online school representatives, full consensus was reached to adopt and implement the National Unity Government (NUG) Ministry of Education’s Interim Basic Education Public Schools Policy Criteria and Indicators (2026).
Key Implementation Directives:
Policy Alignment: All basic education ground-based and online schools in the Mandalay Region will be assessed and recognized according to the NUG MoE Basic Education Public Schools Recognition Criteria and Assessment Indicators.
Accreditation & Renewal Process: School recognition, policy compliance evaluation, and recognition renewals will be continuously conducted by the Department of Education (MIGC) under these standardized guidelines.
Authorized Signatory:
U Myint
Head of Department, Department of Education
Mandalay Interim Governing Council (MIGC)
Official Policy Announcement: Recognition Criteria and Process for Basic Education Schools
Date: July 6, 2026
Letter No.: 6/6/MIGC DOE/024/2026
Issued by: Department of Education, Mandalay Interim Governing Council (MIGC)
Overview & Official Announcement:
The Department of Education, Mandalay Interim Governing Council (MIGC), hereby announces the official policy standards and accreditation framework for basic education public schools (both ground-based and online schools) operating within the Mandalay Region.
Following the coordination meeting held on June 2, 2026, between the Department of Education (MIGC), ground-based schools, and online school representatives, full consensus was reached to adopt and implement the National Unity Government (NUG) Ministry of Education’s Interim Basic Education Public Schools Policy Criteria and Indicators (2026).
Key Implementation Directives:
Policy Alignment: All basic education ground-based and online schools in the Mandalay Region will be assessed and recognized according to the NUG MoE Basic Education Public Schools Recognition Criteria and Assessment Indicators.
Accreditation & Renewal Process: School recognition, policy compliance evaluation, and recognition renewals will be continuously conducted by the Department of Education (MIGC) under these standardized guidelines.
Authorized Signatory:
U Myint
Head of Department, Department of Education
Mandalay Interim Governing Council (MIGC)
Official Announcement (1/2026): Announcement of Partner Online Schools Undergoing Recognition Process in Mandalay Region
Date: August 22, 2026
Announcement No.: 1/2026
Document Ref.: 6/8/MIGC/043/2026
Issued by: Department of Education, Mandalay Interim Governing Council (MIGC)
Official Statement:
The Department of Education, Mandalay Interim Governing Council (MIGC), actively operates in accordance with Chapter (2) Core Values and Chapter (4) Fundamental Rights, Entitlements, and Duties (Section 22) of the Mandalay Region Interim Political Arrangement to ensure continuous educational access for students across the region.
The NUG Ministry of Education and the Department of Education (MIGC) have formally negotiated and coordinated the division and transfer of basic education responsibilities.
The Department of Education (MIGC) hereby officially recognizes the following 9 Online Schools currently partnering and collaborating with the Council:
Recognized Partner Online School Name
Victory Land Federal School
Aung San Infinite Future Education Online Federal School
Key Directives & Next Steps:
Verification & Support: Authorized by MIGC, a specialized Accreditation Assessment Team has been established to conduct necessary evaluations, quality checks, and monitoring in compliance with Federal Democratic Education Policies to support uninterrupted learning.
Call for Unlisted & New Online Schools: Unregistered, new, or remaining online schools operating within the Mandalay Region are invited to contact the Department of Education via email at admin@moe.migcmm.org for future official inclusion and announcements.
| Sr. | Recognized School Name | Official Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madaya Federal School | Visit Page |
| 2 | Mogok Federal School | Visit Page |
| 3 | MYANANDAR Federal School | Visit Page |
| 4 | NwayOo Revolutionary High School | Visit Page |
| 5 | Singu Federal School | Visit Page |
| 6 | Thapyaynyo Federal School | Visit Page |
| 7 | Victory Land Federal School | Coming Soon |
| 8 | Phoenix Springs High School | Visit Page |
| 9 | Aung San Infinite Future Education Online Federal School | Coming Soon |
Mandalay Interim Governing Council (MIGC)
Department of Education
Operational Guidelines for the Recognition and Renewal of Community-based Interim Basic Education Schools
1. Introduction & Background
To maintain and elevate the quality of education across interim community and people’s schools in the Mandalay region, the Department of Education under the Mandalay Interim Governing Council (MIGC) has established these comprehensive operational guidelines. Designed in alignment with the policies of the Ministry of Education (National Unity Government - NUG), these guidelines provide a standardized framework for school recognition and accreditation.
2. Core Objectives
Standardization: Ensure a uniform, transparent, and fair recognition process for both physical and online interim schools.
Implementation: Streamline the multi-step accreditation procedures for clear and effective execution.
Institutional Support: Provide clear guidance and operational resources for accreditation evaluation teams.
3. Evaluation Committee Structure & Qualification
An Accreditation Committee comprising a minimum of 5 members (1 Lead Representative and 4 Committee Members) is assigned to oversee the evaluation process.
Lead Representative: Must be a dedicated revolution supporter, a CDM staff member, a university degree holder with institutional management experience, and currently active in people's education.
Committee Members: Must be dedicated revolution supporters, CDM staff or technical/educational experts with school management experience and a proven record of collaborative integrity.
4. Guiding Principles & Responsibilities
The committee's role is strictly limited to evaluating administrative, structural, and management standards without interfering with Academic Freedom. Key principles include:
Guaranteeing free education and protecting children's right to learn.
Strict adherence to NUG MoE Information Technology and Security Guidelines.
Respecting mother-tongue-based and federal-democratic curriculum flexibility.
Upholding non-discrimination, teacher capacity building, and holistic student competencies.
Maintaining systematic Formative and Summative assessment records.
| No. | Evaluation Criteria | Max Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Establishing schools for children who lost learning opportunities | 5 |
| 2 | Compliance with IT Security Guidelines & Data Protection | 5 |
| 3 | Provision of free education and financial transparency | 10 |
| 4 | Management under a Federal-Democratic School Board | 10 |
| 5 | Teaching federal-democratic aligned core curricula | 10 |
| 6 | Supporting teacher professional development and capacity building | 10 |
| 7 | Ensuring age-appropriate student competencies | 10 |
| 8 | Respecting academic freedom and freedom of thought | 10 |
| 9 | Promoting non-discrimination and peace-oriented learning | 10 |
| 10 | Systematic record-keeping of Formative & Summative Assessments | 10 |
| 11 | Collaboration with local federal/educational administrative bodies | 5 |
| 12 | Adherence to NUG MoE and overarching education policies | 5 |
| Total Score | 100 | |
6. The 8-Step Recognition Procedure
Application & Document Submission: Data collection via designated online forms (Google Forms).
Initial Review: Preliminary screening of submitted documentation.
Requirement Mapping: Identifying additional verification requirements.
School Engagement: Consultation meetings to address ground challenges and queries.
Final Assessment: Comprehensive evaluation and score allocation.
Reporting: Submitting recommendations to the Department of Education.
Approval: Final decision and endorsement by the Department.
Announcement & Certification: Official publication of recognition, issuance of certificates, and ongoing monitoring.
7. Threshold Criteria for Recognition & Renewal
Eligibility Requirement: Schools must achieve a minimum of 80% of the maximum score in each individual criterion among the 12 evaluation areas.
Mandatory Safeguards: Full compliance with fundamental safety, child protection, and security requirements is strictly mandatory.
Validity Period: Granted for a minimum period of 1 year for both initial recognition and subsequent renewals.
Department of Education
Mandalay Interim Governing Council (MIGC)