The Community Leadership and Social Studies program is an intensive, residential program that prepares qualified students of diverse cultural backgrounds for a leadership role in their community and university study abroad.  Students in the CLASS program will develop their potential for leadership through increased understanding of community project management and knowledge in social studies. One of the main objectives of the program is to strengthen democratic ideas and values among the youths from different ethnic backgrounds from different states and regions.  We see diversity as our strength and inclusiveness as a foundation for the future of our country.  In short, our goal is to nurture progressive young leaders in Myanmar who also possess sufficient academic skills to further their study.
Program Length
The CLASS is a yearlong intensive program – three terms total in a year and three months per term with one month break in between.  Students generally take five classes per term, and complete their service learning practicum during their breaks (approximately equivalent to 44 academic quarter units).

Courses Taught 
  1. Academic Reading & Writing (1,2 & 3)
  2. Speaking and Listening (1 & 2)
  3. Civic Education
  4. Gender Studies
  5. Art & Culture
  6. Basic Economics
  7. Global Development Issues
  8. Introduction to International Relations
  9. Introduction to Political Sciences
  10. Peace and Conflict
  11. Environmental Studies
  12. Health and Hygiene
  13. Community Leadership
  14. Service Learning (1 & 2)
  15. Community Project Management
  16. Research Skills and Public Speaking
  17. Work Skills (1 & 2)
  18. Critical Thinking and Study Skills
  19. Workforce Exposure 

Each 3-unit class meets 3 times a week and a 2-unit class meets 2 times a week.  Each meeting lasts approximately one and a half hours.  All CLASS students will need to complete two service-learning projects during and one internship after their study.  Each service learning project is roughly equivalent to 2 academic units.

Expected Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
   1) communicate in written English with reasonable proficiency;
   2) conduct public speaking/power point presentation proficiently;
   3) think through important social and political issues critically;
   4) analyze current international affairs objectively;
   5) understand some basic theories of leadership;
   6) understand key concepts in community project management;
   7) value the importance of services for the greater good of society; and, will receive the Diploma in Community Leadership and Social Studies.

Admission Requirements 
Eligible candidates: 
  • are between 18 and 26 years old,
  • have passed the high school matriculation examination,
  • have completed one year of experience in community work, and
  • hold a pre-intermediate level in all four English language skills, as the majority of  CLASS courses are taught in English.
  • have no concurrent study at any University/Institute or part time work as CLASS program is  intensive and needs full time commitment.

In addition, each applicant will need to submit a written essay and reference(s) to demonstrate their social commitment.

Please note that CLASS is a highly selective program.  Students will be asked to take diagnostic test for English proficiency before being admitted to the program.  We accept approximately 18-22 students each intake and two intakes per year. Our students come from different ethnic backgrounds from different states and regions of Myanmar.  Applications are accepted all year round.
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
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Kant Kaw Education Centers
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Curriculum Development
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Study Abroad Advising
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Thabyay E-learning Platform
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Experiential Learning Program
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For more information about CLASS and application process, please contact Aye Nyein Soe, Program Officer at
Email: ayenyeinsoe@thabyay.org (or)
Phone: 09 768766587

If you want to fill out the form online first and then print, please use this one:
CLASS Application 2019 (fillable PDF)

If you want to print first and fill out later, please use this one:
CLASS Application 2019 (printable PDF)
CLASS Reference Form (PDF)
Download our new CLASS Brochure here.

Kant Kaw School of
Community Leadership and Social Studies
No. 9 Kan Road (White Bridge)
Hlaing Township, Yangon, Myanmar

Click here for a list of partner organizations and centers, where you can obtain CLASS Applications and take diagnostic test. (PDF)


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CLASS Recruitment Timeline for September 2019 Intake.  Click here to learn more about CLASS application deadline, diagnostic test dates, and interviews. (PDF)
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To Learn, To Serve, To Lead: Community Leadership and Social Studies