Fast Track Program

Established in 2001, the Fast Track Program (FT) provides quality education for selected students at Phaung Daw Oo. The curriculum is taught entirely in English from kindergarten to Grade 8, with smaller class size to focus on each student’s learning.

In the 2019-2020 school year, the FT Program has 402 students, 28 teachers, and foreign volunteer teachers. Each class is limited to 25-35 students to optimize learning. Students enroll mostly at the kindergarten level.

The FT curriculum focuses on building the students’ critical thinking skills from an early age, and is supported with additional learning programs outside of the classroom. These include excursions, community service programs, and international competitions such as the Learning Across Borders science competition.

FT Department Heads

Mikey Thiri Tun

Teacher Mikey Thiri Tun is the head of the Fast-Track Program. She oversees the department and all Fast-Track program teachers. She oversees the international competitions for Fast-Track students. As a student at PDO, Tun participated in various international competitions and exchange programs in China, Vietnam, England, and Finland. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Law.

Ei Ei Win

Teacher Ei Ei Win is the head of the Fast-Track Program. She oversees the department and all Fast-Track program teachers. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and a Diploma in Education from Australia Catholic University. She also participated in exchange programs for teachers in Australia, Thailand and Germany.

Activities & Events

My favorite part about Phaung Daw Oo is the Fast Track program, where I can learn critically and speak English freely [...] There are also many opportunities to practice English with native speakers, and join international competitions.

Shun Lae Thandar

Grade 8