Yangon Adventist Seminary

The Yangon Adventist Seminary (YAS) is a Christian institution owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church since 1975.[1] It is opened to young people who want to study in a Christian atmosphere. Non-Christian students who can make the agreement to follow the rules and regulations of the school may be accepted.[2] YAS is accredited by the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist School, Colleges, and Universities(AAA), Maryland, USA.[citation needed]

Yangon Adventist Seminary
ရန္ကုန္သမၼာက်မ္းစာေက်ာင္း
Address
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34 Natmauk Lane(1),Bahan, Yangon 11201

Myanmar
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TypePrivate, (Protestant) Adventist university
Motto"Fear of God is the beginning of Knowledge"
Established1975
NicknameYAS
AffiliationSeventh-day Adventist Church

YAS has a proud tradition of recognizing outstanding, student achievement in all areas and practices Positive Behavior Support.[citation needed] The programs listed below are the prime examples of this tradition.

  • Academic Performance Award
  • Athletic Award

Principals

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  • 1975–1985: Daw Yee Yee Shwe
  • 1985–1990: Daw Noreen Shwe
  • 1990–1991: U Jonathan Zaw Weik
  • 1991–2002: U Claudius Brown
  • 2002–2005: U Saw Lay Wah
  • 2005–2013: U Claudius Brown
  • 2013–2016: U Kyaw Myint Naing
  • 2016–present: U Saw Lay Wah

References

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  1. ^ Wah, Lay (January 29, 2020). "Yangon Adventist Seminary".
  2. ^ Adventist Review (February 23, 2024). "Adventist School in Myanmar Offers Education to Diverse Communities".
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