MCTA:RVi Academy (Mandalay Chan Thar Academy) was established in 2005 as the first Singapore International School in Mandalay, dedicated to providing high quality international school education to the best and brightest young people in the region. The school moved from its initial small plot to the current spacious location near the intersection of 53rd and 37th streets. Certified by the Myanmar Ministry of Education, the school is managed by Singapore-based RVi International. Known as one of Mandalay's leading schools, MCTA is a progressive and dynamic institution with a reputation for quality teaching excellence and parent/student satisfaction.MCTA takes pride in the fact that it is recognized by international boards at both the primary and secondary school levels. It has been registered as a Cambridge International School since June 2014, and has been registered as a Cambridge International School for administering examinations for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) since 2007. MCTA:RVi Academy is also certified by Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) as an Approved Exam Centre for conducting the Singapore International Primary School Leaving Examination (iPSLE). MCTA offers experiential learning along with traditional classroom-based teaching to cater to a wide range of student needs. Class study trips are regularly initiated to allow students to visualise academic concepts functioning in real world settings. On campus, science students gain hands-on experience by participating in laboratory experiments, and special projects, suitable activities and educational games are an integral part of daily lesson plans.