The school employs nearly 200 teachers, most have been trained in the teaching methodologies consistent with the Child Centered Approach (CCA) and Reading, Writing and Critical Thinking (RWCT).
Curricula in FT are based on a combination of government textbooks and other resources: such as foreign texts and materials gleaned from the internet.
The Dutch NGO, World Child Care, is funding the Bridging Program which supports young adults, most of whom are working and attending distance University (independent study with weekend classes).
Student goals are focused on English language skills that will result in better jobs or IELTS exams to qualify for scholarships to foreign universities or fellowships abroad.
This program is taught by a combination of foreign teachers and prior graduates teaching a broad "prep school" curriculum that focuses on aspects of social science, civic engagement, leadership and personal development relevant to Myanmar youth.
At the end of their academic program, each student travels to a remote, rural village school to participate in "service learning" as an assistant teacher.
Many of these students subsequently secure scholarships for short internships, leadership training or graduate study abroad.
This program provides learning opportunities delivered with the aid of the latest technology afforded by a dedicated fast broadband connection.
Students learn woodworking skills in the workshop where much of the school's furniture is made and tailoring in the two large classrooms equipped with sewing machines.
Students may also use these machines to make products (longyis, book bags, purses) that are sold to provide a small income to cover materials.
There are several modern computer labs and some students have gone on to work with the school's IT Department, developing vital technological support skills.
The Girl's Dormitory (128 ft. long by 32 ft. wide) was also donated by the German government, and also houses students from other divisions, including 149 teachers.
This building was donated by a Mr. Nego from the World Child Care Organization, for children rendered needy and homeless by the 2008 Nargis Cyclone.
With a facility that includes 50 sewing machines and two expert tailors on the teaching staff, this class also operates as a small businesses at Paung Daw Oo, generating income by selling traditional handicrafts and other items to foreigners.