The Story Behind YP Education
YP Education is Myanmar's leading hospitality and hotel management training institute, based in Yangon with campuses in Mandalay and Chiang Mai — and new locations opening in Kandy, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Since 2021, we've helped launch international hospitality careers for students across Myanmar through internationally accredited diplomas, guaranteed internships, and a growing network of five-star and four-star hotel partners.
“Be kind to everyone. Material things don’t matter — friendship does.”— Ms. Yuki
Hnin Lae Lae Paing — "Ms. Yuki"
Founder & Director, YP Education
Hnin Lae Lae Paing, known to students and staff as Ms. Yuki, is a Burmese businesswoman and the founder of YP Education. She founded YP in 2021 with a single branch in Yangon, and has since grown it into a regional hospitality training network spanning Myanmar and Thailand — with new campuses opening in Kandy, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
Mr. Prabhath, a Sri Lankan hotelier with global senior-level hospitality experience and an extensive international network, has been a key influence on YP Education from its earliest days — his insight has helped shape YP's growth strategy from the very start, right up through its expansion into Sri Lanka and the Maldives, with new campuses opening soon in Kandy, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
Ms. Yuki currently serves as President of the Rotary Club of Greater Yangon (2025), continuing YP's long-standing community and scholarship work across Myanmar. Her leadership in hospitality education and youth workforce development has been recognized with ASEAN-level recognition and a Women Entrepreneur award.
Beyond YP Education, Ms. Yuki also serves as Director of Volunteer to the World, Feel Myanmar by Happy Hour Tours, and H2M Construction — extending her entrepreneurial reach across community impact, tourism, and construction alongside her work in hospitality education.
From One Branch to a Regional Network
More Than Just a Hotel School
While our highly respected hospitality programs have established YP Education as a leader in the field, we offer a diverse curriculum designed to equip students for a range of successful careers — going beyond traditional education with industry-specific training, abroad job preparation, and language and cultural readiness for international workplaces.
Your Gateway to Global Opportunities
Internationally Recognized Programs
Our curriculum includes programs developed in partnership with prestigious institutions like ICM UK, ensuring qualifications gain international recognition.
Regional Collaboration
We actively collaborate with local, ASEAN, and international organizations, fostering a dynamic learning environment across Myanmar and Southeast Asia.
Skills Testing Excellence
A model of excellence in Hotel and Tourism Skills Testing — aligned with National Competencies (NSSA Approved), ASEAN MRA-TP Competencies, and the Ministry of Hotels & Tourism (MOHT).
1,000+ Strong Alumni Network
Connect with a network of successful graduates exceeding 1,000 individuals working across hospitality and other industries worldwide.
~50 Scholarships Awarded Yearly
YP Education is dedicated to supporting talented students, awarding approximately 50 full scholarships annually — read more on our CSR & Scholarships page.
Guaranteed Internships
Every diploma pathway includes guaranteed internship placement with our network of hotel and hospitality partners across Myanmar.
Our Growing Network
Yangon HQ
MyanmarMandalay
Myanmar · Opened 2024Chiang Mai
Thailand · Hybrid CampusKandy
Sri Lanka · Opening SoonMaldives
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