Expat Exchange
Free MembershipSign In

Parent's Review of OSC in Colombo, Sri Lanka

What is the name of your child's school? (Please report on one school per survey.)

OSC

In what town or city is this school located?

Colombo

How would you describe this school? (i.e. American, British, International, Local, etc.)

A wonderful nixture of nationalilies, including Sri Lankan

What grade levels are represented at this school?

Pre- school to year 12(age 18)

How do most children get to school everyday? (bus, train, walk, etc.)

Driving- either by a private school bus or own transport

How would you describe the facilities at this school? What extra-curricular activities are available?

Air-conditioned class rooms and dining area, modern, well- equipped auditorium, swimming pool, playing field.

Strong on drama-two productions a year. Good sports activities with opportunities to compete in soccer, basket ball, swimming, athletics with other schools in India, Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Very good community service programme

What has this school done to help your child transition from the curriculum in your home country into the curriculum in your new country? Are there programs to prepare your child for repatriation?

IB is excellent preparation for universities in the UK and USA.Our daughter, who was at the school for 9 years, had 6 offers to study law at UK universities.

How would you describe the social activities available for parents through this school? Are there parent-teacher organizations?

Good last year when the school celebrated 50 years. Strong PTA. Welcome BBQ for all at start of school year

What advice would you give to someone considering enrolling their child in this school?

Look round all the iternational schools in Colombo-we did and decided that OSC was by far the best.

William RussellWilliam Russell
Get Quote

William Russell's private medical insurance will cover you and your family wherever you may be. Whether you need primary care or complex surgery, you'll have access to the best hospitals & doctors available. Unlike some insurers, we also include medical evacuation and mental health cover in our plans (except SilverLite). Get a quote from our partner, William Russell.

William RussellWilliam Russell

William Russell's private medical insurance will cover you and your family wherever you may be. Whether you need primary care or complex surgery, you'll have access to the best hospitals & doctors available. Unlike some insurers, we also include medical evacuation and mental health cover in our plans (except SilverLite). Get a quote from our partner, William Russell.
Get Quote

William Russell
William Russell

Get a quote for international health insurance from our partner, William Russell.
Get Quote

William RussellWilliam Russell

Get a quote for international health insurance from our partner, William Russell.
Get Quote

Contribute to Sri Lanka Network Contribute
Help others in Sri Lanka by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Sri Lanka.

William Russell
William Russell

Copyright 1997-2024 Burlingame Interactive, Inc.

Privacy Policy Legal