The British School in Colombo

School has limited capacity to support SEN/EAL students; admission depends on whether needs can be met with available resources.

“BSC’s capacity to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or English as an Additional Language (EAL) is limited. Admission will only be granted where the school is confident that the student’s needs can be met with the resources available at the time of application.”

Each year group has a dedicated Head of Year overseeing pastoral support, safety and welfare of students.

“Each year group has a dedicated Head of Year who oversees the pastoral support system Each Head of Key Stage coordinates their team of Tutors and reports directly to the Deputy Head (Pastoral). Each Head of Year oversees the Pastoral Curriculums, safety and welfare of all the students within the year group.”

Class teacher plays the main role in pastoral care, acting as first point of contact for parents and tracking pupils' individual progress and pastoral matters.

“The class teacher plays the main crucial role in the pastoral care of pupils in their class.”

School regularly invites industry professionals from fields like journalism, business, finance and sport to speak to students about the world of work.

“Regularly the school invites industry professionals to come and speak to our students and offer insight into the world of work. We have had professionals from the fields of Journalism, business, finance and sport amongst others.”

Year 12 curriculum includes an Enrichment Programme with an independent 'Senior Project' where students design and pursue their own group project.

“In Year 12 the curriculum is augmented with an ‘Enrichment Programme’ which includes an independent project known as the ‘Senior Project’, which involves students making their own groups and pursuing a project of their own design.”

School describes itself as a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive learning community nurturing the whole person.

“The British School in Colombo (BSC) is proud to be a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive learning community committed to nurturing the whole person.”

Homepage admissions copy frames BSC as an academically excellent, values-led, diverse and welcoming community.

“Welcome to BSC — where academic excellence, strong values and a true sense of belonging come together to shape tomorrow’s global citizens. Join our warm, diverse community and discover why families trust BSC for a world-class British education in Colombo.”

6th Form students take part in an Enrichment Program giving several hours a week to research post-school careers/universities and hear from outside professionals and staff.

“Part of the broader educational experience that our 6th Form Students are offered at the BSC is an Enrichment Program. This is several hours in the week in which they get the opportunity to research their post-school careers, universities and colleges etc., but also the opportunity to hear from outside professionals and other teachers.”

The school has a dedicated Sixth Form Centre with study, communal, and seminar spaces, plus an office for the Head of Sixth Form ensuring pastoral support.

“The Sixth Form Centre is designed to be the base for our students in Year 12 and 13 as they complete the transition process from school to university and the world of work.”

Admissions process is structured: document review, initial meeting, trial day/assessment, and selection review by Heads of School.

“The Admissions Office will review all submitted forms and supporting documents.”

School targets completing the admissions application process within 4 working days.

“Our aim to complete the application process within 4 working days.”

Previous students have secured undergraduate places at top universities including Oxford, Cambridge, and Harvard.

“Previous students of the British School in Colombo have secured undergraduate entry into the world’s finest universities, including Oxford, Cambridge and Harvard.”

Almost all students go on to their 1st choice university

“We are very proud of the fact that almost all of our students go on to their 1st choice university.”

Consistently strong IGCSE and A-Level results with graduates accepted into leading universities worldwide.

“BSC has a strong legacy of success, consistently delivering top results at IGCSE and A-Level, with graduates accepted into leading universities worldwide.”

Exceptional exam results with top grades A*-A.

“Exceptional exam results with top grades (A\*–A)”