Quick summary of key school information
All the details about this school in their own words
Nationalities
Number of students |
800 |
Most common nationality |
Approximately 80 percent of SLISR students are Sri Lankans, and the rest make a fine combination of multinationals, joining SLISR from many countries including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Jordan, Kenya, Eritrea, Sudan, and many more. |
Languages
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Support |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic |
Academics
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
Admissions
Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
School day
School start time |
6:40 |
School finish time |
13:00 |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Soccer, Badminton, Netball, Cricket, Athletics, Basketball, etc, Co- Scholastic activities such as Debate, Poetry, Oratory, Spelling Bee, Recitations, Writing skills, Mental Mathematics, Media, Photography, Young Inventors. |
Sports activities included |
Football, badminton, basketball, cricket, net ball, athletics, table tennis. |
Facilities
Facilities at the school |
- 3 buildings – Boys Wing, Girls Wing and the Primary Section.
|
Sports facilities at the school |
- Separate play areas for boys and girls- the school provides indoor sports in the evening under the able guidance of Physical Education Instructors.
|
About the school
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
is an independent, non-profit, community school – a school offering an enriched blend of British and Sri Lankan curriculum with an international perspective for students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. SLISR was founded in 1988 and celebrates more than three decades of excellence in education. SLISR is a Pearson Edexcel Learning and Examination Centre producing some of the best academic results in the region, each year. |
Teaching approach of the school |
A key function of SLISR is to prepare students to transition successfully towards a future career path. This involves providing curriculum opportunities to build students’ general capabilities, support students’ interests and aspirations, and support them to make informed decisions about their subject choices and pathways. |