Wycherley International School – Colombo is one of the oldest International Schools in Sri Lanka and was founded in 1985. Situated at 232, Baudhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7. Wycherley is also known as the Cambridge Centre in Sri Lanka offering the world recognised Cambridge Curriculum from Primary to Secondary education and is endorsed by the University of Cambridge – UK.
Wycherley boasts of over 35 years of Academic Excellence that has resulted in exemplary achievements of our students, with quality education, on par with global standards. Wycherley is also the First and Only Comprehensive School following the Cambridge Curriculum from UKG (Year 1) – Grade 12 in Sri Lanka. The School teaches English not as a foreign language but as a unifying agent that draws together students from a multi-racial, multi-ethnic, multi-religious society. It has the right ambience that unites Sinhala, Tamil, Muslim, Malay, Burgher and even foreign students, using English as the medium of instruction from Elementary to Senior School, grooming students to sit for Cambridge Examinations.
Despite being an International School, Wycherley is firmly rooted in local soil and it is very particular about discipline in school, the efforts of which are much appreciated by parents. The school’s Sri Lankan aspect is very important, which applies to both Students and Parents alike.
Wycherley has been instrumental in moulding youth of potential over the last 35 years and has many success stories to its credit, with most of its past pupils presently reading for their degrees in Medicine, Law, Engineering, Finance and other spheres in some of the most prestigious Universities in the World. Wycherley’s Students have successfully transferred to top UK Universities such as Cambridge, Sheffield, Nottingham, Australian, American, Malaysian and Singaporean Universities.
At Wycherley, the Montessori journey begins with nurturing the child’s natural curiosity in a secure, vibrant environment. Our approach encourages hands-on learning, fostering early cognitive and social development through creative play and interactive activities. Children explore foundational concepts in reading, writing, and numeracy while engaging with subjects like art, craft, and music.
Our classrooms are thoughtfully designed to promote independence, empathy, and self-confidence. Each child's progress is guided by trained educators who ensure a smooth transition into formal education. Parents are welcome to stay actively involved through regular interactions with teachers, supporting their child's early milestones.
Wycherley International School delivers the globally recognized Cambridge Primary curriculum, laying a strong academic foundation in English, Mathematics, and Science. Students also engage in subjects such as Art, ICT, and Physical Education, developing their skills holistically.
Learning is child-centered and inquiry-based, encouraging students to think critically, collaborate, and express themselves confidently. The curriculum is complemented by co-curricular opportunities that foster well-rounded development. Parents are partners in this journey, with regular updates and open communication supporting each child's individual growth.
Having spent an approximate 6 years in the Elementary section, the kids now move into the Primary School. – which is the Grade 3- 5 arena. The knowledge and basics of Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Art and Craft Skills, have all been given to them. With that basic foundation and understanding the children move into Grade 3.
Now they feel that they are growing up, with only one class teacher and about 14 subjects to handle, where they meet many a subject teacher giving them the tinge of growing up.
Subjects are now eared into English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Computer, Elocution, Art, Singing and Dancing etc which are all meant to make them more rounded in their aptitudes.
Class assemblies which are conducted once a month by each class gives the opportunity to pull out latent talents in the children in Music, Song, Dance and Drama. Being on stage also gives a kick to their personality development and build up of confidence.
They now get into an Inter House Competitive arena for the Swimming Meet and the Athletic Meet which are held annually. “Cultural Day is also an Anuual Event and helps to focus and develop their talents. Parents Days are conducted once a term, so that it enables parents to connect with the teachers in order to find out about the progress that their children are making. If the parents have a need to meet any teacher other than on Parents Day, they could do so by prior appointment through the school office.
The Cambridge curriculum which was adopted in the UKG (Year 1) is now continued in the Primary section, laying emphasis on English, Mathematics and Science, apart from the other subjects that are worked concurrently. At grade 5 (year 6) the children have their first taste of an International Examination in the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Examination. The essence of this is the preparation for them to have transition into the next level which is Secondary 1.
As students of the Primary School progress on to the Junior School, they reach the academic competence level that covers Grade 6, 7 and 8. Here they learn the basics of assuming responsibilities as young individuals.
The parallel classes are designed to cultivate equal outputs; students make a transition from Social Studies in the Primary School to History and Geography in the Junior School. Similarly they pursue Science as it branches into Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
At the end of the academic year, the students of Grade 8 sit for the Cambridge Checkpoint Examination in the 3 main subjects of English, Mathematics and Science. They receive their results from Cambridge with an Assessment for each child along with an achievement score sheet.
This is the point where the students can decide whether they want to direct their career towards Science, Commerce, Arts or Languages groupings as they reach Grade 9.
This change is intended to build them in readiness for the exam oriented classes of Grade 9 to 12. A Headmistress, Class Teachers and Subject Teachers handle all aspects of work and discipline. Junior Prefects are selected from Grade 8 in order to help out in the manifold activities in the school. This is the training ground for them to take up responsibilities. The termly Parents’ days are an opportunity for parents to meet teachers and check on all aspects of the progress of their children. This is also a forum for them to get to work with the school, as the school does look for a constant Parent- Teacher- Child relationship.
The Senior School which is located at No 5, Queen’s Road, Colombo 3, provides an all-encompassing education in a co-educational environment. The Senior School follows the Cambridge Curriculum and the students have two major levels of examinations.
The Students of Grade 9 have the option of choosing Science, Arts or Commerce streams. The Principal meets every child individually, along with his or her parents and gives the guidance that is needed to help the child to pick the subjects for the Cambridge O/Level Examination.
The Cambridge AS Level 1 Examination is the stepping stone to University programming and the Principal along with the subject teachers help the students to find their direction. As the Examinations draw closer, the Principal along with his dedicated staff conduct extra classes for the children to make them absolutely confident and comfortable. This is the speciality at Wycherley.
At the senior school, the children are given responsibility in various Societies, that help to build their social skills as well as the skill to take up responsibilities. Holding office in many Clubs and Societies and being chosen as Prefects, sharpen them to shoulder many events. They juggle these in between their regular Academic work, which help in their personality development.
As they leave the portals of Wycherley after Grade 12, they are ready to take a new direction in their lives, which open out into many dimensions of career development.
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