Stafford International School vs Wycherley International School - Colombo

	S Stafford International School Colombo, Sri Lanka	W Wycherley International School - Colombo Colombo, Sri Lanka
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year LKR 150,000 - 275,000	Fees / year LKR 135,000 - 288,000
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 1,500	Pupils 1,100
Typical class size	Typical class size 22	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1986	Opened 1985
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 37, Guildford Crescent, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka.	Location Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Colombo campus is located at No. 232 Baudhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7.
Stages	Stages Early Years; Years 1 - 4; Years 5 & 6; Middle School; Ordinary Level; Upper School.	Stages Cambridge Pathway from age 3 to 19: Cambridge Early Years (age 3+), Cambridge Primary (age 5+), Cambridge Lower Secondary (age 11+), Cambridge Upper Secondary (age 14+), Cambridge Advanced (age 16+). The school divisions are Elementary (Play Group – Grade 2), Primary (Grade 3 – Grade 5), Junior School (Grade 6 – Grade 8), Senior School (Grade 9 – Grade 12).
School type	School type Day School	School type International Cambridge curriculum school; first and only comprehensive school following the Cambridge Curriculum from UKG (Year 1) – Grade 12 in Sri Lanka.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Korean, Turkish, Indonesian, Maldivian and Japanese students; multi-ethnic environment.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Sri Lanka	Country affiliation Sri Lanka
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation multi-religious environment
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - No fixed application, registration or entrance-fee amount is published in the school's publicly posted fee materials. Parents should confirm current application/registration charges directly with the school's admissions office. Tuition fees (termly) and estimated annual totals by section - Junior School (Playgroup to Year 4): termly fee around LKR 150,000; annual tuition (three terms) approximately LKR 450,000. (figure given for the 2024–2025 academic year). - Middle School (Years covering roughly ages 10–15 / Form 1–3): termly fee rising to LKR 220,000; annual tuition (three terms) approximately LKR 660,000. (figure given for the 2024–2025 academic year). - Sixth Form (Lower Sixth to Upper Sixth / A-levels): termly fee LKR 275,000; annual tuition (three terms) approximately LKR 825,000. (figure given for the 2024–2025 academic year). Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are billed on a termly basis and must be paid before the commencement of each term. A full termly fee is charged if a student withdraws during a term. - A 5% incentive/discount applies to the termly fee if payment is made before the due date shown on the invoice; once the due date passes the discount is no longer valid and the full fee is payable. - The school's management reserves the right to revise fees and fees are subject to change. Boarding fees - Stafford International School operates as a day school and does not publish or offer boarding/residential provision; boarding fees are not applicable. Other costs and inclusions - The stated termly fee is described as inclusive of photocopying charges and other extracurricular activities. Additional costs commonly associated with schooling (uniforms, textbooks, specialised equipment, examination entry fees, transport) are not listed as included and are not itemised in the school's public fee notes. - No published single-line prices for uniforms, textbooks, transport or exam-entry charges were located in the school's publicly posted materials. Independent Sri Lankan school guides note that schools commonly charge separately for uniforms, excursions, exam entries and transport. Refund, withdrawal and re‑entry charges - Admission fee and term fee payments are non-refundable. - Withdrawal notice: 90 days' written notice (normally one full term) is required prior to a student leaving; failure to give this notice will render the following term's fee payable. A full term's fee is charged if withdrawal occurs mid-term. - Re‑joining charges: if a student re-joins after one year the school will charge 50% of the admission fee; if re-joining after two years or more, 100% of the admission fee will be charged. Fee payment options - The school's public materials do not list specific payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit card, cheque) or a detailed payment gateway. Independent Sri Lankan school guides report that some international schools in Colombo use online school-payment platforms such as MyFees.lk to manage payments; this has been reported in third-party school guides and listings. Parents commonly use bank transfer or card payments where the school or payment platform supports them, but specific supported methods should be confirmed with the school.	Fee details Application / Admission fees - Play Group through A‑Levels: LKR 265,000. - UKG (Year 1): LKR 188,500. - Grade 2–5: LKR 159,000. - Grade 6–8: LKR 129,500. - Grade 9–12: LKR 100,000. Tuition fees — per term and effective annual totals by year group Note: the schedule below lists the published term fee for each year group and the annual total calculated using the schools standard term counts (Junior School: three terms; Senior School: two terms). The schools admissions calendar specifies Junior School runs on a three‑term year and Senior School on a two‑term year. - Play Group (ages 2–3): Term fee LKR 45,000 — Annual (3 terms) LKR 135,000. - Nursery (ages 3–4): Term fee LKR 50,000 — Annual (3 terms) LKR 150,000. - LKG (ages 4–5): Term fee LKR 57,600 — Annual (3 terms) LKR 172,800. - UKG / Year 1 (ages 5–6): Term fee LKR 64,800 — Annual (3 terms) LKR 194,400. - Grade 1 (age 6–7): Term fee LKR 67,200 — Annual (3 terms) LKR 201,600. - Grade 2 (age 7–8): Term fee LKR 69,600 — Annual (3 terms) LKR 208,800. - Grade 3 (age 8–9): Term fee LKR 72,000 — Annual (3 terms) LKR 216,000. - Grade 4 (age 9–10): Term fee LKR 74,400 — Annual (3 terms) LKR 223,200. - Grade 5 (age 10–11): Term fee LKR 76,800 — Annual (3 terms) LKR 230,400. - Grade 6 (age 11–12): Term fee LKR 79,200 — Annual (3 terms) LKR 237,600. - Grade 7 (age 12–13): Term fee LKR 81,600 — Annual (3 terms) LKR 244,800. - Grade 8 (age 13–14): Term fee LKR 84,000 — Annual (3 terms) LKR 252,000. - Grade 9 (age 14–15): Term fee LKR 95,600 — Annual (3 terms) LKR 286,800. - Grade 10 (age 15–16): Term fee LKR 96,000 — Annual (3 terms) LKR 288,000. - Grade 11 (age 16–17): Term fee LKR 108,000 — Annual (2 terms) LKR 216,000. - Grade 12 (age 17–18): Term fee LKR 108,000 — Annual (2 terms) LKR 216,000. Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing / payment schedule: term fees are invoiced in advance and the published payable months listed for term billing include August, January and April. Fees must be paid in full before the start of each term. - Late payment: invoices published for admissions and term charges are subject to a late‑payment surcharge (example invoices show a 10% surcharge applied for late payment). - Deposit / advance: the school issues invoices that commonly require payment of the first term (or semester) and a term fee advance on acceptance of a place. Example proforma invoices show the 1st semester fee plus a term fee advance as separate line items. Boarding fees - Wycherley lists facilities such as laboratories, libraries, sports courts and a swimming pool for its campuses but does not publish boarding or hostel accommodation as a feeed service; no boarding fee schedule is published. Other costs and typical additional charges - Uniform, textbooks, examination fees, transport (bus) and other activity charges are not itemised in the published term‑fee table; parents should budget for separate uniform and book costs and for optional services such as school transport and extra‑curricular activity fees. (Payment portal and example invoices show separate line items may appear on admission invoices for additional charges.) Refund information and withdrawal notice - Withdrawal and deposit refund policy (published): a minimum of one terms notice is required for withdrawal to be eligible for a refund of any deposit; if a pupil leaves during the academic year the published schedule notes the deposit refund will not be made. Fees must be paid in full before each term; acceptance deposits/advance payments are applied against final invoices per the schools billing practice. Fee payment options - Online card payments (local and international cards) via the schools established payments portal. - Foreign‑currency payment (foreign card paying in USD) is supported on the payment portal where applicable. - Direct bank deposit / direct transfer to the schools bank account is accepted; example invoices list the schools account details for direct deposit. - Cheque payments drawn in favour of the school are accepted per published invoice instructions. Card, cheque and direct deposit options are shown on published invoices. Brief note on currency and interpretation - All amounts above are shown in Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR) and reflect the published term fees and admission charges as presented in the schools fee schedule materials. Limitations (what I found and what was not available) - The most recent detailed fee table located and used for the figures above is a published branch fee schedule that provides per‑term amounts and the schools stated withdrawal/refund rules; an explicit consolidated global fee schedule for the full 2025/26 or 2026/27 academic years (for every branch) was not located in the public materials reviewed. Example invoices and the schools admissions pages were used to confirm billing cadence, payment methods and the published withdrawal/refund requirement.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement All students must wear the school uniform during school hours. Girls wear a white shirt with a blue knee-length skirt (trousers with written permission are allowed) and a vest from Year 5 onwards; boys wear a white shirt with blue trousers. Hair must be neat, jewellery limited to simple ear studs, and black shoes with white socks; PE kit is worn on PE days.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options —
House system	House system The school has a House System with four houses: Felix, Kalan, Noreen and Ruby. Pupils belong to a house for their time at Stafford and participate in regular inter-house competitions and in leadership roles; houses are overseen by a housemaster and a team of tutors.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership Board of Directors governs Wycherley International School; associated with the Ceylinco Education Group.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Edexcel and Cambridge Curricula; Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel IAL examinations; Cambridge International Examinations center since 2015; British Curriculum Education introduced in Sri Lanka in 1986.	Curriculum details Cambridge Curriculum taught from UKG (Year 1) to Grade 12, including Cambridge Early Years, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary (Cambridge IGCSE or Cambridge O Level, Cambridge ICE), and Cambridge Advanced (Cambridge International AS & A Level).
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Teacher to student ratio 1:10; average class size 22.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results In 2022, 63% of A-Level grades were A/A; in IGCSE, 50% were A/A.	Exam results 100% pass rate in all Cambridge examinations.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Recent university destinations include Oxford, Cambridge, Yale and Harvard; in 2022 a Head Boy received a full scholarship to Harvard; other students have offers from NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU Shanghai.	Higher education progression Guaranteed university entrance for all qualifying students.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The Sixth Form Scholarship program recognises excellence across Academic Scholarships, Sports Scholarships, and Speech & Drama Scholarships; scholarships can cover up to 100% of day fees; candidates may apply for up to two scholarships; awards are based on performance and potential.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Wellbeing is central to Stafford International School; every student is supported to feel safe, valued, and respected. The school actively manages mental health and wellbeing to help students engage in academic and social activities and develop resilience. A Positive Education Programme blends academic learning with character and wellbeing development. The programme equips students with life skills to cope with everyday pressures and pursue their goals. Wellbeing education focuses on six elements: Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment, and Health. Pastoral care and the house system support ongoing personal development and provide a channel of communication with staff and families.	Social & emotional learning Cambridge Early Years includes Personal, social and emotional development. The Buddhist Society was formed to help students build their moral values and enhance their mental well-being, and to promote cultural and religious understanding.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language The school uses English as the medium of instruction from Elementary to Senior School. The teachers at Wycherley Junior School are trilingual.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Stafford International School prioritizes mental health and wellbeing for all students. The Positive Education Programme blends academics with character and wellbeing development. The six elements of wellbeing are Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment, and Health. A strong pastoral care system provides tutor support and a student wellbeing team to monitor progress and wellbeing. The student support team includes a Whole of School Counsellor who collaborates with tutors to support students academically, professionally, and personally. The House system provides structure for mindful reflection and resilience.	Mental wellbeing The Buddhist Society was formed to help students build their moral values and enhance their mental well-being. Personal, social and emotional development is included in Cambridge Early Years.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding All teaching staff have regular safeguarding training to spot signs and respond to concerns. A team of Child Protection Officers guides staff and serves as a first point of contact for pupils seeking help. Stafford maintains a Child Protection Policy to govern safeguarding practices. The Child Protection Team includes Mr Northcott, Ms De Silva, Ms Avanthi, Ms Herft, Ms De Mel, and Ms Ramanayake. The safeguarding framework ensures all children feel safe and secure at school.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school has an auditorium, indoor cricket nets, and a basketball court on campus. The central Colombo location provides access to a wide range of sporting facilities within five minutes. Over 1500 pupils participate in extracurricular activities each week. Drama and the arts are a focus, with a drama program and annual stage performances. Stafford maintains a nurturing pastoral care system that supports pupil wellbeing.	Facilities overview From modern science laboratories and computer labs to vibrant art rooms, libraries and performance spaces, every facility is designed to enrich student life and learning. The school offers Science Laboratories, Art Room, Singing & Dancing spaces, a Playground & Sandpit, Library and Computer Labs. Wycherley's Gampaha campus sits on a three-acre site with up-to-date Libraries, Science and Computer Laboratories, a 25-meter Swimming Pool, Basketball & Netball Courts and Cricket pitches. Colombo branch features similar facilities across branches and buildings are regularly updated for safety, comfort and digital access.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Sports are a central part of life at Stafford. Athletics, football, karate, badminton, basketball, mini tennis/tennis, swimming, cricket and chess are offered. Swimming is practiced daily at Otters Aquatics Club. A recent U18 cricket match against a local rival was held at the P. Sara Oval Stadium, and minor sports use local pitches and courts for tennis, badminton, martial arts, yoga and dance. Stafford Girls' swimming team was ranked all-island 3rd in the Novices swimming championship in 2019, and the school won the under-15 Tennis and under-20 Inter-international School Tennis championships in 2018.	Sports facilities Facilities support a broad sports program, including a 25-meter swimming pool, basketball and netball courts, and cricket pitches at the Gampaha campus. The school promotes regular practices under qualified coaches for basketball, netball, football and other activities. Students participate in inter-school competitions and a range of tournaments across age groups. Extracurricular sports include athletics, cricket, swimming and tennis as part of Wycherley's sports program.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Languages taught include English, Sinhala, Tamil, French and German. The school operates as a day school. The maximum number of students is 1100, with an average class size of 22 and a teacher-to-student ratio of 1:10. Stafford was established in 1986 as a pioneer in British Curriculum Education in Sri Lanka. In 2015, Stafford became an Approved Cambridge International Examinations center, and since 2019 offers Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel IAL examinations.	Academic facilities English remains the academic language, with Sinhala, Tamil, French, German and more taught to support an international education. The school provides Libraries, Science Laboratories, Computer Laboratories and an Art Room, along with spaces for Singing and Dancing. Learning spaces are complemented by updated facilities across branches. The curriculum integrates Cambridge Education and other programs to support diverse learning needs.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities In addition to sports, a wide range of clubs and societies are offered, including Interact Club, Debating Club, Model United Nations, Gavel Club, Media Club, Social Services Club, Art Club, Scrabble Club, Science Society, Commerce Society, Computer Society and Healthcare Society. Drama is a prominent area with a Drama Society that stages performances at the annual concert and participates in competitions. The school also emphasizes a broad arts program and active participation in numerous co-curricular activities.	Extra curricular facilities Wycherley has a wide range of extra-curricular activities and students are encouraged to participate in clubs and committees. Sports include basketball, swimming, athletics, netball, cricket, badminton and tennis, with regular practices and teams across age groups. Non-physical activities include Chess, Western Band, Choir and Hewisi Band, with opportunities to participate in inter-schools events and concerts. The Toastmaster's Event, Interact Club and other societies feature prominently in the social and leadership development programs.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Stafford International School traces its heritage to 1986, when it became one of Sri Lanka's pioneers in introducing the British curriculum for international education. Stafford College, founded in 1959 by philanthropist Felix R. De Zoysa, provided higher education for students unable to gain admission to government schools. In 1986 the school adopted the Stafford International School name and became a pioneer in delivering the British National Curriculum in Sri Lanka, moving to 37 Guildford Crescent, Colombo 7. In 2015 Stafford became an approved Cambridge International Examinations center. In 2019 the school began offering both Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel IAL examinations as an approved center for both boards.	History Wycherley International School Colombo was established on January 7, 1985 at 232 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7, starting with 100 students and 40 staff. By 1986 it expanded to Grade 12, and in 1988 senior classes moved to Queens Road, Colombo 3, enabling growth of both the Junior and High Schools with enhanced facilities. In 1996 the 10th anniversary reflected a student body of over 1,000 and a growing reputation for Cambridge examination success. From 2001–2025 Wycherley expanded with new infrastructure, added branch schools in Dehiwala and Gampaha, and introduced the Cambridge International Primary Programme, becoming the first Sri Lankan school to offer Cambridge curricula from Grades 1–12; English remains the academic language and Sinhala, Tamil, French and German are taught to support an international education. During 2020–2022 the pandemic prompted a rapid online learning transition, and today the school highlights world prizes, 100% pass rates and top-tier A-Level results, guided by the motto Tradition - Education – Excellence.
Community	Community Visitors to Stafford International School are welcomed into a warm, family-like community that extends across classrooms, shared spaces, sports fields and stages. The school emphasizes a safe, supportive environment and a genuine partnership with parents and families, supported by a high staff-to-pupil ratio and pastoral care focused on pupil wellbeing. The school also promotes global citizenship and cultural awareness through activities such as Model United Nations and environmental clubs, alongside a broad co-curricular program.	Community Wycherley has a wide range of extra-curricular activities and students are encouraged to actively participate in clubs and committees. Clubs include Art Club, Aviation Club, Broadcasting Club, Buddhist Society, Debate Club, Environmental Club, English Drama and Literary Society, French Club, Film Club, Hindu Society, Heritage Club, ICT Club, Interact Club, Islamic Society, Media Club, Student Christian Movement, Quiz Club, Commerce and Business Club, Model UN Club and Science Society. Model UN Club was established in January 2023 and has earned 85 national and international awards, with four members selected to the SLMUN 2025 Executive Committee. Environmental Club promotes sustainability and environmental awareness, including the Elephant Scholarship Fund totaling over 1.2 million rupees and a Baddegana Wetland Park cleanup.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual English, Sinhala, Tamil, French and German are taught at Stafford International School. The school offers Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel IAL examinations and has been a Cambridge International Examinations center since 2015, with Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel IAL exams offered since 2019. In 2022, A Level results were 63% A-A and IGCSE results were 50% A-A. Pupils have secured places at Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard and Yale, and a former Head Prefect was listed in the 2018 Forbes 30 Under 30 list.	Academic & intellectual Wycherley provides strong academic and intellectual development through a Cambridge-based programme and a broad slate of student-led clubs. Cambridge Education runs from Year 1 to Year 13, with five main subjects—English, Maths, Science, ICT and Global Perspectives—and supports seamless progression from primary to O-Level and beyond. Debating Club represents the school at national tournaments. The Model UN Club has earned national and international awards; ICT Club and Science Society promote practical digital and scientific inquiry; Quiz Club also competes in national competitions.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The Performing Arts department teaches music, drama, dance and theatre. It provides opportunities to participate in productions and to learn about production and technical aspects of running performances, with access to state-of-the-art facilities. Music education includes musical theatre, choir and orchestra opportunities. Dance classes range from ballet to hip hop, with live performances regularly featured.	Arts & creative Art Club celebrates student creativity, including an exhibition in 2024 titled 'Scapes' at the J.D.A. Perera Gallery. English Drama and Literary Society stages performances and participates in inter-school Shakespeare competitions. Film Club showcases short films produced by students and organizes film-making workshops; Broadcasting Club supports media skills through radio shows like WIZfm.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Culture Club celebrates and learns about cultures, religions and ethnicities globally and in Sri Lanka. The International Awareness Society focuses on cultivating a sense of global awareness and cross-cultural understanding. The Interact Club is part of Rotary International, enabling students to take action through community and international service, discover new cultures and promote international understanding. The Scrabble Club uses English as the main medium for language development.	Cultural & language French Club offers opportunities to practise conversational French and explore Francophone culture, celebrating events such as French National Day and a Music Festival. Hindu Society promotes understanding of Hindu culture with Navarathri celebrations and weekly religious time on Fridays. Islamic Society promotes faith and unity through weekly Jummah prayers and inter-school competitions, with events such as the Inter-Wycherley Islamic Competition and Mas-Al-Barakah.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Over 1500 pupils participate in extracurricular activities each week. A wide range of clubs is offered, including Debating Society, Drama Club, Gavel Club (Toastmasters), Scrabble Club, Media Club, ICT Society, Psychology Club, Social Services Club, International Awareness Society, Animal Rescue Club, Culture Club, Aviation Club, Design Club, Commerce Society, Conservation and Adventure Club, MUN Society and Book Club. These clubs foster creativity, communication and collaboration across age groups.	Social & hobbies Wycherley offers a range of social and hobby activities including the Aviation Club, which runs workshops on RC planes and aviation management and arranges field visits to airports; the Media Club, formed in 2022 to train students in public speaking and event management; and the Heritage Club, which engages with Sri Lanka's history through educational visits. The Choir and Western Band provide musical performance opportunities, while Hewisi Band involves middle school musicians in school events.
Community & service	Community & service Interact Club is part of Rotary International and enables students to take action through community and international service, discover new cultures and promote international understanding. The Social Services Club focuses on activities aiding the well-being of society. The International Awareness Society inculcates a sense of global awareness and cultural understanding.	Community & service Interact Club is a student-led organization dedicated to community service and leadership development, with projects and district-level representation. The Environmental Club promotes sustainability and has funded scholarships through the Elephant Scholarship Fund and organized conservation activities. The Student Christian Movement holds weekly sessions on Fridays with worship and fellowship, enriching students' spiritual lives and community.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The Sixth Form Scholarship program recognises excellence across academic, sport and Speech & Drama, and seeks Scholars who extend themselves and enrich the community; scholarships carry a limited remission of school day fees. Scholarships may be awarded up to 100% and cover the two years of Years Lower and Upper Sixth, with candidates able to apply for up to two scholarships. Internal candidates require Head of Middle or Upper School approval, while external candidates must meet the normal entry requirements.	Leadership & professional Model UN Club (WISMUN) was established in January 2023 and has earned national and international awards, highlighting leadership and diplomacy. Interact Club leads community service and leadership initiatives; Commerce and Business Club provides practical business skills through simulations, financial literacy, and engagement with local entrepreneurs; Debate Club has represented Wycherley at national English debating events.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Wellbeing is central to Stafford, with a Positive Education Programme that blends academic learning with character and wellbeing development. Six wellbeing elements are emphasised: Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment and Health. The School operates a House system (Felix, Kalan, Noreen and Ruby) that promotes leadership, teamwork and inter-house competitions, and supports pupils through a structured pastoral framework.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Wycherley offers extensive sports programs including Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Karate, Netball, Soccer and Swimming, with regular practices and competitive participation. The school embraces a 'healthy mind in a healthy body' philosophy and supports wellness through its athletics program. The Buddhist Society fosters mental well-being and moral values through weekly sessions.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school is English-medium. English Language is compulsory for all students, and English Literature is taught. French, Sinhala and Tamil are taught as language subjects; Tamil or Sinhala is offered as a language option. For Cambridge IGCSE (Form 4-5), students must choose at least five subjects from a list that includes French, Sinhala and Tamil.	Language provision English remains the academic language. Sinhala and Tamil are taught as link languages; French and German are taught as foreign languages from Grade 6. English is the medium of instruction from Elementary to Senior School.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school uses English as the medium of instruction while Sinhala and Tamil are taught as link languages; from Grade 6 upwards, French and German are taught.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Stage 01: An admissions form must be completed by the parents, and documents required include a copy of the student's most recent school report and a passport copy (which will be photocopied and returned) or a birth certificate. Stage 02: All students from Form 1 upwards sit entrance tests in English and Mathematics; Reception and KG have an interview with the Head of Primary. Admission is based on performance in tests, prior reports, and interviews with the Head of School, with holistic consideration of character and extra‑curricular achievements. Stage 03: A one‑on‑one meeting with the principal during the school visit, where the principal will discuss the student's interests and answer questions.	Admissions —
Scholarships	Scholarships The Sixth Form Scholarship recognises excellence and may provide up to 100% remission of school day fees. Honorary scholarships recognise achievement in the same way but carry no financial benefit. Candidates may apply for up to two scholarships, and the total combined value cannot exceed 100% of the school day fees. Scholarships are awarded for the two years of the Sixth Form (Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth) and are reviewed annually; they may be withdrawn if the pupil ceases to demonstrate continued commitment. Academic Scholarships (16+) require a recent school report and candidates are expected to be predicted high grades in IGCSEs; an Academic Scholar is described as intelligent, interested and interesting and should contribute to the intellectual life of the school. The 16+ Scholarship involves examination in three upper‑school subjects and may lead to interviews; past papers may be used. Sport Scholarships (16+) require a pre‑assessment and a confidential report from the Head of the candidate's current school; external candidates must meet the academic entry requirements and sit the normal entrance examinations; assessment is tailored to the sport. Speech and Drama Scholarships (16+) require a letter of application with a resume, a recording of the presentation, and may include an audition; external candidates must meet academic entry requirements and sit entrance examinations; a confidential report from the Head of the current school is required. Timetable details and deadlines are provided on the scholarship pages, and applications can be downloaded from the school site.	Scholarships A full scholarship is provided to cover the remainder of a student's schooling in the event of the breadwinner's death or total permanent disability. The Elephant Scholarship Fund supports the education of rural children affected by human-elephant conflict and has awarded scholarships worth over 1.2 million rupees.
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