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Scholastica School – Dhanmondi Campus

Bangladesh, Dhaka

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Bengali
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1977
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, Bengali
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Scholastica School - Dhanmondi Campus offers a British-based, in-house blended curriculum for students from pre-school to A levels. The medium of instruction is English, with Bangla given equal emphasis to support language proficiency and cultural roots. The school combines Scholastica's own curriculum with Cambridge Secondary and Cambridge A Levels, preparing learners for Cambridge International Examinations at O Level and A Level, conducted under the guidance of the British Council, Dhaka. Founded in 1977, Scholastica operates eight campuses in Dhaka and provides custom facilities, including auditoriums, a swimming pool, multiple hard courts and science labs, plus multimedia classrooms and data-management systems. The Dhanmondi campus highlights after-school activities, leadership programs, and a broad club offering, such as a weekly tGELF leadership curriculum, the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, and community-service initiatives. Students benefit from international trips, foreign expert involvement, and a culture of inquiry fostered by science fairs and a cultural festival.

House 84, Road 11/A, Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka 1209

The Essentials

Scholastica School – Dhanmondi Campus has instruction in English, Bengali.

Location
The school's Dhanmondi Junior Campus is located at House 84, Road 11/A, Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka 1209, Bangladesh. Dhanmondi is a residential neighbourhood in Dhaka. The school has multiple campuses in Dhaka, including Dhanmondi, Mirpur, Uttara, Banani, and Gulshan.

Stages
Junior Campus (primary/elementary) in Dhanmondi. Senior Campuses exist at Mirpur, Uttara and other areas (Banani, Gulshan, Uttara).

Type
Private English-medium school. English is the primary medium of instruction with Bangla given equal emphasis.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has canteen services at Senior Campuses; hygienic foods are provided with quality service.

Governance and Ownership
Scholastica is part of Ascent Group; the central office is Ascent Group; Scholastica Limited operates the Scholastica brand.
Fees
Admission / Application Fee
- An Admission Fee is charged at the time of enrolment and is split into two parts: an actual Admission Fee (administration/processing) and a Security Deposit.
- The Admission Fee (administration portion) is non-refundable.
- The Security Deposit is refundable after a student leaves the school if the school's refund conditions are met; the deposit may be forfeited if enrolment is cancelled without notice or if the student leaves after the school's permitted refund period. Specific refund conditions are set out in the school's Student‑Parent Handbook.

Tuition fees (model and billing)
- Scholastica charges a single annual tuition fee rather than separate yearly development charges. Parents are offered flexibility in how that annual tuition is paid (for example, by annual payment or by instalments).
- The school's published information does not provide an itemised numeric fee schedule by year group or term on its public fee pages; payment structures are described as flexible and available on request from Admissions.

Tuition billing schedule and payment terms
- The annual tuition can be paid using flexible arrangements; the school accepts payment in instalments and provides options for recurring automatic bill payments through bank or credit card arrangements. Exact instalment schedules and due dates are provided directly to parents at admission or via the school's fee communications.
- Tuition and other fee payments can be made in person at the school's collection booths (Dhanmondi, Gulshan, Mirpur and Uttara campuses) and through the school's available payment channels. Parents should expect the school to provide the precise due dates and instalment options when fees are billed.

Payment methods / fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods include cash and credit card payments at campus collection points.
- The school also supports automatic recurring payments through parents' bank accounts or credit cards for convenience and recurring instalments. An online payment facility is linked from the school's admissions/payment information.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not part of Scholastica's provision. Scholastica operates as a day school across its campuses; therefore no boarding or hostel fees apply.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Security Card and Student ID Card are provided by the school as part of normal enrolment processes; textbooks and stationery can be purchased through the school for an additional charge that varies by class. Purchase of textbooks and stationery through the school is optional and intended as a convenience.
- Transport (school bus) is offered from Class I upwards and any bus/transport charges are charged separately to tuition. Canteen services are provided at senior campuses and are billed or paid separately as applicable.
- There are no general yearly development charges; the school states there are no charges for regular field trips, after‑school clubs, sports facilities, swimming, library, computer lab or science lab within normal school programming (only voluntary out‑of‑town trips may incur extra charges).

Uniforms, exam and assessment charges
- An itemised public price list for uniforms is not published in the school's public fee pages; any uniform costs, exam registration charges (for external exams such as Cambridge O/A Levels) or optional programme fees are communicated to parents through admission or student communications and are charged separately where applicable.

Refund information
- The Admission Fee (administrative portion) is non-refundable. The Security Deposit is refundable subject to the school's refund policy and conditions; deposits may be forfeited if students leave after the school's permitted refund period or without proper notice. Details of eligibility and timing for any refund of the Security Deposit are provided in the Student‑Parent Handbook and by the Admissions Office.

Summary of what is and is not published
- The school publishes its fee policies (single annual tuition model, admission fee + refundable security deposit, available payment modes, optional textbook/stationery purchases, transport availability, and that no boarding is provided) but does not publish an itemised numeric fee schedule by campus, year group or per‑term amounts on its publicly available fee pages. Parents receive specific numeric tuition, instalment options and due dates directly from Admissions when applying or enrolling.
Academics

Scholastica School – Dhanmondi Campus teaches British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge A Levels.

Curriculum
Complete school-leaving program from pre-school to A' Levels using Scholastica's in-house curriculum that blends the national and British curricula. It leads to the Cambridge International Examinations Ordinary and Advanced Level General Certificate of Education exams, taught in the high school (Classes IX–XII) and conducted under the auspices of the British Council, Dhaka. The medium of instruction is English, with Bangla proficiency emphasized as a prerequisite for Bangladeshi students.

Exam Results
O Level Results 2024 show 356 students, 2408 papers, and 98% D and above grades (combined Uttara and Mirpur campuses). A Level Results 2024 show a distribution of A* 13%, A 19%, B 24%, C 18%, D 14%, Others 12% (combined Uttara and Mirpur campuses).

Higher Education Progression
The University Placement Services (UPS) helps graduates attend good universities worldwide. UPS provides information about higher education institutions, counseling and certification; invites local and international university representatives, Scholastica alumni and foreign delegates to information sessions; conducts workshops and short courses designed to prepare students for university and beyond. Graduates have been admitted to Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Stanford, Brown, Oxford University and universities in Canada, Australia and within Bangladesh.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Scholastica emphasizes good character, moral and social development.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the primary medium of instruction with Bangla given equal emphasis.

Mental Wellbeing
Professional school counselors are provided to support student wellbeing, and physical fitness and sports are integral to the program across campuses including Dhanmondi.
Parent Experience

History
Scholastica was established in 1977 by Mrs. Yasmeen Murshed. It was founded to provide a balanced, well-rounded education with English as the primary medium of instruction while Bangla is given equal emphasis. Scholastica operates multiple campuses, including a Dhanmondi campus, and has built custom-built facilities with auditoriums, a swimming pool and numerous hard courts. It pursues international connections through sports and trips abroad, hires foreign experts to develop the curriculum, offers international-standard teacher training and uses multimedia technology in classrooms.

Community
The Scholastica community offers after-school activities and events that foster creativity, leadership and exploration. Scholastica News highlights student achievements and campus announcements across Mirpur, Dhanmondi, Gulshan, Banani and Uttara campuses, including admissions for the Dhanmondi campus for the 2026–2027 session.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has modern facilities that provide safe, comfortable and positive learning environments. The campuses are custom-built with numerous facilities, including auditoriums, a swimming pool and numerous hard courts. The school provides science labs for secondary students and multimedia technology in classrooms, supported by sophisticated data-management systems. After-school activities and events open up a wide world of creativity, leadership and exploration. The school has eight campuses across Dhaka city, including the Dhanmondi Campus.

Sports Facilities
The school emphasizes physical fitness and sports as a core part of education. The campuses include a swimming pool. The campuses have numerous hard courts for sport.

Academic Facilities
The school teaches in English as the medium of instruction and offers a complete school-leaving course leading to Cambridge International Examinations Ordinary and Advanced Level General Certificate of Education in Classes IX to XII, administered by the British Council, Dhaka. In the Junior School, center-based classrooms conduct diverse activities to develop a range of important skills. The school provides science labs for secondary students and uses multimedia technology in classrooms, with sophisticated technology to manage data and information systems.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After-school activities and events open up a wide world of creativity, leadership and exploration.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has a comprehensive Cambridge International Examinations-aligned curriculum for all classes, culminating in Cambridge O Level, AS Level and A Level qualifications. Science fairs and center-based classrooms foster inquiry, independent thinking and real-world problem solving. In the Junior school, children are encouraged to observe their surroundings, think independently, ask questions and freely express themselves to support academic growth.

Arts & Creative
Arts and cultural activities are a visible part of Scholastica's student life through arts events and competitions. Painting competitions and other fine arts activities are organized to showcase student creativity. An Annual Interschool Cultural Festival is held to celebrate arts and culture.

Cultural & Language
Scholastica promotes cultural awareness and global engagement through international trips and exposure. The school also offers leadership programs for older students, including a weekly leadership curriculum delivered in homeroom via tGELF. These initiatives encourage students to engage with different cultures and global issues.

Social & Hobbies
After-school activities provide opportunities to explore interests and develop skills in enjoyable, collaborative spaces. Students from KG II to Class XII are encouraged to participate in after-school activities to discover talents, pursue passions and enrich their student experience. The after-school hours include club meetings, sports team practices and rehearsals for events, with some activities held on weekends with parental consent.

Community & Service
Scholastica students participate in and organize community-service projects, including drives to collect food or warm clothing and fundraisers for worthy causes. Each campus partners with organizations to empower volunteering and community impact. Partner organizations include Ariel, Abinta Kabir Foundation, Choice to Change, Dhaka Ahsania Mission's school for underprivileged children and Obhizatrik Foundation.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership opportunities are numerous at Scholastica, with prefect roles and student-led event organization. Students regularly take leadership roles in after-school clubs, sports teams and other extra-curricular activities like the Scouts Program and the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. The Global Education and Leadership Foundation (tGELF) provides a leadership curriculum for older students, starting in Class VII and VIII, delivered once a week during homeroom.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school provides Student Counselors on each campus to support wellbeing and address personal and social issues. Full-time nurses are available at Uttara and Mirpur campuses to care for unwell or injured students. The Health and Wellness program includes awareness sessions on healthy lifestyles and basic first aid training for faculty and staff.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the primary medium of instruction with Bangla given equal emphasis.

Bilingual Teaching
The school uses English as the primary medium of instruction and places equal emphasis on Bangla.
Admissions

Admissions
1) Apply online. Application Forms are available online, and parents select the Admission Program (Playgroup, Nursery, KG I, KG II, Class I to Class IX, or A Level). Playgroup admissions specify that interviews start in September and that applicants should be at least 2.5 years old, with seats filling quickly. 2) Submit documents. A completed application form with all required documents should be submitted to Scholastica Admissions Office at the campus most convenient to you (Dhanmondi, Gulshan, Mirpur, or Uttara) from Sunday to Thursday between 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. Documents include a government-issued birth certificate or passport (photocopy attested by a notary), vaccination/immunization records, E-TIN information, and the last three years' report cards for Classes I–IX (plus, for A Level, the relevant O Level entry forms). 3) Screening. Nursery to IX admissions collect forms from January for sessions starting in July, and admission tests start in spring. Playgroup admissions involve interviews beginning in September, and A-Level admissions begin in June and are merit-based. Shortlisted candidates who cannot be accommodated are waitlisted and contacted when seats are available. 4) Decisions and contact. Interviews and tests are conducted by a panel of senior management, and all admission decisions are made by a committee. The Admissions Office is the sole point of contact for admissions inquiries and guidance on next steps follows a decision.

Scholarships
Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program provides need-based financial support for hundreds of Scholastica students.

Waitlist
The school maintains a waitlist for shortlisted candidates who cannot be accommodated in the current intake, and those on the waiting list are contacted when seats become available.
School Events
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