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Sir John Wilson School

Bangladesh, Dhaka

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 2000
Type Co-educational
Opened 1995
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages French, Bengali
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Sir John Wilson School is a private English‑medium school in Dhaka with two campuses: Gulshan‑2 Early Section (Playgroup–KG I) and United City/Satarkul Main Campus (KG II–Class 12/A Levels). It follows the Pearson Edexcel UK Curriculum, adapted to local needs, and operates as an on‑site Edexcel examination centre offering IGCSE and A Level assessments. French is taught as an extra language for Classes 3–4. The school serves about 2,000 learners with more than 208 academic staff, and is owned and managed by United Professional Services Ltd. Classrooms are bright and designed for active learning, with libraries, science and computer labs, an auditorium, a multipurpose hall, music and arts spaces, a sick bay, a canteen, and reliable transport. Facilities include a swimming pool and a library with over 5,000 volumes. An enrichment programme from Class 1 offers after‑school clubs in arts, culture, STEM, and debate, plus co‑curricular sports and annual performances too.

Main Campus: United City, Satarkul, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh; Early Section (Playgroup–KG I): House 5, Road 77, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh

The Essentials

Sir John Wilson School has 2,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
Two campuses in Dhaka, Bangladesh: Gulshan-2 Early Section Campus and United City, Satarkul Main Campus. Gulshan-2 hosts Playgroup to KG I; United City hosts KG II to Class 12 / A Levels. The Gulshan-2 address is House 5, Road 77, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212. The United City address is United City, Satarkul, Dhaka-1212.

Stages
Gulshan-2 Early Section serves Playgroup to KG I; United City, Satarkul Main Campus serves KG II to Class 12 / A Levels.

Type
Private English-medium school.

Country affiliation
Bangladesh

Bus service
Safe, Smart and Reliable Transport for SJWS Students: air-conditioned vehicles, trained Bus Mothers, and live location tracking. Coverage includes Gulshan, Baridhara, Banani, Mohakhali, Rampura, Rajarbagh, Bashundhara R/A, Uttara and Mirpur.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform code. Students wear the school uniform.

Food Options
The school has a canteen with food outlets on campus. Shumi's Hot Cake and Indulge operate at the main campus canteen. Coupons for canteen purchases are bought in advance from the Front Desk; the canteen facility is available at the Main Campus for KG II to Class 12.

Governance and Ownership
The school is owned and managed by United Professional Services Ltd., a concern of the United Group.
Fees
Application / Assessment Fees
- Application for Assessment Test (SAAF) / Admission form charge: BDT 600 (non‑refundable).

Tuition fees (per year group / per term)
- The school does not publish a public fee table showing tuition amounts by year group or per term for the 2026/27 academic year (nor for 2025/26) on its public admissions or information pages. Exact tuition amounts for each year group and the per‑term schedule are therefore not available here.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school bills tuition as term/term‑charge style fees; parents have historically been asked to pay term fees in instalments before the start of the academic year and by specified instalment due dates. Late payment penalties have been applied historically (example: a late fine of BDT 1,000 per late instalment noted in earlier fee notices).
- Transport fees are billed monthly; parents are asked to pay transport charges by the 10th of each month. A transport late payment penalty of BDT 300 per month has been applied historically for late transport payments. To discontinue transport service a one‑month notice (submission of a Transport Discontinuation Form within the 1st–5th day of the month) is required. Sibling waivers for transport (15%) and for term fees (historical references to a 15% reduction on term fee for siblings) are referenced in school notices and policies.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered. The school operates two day campuses (Early Section in Gulshan‑2 and Main Campus in United City, Satarkul) and no boarding accommodation or boarding fee schedule is published.

Transport / Bus fees (other fees and specifics)
- Current monthly pick & drop (base rate and total including 15% VAT):
- Bashundhara route: BDT 6,500 (total payable with 15% VAT BDT 7,475).
- Gulshan / Banani / Mohakhali / RAOWA Club / Baridhara DOHS / Nikunja / Rampura / Rajarbagh: BDT 7,500 (total payable with 15% VAT BDT 8,625).
- Uttara / Mirpur / Dhanmondi / Mohammadpur: BDT 8,000 (total payable with 15% VAT BDT 9,200).
- Only pick or only drop charges are half the two‑way rate. Sibling waiver of 15% on bus charges (for two‑way service) may be applied subject to application and management approval. Failure to pay bus fees for two consecutive months will lead to suspension of eligibility for the bus service.

Other charges & typical additional costs
- Examination / external registration fees: Example historical notice for O‑Level registration shows a registration payment of BDT 10,556 for the specified session; exam‑related charges (CIE/Edexcel registration, entry fees) are billed separately when relevant. Specific subject or session registration charges may vary by year and exam series.
- Book charges are collected (historically paid with the first instalment or at the beginning of the academic year) but the school's public notices do not show a published, current per‑student book charge amount.
- Uniform, P.E. kit, house T‑shirt and winter wear are mandatory items referenced in parent notices; the school's public notices and parent communications require these items but do not publish a standard retail price list for uniform items on the public pages. Costs for uniform items therefore are not available here.
- Occasional charges such as car stickers/road passes, event participation fees, or penalties (e.g., for damaged bus property) have appeared in published notices in the past; amounts vary by item and notice. Example: a second car sticker was charged historically at BDT 100.

Refunds and VAT
- VAT: a school notice indicates that the Board decided not to collect VAT until further instruction, and that if any parent voluntarily pays VAT and VAT is later withdrawn, the school will refund collected VAT.
- No comprehensive public tuition refund policy (for withdrawal or mid‑year departures) is published in the school's public notices or admission material available on the site; transport discontinuation requires one‑month notice but the site does not publish a standard formula for reimbursements or tuition refunds on public pages.

Fee payment options and billing channels
- Dhaka Bank Go Plus app: parents can pay tuition via Dhaka Bank's Go Plus mobile app by selecting SJWS from the Bills Payment options (Android and iOS links and Help number provided in parent notices).
- Bank branch payments have been used for exam registrations (example: CIE O‑Level registration paid via Standard Chartered Bank branch in a historical notice). Other payment channels used in specific cases have included in‑person cash or bank deposit as noted in particular notices.
- The Accounts Office telephone contact for fee queries/payments is published: +880 1709‑933008 (Accounts). Parents may use the Accounts Office for account‑specific billing or adjustment queries.

Brief summary of coverage and limitations
- Available and verifiable published items included above: the non‑refundable application/admission form fee (BDT 600), transport monthly rates and VAT totals, transport payment terms and penalties, sample exam registration amount (BDT 10,556 as shown in a registration notice), Dhaka Bank Go Plus payment channel, contact for Accounts, and VAT‑related refund notice.
- Not available publicly on the school's admissions and information pages: an itemised, current tuition fee schedule showing amounts per year group (per term and per year) for the 2026/27 academic year (or 2025/26). Uniform price lists, exact book charge amounts, and a detailed published tuition refund rule for general withdrawals are not published on the school's public pages and therefore cannot be supplied here.

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Academics

Sir John Wilson School teaches Pearson Edexcel IGCSE.

Curriculum
English-medium education following the Pearson Edexcel UK Curriculum, adapted to local needs in Bangladesh. French is taught as an extra language for Classes 3–4. The school operates two campuses: Gulshan-2 Early Section Campus (Playgroup to KG I) and United City Main Campus (KG II to Class 12). It is an Edexcel exam centre offering Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and A Level examinations on campus. The school provides an academic pathway up to Class 12 including O Level and A Level preparation.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Inclusion and Care are core values of Sir John Wilson School. The school is committed to nurturing confident, responsible, and future-ready learners through academic excellence, care, and values. It aims to create a safe learning environment where students feel safe, valued, and challenged. The school fosters a positive learning culture by working closely with families to support student wellbeing. The school emphasizes respect, tolerance, inclusion, and diversity as guiding principles in daily life and learning.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is an English-medium institution and follows the Pearson Edexcel UK Curriculum. French language is taught as an extra language subject in Classes 3–4. English is the primary language of instruction across the curriculum, with French offered as an additional language in the early-middle years. The school positions itself as a leading English-medium school in Dhaka. Language provision is centered on English for learning and additional French language study in specific year groups.

Mental Wellbeing
The Sick Bay is a dedicated first-aid facility that provides immediate care and supports student wellbeing. Swimming and wellness activities promote fitness, coordination, and confidence. Balancing wellbeing is emphasized through swimming and related activities. The school foregrounds student wellbeing as part of its care and values-based approach. The overall environment is designed to be safe, supportive, and conducive to students' emotional as well as physical wellbeing.

Safeguarding
Admissions assessments consider physical and emotional security as part of placing students. The school is committed to nurturing confident, responsible, and future-ready learners through care and values. A Sick Bay provides first-aid and emergency care to safeguard students' health. Student wellbeing is a focus of school life and safeguarding practices. Inclusion and care are core values that underpin safeguarding and the creation of a safe, supportive learning environment. The school aims for every child to feel safe, valued, challenged, and inspired.
Parent Experience

History
The school was established on 29 August 1995 with 9 students. It now serves 2,000+ learners with 208+ academic staff. The school is owned and managed by United Professional Services Ltd., a concern of the United Group, and operates across two campuses: Gulshan-2 Early Section Campus and United City Main Campus. The curriculum follows the Pearson Edexcel UK Curriculum, adapted to local needs in Bangladesh, with French language as an extra language subject in Classes 3–4.

Community
Sir John Wilson School anchors its community in Respect for Education, Service to Humanity, Global Outlook, and Inclusion & Care. Holistic growth is fostered through sports, clubs, arts, culture, STEM, and swimming, with enrichment activities across both campuses. Leadership communications emphasize a family‑oriented, values‑based learning culture and partnerships with parents and the wider community, including involvement of families in school life. News and events from the Junior and Senior sections illustrate ongoing community life on campus.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school operates on two campuses in Dhaka: Gulshan-2 Early Section for Playgroup through KG I, and Satarkul Main Campus for KG II through Class 12 / A Levels. Classrooms are bright and designed to support active learning, participation and confidence across both campuses. There are safe play areas for younger students and spaces for learning and student life, with outdoor and indoor facilities for a full school experience. A wide range of extracurricular activities includes sports, creative arts and cultural programs, as well as clubs, teamwork and leadership activities. Facilities span a library, science lab, computer lab, auditorium and multipurpose hall, music and arts spaces, a school canteen, a sick bay, and on-campus Pearson Edexcel Exam Centre, plus a reliable School Transport service.

Sports Facilities
Sports and physical education help students develop discipline, teamwork and confidence. The Swimming Pool supports fitness, coordination and confidence through swimming and wellness activities. The Multipurpose Hall provides a versatile indoor space for assemblies, indoor sports and student activities.

Academic Facilities
The Middle Years section has its own Computer Lab to support lessons and the development of keyboard skills. The Science Lab enables observation-based learning and practical demonstrations. The library in the Middle Years building houses over 5,000 volumes and is used by middle and senior students, with weekly library lessons and a full-time librarian. The Pearson Edexcel Exam Centre on campus supports IGCSE and A Level examinations.

Extra Curricular Facilities
From Class 1, students may participate in the enrichment programme, a series of after-school clubs developing a variety of skills. The Middle Years include a Music room with weekly music classes and piano lessons from Class 2. An annual Show gives students opportunities to perform in front of their parents. Sports clubs are well supported and include ball skills, fitness exercises and team games such as basketball and football.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school follows the Pearson Edexcel UK Curriculum, adapted to meet local needs in Bangladesh, with French language as an extra language subject in Classes 3–4. An Edexcel Exam Centre on campus allows students to sit for Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and A Level examinations. Facilities include a library, science labs, and other resources that support academic and research-based learning. The school emphasizes holistic growth alongside academics, supported by enrichment opportunities.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative learning take place through artwork, exhibitions, and visual expression. Music and performance activities are provided across different school levels. Enrichment clubs include environment, debate, arts, crafts, culture and STEM, supporting creative expression.

Cultural & Language
French language is taught as an extra language subject in Classes 3–4. Students engage in culture-focused clubs and activities as part of enrichment. Facilities support arts, music, and cultural activities that accompany language learning.

Social & Hobbies
Students can participate in diverse clubs focusing on the environment, debate, arts, crafts, culture, and STEM. After-school swimming clubs are available for Classes 1–12. Sports and team activities promote social skills, collaboration, and community.

Community & Service
Beyond academics, SJWS emphasizes community engagement and responsible citizenship. The school upholds values of service to humanity, inclusion, and global citizenship as part of its mission and daily life.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership and professional development are highlighted through school leadership messages that emphasize excellence, care, integrity, and future-ready learning. The school encourages students to embrace challenges, develop leadership qualities, and become responsible global citizens. The aim is to prepare students for higher education and future careers by promoting academic achievement, critical thinking, and personal growth.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports, fitness, and wellbeing are central to student life, with sports, a swimming pool, and wellness activities on campus. Swimming lessons are integrated for Classes 2 and 7, with after-school swimming clubs for Classes 1–12. The campus features green spaces, a library, arts, music, and a multipurpose hall that support physical and mental wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the medium of instruction at Sir John Wilson School. French is taught as an extra language subject in Classes 3–4. The curriculum is Pearson Edexcel UK Curriculum.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Review Requirements and Pathways: The school offers Playgroup, Nursery to Class 10, and A Level admissions. Review the relevant admission category, eligibility guidance, and instructions. Playgroup admissions begin in September each year, and all classes have a waiting list, with spaces offered as they become available. Playgroup age is 3 years and Nursery age is 4 years in July of the admission year. 2. Collect Form: Access the Student Assessment Application Form (SAAF); siblings complete the pink form. There is a non-refundable Tk 600 fee. An admissions officer can assist with eligibility and next steps; contact the Admission Office at +8801709933013 or manager_admission@sjwschool.org. 3. Submit Documents: Submit the completed form with the required supporting documents. The form is assigned a serial number based on the submission date, placing you in an admissions queue. The school will inform you of the assessment test date by telephone, SMS, or email; if you miss the date, rescheduling may be difficult. 4. Assessment: Assessments are conducted by a teacher or via a written test using the school's system; the assessment considers capabilities, chronological age, and physical and emotional security; placement is recommended accordingly. 5. Confirmation: Receive final admission confirmation and next-step guidance; the admission decision is final; the school reserves the right to disallow a candidate or to ask a student to leave for reasons not entirely academic; once procedures are complete, a student can start at the first available opportunity.

Waitlist
The school maintains a waiting list for all classes. Admissions begin for Playgroup in September each year, and spaces are filled when available. When seeking admission, you are issued a Student Assessment Application Form (SAAF); siblings complete the pink form. A non-refundable Tk 600 fee applies. A serial number is assigned to the form, placing you in a queue. The school informs the assessment date by telephone, SMS, or email; missing the date makes rescheduling difficult. Assessments may be conducted by a teacher or a written test; they evaluate capabilities, chronological age, and physical and emotional security; placement is recommended accordingly. Playgroup age is 3 years and Nursery age is 4 years in July of the admission year. Class sizes: PG to KG II usually have 20 students per section (10:1), KG II onward have 25 students per section. Once admissions procedures are complete, an accepted student can start attending at the first available opportunity. Admission decisions are final; the school may disallow a candidate or ask a student to leave for non-academic or disciplinary reasons.
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