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Sri Lanka, Colombo
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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.
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.
Stafford International School is a day school in Colombo, Sri Lanka, delivering the British National Curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel IAL examinations. The school has been a Cambridge International Examinations center since 2015 and began offering Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel IAL exams in 2019. English is the primary medium of instruction, with Sinhala, Tamil, French and German taught as additional languages. The campus includes an auditorium, indoor cricket nets and a basketball court, and its central Colombo location provides access to a wide range of facilities nearby. The school serves up to 1,100 students, with an average class size of 22 and a teacher-to-student ratio of 1:10. Stafford maintains a nurturing pastoral care system and emphasizes drama and the arts, including a drama program and annual stage performances. A broad range of sports and clubs, including Interact Club and Model United Nations, support extensive co-curricular life and global awareness.
