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Sri Lanka, Colombo
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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.
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.
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.
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.
