The Overseas School of Colombo is honoured to mark 66 years of a trailblazing legacy of education and growth, spurred on by the support and vitality of a community of exceptional individuals whose tireless efforts helped mould OSC as we know it today. These teachers, administrators, and staff have enriched us with immeasurable hours of tireless devotion and unwavering passion with the goal of nurturing our ever-growing multi-ethnic community of students and paving the way for OSC to be an institution embodying the values of “Unity in Diversity”.

Our philosophy of education is emblematic of a keen spirit of progress that embraces differences and surges forward with collective effort. Authorised to offer all three International Baccalaureate (IB) Programmes, our globally-recognised comprehensive curricula focus on a student’s academic education along with skills in critical thinking and communication. With 57 educators from around the world, more than half with advanced degrees, our aim is to train our students to develop a mindset that looks ever-forward. Academic excellence is thus important, along with sustained efforts to bridge the gaps between communities as we look towards an inclusive and environmentally-conscious world.

From our Early Years and PYP Programmes through the Middle Years and High School IB Diploma Programmes, we are determined to guide our students to being tenacious, brave, empathetic, responsible, and open-minded citizens of the world who wish to contribute to society at both local and global levels. Our students are encouraged to experience a wide range of extracurricular activities such as sports, community service, and the arts to cultivate curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit. The bond between our teachers and students is sincere and friendly, ensuring that the community is built on mutual trust.