Colombo Overseas School

A great school should be more concerned with the building of character than with the attainment of academic excellence. Every child is capable of doing something well and has something to contribute. This must be encouraged and developed to the utmost.

International in outlook with a wide range of co-curricular choices, COS encourages students to discover and develop their strengths, no matter where their interests lie. Vibrant programs in areas such as performing and visual arts, music, sport, adventure, cadets, local and international service and leadership help students to develop their unique range of talents and gain an awareness and a sense responsibility about their world.

Rich in history, yet thoroughly vibrant, diverse and innovative, Colombo Overseas School provides a wonderful environment for students and has a long history of providing excellent educational outcomes. Our focus on student wellbeing and a shared set of values mean students feel safe, valued and well cared for throughout their school years and beyond, with the Old Students network providing a valuable link to their school peers even after they have left school.

Colombo Since 1983, Colombo Overseas School has combined the respect for tradition with a progressive attitude towards the future, academic rigor with a caring heart and appreciation of the individual with the warmth of a cohesive school community.

Today in a world where society is increasingly fragmented and polarized, Our School remains a community where honesty and integrity matter, humour and hard work are equally important values and where the process of education is as important as the grade of achievement.

Central to our efforts to build an intellectual community is our dedicated faculty serves as teachers, coaches, advisors, mentors and friends. In every area of school life, the faculty seeks to challenge and inspire students to reach new levels of enquiry and understanding.

We are a school community of high expectations, academic and otherwise. At the same time, we are devoted to helping students to develop intellectual, artistic and personal interests contributing to holistic growth of each individual.

In this era of globalisation - an age of diluting boundaries, there is a need to keep pace with the changing educational scenario. Education today should be such that children acquire and integrate knowledge, extend and refine it, think critically, use it meaningfully, integrate technology, understand cross culturalism, create multicultural links and work in teams. In short education should be preparation for life.

Colombo Overseas School, Over the years has evolved as a dynamic school which provide the learners the education which is suited to the needs of the modern world. It has offered an unparalleled combination of Academics, Sports, Arts, Life skills and Values. This has been possible because COS is a place for learning and intellectual excellence-a fountain head of innovative ideas and a centre to foster community spirit and values. We value individualism, creativity and innovation and strive to nurture them in our students.

We aspire for all students to feel important and encourage them to participate whole heartedly in the school activities. Each child is involved in plethora of activities and competitions within and outside school precincts. Through these activities, we make sure that each child gets a chance not only to explore his potential but also to neuter it. This exposure helps children to grow in to responsible global citizens of tomorrow.

Colombo Overseas School is committed to creating and maintaining a trusting and caring environment where teaching and learning are exciting and students embark on a life long journey of learning. All aspects of the school's organization, Curricular and Co-Curricular activities are child centred and designed to accommodate individual learning styles so that all may experience success. The mission of Colombo Overseas School is to help students acquire the Knowledge, Skills and attitudes necessary to become happy, healthy, well adjusted, productive citizens of the world. "Knowledge through quality education". Striving for excellence today, to prepare students to succeed in the challenges they face tomorrow.