Scholastica (school)

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Scholastica
Scholastica school logo.png
Location
Dhaka

Bangladesh
Information
School typeCambridge Assessment International Education Private
Founded1977; 45 years ago (1977)
FounderYasmeen Murshed
ChairpersonSyed Madiha Murshed
GenderCo-educational
ClassesPlay group to A Levels
LanguageEnglish and Bengali
Hours in school day8:00 am to 2:40 pm for students
CampusUttara, Gulshan, Dhanmondi and Mirpur
Campus typeUrban
Colour(s)  White and   Blue
SportsVarious[1]
Team nameStallions
Websitescholasticabd.com

Scholastica is a private English medium school in Dhaka, Bangladesh, offering pre-school to A-level courses.

It is prominently recognised as one of the elite schools of Bangladesh, boasting a strong alumni network.[2]

History[]

Scholastica was set up in 1977 in to meet the demands for schools having English as the medium of instruction but emphasising equal proficiency in Bengali.[3]

In January 2001, the senior classes moved into new premises.

Campus[]

Scholastica permanent campus

Scholastica's junior, middle and senior divisions are housed in the Dhaka neighbourhoods of Dhanmondi, Gulshan, Uttara and Mirpur.

The Uttara campus was built in 2000. It accommodates classes 3 to 12 in classrooms across its seven-storeyed compound. STM Hall is an auditorium which is used as a gymnasium[4] and is named after Yasmeen Murshed's husband, Syed Tanveer Murshed.

Scholastica has opened a campus in Mirpur.

Curriculum[]

Scholastica offers a complete primary, elementary, secondary and high school programme leading to the General Certificate of Education examinations which are conducted by the British Council in Dhaka.

Since the 2008–09 academic session, the school's O and A Level examinations have been administered by Cambridge Assessment International Education, replacing the Edexcel system of schooling.

Activities[]

Laboratory[]

Laboratory facilities are provided for all the science classes. The senior laboratories are inspected and approved by the representatives of the University of London to meet its standard for the practical requirement of the 'O' and 'A' Level examinations.

Extra-curricular activities[]

Scholastica extra-curricular activities include drama, debating and public speaking.[5] School teams participate in inter-school and national competitions.[6] Theatrical presentations are performed in English and Bengali. Several after-school programs are offered beginning in middle school.

Notable alumni[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Scholastica, Narinda retain title in School Handball". The Financial Express. Dhaka. Archived from the original on 7 July 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  2. ^ Sreenivasan Jain (4 July 2016). "From Elite Schools To ISIS? Mystery of Dhaka Attackers". NDTV. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
    - "Security boosted at Dhaka schools". Dhaka Tribune. Archived from the original on 25 October 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  3. ^ "Profile of Some Schools of Dhaka". The Daily Star. Bangladesh. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  4. ^ Hoque, Shishir. "Big guns start strong in 8th Ascent Corporate Cup". Dhaka Tribune. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  5. ^ "Hasina, but not Rehana, wants Tulip in Bangladesh politics". Prothom Alo. BSS. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
  6. ^ Angela, Nusrat Jahin (4 September 2013). "Flying High at Harvard Model United Nations Conference". The Daily Star. Bangladesh. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  7. ^ Salam, Upashana (21 November 2014). "Wasfia's Everest". The Daily Star. Bangladesh. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
  8. ^ Kasturi, Charu Sudan (5 July 2016). "Missing from class photo, youth surfaces in café". The Telegraph. Kolkata.
  9. ^ "Have faith in you". The Daily Star. Bangladesh. 7 April 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
  10. ^ Sultana, Fauzia (25 September 2011). "Master of Many Trades". Star Campus. The Daily Star.

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