ANNUAL REPORT 2021/22
Our journey has been eventful from the very beginning. In 1957, founders from diplomatic missions (British, Burmese, and the Dutch High Commissions) and the business community, declared open the School which was originally named the Colombo School for Overseas Children. Since then, we’ve taken steps to make our journey meaningful for all those who have been a part of it.
1957
The Colombo School for Overseas Children was founded – it is Sri Lanka’s oldest internationally accredited educational institution and was located at Queen’s Street in Colombo Fort.
1961
The School leased the premises known as “Rippleworth” at Turret Road (Dharmapala Mawatha) in Colombo 03.
1963
The School in Fort had 100 children, while the Upper School at Rippleworth, had about 72 children.
1967
The School gained accreditation from the International Schools Association in Geneva, Switzerland.
1971
The School relocated to 51, Muttiah Road in Colombo 02 (Rivington).
1982
The School changed its name to Overseas Children’s School (OCS).
1983
The School was relocated to its present address in Pelawatte, Battaramulla. The School obtained accreditation from the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization as an IB World School, capable of offering the IB Diploma Programme.
1990
The School received further accreditations from the European Council of International Schools (ECIS) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA).
1992
The gymnasium was declared open.
1995
The swimming pool was opened to staff and students.
1996
The School took its present name, The Overseas School of Colombo.
2005
A performance arts facility was built.
2009
A new sports facility was inaugurated.
2020
The science labs were renovated to meet ultramodern standards.
2021
The School’s outdoor basketball court was re-laid with a state-of-the-art, FIBA-approved playing surface.
2022
Commenced renovation of the front entrance of the School including the new security building and front entrance drop off area.