Scholastica (school)

Scholastica
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School typeCambridge Assessment International Education Private
Founded1977; 47 years ago (1977)
FounderYasmeen Murshed
ChairpersonSyed Maher 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, Banani and Mirpur
Campus typeUrban
Colour(s)  White and   Blue
SportsVarious[1]
NicknameStallions
Websitescholasticabd.com

Scholastica is a private English medium school in Dhaka, Bangladesh, offering pre-school to A level courses. It was founded in 1977 by businesswoman and former advisor to the government, Yasmeen Murshed. The school follows the Cambridge International Curriculum set by the Cambridge Assessment International Education for Grade 9 to 12 and offers the GCE O Level, GCE AS Level and the GCE A Level qualifications. It is prominently recognised as one of the elite schools of Bangladesh, boasting a strong alumni network.[2]

  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.