When a parent chooses a school for a child, there are many aspects that are seriously considered. The quality and reputation of the Principal is often the first in the list. This is especially the case when it comes to international schools, where the ambience that promotes a healthy learning culture stems primarily from the charisma that the Head of the School exudes. This is most evident at Wycherley International School. Kingsley Jayasinghe, the erudite Principal has clearly and consistently demonstrated that every student who enters its portals can be encouraged and inspired to achieve his or her full potential.

"We focus very strongly on academic excellence and that has resulted in exemplary achievements from our students. We are very proud of this. Among the nine students who achieved the best results in Edexel UK A/L examinations last year, six were from Wycherley. We have been consistently getting excellent performance from our students" said Mr. Jayasinghe, who comes from a family of famous educationists.

Wycherley International School is among the oldest international schools in the country, founded in 1986 by Mr. Jayasinghe's brother, Dr. Frank Jayasinghe, whose fame as an educationist has spread beyond our shores. Dr. Frank Jayasinghe realized the wealth of opportunity the knowledge of English provided for students in Sri Lanka when he started Wycherley at a time when the country faced a dearth of English language teachers and an international education was in great demand.

"I strongly believe in good discipline in a school and creating the right ambience that encourages children to succeed in their academic endeavours as well as other activities which are important in moulding a well-rounded personality with a positive attitude and adequate life-skills" said Mr. Jayasinghe whose visible dynamism, dedication and quiet determination percolates through the length and breadth of the school.

His vision is long term and empowering his teachers to enhance the performance of the students has brought rich dividends and created a learning culture visible in every corner of the school from the brightly painted elementary school classrooms to the play group activities the younger children engage in, right up to the senior school students preparing for important international examinations.
"The very fact is that we have been consistently able to see our students achieving the best results at London examinations and entering prestigious universities, especially Cambridge" Mr. Jayasinghe expressed with quiet pride.

He attributes the secret of this success to the blend of the best of values from the East and the West that sets the school apart not only by the academic excellence achieved by its students, but also by the multi-cultural tradition that pervades the school. "We are conscious that parents are concerned and want a conservative atmosphere for their children" observed Mr. Jayasinghe.

Wycherley was recently acquired by the ANC Education Holdings. It was another ambitious step by the Education Group to extend its scope in the education arena in the country. "I welcome the move that would bring greater value additions to our students and the school and I'm pleased with the improvements made within such a short period of time" said Mr. Jayasinghe readily endorsing the school's new ownership that will result in enhanced infrastructure facilities and many value additions that would benefit the students significantly. The combined strengths of the two institutions will undoubtedly take Wycherley International to greater heights.

For student admissions to Wycherley at 232 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7, parents are requested to call on 0777 414415 or 2588743.