Elizabeth Moir School
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Elizabeth Moir School is a co-educational, international school, located on two campuses in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The international school, run by British nationals, facilitates children of all nationalities aged between 2-18.
moved to Sri Lanka
in 1983 with her husband and three children. With her experience of working in other international schools in Hong Kong, Elizabeth Moir decided to open an international school in Colombo
. By 1995, Elizabeth Moir had established, and been Principal of, two international schools - Colombo International School
and The British School in Colombo
opened another international school, Elizabeth Moir School, where she is currently the Principal. The Junior School is situated on Park Road and the Senior School on Thalakotuwa Gardens, both sections in Colombo
5.
The international school is committed to equality, welcoming students from all faiths and communities.
. The rest come from over 25 countries, many of whom have studied at international schools throughout the world. As of September 2007, there were 147 students at the Junior School and 185 at the Senior School.
The student/staff ratio is approximately 8:1. The staff attend regular seminars to help their professional development. Many of the teachers have degrees from universities throughout the world, including Oxford and Cambridge.
Elizabeth Moir School follows the British education system. Students sit for Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations in the Senior School. Since the school’s inception, students have been awarded places at Harvard, Cambridge and other leading universities throughout the world.
In August 2007,students at Elizabeth Moir School received the following results:
2007 proved to be another very successful year for university applications at Elizabeth Moir School. All Upper Sixth students obtained admission into their first choice universities in the UK (including the University of Oxford
, the University of Cambridge
, the University of Nottingham
, Imperial College , London School of Economics
and University of Warwick
), the USA (some on scholarships), Singapore, Malaysia and Korea.
The international school, run by British nationals, facilitates children of all nationalities aged between 2-18.
Background
Elizabeth MoirElizabeth Moir
Elizabeth Moir MA, Dip Ed is a British educationalist who pioneered international schools in Sri Lanka.-Biography:Born in Simla to British parents, Elizabeth spent her first few years in India, her father a regional representative for General Electric.After attending St Mary's School, Calne,...
moved to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
in 1983 with her husband and three children. With her experience of working in other international schools in Hong Kong, Elizabeth Moir decided to open an international school in Colombo
Colombo
Colombo is the largest city of Sri Lanka. It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, the capital of Sri Lanka. Colombo is often referred to as the capital of the country, since Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte is a satellite city of Colombo...
. By 1995, Elizabeth Moir had established, and been Principal of, two international schools - Colombo International School
Colombo International School
Colombo International School is a co-educational independent day-school in Colombo, Sri Lanka. There are 1400 enrolled students from 30 countries, ranging from 3 to 19 years in the Infant, Junior and Secondary sections.-History:...
and The British School in Colombo
1996 - Elizabeth Moir School opens
In 1996, Elizabeth MoirElizabeth Moir
Elizabeth Moir MA, Dip Ed is a British educationalist who pioneered international schools in Sri Lanka.-Biography:Born in Simla to British parents, Elizabeth spent her first few years in India, her father a regional representative for General Electric.After attending St Mary's School, Calne,...
opened another international school, Elizabeth Moir School, where she is currently the Principal. The Junior School is situated on Park Road and the Senior School on Thalakotuwa Gardens, both sections in Colombo
Colombo
Colombo is the largest city of Sri Lanka. It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, the capital of Sri Lanka. Colombo is often referred to as the capital of the country, since Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte is a satellite city of Colombo...
5.
The School's philosophy
The school has developed a reputation for its emphasis on individual attention, academic excellence, school spirit and pastoral care. They are known for their close-knit, family-like community where everyone knows everyone. There are small class sizes in both sections of the school and provisions are made for children with learning difficulties and those for whom English is a secondary language.The international school is committed to equality, welcoming students from all faiths and communities.
Students and staff
Approximately 65% of students are from Sri LankaSri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
. The rest come from over 25 countries, many of whom have studied at international schools throughout the world. As of September 2007, there were 147 students at the Junior School and 185 at the Senior School.
The student/staff ratio is approximately 8:1. The staff attend regular seminars to help their professional development. Many of the teachers have degrees from universities throughout the world, including Oxford and Cambridge.
Academics
In August 2007,students at Elizabeth Moir School received the following results:
- 75% of A Level papers were awarded an A or B grade and there was a 98.5% pass rate.
- 78.6% of O Level papers were awarded an A or B grade and there was a 98.8% pass rate.
2007 proved to be another very successful year for university applications at Elizabeth Moir School. All Upper Sixth students obtained admission into their first choice universities in the UK (including the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096...
, the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
, the University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is a public research university based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, with further campuses in Ningbo, China and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...
, Imperial College , London School of Economics
London School of Economics
The London School of Economics and Political Science is a public research university specialised in the social sciences located in London, United Kingdom, and a constituent college of the federal University of London...
and University of Warwick
University of Warwick
The University of Warwick is a public research university located in Coventry, United Kingdom...
), the USA (some on scholarships), Singapore, Malaysia and Korea.