Haileybury Bhaluka, Bangladesh's first premier international boarding school, is making waves in the country's education landscape.
Affiliated with the globally renowned Haileybury College UK, the school offers a high-quality British education for boys and girls aged 11 to 18, aiming to cultivate critical thinkers and prepare students for top universities worldwide.
In a recent visit to the campus, the correspondent observed the finest campus, well and rich collection of necessary books in the library, well-equipped dining hall, boarding room, playground, indoor games facilities and mosque for prayer for students, which are world class qualities.
Talking with UNB, Masum Uddin, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the school said that Bangladeshi students are getting UK and USA standard education in the Haileybury Bhaluka School.
“Haileybury Bhaluka is recognized as the best boarding school in Bangladesh, offering top-tier education with international standards.
This international boarding school provides a world-class learning environment and pastoral care for students. As part of the Haileybury UK family, the school prepares students for leading global universities,” said Masum.
Haileybury Bhaluka School will save a huge number of foreign currency which is being spent for UK education by Bangladeshi families, now it is provided in the school at a minimum cost, he said.
Nestled within a picturesque and secure environment in the Dhamshur Economic Zone, approximately 75 kilometers north of Dhaka, Haileybury Bhaluka boasts state-of-the-art facilities designed to foster holistic development.
The campus features modern classrooms, advanced science labs, a comprehensive library, and extensive sports amenities, including an indoor/outdoor swimming pool, a professional gym, a music school, a theatre, a world-class cricket ground, and competition-grade courts for various sports. The boarding program emphasizes a nurturing, safe, and vibrant atmosphere, supported by dedicated pastoral care and experienced house parents.
Haileybury Bhaluka's distinct advantage lies in its deep roots with Haileybury College UK, consistently ranked among the world's finest schools.
This affiliation ensures a rigorous academic curriculum, encompassing Cambridge International Education (CIE) IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel, and the highly acclaimed International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
The school proudly highlights its consistent academic excellence, with Haileybury's global IB results regularly placing in the top 1-2% worldwide, enabling graduates to secure admissions to prestigious institutions like Harvard, MIT, LSE, Oxford, and Cambridge.
A remarkable feature setting Haileybury Bhaluka apart is its faculty, with all teachers being Harvard-certified, a unique distinction in the region.
This commitment to pedagogical excellence is further underscored by strategic global partnerships, including a collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This partnership brings the notable MIT Summer School program to the Haileybury Bhaluka campus, offering students exposure to cutting-edge research and innovation in STEM fields.
Recognizing the importance of accessibility to world-class education, Haileybury Bhaluka has established a substantial $15 million Academic Excellence Scholarship Fund.
This is the largest scholarship initiative of its kind in Bangladesh, offering 25-75% scholarships to meritorious students for their entire school journey, thus broadening access to this elite education.
Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on student well-being and safety. Haileybury Bhaluka has been recognized as a 'Centre of Safeguarding Excellence' by The Safeguarding Alliance, UK, highlighting its unwavering commitment to the highest standards of child protection.
This recognition also positions the school to disseminate its safeguarding expertise to other educational institutions across Bangladesh.
With its blend of a distinguished British curriculum, Harvard-certified faculty, strategic global partnerships, extensive scholarship opportunities, and a strong commitment to student welfare, Haileybury Bhaluka is poised to redefine international education in Bangladesh, nurturing future leaders and global citizens.
