SOS Schools: Dhaka Primary and Secondary School

The combined SOS Primary and Secondary School opened in January 1986. Its 24 classes give an education to children from primary through to university entrance. There are over 1,000 children enrolled, 520 in primary and 600 in secondary. It is recognised as one of the top schools in the country.

Each class has a maximum of 36 students and the pupil:teacher ratio is good. The school has its own chemistry, physics and biology laboratories as well as a computer class. It also provides lots of additional activities for the students, such as sports, lectures, discussions or even painting competitions. The aim was to create a model school which would be used by the wider community.