A picture from Jade Drive's art exhibition.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

Do you provide you provide day care facilities?

Sorry, we currently do not provide daycare facilities.



Do you have an extended day program?

Sorry, we currently do not provide an extended day program.



What is your COVID – 19 Policy?

Please click here to be redirected to our COVID-19 preparedness policy.



What time does school open and conclude?

Although classes for all stages commence at 8.30 am, we stand ready to welcome students from 7.30 am onwards.

Alternatively, the day for students in Stage 1 concludes at 11.30 am, whereas the day for students enrolled in Stage 2 & 3 concludes at 12.30 pm.

We are closed on all public and bank holidays.



What is your exact location?

Located in the outskirts of Bandaragama, Sri Lanka, Jade Drive International Preschool is easily accessible from areas such as Piliyandala, Panadura, Bandaragama and Horana.

Our address is: 211/B/33, Alotiyawa Road, Welmilla, Bandaragama.

Search for us on Google Maps to find out if we are a preschool near you. You may click here to be redirected to our “Contact Us” page.



What are your emergency preparedness policies?

All our emergency preparedness policies are highlighted in our parent handbook.



Do you have any other branches in Sri Lanka?

Sorry, we currently do not have other branches in the country.



What is the school’s admissions process?

Please click here to be re-directed to our admissions page.



When is your next intake?

Our next round of admissions will be for the term starting in September 2022. You may click here to visit our admissions page for a step-by-step guide to our admissions process.



What are the age groups for enrollment?

At Jade Drive, students are categorised into three stages.

Stage 1: Includes students who are between the ages of 2 ½ and 3 ½.

Stage 2: Includes students who are between the ages of 3 ½ and 4 ½.

Stage 3: Includes students who are between the ages of 4 ½ and 5 ½.

Staying true to the Montessori philosophy, we conduct multi-aged classrooms with up to 24 students. Accordingly, a class with 24 kids will include a selected number of students from all stages (2 ½ to 5 ½) to form the multi-aged environment.

The minimum age for enrolment is 2 and ½ years, and the maximum age / upper age limit for enrolment is 4 years. Please note that new admissions are limited to students between the ages of 2 ½ and 4 years.



Do you offer an online curriculum?

Yes, we do have an extensive online curriculum. Please click here to learn more about our online preschool curriculum.



What is the teacher-to-student ratio?

We maintain a teacher to student ratio of 1:8. Typically, a classroom with 24 students will have three teachers and one caretaker.