History

The vibrant and disciplined learning environment at Hejaaz International School was founded by its present Director Mr. N. M. M. Hizbullah and Principal Mrs. Zarina Hizbullah – two people who have invested their knowledge, time & vast experience, gained in teaching in the Government sector.

The School began at No.11, St Sylvester’s Road, Mount Lavinia. At the time of the commencement in 1994 it was a five roomed house with 17 students and three staff members. Since then, with the wisdom of the Directors the School has expanded at St Sylvester’s Road and has opened branches at other locations as well. Even today the Boys’ Section and the Administrative Head Office are located at No.11 St Sylvester’s Road, Mount Lavinia.

Hejaaz International began as a Boys’ only school and grew in number of students and staff, and as time went by, in response to several requests by parents to admit girls to the school, in 1997 the School took a bold step to open its Girls’ School. The opening of the Girls’ School and its expansion signified the deep confidence discerning parents had placed upon ‘Hejaaz International’ to teach boys and girls. Today both Schools are fully fledged institutions under their respective head teachers.