Sir Abdool Raman Osman State College
Sir Abdool Raman Osman State College (SARO SC) is an elite secondary school in Phoenix, Mauritius. It was founded in 1996 as the Royal College of Phoenix and was renamed in late 1996 after Sir Abdool Raman Osman, the first Governor-General of Mauritius. The school became a National College in 2007.
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 Logo of SARO SC | |
| Address | |
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Closel Road, Phoenix | |
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| Motto | Education for Life |
| Established | 1996 |
| Rector | K. Gokulsing (Mr) |
| Gender | Boys |
| Enrollment | 800 - 900 |
| Color(s) | Gold Cream & Navy Blue |
| Nickname | SARO, Sarosians |
| Website | Government website |
SARO SC admits only students having achieved excellent results in the CPE examinations, and preparing them for the University of Cambridge O Level and A Level.
History
The school welcomed its first batch in 1996. Following that, more blocks were added and by the end of 1997, the school became a complex with a ground area of 1.6 hectares (16,000 m2). It was converted into a Form Six school in 2002. In January 2006, consequent to a policy decision of the government, the school again started admitting pupils in Form 1. End of year 2007, the school became a National College and changed its name from Sir Abdool Raman Osman State Secondary School to Sir Abdool Raman Osman State College.
Infrastructural & sport facilities
- Laboratories: Physics (2), Chemistry (2), Biology (2)
- Audio-Visual Room (0)
- Computer Rooms (2)
- Library (1)
- DC/DT Workshops (2)
- Basketball Grounds (2)
- Art Rooms (2)
- Volleyball/Badminton Courts (3)
- Gymnasium/Multipurpose Hall (1)
- Table Tennis Course (0)
- Lecture Theatre (1)
Further reading
"UN Public Service Awards, Mauritius Institute of Education; Milestone Report Jan–Jun 2018". publicadministration.un.org. Retrieved 27 October 2020.