O Level
May–June 2026
67 in every 100 O Level grades were A* or A. Almost one in three was an A*.
- A*32%
- A35%
- B19%
- C10%
- Others4%
Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka
The whole of a childhood, in one school.
An English-medium day school from Playgroup to Class XII, with Cambridge O Level, AS and A Level.
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Results
Cambridge exams, May–June 2026
Our Cambridge results, May–June 2026.
How Playpen students did in this year’s Cambridge O Level, AS Level and A Level exams. Each ring shows how the grades were shared out.
AS Level
May–June 2026
46 in every 100 AS Level grades were an a, the top AS grade.
- a46%
- b18%
- c15%
- Others21%
A Level
May–June 2026
42 in every 100 A Level grades were A* or A.
- A*19%
- A23%
- B19%
- C16%
- Others23%
Subjects
What students can study at each level
O Level AS Level A Level
Languages
- English LanguageTaught at: O LevelAS LevelA Level
- BengaliTaught at: O Level
Mathematics
- MathematicsO Level: Syllabus DTaught at: O LevelAS LevelA Level
- Additional MathematicsTaught at: O Level
- Further MathematicsTaught at: AS LevelA Level
Sciences and computing
- PhysicsTaught at: O LevelAS LevelA Level
- ChemistryTaught at: O LevelAS LevelA Level
- BiologyTaught at: O LevelAS LevelA Level
- Computer ScienceTaught at: O LevelAS LevelA Level
Business and economics
- EconomicsTaught at: O LevelAS LevelA Level
- AccountingTaught at: O LevelAS LevelA Level
- BusinessO Level: Business StudiesTaught at: O LevelAS LevelA Level
Arts and social science
- Art & DesignTaught at: O Level
- PsychologyTaught at: AS LevelA Level
Exams at home
Since 2020 the school has been a Cambridge exam venue, approved by the British Council. O Level and A Level students sit their exams in the school’s own hall, in a building they know.
See all resultsHow the Cambridge pathway works
From the school’s results summary for the May–June 2026 exam session. “Others” means all grades below C (below c at AS Level).
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Achievement
Awards and firsts
Honoured every year.
Every year, Playpen students receive The Daily Star Awards: for six or more A grades at O Level, and for three or more A grades at A Level.
The record goes back to 2003, when the school’s first O Level candidate earned straight A grades in all seven subjects. Many former students have since gone on to study at universities abroad.
- 6 or more A grades at O Level for a Daily Star Award
- 3 or more A grades at A Level for a Daily Star Award
- 7 out of 7 subjects at grade A for the first O Level candidate, 2003
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The building
Five spaces in one building
A walk up the building.
Since July 2018 the whole school has been in one building of its own, ten storeys high, designed by the architect Ehsan Khan. Scroll down to see five of its spaces.
The rooftop swimming pool.
A swimming pool on the roof of the school building, among the brick terraces.
The pictures are illustrations, by day and in the evening. A photograph of the pool will replace them.
The laboratories.
Separate laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer Science, where students do their practical work.
The library.
A reading room with library lessons for every class. Students borrow books to take home.
The multipurpose hall.
A large hall for the cultural programme, seminars, visiting speakers and graduation. It is also where students sit their Cambridge O and A Level exams.
The terraces and the roof.
Brick terraces with trees and benches, and a basketball court on the roof.
- Air-conditioned classrooms
- Science laboratories
- IT laboratories
- Library
- Multipurpose hall
- Cafeteria
- Indoor games
- Rooftop swimming pool
- Rooftop basketball court
- Grass playground
- Drama and activity rooms
- Sick room
- CCTV and 24-hour security
- School transport
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Learning
Playgroup to Class XII, four stages
One school, four stages.
01
Elementary
Playgroup, Nursery, KG I, KG II
The first years at school. Children join after a simple assessment, and wear play clothes until KG I.
Elementary school
02
Junior
Classes I to III
Children join after a short written test in English, Bengali and Mathematics and a meeting with the Principal. Library lessons for every class.
Junior school
03
Middle
Classes IV to VII
Two semesters a year, each ending with an exam. Passing the year depends on the main subjects.
Middle school
04
Senior
Classes VIII to XII
Students choose their O Level subjects in Class VIII and sit at least six. At AS and A Level they take at least three. A Level has been taught here since 2013.
Senior school and A Level
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Events
Through the school year
The big days of the school year.
Five events the whole school looks forward to, on the field, in the courtyard and in the hall.
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The year also brings Victory Day, Independence Day, Shaheed Dibosh, the Book Fair, the Education Fair, Business Week, the Annual Drama, Orientation Day, class parties and a study tour.
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In their own words
From the mission and vision
In the school's own words
It is essential that children understand their own history and culture, as well as appreciate the traditions of other people and places.
They must also have a firm grasp of language, as a means of communication, and be equipped with an education that can be utilized in everyday life.
The vision
Playpen was established with the vision that in order to realise the full potential of students, a well-balanced programme is required, where students would be rendered a creative and appropriate environment that fosters learning.
Both from the school's statement of mission, vision and valuescurrent site (opens in a new tab).
Playpen voices: students, parents, teachers and admin
Student voices
Parent voices
Teacher voices
Admin voices
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For current parents
The portal, staying in touch
For families already here.
Staying in touch
- The parent portal shows your child’s class tests, homework, report cards, attendance and the academic calendar.
- Urgent notices also come to you by SMS and email.
- Parent–teacher meetings are announced during the year. Please come to each one.
- If your child is away for a day or two, fill in the Leave of Absence page in the diary.
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Notices
What you need to know now
Notices from the school.
Read these first. Each notice says who it is for, what to do and when it applies.
2 notices apply now.
CurrentAdmissions
A Level admission is open for July 2026 to June 2027
- For
- Students who want to join A Level, and their parents.
- What to do
- Get an admission form from the Admin Office or from the school website. Call the school between 9.00 am and 1.00 pm.
- When
- For the school year July 2026 to June 2027. Ask the school for the last date to apply.
From the school's notice board.
Always appliesSchool rules
Students must not bring mobile phones to school
- For
- All students, and their parents.
- What to do
- Leave your phone at home. Bags are checked at the entrance every morning. To call a parent in an emergency, go to the Admin Office on Level 2.
- When
- Every school day. This rule has no end date.
From the school's code of conduct.
No other notice
There is no other notice right now. When the school posts one, it appears here.
See all notices (3)Ended notices are kept on the notices page.
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Admissions
Visit, enquire, apply
Visit, enquire, apply.
Applications for the current year are accepted if there is available space.
- 01
Call or visit.
Admissions take calls between 9.00 am and 1.00 pm. Call the line for your child's section, or come and see the building.
- 02
Collect the form.
From the Front Office, or download it from the school's site.
- 03
Assessment or test.
Playgroup and Nursery sit an assessment. KG I to Class IX sit a written test in English, Bengali and Mathematics. Class XI admission is based on the school's mock examinations and the O Level result.
- 04
Interview.
With the Principal and the parents.
- 05
The result.
By telephone. Fees and monthly tuition are explained after selection and paid online through the school's bank.
What to bring
- Completed form
- Birth certificate
- Immunisation record
- Report cards for the last two years
Admissions lines, 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
Playgroup to Class I01755 689 482 Classes II to VI01755 515 893 Classes VII to XII01755 693 623
Typical off-peak drive times. Dhaka traffic varies.
Our location
In the heart of Bashundhara.
A short drive from Gulshan, Baridhara and the airport, just off the Kuril–Purbachal road.
House 545/A, Block J, Road 19 Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka 1229- Calls
- 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
- Front desk
- 01755 515 885
