The Langlands School and College is unique in its history. A Chitrali Private School – with mainly Chitrali teachers – that has very strong links with Britain. Throughout its history there have been English teachers and principals at the school, and this tradition is continuing. Additionally the school draws on the best traditions of British education and maintains contact with outstanding schools in England.

At the same time this private school works to instill in its children a proper pride in their Chitrali heritage and it organizes regular events in the Khowar language. The school believes that its pupils must understand their own history and value the cultural heritage of their district in order to be able to compete proudly with the rest of the world.

Sayurj Public School to a Private School:

The school (then called Sayurj Public School) was started in September 1988. At the request of a group of parents, in order to provide good education in English for local children.

The school’s earliest teachers included three young English women. They set high standards and gave the school a solid foundation. Working along with young local teachers some of whom are serving the school to this day.

The school’s first head was Juliette Seibold, a graduate of the Sorbonne. She was succeeded by Geoffrey Langlands, who had taught for many years at Aitchison College in Lahore and had been Principal of Cadet College, Razmak. Under Mr Langlands the school grew steadily, with a new class added to the school each year. In 2006 the name of the school was changed to ‘The Langlands School and College, Chitral’ in recognition of Mr. Langlands’ long years of service.

In 2013 Carey Schofield took over as Principal. A graduate of Cambridge University, Miss Schofield has many years experience as a writer and educationist.

Almost 4000 students have passed through the school’s portals since 1988.

Former students have done well. Have gone on to study at FC College, LUMS, NUML, Quaid-e-Azam University, NUST and at universities in the UK, elsewhere. Including the London School of Economics, up to PhD level. Although the School has succeeded in producing over seventy teachers, sixty doctors, thirty-five army officers, dozens of civil servants and other professionals and business people.

The Langlands School and College is registered as a private school under the Registration of Societies Act XXI of 1860 and also is running as not-for-profit basis.