The Dr.Reijntjes School for the Deaf in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
TELEPHONE +94 (0)112 655 786
EMAIL ADDRESS tinekedesilvanijkamp@gmail.com
OPEN HOURS

Mon - Fri 07:30 - 13:30

WE ARE DEPENDING ON DONATIONS TO RUN THIS DEAF SCHOOL.
THE SCHOOL IS FREE OF CHARGE AND ALL THE PUPILS GET A FREE HEARING AID OF THE SCHOOL.

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Welcome to The Dr. Reijntjes School for the Deaf

The Dr.Reijntjes School for the Deaf in Moratuwa started in 1984 with 8 deaf pupils under the care of Mrs. Tineke de Silva-Nijkamp from the Netherlands.

At the Deaf School the deaf pupils get a normal school program like any other hearing child. Only the method of teaching is different. The School was growing so fast that new buildings were constructed with the help of Dutch Organizations. After 10 years the number of deaf children was growing to 100.

 

The Dr. Reijntjes School for the Deaf is depending on Donations to run this Deaf School. The Dr. Reijntjes Deaf School is totally free of charge and all the pupils get a free hearing aid of the School.

We Provide Quality Services

At our Deaf School the deaf pupils get a normal school programme like any other hearing child. Only the method of teaching is different. The extra lessons they get here are speech therapy, drama, dancing, yoga and expression & art classes.

Computer Classes
Computer Classes

Computer Skills are very important for Deaf Children to communicate with the out side World and they get a chance to learn Graphic Designing.

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ART & DANCE and YOGA
ART & DANCE and YOGA

For Art & Dance and Yoga we provide extra classes and we have part time teachers who visit the School for these special classes.

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VOCATIONAL TRAINING
VOCATIONAL TRAINING

After 18 years of age the students can follow Vocational Training Classes (NVQ-3) and we help them often to find a job.

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Our School & Team

Our Goal is to enable our deaf pupils to live a normal life in the society.

Our Methods

Our Latest News Updates

At our Deaf School the deaf pupils get a normal school programme like any other hearing child. Only the method of teaching is different.

Off to the Zoo Together! September 17, 2025.
September 20, 2025
Off to the Zoo Together! September 17, 2025.

Off to the Zoo Together! September 17, 2025. For many deaf students, this was their first visit to the zoo[…]

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Convocation Ceremony of the Graduation of 5 deaf students of our Deaf School
September 11, 2025
Convocation Ceremony of the Graduation of 5 deaf students of our Deaf School

Convocation Ceremony of the Graduation of 5 deaf students of our Deaf School We are excited to share the wonderful[…]

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New Course Photography and Videography
July 7, 2025
New Course Photography and Videography

New Course Photography and Videography On June 15, 2025, the NVQ Certificate Course Photography, Videography and Drone Pilot for deaf[…]

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What People Say About Us!

Dear Tineke and Family,
Thank You for the Nice reception. It is Hard to say goodbye. It was a pleasure and honor to be the Patron of the Dr. Reijntjes School for the Deaf in Sri Lanka. I am also happy that Mudithe is continuing your dream. I am Sure that the Netherlands and the Embassy in Colombo will work together for the future of the Deaf in Sri Lanka. Thank You.

Former Ambassador of the Netherlands in Sri Lanka (2015-2019)

H. E. Joanne Doornewaard, Former Ambassador

Thank You for the All the good work you did for so many years for the Deaf Children in Sri Lanka. May your dreams come true and live happy forever. Mudithe Thank you for following the footsteps of both of your Parents.

Sarath Vithana, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

We have very much enjoyed our visit to the Dr. Reijntjes School for the Deaf and have been very much impressed the dedication for the Deaf in Sri Lanka. We thank you for the Service for the Deaf in Sri Lanka. May This Deaf School be a model for all Other Deaf Schools in Sri Lanka. Thank You for your Hospitality.

Colin Low (CBE), Low of Dalston, Member of House of Lords, UK.