Private Schools Conducting National Curriculum in English Medium
Ceylinco Sussex College Network
28, Jambugasmulla Mawatha, Nugegoda
Tel.: 011 - 281 2764, 011 - 292 2296
Ceylinco Sussex College Network is committed to maintain and foster traditional values and respects and appreciates the multi - religious, multi - ethnic, multi - cultural character of our country. Our wealth is in our pupils. They have already established 20 schools. Classes from Play Group to Advanced Level – follows Sri Lankan Curriculam in English Medium.
Ceylinco Sussex Schools islandwide:
Ambalangoda, Anuradhapura, Badulla, Bandarawela, Galle, Gampaha, Horana, Kandy, Kegalle, Kiribathgoda, Kuliyapitiya,Kurunegala, Malabe, Matara, Moratuwa, Negombo, Nugegoda, Nuwara Eliya, Ratnapura, and Wennappuwa
IDM Nations College
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Web: www.idm.edu or www.idm.lk
Branches:
Matara: Kandy: Apmara: Kiribathboda: Colombo 4: Dehiwala:
IDM, with its experience in servicing the Nation in ICT Education and Training since 1981, has now taken steps to establish a network of National Colleges. The main objective of IDM Nations College is to organize a solid mechanism to deliver local curriculum in English medium and the British curriculum within a framework of National culture reinforced by Sri Lankan heritage.IDM Nations College provides facilities to conduct above mentioned academic programs starting from Kindergarten up to GCE O/L and A/L.
Vidura College
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Web: www.viduracollege.com
Vidura College moved into their new complex at Hokandara, Thalawathugoda in May 2009.
The academic year at Vidura begins in January and Admissions are normally done before January. It is unlikely that vacancies would be available during the middle of the year. The Grade into which a student is admitted will solely depend on the age of the student. The student will, however, be tested for the suitability to the grade applied for.The curriculum followed is Sri Lankan and the students are prepared for the Sri Lankan GCE examinations. The students will have to study Sinhala, Tamil, Religion (Buddhism, Christianity, Islam) and are expected to have a sufficient standard in the mother tongue, at admission The School is divided into four sections. Facilities will also be provided for students wishing to sit IGCSE or G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) London Examination
Special Needs Schools
Ceylon School for the Deaf & the Blind
521, Galle Road, Ratmalana.
Tel.: 011-261 1338
Tel: School for Blind: 011-263 4226
Tel: School for Deaf: 011-263 6351
This is a residential operation divided into two schools; one for the sight impaired and the other for the hearing impaired. The schools have over 350 students, many are residential. A branch of this school is in Kaithadi, Jaffna.
Chitra Lane School for the Special Children
45/3, Chithra Lane, Colombo 05.
Tel.: 011-258 2758, 011-250 3906
Chitra Lane School is a day school providing education, vocational and extra-curricular programmes for 265 intellectually impaired children and young adults between the ages of 5 and 22 years. Divided into junior, intermediate and senior levels, the students can follow the programme in either Sinhala or Tamil medium.
Dady’s Lanka
2 A, Pamunuwa Junction, Nava Rohala Road, Maharagama.
Tel.: 011 - 579 9623, 071 - 681 2521
This institute consist of Child Guidance Clinic, Special Education Research Centre, Autism Centre, and an Early Childhood Development Centre. Special educational and therapeutical interventions are carried out from pre-school to age span classes, organ music, computer, elocution, and dancing under the guidence of Dr. Sudath Damsimha. The school provides special educational services and attends to pshycological development problems including Autism and other communication disorders and behavioral disorders of needy children.
Dr. Reijintjes School for the Deaf
14/2, Andiris De Silva Mw., Rawathawattha, Moratuwa.
Tel.: 011 - 265 5786 Fax: 011 - 552 4396
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Web: www.schoolforthedeaf.lk
The Dr.Reijntjes School for the Deaf in Moratuwa, started in 1984 with 8 deaf pupils under the care of Mrs. Tineke de Silva from the Netherlands. The School was growing so fast that new buildings were constructed with the help of Dutch Organizations. All the deaf pupils also needed boarding facilities, as they live far away from Moratuwa. After 10 years the number of deaf children was growing to 100.
At this 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 and expression & art classes. Through these lessons the deaf children learn to express themselves and get self confidence, to face the hearing society.
Dr. Reijntjes Deaf School is free of charge and all the pupils get a free hearing aid of the School. The school celebrated its 25th anniversary this year.
First Step
44/3, Subhuthi Mw., Subhuthipura, Battaramulla.
Tel.: 011-287 4002
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Within the mainstream First Step preschool is a section called ‘Special Edition’ which provides a programme designed for children with special needs. Aides trained in special education develop individual programmes. School possesses 25 staff members and 75 children. School hours are 8.00am to 12,00pm.
Nisansala Centre
Tudella, Ja-Ela.
Tel.: 011-223 7360, 011-224 0890, 011- 224 7924
Fax: 011-223 3043
This school caters to special needs children with intellectual disabilities from the age of 5 years. A separate school focuses on special needs children from 12 years.
Sumaga Special Need School
17/2, Bhodirukkarama Rd., Waragoda, Kelaniya.
Tel.: 011-291 4060
Over the past 20 years this school and Montessori have been catering to special needs children with intellectual disabilities, especially autistic children.
Associations
Disability Organisation Joint Front
368, Galle Road, Ratmalana.
Tel.: 011-272 1383
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Web: www.dojf.orgThe Joint Front has 21 member organisations, including several parent associations for the disabled based out of Colombo.
Parents Association for the Advancement of the Special Person
28, De Alwis Place, Dehiwala.
Tel.: 011-273 2676
This Association provides support to parents of special needs children and has information about special needs resources.
Resource Centres
Chitra Lane Children’s Resource Centre
45/3, Chithra Lane, Colombo 05.
Tel.: 011-258 2758, 011-250 3906
The centre works with children, parents and schools to implement remedial education programmes. The centre runs a hearing, speech and language unit that will do audio metrical evaluations. The Children’s Resource centre is open 8.30 – 4.30 on week days. Consultations are by appointment only.
Colombo Centre for Special Education
80/7, Layards Road, Colombo 05.
Tel.: 011-259 1641 E-mail:
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A Training Centre for the mentally disadvantaged. This is a centre for vocational training for boys and men with special needs.
Ministry of Education
Isurupaya, Battaramulla.
Tel.: 011-278 5141
The Ministry of Education maintains a list of special needs schools that have registered with the Ministry as well as government schools which have established special needs units.
Sri Lanka Council for the Blind
74, SLCB Building, Church Street, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka.
Tel / Fax: 011-232 9564, 011-239 9834
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This is the only premier, principal national service provider organization for the Blind / Vision Impaired persons in the whole of Sri Lanka
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The Braille press and library service the only such service provided in the whole of Sri Lanka.
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Provision of Braille and Talking Book Library facilities to Blind/VI students in 13 residential schools in 13 districts including North and East.
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Eye Care Service
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Assisting the visually handicapped students pursuing higher studies.
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Rehabilitation of the war blinded and the adult blind.
National Council for the Deaf
625/98 Sri Jayawardenapura Rajagiriya.
The National Council for the Deaf
625/98, Sri Jayawardenapura Mawatha, Rajagiriya
Tel: 011-286 5080
The National Council for the Deaf is a non-Governmental, non denominational, voluntary social service organization.
The basic aim of the Council is the social rehabilitation of the Deaf and the Fight against Deafness. In order to fulfill these objectives – awareness, and identifying the Hearing Impaired (Deaf) , early diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation is most important.
National Federation of Sports for the Disabled
5A Kettarama Temple Road, Maligawatte, Colombo 10.
Tel.: 011-268 9287 Fax: 011-267 6035
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Web: www.nfsd.wb.gs
The Federation is under the Ministry of Sports and responsible for developing and promoting sport for the disabled. The Federation is involved in 13 sports including athletics, archery, badminton, basketball, cricket, cycling, power lifting, soccer, shooting, swimming, table tennis, wheel chair tennis and wheel chair marathons.
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International Schools
Primary and Secondary
International schools
Some schools have the traditional teacher-led approach while others have the student-centred approach philosophy. Some schools have in-house facilities for sports while others require children to travel by school buses to such facilities at various places in town. A small number of international schools are permitted to employ teachers from overseas.
There are over 150 international schools island-wide. In this section, we have listed a small number of international primary schools in Colombo with some details and have listed some schools out of Colombo. Information of these schools has been obtained from school administrators, websites and school prospectus.
Pre-Primary Schools
Many of the international and private schools have preschool classes. Some preschools which are in Colombo are listed below
ABC Pre School
(Please refer advertisement in this section)
8, Spathodea Avenue, Colombo 05.
Tel.: 011-258 5540
A.B.C. School of Early Learning has introduced a school with new ideas, incorporating the latest teaching methods of activity based and child centered learning. Following activities are available for kids.
Sand play, water play, Manipulative play, Exercise of practical life, Dramatic play, Field trips, Baby Yoga / Kids skill activities (gym), Rhythm and Music, Story telling and finger puppets, anb Play dough modelling.
ABC School of Early Learning
(Please refer advertisement in this section)
78, Chithra Lane, Colombo 05.
Tel.: 011-258 5273, 011-258 5614
A.B.C. School of Early Learning has about 150 students from ages 2 to 5 + and committed teaching staff of 25. The medium of instruction is English but Sinhala and Tamil speakers are catered for.
ABC also runs after-school activities from 3pm during weekdays including English language, computer, speech and drama, karate and art and craft classes. The school carries out extra curricular activities from Monday to Friday from 2.00 in the afternoon to 6.00 in the evening. Activities and lessons include following:-
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Speech and Drama, Art and Craft, Modern
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Oriental Dancing, Karate
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English, Sinhala, Tamil, Japanese
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Computer, Mathematics
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Play skool for Toddlers
Asian International School
4/97 5th Lane Thalakotuwa Gardens Colombo 05.
Tel.: 011-251 3181 Fax: 011-451 2161
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Web: www.ais.lk
AIS accepts children from 2 ½ years to Kindergarten. The Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary Schools are located on the same site. Students study in the English medium. Sinhala and Tamil are taught as second languages. AIS follows the British system of education and students in the Secondary School sit for the British General Certificate of Education (GCE) O/ Level and A /Level examinations.
Colombo International School
28, Gregory’s Rd, Colombo 07.
Tel.: 011-269 7587, 011-269 1644, 011-268 1085 Fax: 269 9592
CIS - Kandy
Tel: 081-223 4298
The Infant Section of CIS consists of around 350 children in four educational levels. Playgroup, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2
First Step
44/3, Subhuthi Mw., Subhuthipura, Battaramulla.
Tel.: 011-287 4002
The preschool programme focuses on activity centres and encourages free play while the pre-kindergarten programme provides opportunities for more formal instruction. ‘Special Edition’ is a programme designed for children with special needs. First step is opened from 8am to 12pm weekdays.
Gateway College
185, Koswatta Road, Rajagiriya.
Tel.: 011-288 8288 Fax: 011-288 8282
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70/18, Riverdale Rd, Aniwatte, Kandy.
Tel.: 081-2233670 Fax: 081 - 2226205
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62, Negombo Road, Kuarana
Tel.: 031-2227722 Fax: 031 - 2227878
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Web: www.gatewayworldwide.com
Gateway College, Colombo, Gateway College, Kandy and Gateway College, Negombo are three of the island’s most sought after schools. All schools follow the English National curriculum and provide education from foundation (2 1/2 years upwards) to Graduation.
Foundation Stage (2 ½ to 5 yrs)
The programme of study in the Foundation Stage as set out by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority of United Kingdom incorporates six aspects of learning - Communication, Language and Literacy, Mathematical Development, Creative Development, Physical Development, Personal Development, Social and Emotional Development and Knowledge and Understanding of the World
International House of Montessori for Children
13 1/1, Horton Place, Colombo 07.
Tel.: 071 416 0626
29/16, Gunasekera Gardens, Nawala, Rajagiriya
Tel.: 011 - 286 8298, 011 - 553 5719
The team at International House of Montessori is dedicated to take your child on a voyage of discovery through Sensorial Development, Exercises of Practical Life, Speech and Drama, Music and Movement, Art and Craft, Language, Mathematics, Geometry, History, Geography, History, Geomatry, Environment, Computer Science, and Social Graces.
Lyceum International School
Mailing Address: 3/1,Raymond Road, Nugegoda.
Tel.: 011-282 2387, 011- 430 1121 Fax: 011-430 1120
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Web: www.lyceum.lk
Lyceum is a fully fledged K-12 school and the largest international school in Sri Lanka, providing a variety of subject choices and extra-curricular activities. Lyceum has branch schools in Gamapaha, Kandana, Panadura, Ratnapura and Wattala.
Mystical Rose Montessori
941/30, Kotte Road, Ethul Kotte.
Tel.: 011 - 493 8335, 011 - 286 4495
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Mystical Rose Montessori run by Asha Illeperuma, who is a British qualified teacher and they also conduct an activity school for Speech & Drama, Music, Ballet, Art and Dancing etc. Apart from this, they also prepare children for local and foreign examinations such as Trinity Guildhall, LAMDA and Thames Valley University, U.K.
Mother’s Touch Montessori & Family Daycare Centre
(Please refer advertisement in Teacher Training section)
No. 6, Walter Gunasekera Mw., Nawala.
Tel.: 011- 280 5047
Mobile: 077 704 1121
Mother’s Touch is a home based family day care centre, a registered organization in Sri Lanka which is committed to run high quality Child Care, Toddler Care, Play Group, and Montessori School for kids from 6 months to 6 years.
Mrs. Geetha Kaduwela – is the Chairperson at Mother’s Touch – International Vocational Academy qualified in Sydney, Australia is an Educationist and a Consultant, in Children’s services, Early Childhood Development & Education.
Pre-OSC
(Please refer advertisement in this section)
Internationally accredited Pre-OSC is a branch of the Overseas School of Colombo (OSC). The OSC preschool accepts children from 3 years of age. There are currently two parallel classes of 15 children with one teacher and one assistant per class. Children from 2 to 4 years of age are accepted. The school operates from 8am to 1:30pm.
Overseas School of Colombo - Preschool
(Please refer advertisement in this section)
Pelawatte, Battaramula.
Tel.: 011-278 4920-2
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Web: www.osc.lk
OSC is a co-educational school for children from 3-18 years. OSC is the only IB World School in Sri Lanka, accredited by the Council of International Schools, U.K. It is also accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and is a full member of the South Asian Inter School Association (SAISA) and Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools (NESA).
OSC offers the International Baccalaureate programme from preschool to Grade 12
OSC multi-aged Pre-school running from 7:30 am to noon is for students aged 3 and 4 years. Here, teachers introduce aspects of socialisation, cooperation, sharing, leadership and classroom behaviour through a range of "child centred" activities including Music, Physical Education, Information Technology, Library Skills and Swimming.
Sam’s Place
17, Park Avenue, Colombo 05.
Tel.: 011-250 6012, 011-250 4534, 077-737 4248
Sam’s Place is divided into the infants, toddlers, playgroup, nursery and kindergarten sections. Children are accepted from 4 months to 5+ years. English is the main language of instruction though Sinhala speaking children can be catered for.
Stepping Stones Montessori
5, Epitamulla Rd., Pita Kotte. Tel.: 011-286 5676
Stepping Stones takes children from age 2 to 5+ years. The school is open from 8.30am to 11.30am five days a week. English is the medium of instruction but Tamil and Sinhala speaking children can be catered for.
The Little House
312/2, Cinnamon Hill, Hokandara South, Thalawathugoda.
Tel.: 077 736 7259, 077 612 4117
The Situated in a large garden in a countrified setting with ample room for lots of outdoor play, The Little House welcomes children up to 5 years.
Elizabeth who runs the playgroup has extensive experience working in and running playgroups in the UK. She strongly believes that the working environment should be happy and fun. The resulting warm, relaxed atmosphere provides an ideal setting for stimulating and varied practical experiences in which children acquire the ideas and information they will use in later life.
The Little House is open from 8.00 am to 12.0 noon and is situated 10 minutes from the parliament along the Talawatugoda/Hokandara Road, in a very safe location away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Tumble Tots Montessori & Day Care
4, Rodrigo Mw., Nawala. Tel.: 011-286 3660
There are three levels; playgroup, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. Instruction is in the English medium and Sinhala lessons are available for final year children who are moving on to local schools. Classroom activities take place from 8.30am to 11.30am each day and the day care programme runs from 11.30 to 18.00.
Deanna’s Pre School
30/63 H, Longdon Place, Colombo 07. Tel.: 011-250 4771/2
Young Explorers is a small preschool for children from 15 months to 5 years. The school operates from 8.30 am to 11.30 am.
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