Compare International Schools in Negombo, Sri lanka

Negombo, Kurana, No 62 Negombo Road, Kurana, adjacent to the Negombo lagoon. The Negombo campus is located in the Negombo area, Sri Lanka. It serves over 900 students.

Foundation to Graduation; Play Group 2½+; Nursery 3+; Kindergarten 4+; Primary Year 1–Year 6 (KS1–KS2); Secondary Year 7–Year 9 (KS3); Years 10–11 (IGCSE); Years 12–13 (AS and A2).

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Pupils are grouped into four school houses. The houses are named after the first four Prime Ministers of Sri Lanka: Don Stephen Senanayake, Dudley Shelton Senanayake, Sir John Lionel Kotelawala, and Solomon West Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike.

Gateway College Negombo is part of the Gateway Group of Schools. The Gateway Group was founded by R. I. T. Alles.

Gateway's curriculum is modeled on the English National Curriculum, with local content in history, culture and civil society. The Curriculum Prism shows how academics, sports, co-curricular activities and personal development are integrated to support overall learner growth. The program aims to prepare students for university and for life.

Not more than 25 students per class.

Gateway students earned 126 High Achiever Awards and 31 World Prizes in Edexcel AL/IGCSE examinations.

Gateway students gain admission to prestigious universities worldwide, including the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand and Japan, with several studying in Times Higher Education top-200 universities. Notable destinations include Stanford University, MIT and Cambridge, along with UC Berkeley, University of Chicago, Imperial College London, University of Pennsylvania, University of Toronto and NUS. Some graduates receive full scholarships to leading institutions.

The Founder's Award is designed for Advanced Level students to prepare them for higher education and life. Gateway also celebrates high achiever outcomes with Edexcel High Achiever Awards and World Prizes.

The Mindfulness program has been in place for the last 3 years in the Secondary school, with 5 minutes of mindfulness practice in the morning. A 3-minute mindfulness practice was introduced for Primary students from Year 3 upwards a year ago. Students engage in mindfulness activities such as mindful listening, mindful breathing, mindful seeing, mindful body scanning and mindful gratitude. MindUp curriculum is introduced from 2022 onwards during HomeRoom sessions. MindUp is an evidence-based social and emotional learning program grounded in neuroscience, with four pillars: Neuroscience, Positive Psychology, Mindful Awareness and Social-Emotional Learning. The practice of mindfulness in the morning and 5 minutes of religious observances after the interval helps students with more effective emotion regulation, better behaviour in school, greater empathy, better social skills and reduced test anxiety.

Mindfulness supports student mental wellbeing by improving attention and focus, enhancing emotion regulation, reducing stress and test anxiety, and promoting empathy and positive social interactions. The MindUp program provides evidence-based social and emotional learning, reinforcing wellbeing through neuroscience-based practices. Daily mindfulness practice and structured routines contribute to calmer classrooms and more resilient learners. The school integrates wellbeing strategies with religious observances to foster a supportive learning environment. These practices aim to help students manage emotions, develop coping skills, and engage more confidently in school life.

Gateway College fosters safeguarding by building a calm, disciplined, respectful, caring and ethical environment for children. The school's ethos is guided by the Founder's values and a focus on safeguarding the wellbeing of every student. Every student engages in religious observances and mindfulness daily, which supports consistent routines and emotional regulation. The school emphasizes celebrating one's faith while respecting and empathizing with the beliefs of others. The religion curriculum has been restructured to include learning about other religions, promoting tolerance and global mindedness.

1. Submit online application. Gateway College initiates the admissions process by online application. The Join Gateway College page provides a link labeled 'Click to submit your online application' for this purpose. Colombo contact details are available for inquiries.

2. Choose programme after OL/IGCSE. After OL/IGCSE Gateway offers multiple pathways: 4 Advanced Level subjects (50+ combinations); 3 Advanced Level subjects with a Level 4 Diploma in Computing; 3 Advanced Level subjects with a Level 4 Diploma in Business; 3 Advanced Level subjects with ATCL Diplomas in Performing; 2 Advanced Level subjects with a Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Sport; Australian Secondary Certificate of Education (SACE) which is equivalent to AL; The International Foundation Programme as an alternative. Completion times: AL by June 2025; SACE by November 2024; Foundation by June 2024.

3. Registration for final stage of schooling. Gateway College Colombo opened registration for post OL/IGCSE students to complete their final stage of schooling. The programme commences on the 21st of June and offers a wide range of options to plan for Higher Education. There is no 'one-size-fits-all' approach; courses are designed to support timely completion for university entry. The completion times for AL (June 2025), SACE (November 2024) and Foundation (June 2024) are noted.

4. University admissions counselling. Gateway has partnered with a leading international higher education counselling organisation to give students maximum support in gaining admission to universities of their choice. Higher-grade students receive one-to-one guidance in selecting universities, preparing applications and writing personal statements.

5. Scholarships. A limited number of scholarships are available for students who have excelled in academics, sports and extra-curricular activities. Some scholarships have been awarded up to 100% of tuition.

Gateway College Colombo offers scholarships for its own programmes to students who excel in academics, sports and extra-curricular activities. A limited number of scholarships are available. Some scholarships provide up to 100% tuition coverage.