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Sri Lanka, Colombo
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The British International School operates across three campuses in the Colombo area: Borella, Wattala, and Kandana. Borella is a central Colombo suburb, while Wattala and Kandana lie to the north of Colombo. The campuses are situated on major routes with access to public transport and local amenities.
Foundation to Advanced Level. The curriculum is aligned with internationally recognized UK qualifications.
Private international school. It provides English-medium education.
School days run Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Saturday sessions run from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. The school is closed on Sundays.
British International School Colombo provides English-medium education with Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and Sri Lankan Government syllabuses, spanning Mathematics, Sciences, Languages, Humanities and Arts. From Foundation to Advanced Level, the curriculum aligns with recognised UK qualifications, preparing students for higher education. The school was founded and directed by Dr. Sudath Mohottala and operates under the motto DREAM, BELIEVE, ACHIEVE, guiding student development. On campus, modern classrooms, laboratories, a library and media center support learning and research. A sports complex offers swimming, badminton, cricket, football, volleyball and chess, with Karate also part of the program. Extracurricular activities include cookery, debate and robotics, complemented by arts, music and drama, plus cultural events such as Seela Samadhi and Poson festival activities. Community service, leadership opportunities and events like the Inter-School Speech Competition foster social responsibility and communication. The school blends rigorous academics with holistic development and celebrates Sri Lankan heritage within a supportive community.
