Sri Lanka, Colombo
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The school was founded and directed by Dr. Sudath Mohottala. The school provides high-quality English-medium education with local cultural values and partners with staff, parents, and families. From Foundation to Advanced Level, the curriculum is aligned with internationally recognized UK qualifications. The motto is DREAM, BELIEVE, ACHIEVE, guiding the school's approach to student development.
The school operates across Borella, Wattala, and Kandana. The BIS community embraces cultural diversity and hosts cultural events and festivals to celebrate diversity and promote cultural exchange. The site highlights community-focused events such as Seela Samadhi 2024, the Hajj Charity Program 2024, Ice Cream Dansala and Poson Bathee Gee Saraniya 2024, and Hot Dog Dansala and Poson Bathee Gee Saraniya 2024.
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.