Sri Lanka, Negombo
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Gateway College Negombo is a co-educational international school serving ages 2 to 18. Established in 2007, it sits beside the Negombo lagoon and offers a Foundation to Graduation framework from Play Group to Degree Level. The curriculum is modeled on the English National Curriculum, with local content in history, culture and civil society, and it includes British IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS and A Levels, and BTEC qualifications. The program integrates academics, sports, co-curricular activities and personal development through a Curriculum Prism designed to prepare students for university and life. The campus features extensive facilities, including a 50-metre swimming pool, libraries, science and design technology laboratories, an Innovation Studio, an auditorium and ICT suites, with interactive whiteboards and BYOD at A Level. A rich co-curricular programme supports debating, MUN, drama, robotics, languages and service, with recognition at COMUN and participation in national and international events for students worldwide today.
62 Puttalam - Colombo Rd, Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Gateway College - Negombo has 900 pupils, typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English.
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).
International school
Sri Lanka
Gateway College - Negombo teaches British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification for students aged 2 to 18.
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.
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.
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