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Taught languages Sinhala, Tamil, French, Mandarin, English
Strengths Sport, Academic Enrichment, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Lyceum International School – Panadura is a co-educational day school in Panadura, Sri Lanka serving Pre-school through Grade 12. The Panadura campus operates across three locations: Walana (Main School Complex), Bekkegama (Primary) and Kiriberiya Grounds, with a leaf campus in Kalutara. The school offers English-medium instruction and follows both the Sri Lankan National Curriculum and an international pathway, including Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and a Bespoke Curriculum, with students able to choose national or international options after middle school. The campus serves about 3,700 students with more than 500 staff. Facilities include two five-storey buildings with ten classrooms per floor, a bright, naturally lit library, a modern computer lab, and a well-equipped sports ground plus outdoor facilities. Extracurriculars span sports, performing arts, and academics, with clubs such as Red Cross, Young Innovators, and multiple arts and language societies, reflecting Sri Lankan values alongside international education standards. The program fosters diverse learners.
No. 8/3A, Arthur V. Dias Mawatha, Walana, Panadura, Western, 12500, Sri Lanka
The Essentials
Lyceum International School - Panadura has 3,700 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
Lyceum Panadura is in Panadura, Sri Lanka. It comprises Walana (Main School Complex), Bekkegama (Primary) and Kiriberiya (Grounds) within Panadura, with an additional leaf school in Kalutara.
Stages
Pre-Primary to Advanced Level
Type
co-educational
Country affiliation
Sri Lanka
Bus service
School Bus Service is provided
Fees
Application / Admission fee
- Lyceum Panadura charges an admission/registration fee for new enrolments. The amount is set at branch level and is not published as a single, public figure for Panadura.
Tuition fees (per term / per year group)
- Tuition is billed as term fees and is set by branch and by year group (grade). Invoices are issued on a term basis; amounts therefore vary by grade, curriculum stream and branch. No single public table of numeric per-grade, per-term tuition amounts for Lyceum Panadura is published.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing frequency: Tuition is invoiced termly. Term invoices may show instalment line items within a term invoice (the school's practice includes term-based invoicing and, in some cases, instalment presentation). Payments are recorded against term invoices. - Due dates and late-payment terms: The school issues term invoices with branch-specific payment due dates and terms; parents should observe the due date shown on the branch invoice to avoid penalties. (Payment due dates and any penalty terms are provided on the branch invoice and in the school's accounts communications.)
Boarding fees
- Lyceum Panadura operates as a day school; boarding services are not listed for Lyceum branches and there are no published boarding fees.
Other compulsory or regular additional fees
- Textbooks and workbooks: Programme books and workbooks are sold through branch bookshops; textbook/bookshop charges are additional to tuition. - Examination and subject / laboratory fees: International examination entry fees and subject/lab fees (for example, science lab charges where applicable) are billed in addition to tuition. - Uniforms and merchandise: Uniform items are supplied through branch uniform stores; uniform purchases are charged separately from tuition. - Transport / school bus: If a bus service is used, transport charges are additional and billed according to the branch transport schedule where available. - Co-curricular / optional services: Extra-curricular activity fees, remedial or coaching charges, event fees, optional course materials and other add-ons are billed separately and vary by student selection and branch. - Optional Lyceum Guardian coverage: From the 2026/2027 academic year the Lyceum network introduced optional term-fee coverage (Lyceum Guardian) for qualifying grades, with optional coverage for textbooks, uniforms and international exam fees where chosen. Availability and scope are branch-specific.
Refund information
- There is no single, publicly posted branch-wide refund schedule for tuition, admission or other fees. Refunds or partial-term charge adjustments are handled under the school's contractual and branch accounts rules; specific refund terms (including whether admission/registration fees are refundable) are determined by branch accounting and the enrolment agreement.
Fee payment options
- Online payments via the school's payment gateway are accepted for term invoices; branch accounting and admissions teams also accept the payment methods specified on their invoices. - Bank transfer / electronic funds transfer (EFT) and other branch-specified methods are used where detailed on the branch invoice or accounts communications. The precise payment channels (credit card, bank transfer, mobile/EFT) are provided with the invoice from the branch.
What to expect when budgeting (practical points)
- Expect three term invoices per academic year (term-based billing) with tuition amounts that increase with higher year groups and with the choice of national or international streams at Upper School. - Expect additional mandatory charges beyond tuition: textbooks/workbooks, international exam entry fees (if applicable), laboratory/subject fees for practical subjects, uniforms, and any transport or activity fees selected.
Summary of findings and gaps
- A branch contact card and school pages confirm that Lyceum Panadura uses term-based billing, maintains bookshops and uniform stores, does not operate boarding facilities, and manages fee-setting at branch level. Specific numeric per-grade, per-term tuition figures for the 2026/2027 academic year for Lyceum Panadura are not published as a single public fee table. The school issues term invoices and the branch Accounts/Admissions office supplies the official numeric fee schedule for each grade and academic year.
Academics
Lyceum International School - Panadura teaches Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum.
Curriculum
National Curriculum; International Curriculum; Global Foundation Programme. English-medium education from Pre-school to Grade 12.
Higher Education Progression
The school prepares pupils to study at Colleges and Universities that accept internationally recognized entrance qualifications.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school prioritizes student and staff happiness and regularly asks about how students feel to support social-emotional wellbeing.
Mental Wellbeing
The school prioritizes student and staff happiness and regularly asks about emotional wellbeing to support mental wellbeing.
FAQs
Where is Lyceum Panadura located and what campuses does it comprise?
Lyceum Panadura is in Panadura, Sri Lanka. It comprises the Walana (Main School Complex), Bekkegama (Primary) and Kiriberiya (Grounds) campuses, with an additional leaf school in Kalutara. The Panadura campuses opened in 2000 and now serve over 3,700 students with a staff of more than 500.
What grades and age range does Lyceum Panadura serve?
The school offers English-medium education from Pre-school to Grade 12 across national and international curricula. The exact age range isn't published, but it covers early years through secondary education.
What curriculum options are available and is English-medium instruction?
Lyceum Panadura offers the National Curriculum, International Curriculum, and the Global Foundation Programme. English is the medium of instruction across all levels from Pre-school to Grade 12.
Is Lyceum Panadura a boarding or day school?
Lyceum Panadura operates as a day school. Boarding services are not listed for Lyceum Panadura, and there are no published boarding fees.
How are tuition fees charged and are there published per-grade figures?
Tuition is billed termly and varies by year group, curriculum stream, and branch. There is no single public table of numeric per-grade, per-term amounts for Panadura; you receive branch-specific invoices each term.
What additional compulsory charges should I budget for?
In addition to tuition, expect charges for textbooks/workbooks, international exam entry fees, laboratory fees where applicable, uniforms, transport if used, and co-curricular activity fees. From 2026/2027 there is optional Lyceum Guardian term-fee coverage for certain grades, branch-dependent.
How does the payment process work and when are invoices due?
Invoices are issued termly with branch-specific due dates. Online payments via the school's payment gateway are accepted, and other methods are listed on the invoice. Late payments may incur penalties as outlined by the branch.
What curricula are offered and how do students choose streams in Upper School?
The school offers National Curriculum, International Curriculum, and the Global Foundation Programme, all taught in English. In the Upper School, students can choose between national and international streams.
How does Lyceum Panadura prepare students for higher education?
The school prepares pupils to study at colleges and universities that accept internationally recognized entrance qualifications, aligning with its international curricula and foundation programme.
Are there international exam entries and related fees?
Yes, international examination entry fees and subject/lab fees apply when taking exams; these charges are billed in addition to tuition.
What key facilities does the Panadura campus offer?
Facilities include a state-of-the-art sports ground, Kiriberiya Grounds, and two five-storey buildings with ten classrooms per floor. There is a bright library, a modern computer lab, music rooms, and a dining hall/canteen, with access varying by branch.
What sports facilities are available on campus?
The campus offers a cricket ground, badminton court, basketball court, a state-of-the-art sports ground, and a swimming pool to support PE and sports.
What co-curricular activities and clubs exist?
Lyceum Panadura runs a broad range of clubs across categories such as Debating, General Knowledge, Spelling Bee, English Literature, Mathematics, Science, IT, Young Innovators, and many arts, cultural, and media clubs.
Are there leadership and public-speaking opportunities?
Yes. Leadership and public-speaking are fostered through clubs like Debating, Spelling Bee, and Speakers Club, with chances to lead projects and present ideas.
What wellbeing and mental health support does the school provide?
The school prioritizes social-emotional and mental wellbeing, with regular checks on how students feel and a focus on wellbeing for both students and staff.
Is the instruction delivered in English, and are other languages taught?
Education is delivered in English across Pre-school to Grade 12. The available information does not specify other languages being taught as part of the curriculum.
When was Lyceum Panadura established and what's its place in the Lyceum network?
Lyceum Panadura opened on May 3, 2000, as the second Lyceum International School branch. It has grown to over 3,700 students with more than 500 staff and includes multiple Panadura sites plus a Kalutara leaf school.
What opportunities exist for parent involvement or community events?
The school offers a wide range of clubs and community-service activities, including the Red Cross Club and various cultural and academic societies. Specific details about a PTA or formal parent events aren't provided in the available information.
What is the campus setup within Panadura and the Kalutara leaf?
Panadura comprises Walana (Main Complex), Bekkegama (Primary), and Kiriberiya (Grounds), with a leaf school in Kalutara, forming a multi-site campus structure to support a large student body.
What is the Global Foundation Programme?
The Global Foundation Programme is part of Lyceum Panadura's curriculum options, offering a foundational pathway within the international curriculum framework alongside National and International Curricula.
