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Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages English, French
Strengths Sport, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Royal Institute International School – Maharagama is a multi-curriculum campus serving students from age 2 to 18 on No. 11, Apeksha Hospital Rd, Maharagama, Sri Lanka. The Maharagama branch offers Montessori (AMI), Cambridge (Primary to A/AS Levels), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, giving families a choice between Cambridge and national curricula. Established in 2005, the branch now educates over 1,000 students across more than 50 classrooms, with dedicated science laboratories for Biology, Physics and Chemistry, modern ICT laboratories, and a library that supports learning. The school is equipped with a Sports Complex in Wijerama featuring a swimming pool, gym, and multiple courts, enabling a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities. Extracurriculars include Interact Club, RIMUN, Mathematics Club, Drama Circle, Art Club, and Media Club. A Promising Leaders program and Interact activities foster student leadership, academic inquiry, and community engagement across campuses.
No. 11, Apeksha Hospital Rd, Maharagama 10280, Sri Lanka
The Essentials
Royal Institute International School - Maharagama has 1,000 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
Royal Institute International School, Maharagama Branch, No. 11, Apeksha Hospital Rd, Maharagama 10280, Sri Lanka
Stages
Toddler to Advanced Level
Country affiliation
Sri Lanka
Fees
Application / Admission fees
- A one‑off admission (application) fee is indicated at LKR 300,000 (this amount is referenced as the value of a 100% admission‑fee waiver in the school's published competition materials).
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a complete per‑grade tuition schedule on the public "Admission and Term Fees" page; per‑grade term or annual tuition amounts for the 2026/27 academic year are not listed there. - The only explicit fee‑value published in the school's public materials is the admission fee figure noted above (LKR 300,000). Term‑fee amounts by grade are not available in those same materials.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Term fees are billed on a per‑term basis and are expected to be paid during the first month of each term. A refundable deposit is collected on admission alongside the admission fee. Late payment surcharges apply: 5% for late payment and 10% if payment is delayed by more than one month. These billing terms (payment in the first month of each term, refundable deposit, and late‑payment surcharges) are stated in school fee guidance available through school listings.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not identified as a service for the Maharagama branch; no boarding fee schedule is published for Maharagama and the branch information lists the campus as a day school.
Other costs and recurring charges
- A refundable deposit is required at admission. - Parents should expect additional typical school costs such as uniforms, textbooks, examination fees, extracurricular activity fees and other incidental charges; specific amounts for uniforms, supplies or activity fees are not published in the school's publicly listed fee material.
Refund information
- The admission (application) fee is treated as non‑refundable. A refundable deposit is collected separately; the deposit is identified as refundable in published school listings.
Fee payment options
- The school's publicly available admissions and term‑fees pages do not list accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, etc.). No specific payment channels are published for the Maharagama branch in the materials reviewed.
Discounts, waivers and scholarships
- The school runs competitions and scholarship schemes that can apply a 100% waiver of the admission fee and percentage waivers of first‑year term fees (examples include a 25% waiver of term fees for certain competition winners); these schemes demonstrate the admission fee figure used for scholarship valuation.
Summary of current availability and important notes for parents
- The only explicit numeric fee published in the school's public materials is the admission fee referenced at LKR 300,000. For the Maharagama branch, full per‑grade term or annual tuition schedules for the 2026/27 (or 2025/26) academic year are not published on the school's admission/term‑fees page; billing rules (term payment timing, refundable deposit, and late payment surcharges) are documented in external school listing summaries. Parents should note the admission fee is presented as non‑refundable and that a refundable deposit is collected.
Brief note on findings and gaps (summary of search results):
- I reviewed the school's branch page for Maharagama and the school's Admission and Term Fees page; a full, itemised schedule showing per‑grade term or annual tuitions was not publicly posted there. The school's public articles and announcements include the admission‑fee valuation (LKR 300,000) and examples of scholarship/waiver percentages, and third‑party school listing material sets out standard billing rules such as payment timing, deposit and late‑payment surcharges. Where exact per‑grade term or annual tuition numbers, published payment method options, or a formal boarding fee schedule were needed, those specific figures were not available in the materials found.
Academics
Royal Institute International School - Maharagama teaches Montessori Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
The Maharagama branch offers AMI, Cambridge, Edexcel, and National curricula. Learners may be prepared for National GCE Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations or Cambridge Ordinary Level examinations.
Higher Education Progression
Degree Programmes provide opportunities to read for Degrees and Certificates from University of London and Deakin University.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports social and emotional learning through a holistic education approach. Ethics education and diversity awareness are central components, with virtues such as honesty, respect, responsibility and compassion taught through the Ethics syllabus. Leadership development is fostered through prefect programs and clubs across branches.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school offers remedial lessons for students requiring extra support and an inclusive, personalised learning environment.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The English for Juniors course prepares students from Grade 1 to 8 to meet the demands of the future world, improving listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental health and emotional well-being are integral to a well-rounded education. Regular mental health awareness sessions and stress management workshops are conducted, and a School Counselling Programme is being implemented across all five branches to support students and teachers.
Admissions
Admissions
Primary Admissions (Nursery to Grade 10) information is available from the Secretary (Admissions) at Havelock Town or any other Royal Institute branch, including Maharagama. Students must sit for a placement test before admission, and admission is based on the marks scored. Documents for admission include a copy of the Birth Certificate and two passport-size photographs. Ordinary Level Admissions require a placement test; admission is based on marks and ability; documents include a copy of the Birth Certificate, Leaving Certificate from the previous school, and two passport-size photographs; Advanced Level Admissions require selecting a stream and subjects and an interview with the Vice Principal and/or Principal; admission requires passes in not less than six subjects at Cambridge O-Levels, IGCSE or Local O-Levels including Maths and English with at least three Bs and preferably two Bs in the offering subjects; applicants may apply with pending OL results; documents to submit include Birth Certificate, O-Level result sheet, Leaving Certificate, and two passport-size photographs.
Scholarships
The Little Arts Art Competition awards scholarships to winners and participants. Open to children aged 2–6 from preschools outside Royal Institute; Royal Institute students are not eligible to participate; Scholarships are non-transferable and apply only at Royal Institute International School. First Place receives 100% off the admission fee and 25% off the term fee for one year, plus a 25,000 LKR cash prize and a certificate; Second Place receives 100% off admission and 15% off the term fee for one year, plus a 15,000 LKR cash prize and a certificate; Third Place receives 100% off admission and 10% off the term fee for one year, plus a 10,000 LKR cash prize and a certificate; Best Performance receives 75% off the admission fee; Participants receive 50% off the admission fee; Best Participating Nursery receives 25,000 LKR cash prize and a certificate of appreciation.
FAQs
Where is Royal Institute Maharagama located and what ages does it serve?
The Maharagama branch is at No. 11, Apeksha Hospital Rd, Maharagama 10280, Sri Lanka. It is a co-educational day school serving students aged 2 to 18, with options to study AMI, Cambridge, Edexcel, or National curricula.
What curricula can my child study at Maharagama and what exams might they prepare for?
Learners can follow AMI in the early years and Cambridge, Edexcel, or National curricula in the upper years. They may be prepared for National GCE Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations or Cambridge Ordinary Level examinations.
Who is the head of the Maharagama campus and is it a day school?
The head of the Maharagama branch is Ms. Samila Jayaratne. Yes, Maharagama operates as a day school.
What is the admission fee for Maharagama and is it non-refundable?
The admission (application) fee is 300,000 LKR and is non-refundable. A refundable deposit is charged separately at admission.
Are there scholarships or fee waivers available for Maharagama applicants?
Yes. The school runs scholarship schemes through competitions that can waive the full admission fee and offer partial waivers of first-year term fees. The exact waivers vary by competition and award.
What is the admissions process for primary and secondary entry at Maharagama?
For Primary (Nursery to Grade 10), admission requires a placement test and is based on marks. Ordinary Level admissions also use a placement test, while Advanced Level admissions require selecting a stream and an interview, with minimum subject passes.
How are term fees billed and are there any additional costs to expect?
Term fees are billed per term and are due in the first month of each term. A refundable deposit is required at admission, and late payments incur surcharges. Additional costs may include uniforms, textbooks, examination fees, and activity fees, though exact amounts aren't published publicly.
Does Maharagama offer boarding or is it strictly a day school?
Maharagama is a day school; boarding is not listed as a service for this branch.
What facilities does Maharagama offer for science, ICT, and libraries?
The campus has sophisticated science laboratories for Biology, Physics, and Chemistry, modern ICT laboratories, and libraries to support a range of learning activities.
What sports facilities and programs are available at Maharagama?
Students can participate in athletics, badminton, basketball, chess, swimming, cricket, football, karate, netball, and table tennis. A dedicated Sports Complex in Wijerama includes a swimming pool, badminton and basketball courts, a gym, and a cafeteria.
How many classrooms does the Maharagama campus have and what about other academic facilities?
The Maharagama branch has more than 50 classrooms and libraries. In addition to science and ICT facilities, these spaces support a broad range of learning activities across curricula.
What clubs and extracurricular activities can students join at Maharagama?
Students can participate in Interact Club, RIMUN, Mathematics Club, Drama Circle, Media Club, Quiz Club, IT Society, Astronomy Club, Young Global Researchers, Little Friends, Social Service Society, Art Club, Debate Club, Sinhala Club, Buddhist/Hindu/Islamic Societies, and more, with activities across branches.
Is there a leadership development program at Maharagama?
Yes. Maharagama runs a Promising Leaders program with a guild of 44 student leaders, supported by alumni engagement to foster leadership development.
Are there opportunities for community service and competitions at Maharagama?
Yes. The Interact Club and Social Service Society lead community service projects, and events like the Little Arts Art Competition offer scholarships and prizes.
What language support and English language development programs does Maharagama offer?
There is an English for Juniors course to improve English proficiency for Grades 1–8, supported by the Department of English to enhance language development.
Does Maharagama provide any special education needs (SEN) or remedial support?
The school offers remedial lessons and an inclusive, personalised learning environment to support students who require extra help.
What efforts are in place for students' mental wellbeing at Maharagama?
Mental health and emotional well-being are prioritized with regular awareness sessions and stress-management activities; a School Counselling Programme is being implemented across branches to support students and staff.
What can you tell me about Maharagama's history and community involvement?
Maharagama was established on 1 September 2005. There is an active alumni network and a range of clubs; World Children's Day 2024 at Royal Institute Maharagama showcased the school's community involvement.
Are there any accreditations or awards listed for Maharagama?
No accreditations or awards are listed in the provided information, though the school runs scholarship schemes and hosts competitions like the Little Arts Art Competition.
