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Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Sinhala, Tamil, French, German
Strengths Sport, Academic Enrichment, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction
Wycherley International School, situated in Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, operates from a 1972 heritage building that originally housed Dr. R.L. Spittel’s nursing home. Founded in 1985, it is a co-educational day school delivering the Cambridge Pathway from Early Years through to A-Levels. Instruction is entirely in English, with Sinhala, Tamil, French, and German taught as language subjects.
The school is known for its strong Model United Nations (WISMUN) tradition, which trains delegates in international diplomacy, and distinctive groups like the Aviation Club, which coordinates field visits to local airports. Students have access to science laboratories, computer centers, and dedicated art spaces. The senior section is housed separately on Queen's Road to give older students their own learning environment. With a student body of around 1,100, Wycherley maintains parallel class sections to ensure focused learning and consistent examination success.
Wycherley International School - Colombo has 1,100 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Colombo campus is located at No. 232 Baudhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7.
Stages
Cambridge Pathway from age 3 to 19: Cambridge Early Years (age 3+), Cambridge Primary (age 5+), Cambridge Lower Secondary (age 11+), Cambridge Upper Secondary (age 14+), Cambridge Advanced (age 16+). The school divisions are Elementary (Play Group – Grade 2), Primary (Grade 3 – Grade 5), Junior School (Grade 6 – Grade 8), Senior School (Grade 9 – Grade 12).
Type
International Cambridge curriculum school; first and only comprehensive school following the Cambridge Curriculum from UKG (Year 1) – Grade 12 in Sri Lanka.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Korean, Turkish, Indonesian, Maldivian and Japanese students; multi-ethnic environment.
Country affiliation
Sri Lanka
Religious affiliation
multi-religious environment
Fees
Annual tuition at Wycherley International School - Colombo ranges from LKR 135,000 to LKR 288,000 for 2026/27.
Application / Admission fees
- Play Group through A‑Levels: LKR 265,000. - UKG (Year 1): LKR 188,500. - Grade 2–5: LKR 159,000. - Grade 6–8: LKR 129,500. - Grade 9–12: LKR 100,000.
Tuition fees — per term and effective annual totals by year group
Note: the schedule below lists the published term fee for each year group and the annual total calculated using the schools standard term counts (Junior School: three terms; Senior School: two terms). The schools admissions calendar specifies Junior School runs on a three‑term year and Senior School on a two‑term year.
- Billing / payment schedule: term fees are invoiced in advance and the published payable months listed for term billing include August, January and April. Fees must be paid in full before the start of each term. - Late payment: invoices published for admissions and term charges are subject to a late‑payment surcharge (example invoices show a 10% surcharge applied for late payment). - Deposit / advance: the school issues invoices that commonly require payment of the first term (or semester) and a term fee advance on acceptance of a place. Example proforma invoices show the 1st semester fee plus a term fee advance as separate line items.
Boarding fees
- Wycherley lists facilities such as laboratories, libraries, sports courts and a swimming pool for its campuses but does not publish boarding or hostel accommodation as a feeed service; no boarding fee schedule is published.
Other costs and typical additional charges
- Uniform, textbooks, examination fees, transport (bus) and other activity charges are not itemised in the published term‑fee table; parents should budget for separate uniform and book costs and for optional services such as school transport and extra‑curricular activity fees. (Payment portal and example invoices show separate line items may appear on admission invoices for additional charges.)
Refund information and withdrawal notice
- Withdrawal and deposit refund policy (published): a minimum of one terms notice is required for withdrawal to be eligible for a refund of any deposit; if a pupil leaves during the academic year the published schedule notes the deposit refund will not be made. Fees must be paid in full before each term; acceptance deposits/advance payments are applied against final invoices per the schools billing practice.
Fee payment options
- Online card payments (local and international cards) via the schools established payments portal. - Foreign‑currency payment (foreign card paying in USD) is supported on the payment portal where applicable. - Direct bank deposit / direct transfer to the schools bank account is accepted; example invoices list the schools account details for direct deposit. - Cheque payments drawn in favour of the school are accepted per published invoice instructions. Card, cheque and direct deposit options are shown on published invoices.
Brief note on currency and interpretation
- All amounts above are shown in Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR) and reflect the published term fees and admission charges as presented in the schools fee schedule materials.
Limitations (what I found and what was not available)
- The most recent detailed fee table located and used for the figures above is a published branch fee schedule that provides per‑term amounts and the schools stated withdrawal/refund rules; an explicit consolidated global fee schedule for the full 2025/26 or 2026/27 academic years (for every branch) was not located in the public materials reviewed. Example invoices and the schools admissions pages were used to confirm billing cadence, payment methods and the published withdrawal/refund requirement.
Academics
Wycherley International School - Colombo teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Cambridge Curriculum taught from UKG (Year 1) to Grade 12, including Cambridge Early Years, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary (Cambridge IGCSE or Cambridge O Level, Cambridge ICE), and Cambridge Advanced (Cambridge International AS & A Level).
Exam Results
100% pass rate in all Cambridge examinations.
Higher Education Progression
Guaranteed university entrance for all qualifying students.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Cambridge Early Years includes Personal, social and emotional development. The Buddhist Society was formed to help students build their moral values and enhance their mental well-being, and to promote cultural and religious understanding.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school uses English as the medium of instruction from Elementary to Senior School. The teachers at Wycherley Junior School are trilingual.
Mental Wellbeing
The Buddhist Society was formed to help students build their moral values and enhance their mental well-being. Personal, social and emotional development is included in Cambridge Early Years.
Admissions
Scholarships
A full scholarship is provided to cover the remainder of a student's schooling in the event of the breadwinner's death or total permanent disability. The Elephant Scholarship Fund supports the education of rural children affected by human-elephant conflict and has awarded scholarships worth over 1.2 million rupees.
FAQs
What curriculum does Wycherley International School offer?
Wycherley International School offers IGCSE, Cambridge, French, A Level curriculums. Cambridge Curriculum taught from UKG (Year 1) to Grade 12, including Cambridge Early Years, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary (Cambridge IGCSE or Cambridge O Level, Cambridge ICE), and Cambridge Advanced (Cambridge International AS & A Level).
What age range does Wycherley International School cater for?
Wycherley International School accepts students from age 3 to 18. Cambridge Pathway from age 3 to 19: Cambridge Early Years (age 3+), Cambridge Primary (age 5+), Cambridge Lower Secondary (age 11+), Cambridge Upper Secondary (age 14+), Cambridge Advanced (age 16+).
What are the fees at Wycherley International School?
Annual fees at Wycherley International School range from approximately 316,000 to 437,800. Application / Admission fees - Play Group through A‑Levels: LKR 265,000. - UKG (Year 1): LKR 188,500. - Grade 2–5: LKR 159,000. - Grade 6–8: LKR 129,500. - Grade 9–12: LKR 100,000.
Where is Wycherley International School located?
Wycherley International School is located in Sri Lanka. Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Colombo campus is located at No. 232 Baudhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7.
Is Wycherley International School co-educational?
Wycherley International School is a co-educational school. International Cambridge curriculum school; first and only comprehensive school following the Cambridge Curriculum from UKG (Year 1) – Grade 12 in Sri Lanka.
How do I apply to Wycherley International School?
The admissions process at Wycherley International School: The school conducts admissions throughout the school year, welcoming new students at any time. The Senior School follows an academic year with Term 1 August–December and Term 2 January–June.
Does Wycherley International School offer scholarships or financial aid?
Wycherley International School offers scholarships and financial aid. A full scholarship is provided to cover the remainder of a student's schooling in the event of the breadwinner's death or total permanent disability.
Does Wycherley International School offer English as an Additional Language (EAL) support?
The school uses English as the medium of instruction from Elementary to Senior School. The teachers at Wycherley Junior School are trilingual.
What facilities does Wycherley International School have?
From modern science laboratories and computer labs to vibrant art rooms, libraries and performance spaces, every facility is designed to enrich student life and learning. The school offers Science Laboratories, Art Room, Singing & Dancing spaces, a Playground & Sandpit, Library and Computer Labs. Wy Sports facilities include: Facilities support a broad sports program, including a 25-meter swimming pool, basketball and netball courts, and cricket pitches at the Gampaha campus.
What extra-curricular activities are available at Wycherley International School?
Wycherley International School offers a range of extra-curricular activities. Art Club celebrates student creativity, including an exhibition in 2024 titled 'Scapes' at the J.D.A. Perera Gallery. English Drama and Literary Society stages performances and participates in inter-school Shakespeare competitions.
What languages are taught at Wycherley International School?
English remains the academic language. Sinhala and Tamil are taught as link languages; French and German are taught as foreign languages from Grade 6. English is the medium of instruction from Elementary to Senior School.
Who is the head of Wycherley International School?
The head of school at Wycherley International School is Mr. Dayan D. L. Fernando.
How many students attend Wycherley International School?
Wycherley International School has approximately 1100 students. The school serves students from age 3 to 18.
When was Wycherley International School founded?
Wycherley International School was founded in 1985. Wycherley International School Colombo was established on January 7, 1985 at 232 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7, starting with 100 students and 40 staff.
Where do graduates of Wycherley International School go to university?
Guaranteed university entrance for all qualifying students.
What is the parent community like at Wycherley International School?
Wycherley has a wide range of extra-curricular activities and students are encouraged to actively participate in clubs and committees.
