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Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Sinhala, Tamil, French, German
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Elementary, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Wycherley International School Dehiwala is a co-educational Cambridge curriculum school for ages 3 to 18, located at 13, 15, 17 Sri Maha Bodhi Road, Dehiwala, Sri Lanka. The school teaches the Cambridge Primary, Secondary, IGCSE, AS and A Levels in English from Elementary through Senior School, with Cambridge Primary covering UKG to Grade 2, Secondary 01 for Grades 3–5, and Secondary 02 for Grades 6–8. It is the Cambridge Centre in Sri Lanka, endorsed by the University of Cambridge, offering a continuous pathway from Primary to Senior School. A Learning Resource Centre provides individualized academic support, therapies, IEPs and progress‑based planning, alongside science labs, computer labs, art rooms, libraries and performance spaces. Extracurriculars include Chess, Western Band, Choir, Hewisi Band, Interact Club and Toastmasters, plus a sport program. The campus emphasizes safety, digital learning tools and inclusive education, with branches expanding since 1996 to strengthen Cambridge provision across the country.
Wycherley International School - Dehiwala has instruction in English.
Location
Dehiwala, Western Province, Sri Lanka. The Dehiwala campus is at 13, 15, 17 Sri Maha Bodhi Road, Dehiwala. Wycherley International School operates across Colombo, Gampaha and Dehiwala.
Stages
Junior School and Senior School. The Cambridge Pathway covers education from age 3 to 19.
Type
co-educational
Additional learning support
The Learning Resource Centre provides tailored support for students needing additional academic, emotional, and developmental guidance, with integration into mainstream classrooms where appropriate.
Country affiliation
Sri Lanka
Fees
Annual tuition at Wycherley International School - Dehiwala ranges from LKR 135,000 to LKR 223,200 for 2026/27.
Application / Admission fees
- Play Group through A‑Levels: LKR 265,000. - UKG (Year 1): LKR 188,500. - Grades 2–5: LKR 159,000. - Grades 6–8: LKR 129,500. - Grades 9–12: LKR 100,000.
Tuition fees — term rates by year group (per term)
- Play Group (age 2–3): LKR 45,000 per term. - Nursery (age 3–4): LKR 50,000 per term. - LKG (age 4–5): LKR 57,600 per term. - UKG / Year 1 (age 5–6): LKR 64,800 per term. - Grade 1 (age 6–7): LKR 67,200 per term. - Grade 2 (age 7–8): LKR 69,600 per term. - Grade 3 (age 8–9): LKR 72,000 per term. - Grade 4 (age 9–10): LKR 74,400 per term. - Grade 5 (age 10–11): LKR 76,800 per term. - Grade 6 (age 11–12): LKR 79,200 per term. - Grade 7 (age 12–13): LKR 81,600 per term. - Grade 8 (age 13–14): LKR 84,000 per term. - Grade 9 (age 14–15): LKR 93,600 per term (note: senior term counts differ; see billing schedule). - Grade 10 (age 15–16): LKR 96,000 per term. - Grade 11 (age 16–17): LKR 108,000 per term. - Grade 12 (age 17–18): LKR 108,000 per term.
Annual tuition (standard school term counts and calculation)
- Junior School (Play Group up to Grade 8) standard year: three terms per academic year. Annual tuition = per‑term rate × 3. (Example: Grade 5 annual tuition = LKR 76,800 × 3 = LKR 230,400.) - Senior School (Grade 9–12) standard year: two terms per academic year. Annual tuition = per‑term rate × 2. (Example: Grade 11 annual tuition = LKR 108,000 × 2 = LKR 216,000.)
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Terms and term months: Junior School runs three terms (1st Term: August–December; 2nd Term: January–April; 3rd Term: April–June). Senior School runs two terms (1st Term: August–December; 2nd Term: January–June). - Term fees are payable in advance at the start of each term. For Junior School the published payable months are August, January and April; for Senior School the published payable months are August and January. Fees must be paid in full before the commencement of each term. - The admission fee (deposit) must be paid in full before joining. A minimum of one term's notice is required to withdraw a child to be eligible for a refund of the deposit; if a child leaves during the course of the year the deposit refund will not be made under the stated policy.
Boarding / hostel
- No boarding or hostel fees are published for the Dehiwala campus; the school's campus and facilities descriptions and public profiles do not list a boarding programme.
Other costs and mandatory charges
- Admission fee functions as a deposit under the published policy and is subject to the refund/notice conditions described above. - The publicly posted fee schedule does not itemise separate routine charges (for example a uniform levy, textbook charge, stationery pack, transport fee or exam fee) on the same page as the term tuition rates. Specific extra charges (uniforms, books, activity or exam fees, transport) are typically listed or invoiced separately by the school when applicable. - Transport: public profiles indicate no school bus service for the relevant listing; no specific transport fee schedule is published for Dehiwala.
Refund information
- The admission fee is refundable under the school's stated conditions: it is described as refundable but not transferable, and refund of the deposit requires a minimum of one term's notice; if the child leaves during the academic year the deposit will not be refunded under the published terms. Fees for terms must be paid in advance and are expected to be settled before the term starts.
Fee payment options and accepted methods
- Online payments are processed through the school's payment portal (MyFees). Accepted payment methods include local bank credit/debit cards, internationally issued cards paying in Sri Lankan Rupees, and an option to pay by international card in USD. Installment/payment‑plan options are available through the payment portal and partner bank offers (tenures and eligibility vary by card and bank). - School events and specific activities have been shown to accept bank deposits where listed (event invoices may include bank account details for direct deposit). Standard tuition and term payments are handled through the school's established payment portal or the school's billing process.
Summary (key practical points for parents)
- One‑off admission fee (deposit) is charged by year group as listed above. - Term tuition rates are charged per term according to the child's grade; Junior School uses three terms and Senior School two terms when calculating annual tuition. - Term fees are payable in advance; published payable months include August, January and April (Junior) and August and January (Senior). - No boarding programme is published for the Dehiwala campus. - Online payment by card (local and international), foreign‑currency card option and bank/portal installment plans are accepted via the school's payment partner.
Academics
Wycherley International School - Dehiwala teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Wycherley teaches the Cambridge Curriculum from Primary through Senior School. It is described as the Cambridge Centre in Sri Lanka offering the world recognised Cambridge Curriculum from Primary to Secondary education and is endorsed by the University of Cambridge – UK. English is the medium of instruction from Elementary to Senior School. Cambridge Primary covers UKG to Grade 2, Cambridge Secondary 01 covers Grade 3 to Grade 5, Cambridge Secondary 02 covers Grade 6 to Grade 8, and the Senior School offers Cambridge O/Level in Grade 10 and Cambridge A/Level in Grade 12.
Exam Results
100% pass rate in all Cambridge examinations. 80% A's & B's – consistently achieved.
Higher Education Progression
Past pupils are presently reading for their degrees in Medicine, Law, Engineering, Finance and other spheres at prestigious universities. Wycherley's students have transferred to top UK universities such as Cambridge, Sheffield, and Nottingham, and to Australian, American, Malaysian, and Singaporean universities.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Wycherley International School Dehiwala integrates social and emotional development into its holistic education. The school fosters respect, empathy and global-mindedness within a diverse, multi-ethnic community. The Headmistress emphasises the importance of academic, emotional, social and moral development as part of daily learning.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Learning Resource Centre is a specialised unit designed to assist students who require additional academic, emotional and developmental guidance. It provides individual and small group academic support, behavioural and emotional guidance, social skills development, classroom support through shadow teachers, and Individualised Education Plans with ongoing progress monitoring. The LRC supports inclusion by enabling collaboration with mainstream classrooms.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
In a multicultural environment, students gain fluency in English while appreciating local languages and cultures, preparing them to thrive in a diverse, global society.
Mental Wellbeing
The Learning Resource Centre focuses on emotional well-being and behavioural growth as part of its holistic approach. It offers therapeutic interventions including speech, swimming, music, art and dancing therapies to support emotional expression, focus and social development.
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1: Admissions are carried out throughout the school year, and your child is welcome to join at any time. Senior School follows an academic year with two terms: 1st Term – August to December; 2nd Term – January to June. Junior School follows an academic year with three terms: 1st Term – August to December; 2nd Term – January to April; 3rd Term – April to June. Step 2: Apply to Wycherley International School. An application form is used to apply. The form collects the student's Full Name and the parent/guardian's Full Name, the student's Date of Birth, Current Location, Contact Email, Contact Number, and Address. Please select your preferred Wycherley branch for admission: Colombo, Gampaha, Dehiwla. Step 3: Branch details and contact. Wycherley International School Colombo is located at No. 232, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07; T: +94 77 773 0730; E: admissions@wis.lk. Wycherley International School Gampaha is located at No. 05, Mudungoda, Miriswatta, Gampaha; T: +94 77 00 37037; E: admissions@wisgampaha.lk. Wycherley International School Dehiwala is located at 13, 15, 17 Sri Maha Bodhi Road, Dehiwala; T: +94 77 58 3841; E: info@wisdehiwala.lk.
Scholarships
Academic continuity is provided: a full scholarship covers the remainder of the student's schooling in the event of the breadwinner's death or total permanent disability. The school also guarantees university entrance for all qualifying students.
FAQs
Where is Wycherley International School - Dehiwala located and what ages does it serve?
The Dehiwala campus is at 13, 15, 17 Sri Maha Bodhi Road, Dehiwala. It serves students aged 3 to 18 and follows the Cambridge Curriculum from primary through senior school, with English as the medium of instruction.
What curriculum does Wycherley follow and what are the main stages?
Wycherley is a Cambridge Centre endorsed by the University of Cambridge and follows the Cambridge Curriculum. Cambridge Primary runs UKG to Grade 2, Secondary 01 covers Grade 3–5, Secondary 02 covers Grade 6–8, and the Senior School offers Cambridge O/Level in Grade 10 and A/Level in Grade 12.
Is there boarding at Wycherley Dehiwala?
No boarding is published for the Dehiwala campus; Wycherley operates as a day school.
What are the tuition rates per term for different year groups?
Term rates vary by year group, with Junior School having three terms per year and Senior School two terms. For example, UKG/Year 1 is about 64,800 per term and Grade 12 is about 108,000 per term, with annual tuition calculated as per-term rate × 3 for Junior School and × 2 for Senior School.
What is the admission deposit and its refund policy?
There is a one-off admission deposit paid before joining. The deposit is refundable under the school's terms and requires at least one term's notice; if a child leaves during the year, the deposit is not refunded.
Are there payment options for tuition and how are fees billed?
Tuition can be paid online via the MyFees portal using local or internationally issued cards, including USD for international cards, with installment plans sometimes available through the portal and partner banks. Additional charges (uniforms, books, transport, exams) are typically invoiced separately when applicable.
What are the Cambridge exam results like at Wycherley?
Wycherley reports a 100% pass rate across Cambridge examinations, with about 80% of students achieving A's and B's.
What higher education outcomes do Wycherley graduates achieve?
Past pupils have pursued degrees in Medicine, Law, Engineering, Finance and other fields, with some transferring to top UK universities such as Cambridge, Sheffield and Nottingham, as well as universities in Australia, the US, Malaysia and Singapore.
How is language taught at Wycherley?
English is the medium of instruction across Elementary to Senior, and the Cambridge Pathway is followed from UKG to Grade 12. EAL support is available within a multilingual environment.
What learning and wellbeing facilities does Wycherley Dehiwala offer?
The campus features a Learning Resource Centre with tailored academic, emotional and social support, plus therapies such as speech, swimming, music, art and dancing. There are science labs, computer labs, libraries, art rooms and performance spaces to support learning.
What extracurricular facilities and activities are available?
Extracurricular facilities include spaces for Western Brass Band, Hewisi Band, Choir and dance, plus clubs and student-led activities like chess. The program supports performances and competitions in various arts and music disciplines.
What clubs and leadership programs are available?
Wycherley offers clubs such as Toastmasters and Interact Club, along with other societies and student committees. There is a strong emphasis on chess, bands, choir and cultural activities with opportunities to take part in inter-school events.
What sports and arts achievements stand out?
The school competes in cricket, netball, basketball, swimming and more. In 2024/25, netball teams placed highly in international tournaments, and the Karate program includes 70–80 students with medals.
How does Wycherley support wellbeing and inclusion?
The Learning Resource Centre provides tailored academic, emotional and social support, including shadow teachers and Individualised Education Plans, along with therapies to support wellbeing. EAL support helps students gain English fluency while respecting local languages and cultures.
What is the Wycherley house system and how does it work?
Wycherley has four houses—Apollo, Athena, Pegasus and Triton. Students are allocated to a house on entry and stay in that house, with siblings placed in the same house; houses contest in Swimming and Athletics, with fixtures in Cricket, Basketball and Badminton, and the Overall Challenge Shield is awarded on Prize Day.
Who governs Wycherley and what is its structure?
Wycherley is governed by a Board of Directors and is part of the Ceylinco Education Group. The Dehiwala campus is led by Head of School Mrs. Nelum Fernando.
Are there any Cambridge recognitions or notable achievements?
Wycherley is a Cambridge Centre in Sri Lanka endorsed by the University of Cambridge, with a history of strong Cambridge results and a track record of students entering top universities.
Is Wycherley bilingual or offer immersion programs?
English is the sole listed medium of instruction; no bilingual or immersion programs are indicated in the available information.
What are some key moments in Wycherley's community and history?
Wycherley was established in 1985 and expanded to multiple campuses across Colombo, Gampaha and Dehiwala. Notable community events include the annual Big Match against Colombo International School and the art exhibition The World Through Our Eyes, with leadership visits from Cambridge South Asia.
