International schools in Sri Lanka
There are 50 international schools listed in Sri Lanka. They offer IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Montessori, National Curriculum (England), IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, and British EYFS. 4 offer boarding.
Updated July 2026
- Schools
- 50
- Curricula
- 10
- With boarding
- 4
Curricula offered: IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Montessori, National Curriculum (England), IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, and British EYFS.
Accreditations: Association Montessori Internationale, British Schools Overseas, IB, and Cambridge International.
| School | Curriculum | Stages | Accreditation | Gender | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Moir School | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Co-ed | Rs. 867.1k |
| Colombo International School | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Co-ed | — |
| Sherwood Girls College | Montessori | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | Association Montessori Internationale | Girls | — |
| Methodist College | IGCSE | Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Girls | LKR 88.3K |
| The British School ColomboBSC | National Curriculum (England), Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | British Schools Overseas | Co-ed | — |
| Colombo Overseas SchoolOSC | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | — | — |
| The Overseas School of ColomboOSC | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | — | — |
| NICE International SchoolNICE | National Curriculum (England) | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Co-ed | — |
| Royal Institute International School, Havelock Road | Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Co-ed | — |
| Stamford College | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | Cambridge International | Co-ed | — |
| Wycherley International School Gampaha | Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Co-ed | — |
| Galle International College | National Curriculum (England), Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | Cambridge International | — | — |
| Royal International School | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Co-ed | — |
| Highlands College | IGCSE | Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Co-ed | — |
| All Nations International School | Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | — | — |
| Ilma International Girl's School | Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Girls | — |
| Bishops College | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Girls | — |
| Louvre College | Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | — | — |
| Trinity College | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Boys | — |
| Musaeus College | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Girls | — |
| S. Thomas’ College - Bandarawela | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Boys | — |
| Alethea School | — | Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | — |
| S. Thomas' College - Gurutalawa | — | Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Co-ed | — |
| St. Anthony's College | — | Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Boys | — |
| St. Peter's College | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Boys | — |
| Buddhist Ladies’ College | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Girls | — |
| Chundikuli Girls' College | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Girls | — |
| Lead The Way Girls International | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Girls | — |
| S. Thomas' College | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Boys | — |
| Sailan International School | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Co-ed | — |
| Thomas Gall School | British EYFS | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary | — | — | — |
| Colombo South International College | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Montessori | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | — | — |
| Readway College | Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | — | — |
| Wesley College - Colombo | — | Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Boys | — |
| Zahira College Colombo | IGCSE | Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | — |
| Pebbles Academy | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | — |
| St. Henry’s College | — | Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Boys | — |
| Ladies’ College | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Girls | — |
| Keble College | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | — |
| Hewaheta Central College | — | Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Co-ed | — |
| St. Joseph's College | — | — | — | Boys | — |
| Christ King College | — | Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | — | — |
| Mount Hira International School | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | — |
| Vidura College | — | — | — | — | — |
| Linfield College International | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | — | — |
| Holy Family Convent - Kalutara | — | — | — | Girls | — |
| Hartley College | — | — | — | — | — |
| St. Patrick's College - Jaffna | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dhurham College | — | — | — | — | — |
| Universal International School | — | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How many international schools are in Sri Lanka?
- Novana Index lists 50 international schools in Sri Lanka.
- What are the best international schools in Sri Lanka?
- There is no single best international school in Sri Lanka; the right fit depends on curriculum, budget, and boarding needs. The 50 listed schools offer IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Montessori, National Curriculum (England), IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, and British EYFS and hold accreditations including Association Montessori Internationale, British Schools Overseas, IB, and Cambridge International. Compare all 50 by curriculum, fees, boarding, and accreditation to find the best match.
- What curricula do international schools in Sri Lanka offer?
- International schools in Sri Lanka offer IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Montessori, National Curriculum (England), IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, and British EYFS.
- Are there boarding schools in Sri Lanka?
- Yes, 4 of the international schools listed in Sri Lanka offer boarding.
- Which accreditations do schools in Sri Lanka hold?
- Listed schools in Sri Lanka hold accreditations including Association Montessori Internationale, British Schools Overseas, IB, and Cambridge International.