International schools in Colombo, Sri Lanka
There are 28 international schools listed in Colombo, Sri Lanka. They offer IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, National Curriculum (England), IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, and Montessori. 1 offers boarding.
Updated July 2026
- Schools
- 28
- Curricula
- 9
- With boarding
- 1
Curricula offered: IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, National Curriculum (England), IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, and Montessori.
Accreditations: British Schools Overseas and IB.
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — | — | — |
| Musaeus College | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Girls | — |
| Alethea School | — | Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — | — | — |
| Ladies’ College | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Girls | — |
| Keble College | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | — |
| St. Joseph's College | — | — | — | Boys | — |
| Christ King College | — | Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | — | — |
| Vidura College | — | — | — | — | — |
| Linfield College International | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many international schools are in Colombo?
- Novana Index lists 28 international schools in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- What are the best international schools in Colombo?
- There is no single best international school in Colombo; the right fit depends on curriculum, budget, and boarding needs. The 28 listed schools offer IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, National Curriculum (England), IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, and Montessori and hold accreditations including British Schools Overseas and IB. Compare all 28 by curriculum, fees, boarding, and accreditation to find the best match.
- What curricula do international schools in Colombo offer?
- International schools in Colombo offer IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, National Curriculum (England), IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, and Montessori.
- Are there boarding schools in Colombo?
- Yes, 1 of the international schools listed in Colombo offer boarding.
- Which accreditations do schools in Colombo hold?
- Listed schools in Colombo hold accreditations including British Schools Overseas and IB.