
Buddhist Ladies’ College
Buddhist, Founded 1954
Updated July 2026
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Buddhist Ladies' College is a premier, government-approved private girls' school in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with a 72-year legacy of providing quality education rooted in Buddhist values. It serves students from nursery through to grade 13, focusing on the comprehensive development of well-rounded, confident young women.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
Founded on Buddhist values, the school is dedicated to the motto "The Utmost for the Highest." It aims to empower young women to become disciplined, resilient, and civic-minded contributors to society through a holistic education that balances academic rigor with ethical and cultural development.
Programmes
The school offers a curriculum aligned with the national Education Department's syllabus, spanning from nursery through to grade 13. The academic programme includes a nursery stage focused on play-based learning, a primary school curriculum emphasizing foundational skills and critical thinking, and a senior school programme that prepares students for higher education through rigorous study and leadership opportunities. Innovations such as Artificial Intelligence are integrated into the curriculum to support student research and academic success.
Outcomes
The school has a long history of producing distinguished alumni who have excelled in fields such as law, medicine, the arts, and the corporate sector. Recent students have achieved significant success in national-level sporting events and academic examinations, including high performance in G.C.E. Ordinary Level assessments.
Student support
Learning support
The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, focusing on the social, emotional, mental, physical, and cognitive development of each student. Teachers act as mentors and role models, providing individualized attention and support to help students overcome weaknesses and build on their unique strengths. Mindfulness practices are integrated into the classroom to support mental well-being and emotional regulation.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Prospective families are invited to contact the school office or use the provided contact details for admission inquiries. The school offers a transformative educational experience for girls, emphasizing academic excellence and character building.
Calendar
The school maintains an active calendar of events, including annual concerts, exhibitions, science fairs, and drama competitions. These events are designed to foster student confidence, creativity, and community spirit.
Facilities
About the campus
Located in Colombo 07, the campus provides a range of facilities to support student learning and well-being, including dedicated nursery spaces with sensory-friendly environments, classrooms, and hostel facilities. The school also utilizes modern tools for education, including the integration of Artificial Intelligence into the curriculum.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities to facilitate holistic development, including karate, the national cadet force, girl guides, rifle shooting, swimming, table tennis, netball, badminton, cricket, handball, chess, tennis, archery, athletics, and yoga. Students are encouraged to take on leadership roles in various societies, such as the environmental society, to build organizational and team-working skills.

- Mr. Mohanlal De MelChairman / Manager
As Chairman/Manager, he is part of the current management team committed to upholding the high standards and educational philosophy of the school's founder.
- Mrs. S. AviruppolaPrincipal
Serving as the Principal of Buddhist Ladies' College, she leads the institution in its mission to provide quality education while integrating Buddhist and cultural values. She emphasizes the school's commitment to modern innovations, such as incorporating Artificial Intelligence into the curriculum to empower student research and studies.
- Mrs. G. PrincelyVice Principal
She serves as the Vice Principal of the college.
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