Colombo International School
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
About
Co-educational, English-medium international school founded in 1982 in Colombo 7 (Cinnamon Gardens). Infant, Junior and Senior sections serve ages 2½ to 18. Delivers the UK curriculum, including Edexcel IGCSE and A Level, and is non-denominational.
Key facts
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Info checked 2026-11-03
Curriculum
British · IGCSE · A Level
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English
Type
International school
- Founded
- 1982
- Religion
- none
Admissions
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- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explained
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Library
- Theatre
Sports
- Football
- Tennis
- Athletics
- Swimming
After-school activities
- Clubs and societies
- Model United Nations
- Sports
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