Schools in Sri Lanka

A comprehensive list of all schools in Sri Lanka would be incredibly extensive, as there are thousands of government, private, national, and international schools across the island. However, I can categorize the main types of schools and provide examples from various regions.

1. Government Schools

These schools are funded and operated by the government. They follow the national curriculum and are free for students.

• Royal College, Colombo
• Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo
• Ananda College, Colombo
• Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo
• Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala
• Dharmaraja College, Kandy
• Mahamaya Girls' College, Kandy
• St. Anne's College, Kurunegala
• Sri Sumangala College, Panadura
• Vidura College, Colombo

2. National Schools

National schools are prestigious institutions directly administered by the Ministry of Education. Admission is highly competitive, and they often have better resources.

• Trinity College, Kandy
• St. Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia
• Ladies' College, Colombo
• Musaeus College, Colombo
• Nalanda College, Colombo
• Hillwood College, Kandy
• Richmond College, Galle
• Vidyartha College, Kandy
• Sri Jayawardenapura Maha Vidyalaya, Kotte

3. Private Schools

Private schools charge tuition fees and often provide a higher quality of facilities and education. They offer both the local and foreign curricula.

• Lyceum International School (Branches in Colombo, Nugegoda, Wattala)
• Royal Institute, Colombo
• Gateway College, Colombo, Kandy
• Elizabeth Moir School, Colombo
• Asian International School, Colombo
• Alethea International School, Colombo
• British School in Colombo

4. International Schools

These schools offer international curricula such as British, American, or International Baccalaureate (IB) and cater to both local and expatriate students.

• Colombo International School (CIS)
• The Overseas School of Colombo (OSC)
• The British School in Colombo
• Horizon College International, Malabe
• Asian International School, Colombo
• The Elizabeth Moir School
• Gateway College, Colombo
• Royal Institute International School, Colombo
• Regent International School, Gampaha

5. Provincial Schools

These schools are run by provincial councils, providing education in both urban and rural areas.

• Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya, Colombo
• Bandaranaike College, Gampaha
• Sujatha Vidyalaya, Matara
• Rahula College, Matara
• Jaffna Central College, Jaffna
• Vembadi Girls' High School, Jaffna

6. Catholic and Christian Schools

These schools are affiliated with religious institutions and are known for their strong moral and academic focus.

• St. Joseph’s College, Colombo
• St. Peter’s College, Colombo
• Good Shepherd Convent, Colombo
• Holy Family Convent, Colombo
• St. Bridget’s Convent, Colombo
• Methodist College, Colombo
• St. Anthony's College, Kandy
• St. Patrick’s College, Jaffna

7. Muslim Schools

Schools that cater to the Muslim community and emphasize religious education alongside the national curriculum.

• Zahira College, Colombo
• Al Hidaya Muslim College, Colombo
• Fathima Muslim Ladies College, Colombo

Major Schools in Key Cities

Colombo

• Royal College
• Visakha Vidyalaya
• Ananda College
• Musaeus College
• D.S. Senanayake College
• Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya
• Lyceum International School
• Colombo International School

Kandy

• Trinity College
• Mahamaya Girls' College
• Dharmaraja College
• Kingswood College
• Hillwood College

Galle

• Richmond College
• Mahinda College
• Southlands College

Jaffna

• Jaffna Hindu College
• St. John’s College
• Vembadi Girls' High School

For a complete list of schools in Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Education's official website offers a searchable database of all registered schools, categorized by region and type (government, national, private, and international).

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