Colombo International School

Sri Lanka, Colombo

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 2 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 1600

Type Co-educational

Opened 1982

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE

Taught languages French, Sinhala, Tamil, German

Typical class size 30

Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten

Introduction

Colombo International School (CIS) delivers the British Curriculum through Pearson Edexcel IGCSE to students aged 2–18. The Senior Section comprises Intermediate (Years 7–11) and Sixth Form (Years 12–13). In Years 10–11, a two-year IGCSE course requires English and Mathematics and seven subjects from Arts, Commerce, Humanities, Modern Languages and Sciences. In Sixth Form, Year 12 offers four AS subjects, followed by three or four A2 subjects; many students achieve A or A* grades. An Enrichment Programme supports university preparation, including BMAT, UKCAT, LNAT, SAT and IELTS, with three specialists guiding UK, US/Canada and Australian/Asian admissions. CIS operates from Cinnamon Gardens on purpose-built campuses, with a sister campus in Kandy sharing the same ethos. Facilities include a senior library, an Electronic Reference Library, a Museum, five computer labs, science laboratories, an auditorium, a 25-m pool and extensive sports grounds. The school emphasizes sport, performing arts and visual/creative arts, with a broad clubs programme.

www.cis.lk

28 R.G. Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka

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The Essentials

Location

28 Gregory's Road, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka. Colombo 7 (formally Cinnamon Gardens) is a central area of the city.

Stages

Infant Section; Junior School; Senior School.

Type

International school; English-medium.

Country affiliation

Sri Lanka

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Fees

Summary statement
- Exact numeric fee amounts for the 2026/27 academic year (and for 2025/26) are not published in the school's publicly available prospectus or admissions information; the school requires parents to request the official fee schedule directly from the admissions office.

Application fees
- No fixed application fee amount is published publicly. Application forms and entry documentation are available on request from the school's admissions office; submission of an application and supporting documents is required to begin the admissions process. Contact details are provided for obtaining the official application and registration fee information.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a term-by-term or year-group fee table on its publicly available materials. Specific tuition amounts for each year group (Infant, Junior, Senior, Years/Grades 1–13) and the per-term or per-year figures must be requested from the admissions office. The academic calendar (term dates) for 2025/2026 is published and shows the school operating on a three-term year; the school therefore issues an academic-term structure but does not publish corresponding numeric fee amounts in its public prospectus.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No public schedule of billing dates, payment deadlines, installment plans, or late-payment penalties is published in the school's publicly available documents. Parents should obtain the official billing schedule and payment terms from the admissions or finance office when requesting the fee schedule.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Colombo International School operates as a day school and does not publish boarding provision or boarding fees; boarding is not applicable to the main Colombo campus.

Other costs and recurring charges
- The school's prospectus describes standard curricular and extra-curricular activities (music, sport, clubs, trips, examinations) and indicates the existence of associated activities and resources, but no public comprehensive price list for uniforms, learning materials, external exam fees, transport, optional clubs, instrument/music tuition, or school trip charges is published. Parents should expect additional costs beyond tuition (uniforms, textbooks, examination fees, transport, optional activities) and should request a detailed breakdown from the school.

Refund information (deposits, cancellations, withdrawal)
- No public policy text detailing refundable deposits, withdrawal notice periods, refunds on tuition or other refundable charges is provided in the publicly available prospectus or admissions pages. Parents must request the school's formal refund and withdrawal policy directly from the school.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, online payment, cheque)
- The prospectus and admissions information available publicly do not list explicit payment channels or the accepted methods of payment. Parents should obtain the school's official payment options and instructions from the admissions or finance office at the time the fee schedule and invoice are requested.

Academics

Curriculum

UK-based IGCSE and A Level examinations form CIS's senior curriculum. The Senior Section comprises Intermediate (Years 7-11) and Sixth Form (Years 12-13). In Years 10-11, a two-year course leads to IGCSE examinations, with English and Mathematics required and seven subjects chosen from Arts, Commerce, Humanities, Modern Languages and the Sciences. In Sixth Form, Year 12 students study four subjects for AS Level, followed by three or four subjects in Year 13 for the final A2 Level examination; examination results have been consistently outstanding with many students achieving three or more A or A grades. The school provides an Enrichment Programme in the Sixth Form and prepares students for a range of examinations beyond A Levels, including BMAT, UKCAT, LNAT, SAT and IELTS, alongside comprehensive university and career guidance with three specialists supporting UK, US/Canada and Australian/Asian university admissions.

Student Teacher Ratio

Staff to student ratio is approximately 1:9 in the Senior Section.

Exam Results

Examination results have been consistently outstanding, with many students achieving three or more A or A grades every year.

Higher Education Progression

Three specialists coordinate UK universities/UCAS, US and Canadian college admissions, and Australian/Asian universities. A comprehensive university and career guidance program begins in Year 12, with interview training and ongoing support throughout the application process.

Gifted and Talented

Enrichment Programme in the Sixth Form broadens intellectual horizons and develops critical thinking.

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Admissions

1. Obtain the application form. The school is located at 28 Gregory's Road, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka. For assistance, call +94 112 697 587.

2. Admission to the school takes place throughout the year. It involves an assessment in English and Mathematics. Reports will also be reviewed at an informal interview.

3. Age Groups and structure. The school is organized into three sections, Infant, Junior and Senior, providing a structured, progressive education from the age of 2 ½ to 18. Each section has its own purpose-built classroom block and playground. It features ICT and Science laboratories, multimedia suites and classrooms, and a 700-seat theatre. The auditorium block houses two swimming pools, one indoor and one 25-metre outdoor pool, and there are multimedia classrooms equipped with up-to-date ICT teaching aids.

Scholarships

The school offers generous scholarships, to reward the high achievers. Scholarship criteria include more than just academic progress, reflecting the holistic contributions to school life made by our top performing students.

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FAQs

What curriculum does Colombo International School offer?

Colombo International School offers IGCSE, British, A Level curriculums. UK-based IGCSE and A Level examinations form CIS's senior curriculum. The Senior Section comprises Intermediate (Years 7-11) and Sixth Form (Years 12-13).

What age range does Colombo International School cater for?

Colombo International School accepts students from age 2 to 18. Infant Section; Junior School; Senior School.

What are the fees at Colombo International School?

**Summary statement** - Exact numeric fee amounts for the 2026/27 academic year (and for 2025/26) are not published in the school's publicly available prospectus or admissions information; the school requires parents to request the official fee schedule directly from the admissions office.

Where is Colombo International School located?

Colombo International School is located in Sri Lanka. 28 Gregory's Road, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka. Colombo 7 (formally Cinnamon Gardens) is a central area of the city.

Is Colombo International School co-educational?

Colombo International School is a co-educational school. International school; English-medium.

How do I apply to Colombo International School?

The admissions process at Colombo International School: 1. Obtain the application form. Entry application forms and other relevant details can be downloaded, requested over telephone or by email from management@cis.lk. The school is located at 28 Gregory's Road, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka. For assistance, call +94 112 697 587. 2.

Does Colombo International School offer scholarships or financial aid?

Colombo International School offers scholarships and financial aid. The school offers generous scholarships, to reward the high achievers.

What learning support does Colombo International School provide?

Colombo International School provides learning support services. The school caters to children with different needs, talents and abilities.

Does Colombo International School offer English as an Additional Language (EAL) support?

The school teaches in English.

What facilities does Colombo International School have?

Over the past few years CIS has progressively improved and enhanced its facilities to provide a first-class teaching and learning environment. Classrooms have multi-media facilities to support tailored learning for different student groups. The senior school library is exceptionally well-resourced w Sports facilities include: The Sports Department includes specialists in athletics, badminton, basketball, cricket, netball, rugby, soccer, swimming and tennis.

What extra-curricular activities are available at Colombo International School?

Colombo International School offers a range of extra-curricular activities. Art, Dance, Drama and Music play an important role at CIS. Art is taught as a subject and is also showcased outside the timetable, with students preparing for competitions and exhibitions.

What languages are taught at Colombo International School?

The school teaches in English from Nursery through to the Sixth Form and follows the UK curriculum.

Who is the head of Colombo International School?

The head of school at Colombo International School is Mrs. Sarah Philipps.

How many students attend Colombo International School?

Colombo International School has approximately 1600 students. The school serves students from age 2 to 18.

When was Colombo International School founded?

Colombo International School was founded in 1982. Colombo International School was founded in 1982 to meet the demand for quality co-educational, English-medium education in Colombo.

Where do graduates of Colombo International School go to university?

Does Colombo International School have a uniform policy?

The two CIS schools follow a uniform academic programme based on the British curriculum and share the same standards of instruction.

What is the parent community like at Colombo International School?

A wide range of co-curricular activities is offered, including arts, clubs and societies, with regular cultural evenings and drama productions in the 700-seat CIS auditorium.

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