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Colombo International School - Kandy Branch

Sri Lanka, Kandy

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 700
Type Co-educational
Opened 1998
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages English, French, German, Sinhala, Tamil
Typical class size 9
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

Colombo International School (CIS) Kandy Branch, established in 1998, provides an English-medium education based on the British curriculum for 700 students. Located in the tranquil residential suburb of Mawilmada, the campus prepares students for Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and International Advanced Level (IAL) examinations. Students study a mandatory minimum of eight subjects at the IGCSE level, including options like French, German, and Economics, before narrowing their focus in the Sixth Form. A standout feature of CIS Kandy is its deep commitment to the Performing Arts. It holds the distinction of being the only school in the region to stage annual theatrical productions for the wider Kandy public, providing students with unique practical experience in drama and stagecraft. Beyond academics, students must participate in at least two extracurricular activities, ranging from Animal Welfare and Eureka clubs to competitively coached basketball and rugby programs.

www.cis.lk

175 Paranagantota Rd, Kandy, Sri Lanka

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The Essentials

Colombo International School - Kandy Branch has 700 pupils, typical class sizes of 9, instruction in English.

Location
Colombo International School Kandy is located at 175 Paranagantota Road, Mawilmada, Kandy, Sri Lanka.

Stages
Infant, Junior and Senior sections for ages from about 2½ to 18.

Type
secular, co-educational international private day school

Pupil Nationality Mix
Students from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds including Korea, Japan, China, Britain, India, Sweden, Germany and the Maldives, as well as Sri Lanka.

Country affiliation
Sri Lanka

Religious affiliation
Secular
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees

- A registration and a deposit are required as soon as a place is offered (applies Nursery to Year 11). Payment of the registration and deposit is a condition of acceptance.

Tuition fees (per term and per year) — estimated ranges

- The school does not publish a public, itemised fee schedule by year-group on the materials available; the figures below are estimated tuition ranges compiled from recent market guides for Sri Lankan international schools and are presented by stage for use as working ranges only. Sources used to estimate these ranges are cited after this section.

- Infant / Early Years (Nursery, Pre‑Reception, Reception):
- Typical estimated fee per term: LKR 200,000 – LKR 400,000.
- Typical estimated fee per academic year (three terms): LKR 600,000 – LKR 1,200,000.

- Junior School (Year 1 – Year 6):
- Typical estimated fee per term: LKR 300,000 – LKR 500,000.
- Typical estimated fee per academic year: LKR 900,000 – LKR 1,500,000.

- Senior School (Year 7 – Year 11 / IGCSE years):
- Typical estimated fee per term: LKR 350,000 – LKR 700,000.
- Typical estimated fee per academic year: LKR 1,050,000 – LKR 2,100,000.

- Sixth Form (Year 12 – Year 13 / A Level):
- Typical estimated fee per term: LKR 400,000 – LKR 900,000.
- Typical estimated fee per academic year: LKR 1,200,000 – LKR 2,700,000.

(These ranges reflect recent published estimates for comparable international schools in Colombo and Kandy and should be treated as indicative only.)

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are invoiced on a termly basis and term fees are required to be paid in advance. The admissions declaration requires that term fees be paid at least fourteen (14) days before the commencement of each term. Parents must give three calendar months' written notice in case of withdrawal; if three months' notice is not provided the appropriate term fee is payable.

- Academic term dates are published by the school (example: the 2025–2026 term dates are provided in the school calendar). Invoices are raised with a due date; the application form records an invoice/due-date field for office use.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Colombo International School, Kandy branch operates as a day school; there is no public indication of a boarding programme for the Kandy branch and no boarding fees are published for the Kandy campus.

Other costs or fees

- Registration and deposit (paid on acceptance) — required as noted above.

- Uniform, PE kit, books and stationery — parents are required to provide uniform, PE kit and required books/stationery; these are additional, one‑off or annual costs charged to parents. The application declarations explicitly list uniform and required books/stationery.

- Examination and assessment fees (IGCSE / A Level examination entries) — external examination fees are commonly charged in addition to tuition and are typical for schools preparing students for Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and A‑Level examinations. Expect separate invoicing for exam entry fees and exam administration.

- Extra‑curricular activities, trips, transport and specialist learning support — these items are commonly invoiced separately by international schools and should be budgeted for in addition to tuition.

Refunds and withdrawal policy

- The admissions declaration requires three calendar months' written notice of withdrawal. If proper notice is not given, the school will charge the appropriate term fee. Term fees remain payable at least 14 days before each term until the child is officially withdrawn. The application form requires payment of the registration and deposit on offer of a place. The application materials do not specify a published, itemised refund schedule for registration, deposit or term fees.
Academics

Colombo International School - Kandy Branch teaches British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
British-based curriculum designed to provide an all-round, holistic education with equal emphasis on academics, arts, sports, culture, technology and social development. The three-stage system comprises Infants School, Junior School and Secondary School. CIS Kandy replicates the main branch's standards and prepares students for Edexcel's IGCSE and A Level examinations. The curriculum includes Languages (French, Sinhala, Tamil) and a broad range of subjects taught by a mix of Sri Lankan and expatriate staff. The programme emphasizes both academic achievement and wider development.

Student Teacher Ratio
The staff to student ratio is approximately 1:9.

Exam Results
Examination results have been consistently outstanding, with many students achieving three or more A or A grades every year. The school offers the UK-based IGCSE and A Level examinations.

Higher Education Progression
Alumni attend prestigious universities worldwide including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, London School of Economics, Harvard, Monash, Princeton, Stanford and the University of Melbourne. They pursue studies in medicine, engineering, economics, business management and law.

Gifted and Talented
Generous scholarships reward top-performing students. An Enrichment Programme is incorporated into the Sixth Form curriculum to broaden intellectual horizons and develop critical thinking.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. A downloadable application form is available by clicking the 'Click here to download the application form' link on the Admissions page.

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

3. The Principal and Head of Secondary are available to meet interested parents and a tour of the Kandy campus can be arranged.

4. Age groups served range from Nursery 2+ to 3+, Pre-Reception 3+ to 4+, Reception (KG 1) 4+ to 5+, Year 1 (KG 2) 5+ to 6+, Year 2 (Pr 1) 6+ to 7+, Year 3 (Pr 2) 7+ to 8+, Year 4 (Pr 3) 8+ to 9+, Year 5 (Pr 4) 9+ to 10+, Year 6 (Pr 5) 10+ to 11+, Year 7 (Form 1) 11+ to 12+, Year 8 (Form 2) 12+ to 13+, Year 9 (Form 3) 13+ to 14+, Year 10 (Form 4) 14+ to 15+, Year 11 (Form 5) 15+ to 16+, Year 12 (Lower 6) 16+ to 17+, Year 13 (Upper 6) 17+ to 18+.

Scholarships
The school offers generous scholarships, rewarding the top-performing students. Scholarship criteria include more than just academic progress, reflecting the holistic contributions to school life.
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