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Gateway College - Dehiwala

Sri Lanka

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The school at a glance
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 900
Opened 2013
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), BTEC Qualification
Taught languages English, French, Sinhala, Tamil
Strengths Sport, STEM, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Gateway College Dehiwala is located at No 285/1, Galwihara Road. The campus follows a comprehensive British Curriculum framework, including Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge Primary and Secondary, and BTEC qualifications, with the English National Curriculum at core and elements of the Sri Lankan curriculum to support holistic development. Established in 2013 through the merger of Gateway College Bambalapitiya and American International School, it serves Playgroup to Advanced Level and features a campus with auditorium, indoor basketball court, a swimming pool, an innovation studio, and a Math Lab. Facilities include specialised classrooms, smart classrooms, ICT labs, science labs, libraries, STEM rooms, and creative arts rooms, plus multipurpose spaces. Extracurricular offerings span art and drama spaces, a Music Room, a Production and Broadcasting Studio, Open Air Theatre, and indoor/outdoor play areas. Clubs cover Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, and Community and Service, with participation in national and international platforms such as MUN.

285/1, Galvihara Road(Quarry Road), Off hill street, dehiwala, dehiwela, Sri Lanka

The Essentials

Gateway College - Dehiwala has 900 pupils.

Location
Gateway College Dehiwala is located in Dehiwala, a southern suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The campus address is No 285/1 Galwihara Road, Dehiwala, on the Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia fringe. The area is part of the Colombo metropolitan region.

Stages
Playgroup to Advanced Level.

School day structure
The school day runs from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Diving Deeper

House System
The school has four houses: Stephen House, Solomon House, Lionel House, and Dudley House. The houses are named after the first four Prime Ministers of Sri Lanka.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of Gateway Group.
Fees
Application fees
- An application (admission) fee is required when submitting the physical application form. The published amount for the application fee is not available publicly.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- No campus‑published, itemised tuition schedule (per term or per year group) for Gateway College - Dehiwala is publicly available for the 2026/27 academic year or the 2025/26 academic year. Specific term or annual tuition rates for each year group (Playgroup through Advanced Level) are not published.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- A formal billing schedule and detailed payment terms (for example: term dates tied to invoicing, deadlines, late‑payment penalties, or discounts for annual payment) are not published. The application process requires submission of the physical application form together with the admission application fee.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- No boarding or hostel provision is listed for Gateway College - Dehiwala; therefore there are no published boarding fees for this campus.

Other costs and one‑off charges
- No public, itemised amounts are published for other typical school charges such as uniforms, transport, examination/assessment fees, textbooks, activity or club fees, or insurance. Where such charges apply, specific amounts and whether they are billed termly or annually are not published.

Refund information
- No published refund policy or published conditions for refunds (for withdrawal, cancellation, or overpayment) is available for this campus.

Fee payment options
- No public details are published about accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit/debit card, cheque, or in‑person payment). The admissions guidance indicates a physical application submission step but does not list accepted payment channels or online payment facilities.

Brief summary of findings and gaps
- The school's public pages confirm the existence of an admission application fee and list campus contact details, but do not publish any numeric fee schedule, billing timetable, refund terms, boarding fees, or accepted payment methods for Gateway College - Dehiwala. The information needed to populate a complete itemised fee record (per term and per year group, payment options, refund terms, and ancillary charges) is not available on the school's public pages.
Academics

Gateway College - Dehiwala teaches British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), BTEC Qualification.

Curriculum
The school models its curriculum on the English National Curriculum and includes elements of the local Sri Lankan curriculum, with a focus on holistic development.

Higher Education Progression
Gateway College Dehiwala reports that students secure admission to prestigious universities in the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand and Japan, including Stanford, MIT, Dartmouth and Cambridge; the school partners with Mentoraa for higher education counselling.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school integrates daily mindfulness for all students. MindUP, an evidence-based social and emotional learning program, is taught in Home Room sessions from 2022 onward and is grounded in Neuroscience, Positive Psychology, Mindful Awareness and Social-Emotional Learning. Students engage in mindfulness activities including mindful listening, mindful breathing, mindful seeing, mindful body scanning and mindful gratitude.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Gateway Achievers provides support for children with learning disabilities.

Mental Wellbeing
Pastoral care is integral to the Gateway approach and trained counsellors are available to support emotional and mental wellbeing. Mindfulness daily practice and religious observances contribute to emotion regulation, resilience, and a caring school climate.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is prioritized to create a calm, disciplined, respectful, caring and ethical environment for children. Mindfulness and pastoral care support safeguarding across all Gateway College branches.
Parent Experience

History
Gateway College Dehiwala was established in 2013 as the merger of Gateway College Bambalapitiya and American International School. It is one of Gateway's youngest schools, located south of Colombo and serving Playgroup to Advanced Level. The campus includes a state-of-the-art auditorium, an indoor basketball court, a swimming pool, an innovation studio, and a Math Lab. The school has 900+ students. The school is led by Principal Mr. Anthony Chelliah.

Community
The Gateway College Dehiwala community is active and vibrant, with involvement in co-curricular life beyond the classroom. Co-curricular programs include the Model United Nations Club, Debating Society, Quiz Club, and History Society. The principal oversees efforts to develop student leadership and engagement within the school. Students have achieved world prizes in IGCSE and A Level History, and in IGCSE Global Citizenship.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has an auditorium and an indoor basketball court. It also includes a swimming pool, an innovation studio, and a Math Lab. These facilities support a range of learning activities beyond the classroom. The Dehiwala campus houses these facilities as part of its teaching and learning environment.

Sports Facilities
Sport facilities include sport complexes, multiple courts for different sports, and on-site gyms. A swimming pool is available on site. These spaces support school sport programs and practical physical development. The facilities are designed to accommodate ongoing training and competitions.

Academic Facilities
Specialised classrooms, smart classrooms, ICT labs, and science labs are available. Libraries, STEM rooms, and creative arts rooms support diverse subject teaching. Multipurpose rooms provide flexible spaces for group work and project-based learning. The facilities are designed to support a range of teaching styles and practical learning activities. The school also offers dedicated spaces for STEM and creative disciplines.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Rooms for art and crafts, dance, and drama are provided. A Music Room is available on campus. A Production and Broadcasting Studio supports media-related activities. An Open Air Theatre exists as a performance space. There are outdoor and indoor play areas and auditoriums to support student activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a wide range of Academic & Intellectual clubs across campuses, including Business Club, Debating Club, MUN, Science Society, Innovation, Math Society, English Literary Society, French Club, History Society, General Knowledge Club, Geography Club, Law Society, Scrabble Club, and Sinhala Society. Students participate in national and international platforms, including Model United Nations conferences. Outstanding performance in these clubs is celebrated at College Awards Day and annual events. The Gateway Dehiwala campus participates in these clubs as part of the Gateway Experience.

Arts & Creative
The school provides Drama Club, Art Club, Production/Voices and Photography Club. Additional arts opportunities include Choir Club, Artistic Club, Broadcasting Unit, and Toastmasters & Broadcasting. A Media Unit supports student creative expression across campuses.

Cultural & Language
French Club and Sinhala Society are offered. Gateway's multi-cultural and multi-religious identity is central to the school, with annual celebrations such as Vesak, Islamic Day, Christmas Carols, Saraswathi Pooja, Holi, and Avurudu reflecting vibrant cultural life.

Social & Hobbies
Afternoon Activities include Arts/Arts & Craft/Pottery, Cub Scouts, Poetry, English Literature (MD), Singing/Songbird, Junior Choir, Dancing (Ballet/Western Dancing/Modern), Junior Band, Girl Guiding, Senior Choir, Orchestra (Kandy), Oriental Dancing, Scouting, Senior Band/Brass Band, AL Club, and Robotics. These activities run across Primary and Secondary and provide opportunities for creative engagement and social interaction.

Community & Service
The school offers Community Service Club, Interact Club, Guiding/Scouting, St John's Ambulance Service, and Environmental Society. These clubs foster service, teamwork, and community engagement through the Gateway experience.

Leadership & Professional
The Gateway Experience develops leadership and teamwork through Student Leaders across campuses. University & Career Advantage emphasizes that participation strengthens university applications and prepares students for future careers, complemented by recognition at College Awards Day and other events.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Afternoon Activities include Dancing (Ballet/Western/Modern), Singing, Senior Choir, and various performance and scouting activities that support physical activity and wellbeing. The program also features robotics and other clubs that promote hands-on learning and well-being through active participation.
Languages

Language Provision
Key Stage 03 includes English Language & Literature, Sinhala, and French. Key Stage 04 includes English Language, Sinhala, and French. The curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum.
Admissions

Admissions
01 Application Submission. Complete the official application form and submit required documents. 02 Interview Process. Students may attend an assessment or meeting depending on grade level. 03 Confirmation & Enrolment. Successful applicants receive an offer letter and proceed with enrolment.

Scholarships
Two full Advanced Level scholarships are offered. They will be awarded to two students following the Advanced Level programme at Gateway College Colombo. One scholarship will go to a student already studying at Gateway College and the other to a student who wishes to join Gateway College to pursue Advanced Level studies. These scholarships are for students who wish to take up any of the following programmes: 4 A Levels; 3 A Levels and a Diploma; 2 A Levels and the Foundation Diploma in Sport; SACE Stage 2. Applicants who have completed International GCSE/GCSE, Sri Lankan O Levels or SACE 1 are eligible to apply. Applications were to be submitted by 19 June 2023 and should include the CV of the student and a 200-word write-up explaining why the applicant should be considered; the donor remains anonymous.
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