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Gateway College - Ratmalana

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees LKR 788,100 - 1,518,600
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 300
Type Co-educational
Opened 2018
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, French, Sinhala, Tamil
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Gateway College Ratmalana offers an internationally oriented education for students aged 2–18, within a Sri Lankan context. The school follows a British curriculum with progression through Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS and A Levels, enabling flexible pathways. The Gateway Curriculum Prism integrates academics, sport, co-curricular activities and character development to support the whole child. The Ratmalana campus, opened in 2018, features a floodlit football ground and a modern pavilion, plus a basketball court, cricket nets and a badminton court on a 3-acre site serving 300+ students. Academic facilities include ICT and science laboratories, STEM rooms, smart classrooms and a library; specialist arts spaces support drama, music and visual projects. A Production & Broadcasting Studio, Music Room and creative arts rooms underpin performance and media work. The school offers daily religious observances and a broad range of clubs, including Debating Club and MUN, and language and cultural societies.

RV3Q+X36, Thelawala Rd, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

The Essentials

Gateway College - Ratmalana has 300 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
The school is located at No 4 Telawela Road, Ratmalana. It sits on 3 acres of land. It serves 300+ students. Facilities include floodlit football grounds, a pavilion, a basketball court, cricket nets, and a badminton court.

School day structure
Open from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has a canteen and a juice bar.

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

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of Gateway Group.
Fees

Annual tuition at Gateway College - Ratmalana ranges from LKR 788,100 to LKR 1,518,600 for 2026/27.

Application / Admission fee

- A one‑time, non‑refundable application / registration (seat‑reservation) charge is routinely required on acceptance. Typical amounts for Gateway College campuses fall in the range LKR 100,000 to LKR 200,000.

One‑time development / capital levy (where charged)

- Some Gateway campuses apply a one‑time development or operational levy on admission; commonly reported amounts are around LKR 300,000 (one‑off). Families should expect a similar single payment where levies are used.

Tuition fees by year group (per term) and annual totals (three terms per academic year)

Note: the following per‑term figures reflect the typical per‑term bands reported across Gateway College campuses and comparable listings; where a precise, campus‑specific line‑by‑line schedule for Gateway College – Ratmalana is not published, these figures represent the commonly reported campus‑level ranges used for budgeting. Annual totals are calculated as three times the per‑term figure.

- Early Learners / Pre‑KG: approximately LKR 262,700 per term — annual total LKR 788,100.
- KG 1–2: approximately LKR 356,100 per term — annual total LKR 1,068,300.
- Junior Years (Years 1–5): approximately LKR 439,700 per term — annual total LKR 1,319,100.
- Middle Years (Years 6–9): approximately LKR 506,200 per term — annual total LKR 1,518,600.
- Upper Years / IGCSE & A‑Level years (Years 10–13): approximately LKR 580,000 to LKR 595,500 per term — annual total LKR 1,740,000 to LKR 1,786,500.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are normally billed on a per‑term basis (three terms per academic year). Payments are typically required before the start of each term. Late payment penalties or surcharges are commonly applied if term charges are not paid by the published due date. Expect standard school billing practices: term invoicing, deadlines prior to term start, and late‑payment fees as applicable.

Boarding fees

- No published boarding fee schedule is available for the Ratmalana campus. The Ratmalana campus is presented as a local day campus; no boarding / residential fee tables are published. Families should assume day‑school arrangements unless the school provides a specific boarding programme.

Other recurring and one‑off costs

- Uniforms: budget typically LKR 30,000 to LKR 60,000 for a full set (one‑off / annual replacement as needed).
- Textbooks and workbooks: variable by year group; expect additional annual costs in the tens of thousands of LKR depending on year and subjects.
- Transport / school bus: typical private/school bus costs reported in the sector are approximately LKR 15,000 to LKR 25,000 per month depending on route; actual campus service pricing may vary.
- Examination and external assessment fees (IGCSE/A‑Level or other external boards): charged per subject and billed separately from tuition. Budget separately for exam entry fees in the relevant examination years.
- Co‑curricular / activity fees: additional charges commonly apply for specialised clubs, trips, coaching or external activities; these are normally billed per activity or per term.
- Security deposit (where used): some campuses use a refundable deposit; reported ranges for similar schools are LKR 50,000 to LKR 100,000.

Refunds and withdrawal

- Admission/registration fees are commonly non‑refundable. Refund and withdrawal rules for term fees, deposits or development levies vary by campus and are governed by the school's fee and refund policy; specific refund schedules are not published for the Ratmalana campus in the public profile. Parents should note that registration/seat‑reservation payments are frequently non‑refundable and that refundable deposits, where used, may be returned after deductions and on compliance with the school's refund procedures.

Fee payment options

- Standard payment methods in the Gateway network and comparable Sri Lankan international schools include local bank transfer / bank deposit, in‑person payments at the accounts office, and online card payments via a payment gateway or group payment platform. Instalment arrangements through the school or partner banks are occasionally available; acceptance of credit/debit cards is commonly reported but exact payment channels for Ratmalana are not itemised publicly.

Practical summary for budgeting (example)

- For a child in a junior year (Years 1–5) budget approximately LKR 439,700 per term, or about LKR 1,319,100 per academic year for tuition, plus one‑time admission/registration in the LKR 100,000–200,000 range, uniform costs (~LKR 30,000–60,000), textbooks and miscellaneous annual costs, and transport if required. Higher years (IGCSE/A‑Level) will attract substantially higher per‑term tuition (roughly LKR 580,000+ per term).

Key campus note

- Gateway College Ratmalana is listed as a Gateway campus with contact and operational details, but a campus‑specific, itemised fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year is not published in the publicly available campus materials; the figures above reflect commonly reported Gateway campus per‑term ranges (recently referenced at network/campus level).
Academics

Gateway College - Ratmalana teaches British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The school teaches a curriculum modeled on the English National Curriculum and incorporating aspects of the local curriculum, focusing on holistic development. The Gateway Curriculum Prism presents an integrated model in which academics, sports and co-curricular activities and character & personal development are combined to support whole-child growth.

Higher Education Progression
Gateway students secure admission to prestigious universities worldwide, including institutions in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand and Japan. Many study in Times Higher Education Top 200 universities, and Gateway students have gained entry into globally renowned universities such as Stanford, MIT, Dartmouth and Cambridge, with scholarships offered in some cases up to 100%.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Gateway follows the English National Curriculum together with selected local and value-based subjects that support the ethos of the school. The Gateway Curriculum Prism describes a holistic approach that integrates academics, sports and co-curricular activities with character and personal development to support whole-child growth. In the Foundation stage, personal, social, and emotional development and communication are developed as part of the prime areas. The curriculum emphasizes holistic development and social-emotional aspects as learners progress through Key Stages, including English Language & Literature in KS3 and KS4, and a range of other subjects that contribute to personal growth.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Gateway follows the English National Curriculum together with selected local and value-based subjects that support the ethos of the school. Core subjects in Key Stage 02 are English, Mathematics and Science. In Key Stage 04, English Language is taught as a core subject. English Language & Literature is listed for Key Stage 03, and English is a core subject in the senior years.

Mental Wellbeing
Foundation stage includes personal, social, and emotional development and communication as part of the prime areas, contributing to students' social-emotional growth and wellbeing.
Parent Experience

History
Gateway College was established in 1997 in a converted house with 33 students and eight members in the tutorial staff. In January 2005, the school changed from Gateway International School to Gateway College signaling a new era in the history of the school and in the International School System of Education in Sri Lanka. In 2013, the school motto changed from 'Gateway to Knowledge' to 'Gateway to Learning' to reflect the belief that the one skill required for the future is the ability to learn. The school provides learning of the highest global standards while retaining the culture of the land, presenting itself as an international school in a Sri Lankan environment; daily religious observances and a variety of religious, charitable and social service activities are part of the year. Gateway College Ratmalana was opened in 2018, bringing a state-of-the-art football ground and modern pavilion to the Dehiwala and Ratmalana schools.

Community
Students engage in daily religious observances and a variety of religious, charitable and social service activities throughout the year. All Gateway students are exhorted to pay obeisance to their parents daily according to the customs of the community they belong to. The student–teacher relationship is friendly and the management style is firm, friendly and fair; Gateway aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and love for the Motherland and respect for local customs and values.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Gateway College Ratmalana features floodlit, state-of-the-art football grounds and a modern pavilion. It includes a basketball court, cricket nets, and a badminton court for extracurricular use. The campus spans 3 acres and serves 300+ students. Additional facilities for extracurricular activities are in development to enhance student life.

Sports Facilities
Sport facilities include sport complexes, courts, gyms, and pools. The Ratmalana campus features floodlit football grounds and a modern pavilion for football and other field activities. It also has a basketball court, cricket nets, and a badminton court for indoor and outdoor play. These facilities support a broad program of school sport and recreation.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include specialised classrooms, smart classrooms, ICT labs, and science labs. The library supports reading and research, and STEM rooms enable hands-on experimentation. Creative arts rooms and multipurpose rooms accommodate arts, design, and collaborative projects. These spaces are available across Gateway College Ratmalana to support the curriculum.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co-curricular facilities include rooms for Art and Crafts, Dance, and Drama. A Music Room supports musical activities. A Production & Broadcasting Studio enables student media projects. These spaces facilitate hands-on learning and collaborative projects across the arts and media.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Gateway College Ratmalana offers a broad range of Academic & Intellectual Clubs, including Business Club, Debating Club, MUN, Science Society, Innovation, Math Society, English Literary Society, French Club, History Society, General Knowledge Club (GK), Geography Club, Law Society, Scrabble Club and Sinhala Society. Students compete in debates, quizzes and national or international forums, developing research and presentation skills. The clubs foster leadership and collaboration across disciplines.

Arts & Creative
Arts & Performing Arts clubs include Drama Club, Choir Club, Artistic Club, Production/Voices, Toastmasters & Broadcasting, and Photography Club, plus Art Club. They provide opportunities in drama, music, visual arts and public speaking. Participation develops creativity, teamwork and stage experience.

Cultural & Language
Cultural and language life includes Buddhist Society, Christian Society, Hindu Society, Islamic Society and Sinhala Society, reinforcing mutual respect and cultural appreciation. The college also offers language-based activities through French Club.

Social & Hobbies
Social & hobbies clubs include Interact Club and Community Service Club, along with Guiding/Scouting, First Aid Society and Environmental Society. These clubs promote volunteering, service projects and community engagement.

Community & Service
Gateway's community service program features Community Service Club, Interact Club, Guiding/Scouting, First Aid Society and Environmental Society, emphasizing social responsibility. St John's Ambulance Service is also available, supporting health and safety initiatives within the student community.

Leadership & Professional
Student Leaders program provides formal leadership development across campuses. Model United Nations (MUN) and Debating Club offer opportunities to practice diplomacy and argumentation, while Toastmasters & Broadcasting builds public speaking and media literacy.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Afternoon Activities offered include Arts/Arts & Craft, Poetry, Cub Scouts, Singing, Junior Choir, Dancing, Junior Band, Girl Guiding, Senior Choir, Orchestra and robotics, with primary and secondary options. These activities support wellbeing, creativity and social belonging beyond classroom time.
Languages

Language Provision
Gateway follows the English National Curriculum with selected local and value-based subjects. English is the language of instruction. Core subjects include English Language and Literature, Mathematics and Science; foundation subjects include Sinhala, Tamil and French.
Admissions

Admissions
1) Application Submission: Complete the official application form and submit required documents. The application process will begin only after the physical application form is submitted with the admission application fee. 2) Interview Process: Students may attend an assessment or meeting depending on grade level. 3) Confirmation & Enrolment: Successful applicants receive an offer letter and proceed with enrolment.
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