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Royal Institute International School - Gampaha

Sri Lanka

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The school at a glance
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2013
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages English, French
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Community and Service, Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Royal Institute International School, Gampaha branch, located at Hansagiri Junction, Yakkala Road, Gampaha, serves learners aged 2 to 18. Established on 16 September 2013, it is part of a network with a long history of teachers. The campus offers AMI Montessori for early years and Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for secondary studies, with the National curriculum also taught at the Gampaha campus. This combination supports progression from early childhood to pre-university levels. Facilities include Biology, Physics and Chemistry laboratories, ICT laboratories, libraries, safe play areas for younger pupils, and a sports complex in Wijerama with a swimming pool, badminton and basketball courts, a gymnasium, and a cafeteria. Extracurriculars span service, leadership and intellectual activities; notable clubs include Interact, RIMUN Model United Nations, and the Drama Circle, along with Mathematics, IT, and Art clubs. The school emphasizes English-medium instruction with connections to the wider Royal Institute network, internationally accessible.

Junction, Hansagiri, Yakkala Rd, Gampaha 11870, Sri Lanka

The Essentials

Location
Gampaha Branch, Hansagiri Junction, Yakkala Road, Gampaha

Stages
Toddler to Advanced Level

Country affiliation
Sri Lanka
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Gampaha is a branch of Royal Institute International School. It is part of the Royal Institute International School network.
Fees
Application / registration fees

- On admission parents must pay a non-refundable admission/application charge plus a refundable security deposit; the admission/application charge, the refundable deposit and the relevant term fee are payable to confirm a place.

Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year)

- The school does not publish a public, itemised fee table that lists tuition amounts by year group and by term for the Gampaha branch (or other branches) for the 2026/27 academic year (or 2025/26) in a downloadable schedule. Exact per-term and per-year figures by grade are not publicly posted. Parents must request the branch-specific fee schedule directly from the admissions office to obtain the formal per-term and per-year amounts.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment timing: Term fees are payable at the start of each school term; term fees should be paid during the first month of each term. On acceptance of an offered place the admission charge, refundable deposit and the relevant term fee are due.

- Late-payment surcharges: A surcharge is applied to late fee payments (a 5% surcharge is applied to late payments, with a higher surcharge if payment is delayed by more than one month).

- Invoice practice: Acceptance invoices commonly require payment of the first term (or semester) and may include a term-fee advance or deposit as separate line items.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not listed among services for the Royal Institute International School branches; no public boarding/hostel fee schedule is published for the Gampaha branch. Therefore there are no publicly posted boarding fee amounts for the Gampaha branch.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- Additional costs commonly charged (but not published as fixed amounts) include: school uniform, textbooks and stationery, Cambridge/Edexcel examination fees where applicable, transport (school bus), extra-curricular activity or club fees, special event/excursion charges and any optional subject or resource levies. These ancillary charges are usually itemised separately on the admission invoice or term invoice rather than included in the headline tuition figure. Exact amounts for these items are not published in a public, per-grade fee table.

Refund information

- Admission/application charges are treated as non-refundable in the school's general admissions practice; a refundable security deposit is commonly required but the school does not publish a public, line-by-line refund schedule for term fees, deposits or development levies. Refund and withdrawal conditions (notice period, partial refunds, forfeiture rules) are handled through the school's formal fee and refund policy and by individual invoice/contract terms.

Fee payment options

- The school's public pages do not list a single, fixed list of accepted payment methods. In practice, similar local international schools and public listings indicate that invoices may be paid by bank transfer or via a school payment portal; third-party profiles also reference the use of a payment portal or bank transfer for corporate payments. Parents should expect standard payment methods such as bank transfer and organized online payment portals to be offered, with any card payments and foreign-currency processing handled by the school's finance office or its payment provider. Exact accepted methods and any card-processing surcharges are confirmed by the branch finance/admissions office.

Summary / important note for parents (why per-grade numbers are not shown here)

- The school provides an admission-and-term-fees interface for each branch but does not publish a public, itemised per-grade per-term fee table on its public pages; consequently exact tuition figures for each year group and the per-term totals for the Gampaha branch are not available in the public domain. The items above state the payment structure and common ancillary charges that parents should expect and budget for. To receive formal per-term and per-year fee amounts by grade for the Gampaha branch and for the 2026/27 (or 2025/26) academic year, request the branch fee schedule from the school's admissions/finance office.
Academics

Royal Institute International School - Gampaha teaches Montessori Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
AMI, Cambridge, Edexcel, and National curricula are followed at the Gampaha branch.

Exam Results
Gampaha prepares learners for GCE Ordinary Level (O-Level) and Advanced Level (A-Level) examinations under the national curriculum, and for Cambridge O-Level examinations under the Cambridge study program.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Spiritual guidance and counselling support social and emotional development. RI Dhamma School instills good values to develop empathy and concern for others. The Prefects' Guild provides student leadership opportunities to foster community and responsibility. Extracurricular activities such as sports and literary activities are integrated into the school routine to help students shape their identity and potential.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through spiritual guidance and counselling, and RI Dhamma School contributes to values education that cultivates empathy and resilience. Students are encouraged to engage in activities using modern technology and participate in extracurricular programs to support personal growth and confidence.
Parent Experience

History
Royal Institute International School, Gampaha branch was established on 16 September 2013. It began with 13 teachers and 12 students from Nursery to Grade 5. Today it prepares learners for GCE Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations under the national curriculum and for Cambridge Ordinary Level examinations. The branch is led by Ms. Faiza Gallil, Principal, and the Royal Institute has existed for over fifty years, with a staff of qualified teachers and ongoing growth in numbers and standards.

Community
Promising Leaders is a 25-member Prefects' Guild in the Gampaha branch that acts in unity to uphold brotherhood, culture and values among students. The school maintains an Alumni network that keeps former pupils connected to inspire current students. RI Dhamma School provides spiritual guidance and values education. Clubs and Societies and Sports form part of on-campus life.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Science laboratories for Biology, Physics and Chemistry provide practical science experiences. ICT laboratories are modern and equipped for computing and information technology learning. Play areas offer safe spaces for younger students. The sports complex located in Wijerama includes a swimming pool, a badminton court, a basketball court and a gymnasium, plus a cafeteria. Libraries provide a learning space that integrates traditional and modern concepts.

Sports Facilities
The sports complex houses a swimming pool, a badminton court, a basketball court and a gymnasium. The complex is located in Wijerama and includes a cafeteria for refreshments. These facilities support the school's physical education program and practical sports activities across branches. Students have opportunities to participate in water-based and team sports within the campus facilities.

Academic Facilities
Science laboratories for Biology, Physics and Chemistry provide hands-on learning experiences. ICT laboratories are modern and equipped with the latest devices for practical technology education. Libraries offer a dynamic space that supports a range of learning activities. The curriculum includes the National School Curriculum in Sri Lanka and the Cambridge Curriculum. There are degree programmes and a Department of English.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Interact Club operates across Havelock Town, Nugegoda and Maharagama with twenty-two head board members. The RIMUN Model United Nations is one of the school's most decorated clubs. The Mathematics Club, Drama Circle and Media Club are active, along with the Quiz Club and the IT Society. Other active clubs include the Astronomy Club, Young Global Researchers, Little Friends, Social Service Society, Art Club, Debate Club, Sinhala Club, Buddhist Society, Hindu Society, Islamic Society and Science Society. These clubs operate across multiple branches.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has an Interact Club across three branches focusing on community service and leadership, with twenty-two head board members led by Ahmed Noohu (President), Kalindi Gamage (Vice President), and Arosheny Puvanenthirajah (Secretary). The school has a highly decorated Model United Nations club (RIMUN) with delegates who have won commendations, outstanding, and best delegate awards. The Mathematics Club has grown significantly and undertaken projects such as analyzing the spread of COVID-19, led by Dulakshana Shindo. The IT Society fosters excellence in intellectual and creative fields and pursues Programming the Future through technology projects and competitions.

Arts & Creative
The school has a Drama Circle that participates in drama competitions and cultivates theatre. The latest actor Moditha Dabare won Best Child Actor at the Asian Film Awards. The Media Club captures school memories and supports event cinematography, featuring student-led productions such as short films. The Art Club is active in visual arts and creative projects.

Cultural & Language
The school has a Sinhala Club promoting Sinhala language and culture. The Buddhist Society, Hindu Society, and Islamic Society promote cultural and religious activities and community events. Additional cultural groups provide spaces for language and cultural exchange across branches. These clubs contribute to cross-cultural understanding within the school.

Social & Hobbies
The school has an Interact Club that offers service projects and leadership opportunities across branches. The Social Service Society engages in volunteering and outreach. The Astronomy Club, Young Global Researchers, Little Friends, Art Club, Debate Club, Sinhala Club, Buddhist Society, Hindu Society, Islamic Society, and Science Society are active across the Royal Institute network. These clubs provide diverse extracurricular engagement for students.

Community & Service
The school has Interact Club across branches that runs community service projects. The Social Service Society engages in volunteering and outreach. RIMUN's activities include service-oriented events as part of its Model UN program. RI Dhamma School fosters values and compassion within the student body.

Leadership & Professional
The school has a Prefects' Guild of the Gampaha branch with 25 student leaders who uphold unity, culture, and values. Interact Club across branches provides leadership opportunities through its head board led by Ahmed Noohu, Kalindi Gamage, and Arosheny Puvanenthirajah. RIMUN and other clubs offer leadership roles within committees and event coordination. These experiences help students develop professional skills and teamwork.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school has spiritual guidance and counselling to help students use their learning time effectively. RI Dhamma School instills good values and develops empathy within the school community. Sports and wellness activities are provided as part of the extracurricular program.
Languages

Language Provision
English and French are taught under the National School Curriculum in Sri Lanka. In the National Stream, the Arts track lists English and French among its subjects. Cambridge Curriculum materials emphasize working and communicating in English.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Primary Admissions (Nursery to Grade 10): Parents/Guardians who wish to get their children admitted can obtain the necessary information from the Secretary (Admissions) at Havelock Town or any other branch schools at Nugegoda, Maharagama, Maya Avenue, and Gampaha. The students have to sit for a placement test before being admitted. According to the marks scored, the student is selected and admitted to the school. For the admission process, the following documents have to be submitted: a copy of the Birth Certificate; 2 stamp-size photographs. 2. Ordinary Level Admissions: The students who intend to enroll for their O-Level studies have to face a placement test before being admitted. According to marks obtained and the ability of the student, he/she will be selected and admitted to the school. For the admission process, the following documents have to be submitted: a copy of the Birth Certificate; Leaving certificate from the previous school; 2 Stamp size photographs. 3. Advanced Level Admissions: The students who intend to enroll for their A-Level studies can select their stream and combination of subjects based on the subjects being offered at school. The students have to face an interview with the Vice Principal and/or Principal after the above process. Admission requirements for Edexcel / National A-Levels are passes in not less than 6 subjects at the Cambridge O-Levels, IGCSE or Local O-Levels including Maths and English with at least 3 B passes and preferably a minimum of 2 B passes in the offering subjects for the A/Level course. Students can apply with pending OL results. For the admission process, the following documents have to be submitted: a copy of the Birth Certificate; a copy of the O-Level result sheet; Leaving certificate of previous school; 2 Stamp size photographs.

Scholarships
Awards under the Little Arts Art Competition include: First Place – 100% off the admission fee and 25% off the term fee for one year, plus a cash prize of LKR 25,000 and a certificate; Second Place – 100% off the admission fee and 15% off the term fee for one year, plus a cash prize of LKR 15,000 and a certificate; Third Place – 100% off the admission fee and 10% off the term fee for one year, plus a cash prize of LKR 10,000 and a certificate; Best Performance Students – 75% off the admission fee; Participants – 50% off the admission fee; Best Participating Nursery – LKR 25,000 cash prize and a Certificate of Appreciation. Scholarships are non-transferable and applicable only at Royal Institute International School.
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