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Royal Institute International School - Havelock Town Campus

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 4100
Type Co-educational, Girls School
Opened 1971
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge International AS Levels, Montessori Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages English, French
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

Royal Institute International School’s Havelock Town campus provides education from nursery through A-Levels. Students can pursue the Sri Lankan National Curriculum, Cambridge qualifications (Primary through Advanced), or Pearson Edexcel IGCSEs. The campus features dedicated physics, chemistry, and biology laboratories alongside specialized IT centers. The adjacent Wijerama Sports Complex supports the athletic program with a swimming pool, basketball and badminton courts, and a gymnasium. A notable feature is the institution's Cambridge School Centre status, which allows students to take staged assessments for Cambridge AS and A-Levels progressively rather than in a single final sitting. The school’s co-curricular program includes the highly decorated Model United Nations (RIMUN) club, which frequently competes at inter-school levels, and a Mathematics Club that recently engaged students in statistical modeling of local health data. An active Interact Club connects students directly with community service projects across Colombo.

191 Havelock Rd, Colombo 00500, Sri Lanka

The Essentials

Royal Institute International School - Havelock Town Campus has 4,100 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
Located in Havelock Town, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka. The Reach Us address is Royal Institute International School, Havelock Town, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka. The school operates across five branches: Havelock Town, Nugegoda, Girls' School (Maya Avenue), Maharagama, and Gampaha.

Stages
Nursery to Advanced Level; AMI curriculum for early childhood; National and/or Cambridge curriculum for learners from grades 1 to Advanced Level.

Type
Private international school.

Additional learning support
Remedial lessons for students requiring extra support, with targeted, smaller-group sessions from Grade 1.

Country affiliation
Sri Lanka
Academics

Royal Institute International School - Havelock Town Campus teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge International AS Levels, Montessori Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers the Cambridge Curriculum from Grade 1 to Grade 12, organized into four stages: Cambridge Primary (1–11 years), Cambridge Lower Secondary (12–14), Cambridge Upper Secondary (14–16), and Cambridge Advanced (16–19). It provides Cambridge International AS Levels during the course and Cambridge International A-Levels in a subsequent session, with staged assessment guiding learning goals. Cambridge International AS and A-Levels are internationally benchmarked qualifications recognized by universities and employers. The Cambridge Advanced Stage includes a range of subjects such as Law, English Language, Global Perspectives and Research, and Psychology. The school holds Cambridge School Centre status in Sri Lanka and conducts Cambridge assessments alongside other curricula.

Higher Education Progression
The higher education arm of Royal Institute is Royal Institute Colombo (RIC). It is affiliated with the University of London and Deakin University, Australia, offering degrees and certificates from leading universities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school fosters a positive learning community that instills character traits of respect, responsibility, fairness, honesty, perseverance, trustworthiness, caring, compassion and citizenship. The school inspires students to believe that learning is a lifelong adventure and that success means doing our best, being and feeling proud about our efforts. The school fosters a learning environment that promotes the freedom to wonder, to ask, to explore and to imagine. The school creates an atmosphere where students are accepted for their special talents and individual uniqueness.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers Cambridge English courses, including Diploma in English; Face to Face English; English for Juniors; Certificate in General English; Cambridge Young Learners (YLE); Cambridge A2 Key (KET); Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET); Cambridge B2 First (FCE); Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE); and Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test. The Department of English is a Cambridge Assessment English authorised examination centre.
Parent Experience

History
Royal Institute International School was founded in 1971 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. In 1982 it was established as a private limited liability company providing international education and introduced London O-Level and A-Level courses along with computer education. In 1991 the Royal Institute of Colombo began diploma and degree programmes with the University of London. The Nugegoda branch opened in 1993, the Department of English was established in 1997, Maharagama branch opened in 2005, and the Girls' School at Maya Avenue opened in 2008. The Gampaha branch followed in 2013; in 2008 Royal Institute was awarded Affiliate Centre status by the University of London; a Nursery section was established in 2013 at Stanley Thilakaratne Mawatha, Nugegoda; the school celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019.

Community
Royal Institute runs a range of clubs and societies across branches. The Interact Club has expanded from the Havelock Town branch to Nugegoda and Maharagama and coordinates community service projects with a 22‑member head board led by Ahmed Noohu (President), Kalindi Gamage (Vice President), and Arosheny Puvanenthirajah (Secretary). The Model United Nations (RIMUN) is among the school's most decorated clubs, with delegates including Rayhan Malik, Sanara Galhenage and Samathi Rajakaruna; Nugegoda is co‑presided by Sanara and Samathi, while Havelock Town is led by Rayhan Malik. The Mathematics Club, Drama Circle, Media Club, Quiz Club, IT Society, Astronomy Club, and other student groups are active and provide opportunities for competitions and performances; other clubs include the Young Global Researchers, Little Friends, Social Service Society, Art Club, Debate Club, Sinhala Club, Buddhist Society, Hindu Society, Islamic Society and Science Society.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents' Forum functions as the Parents' Association at Royal Institute, strengthening the family‑based approach to holistic education in partnership with the Career Guidance Unit. Vibrant events include the Annual Art Competition and Ridma Extravaganza.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Facilities include science laboratories for Biology, Physics and Chemistry; ICT laboratories; libraries; and play areas. The Sports Complex in Wijerama houses a swimming pool, badminton court, basketball court and gymnasium, with a cafeteria on site. The school campus is located in Havelock Town, Colombo, Sri Lanka. The facilities support learning across science, technology, sports and libraries.

Sports Facilities
The Sports Complex in Wijerama houses a swimming pool, a badminton court, a basketball court and a gymnasium, with a cafeteria on site.

Academic Facilities
Biology, Physics and Chemistry laboratories support practical science learning. ICT laboratories are provided for information technology learning. Libraries provide access to learning resources.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers clubs including Interact Club, RIMUN, Mathematics Club, Drama Circle, Media Club, Quiz Club, IT Society, 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.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
RIMUN is one of the school's most decorated clubs, emphasizing international issues and debate. The Mathematics Club has grown to broaden math participation and has engaged in data analyses like COVID-19 trends. The IT Society develops programming and digital-art skills through intra- and inter-school activities.

Arts & Creative
The Drama Circle participates in drama competitions and nurtures theatre talent. The Media Club documents school events and develops cinematography and filmmaking skills. An Art Club exists among the creative student groups.

Cultural & Language
Sinhala Club, Buddhist Society, Hindu Society, and Islamic Society offer cultural and religious platforms. These groups celebrate Sri Lankan culture and foster interfaith dialogue. Dhamma School operates as part of our cultural education.

Social & Hobbies
The Interact Club spans three branches and runs community service projects. The Drama Circle, Media Club, Quiz Club, and IT Society offer varied hobbies and skills. Other active clubs include Astronomy, Young Global Researchers, Little Friends, Social Service Society, Art Club, Debate Club, Sinhala Club, Buddhist Society, Hindu Society, Islamic Society, and Science Society.

Community & Service
Interact Club leads community service projects across branches. Social Service Society participates in service initiatives. The school promotes social responsibility through its clubs.

Leadership & Professional
Interact Club leadership includes Ahmed Noohu (President), Kalindi Gamage (Vice President), and Arosheny Puvanenthirajah (Secretary). RIMUN delegates elect co-presidents Sanara Galhenage and Samathi Rajakaruna (Nugegoda) and Rayhan Malik (Havelock Town). The IT Society is led by President Joanne Sheraiah.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Athletics programs include Badminton, Basketball, Chess, Swimming, Cricket, Football, Karate, Netball, and Table Tennis. Students have achieved championships and medals in Inter International Schools football and Karate, and national-level swimming successes. The school encourages overall well-being through diverse sports and athletic competitions.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English. French is taught as a subject under the National Curriculum's Arts stream.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
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Admissions

Scholarships
Winners of the Little Arts Art Competition receive scholarships to pursue their education at Royal Institute International School.
School Events
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