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Royal Institute International School - Maharagama

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Type Co-educational
Opened 2005
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages English, French
Strengths Sport, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Royal Institute International School – Maharagama is a multi-curriculum campus serving students from age 2 to 18 on No. 11, Apeksha Hospital Rd, Maharagama, Sri Lanka. The Maharagama branch offers Montessori (AMI), Cambridge (Primary to A/AS Levels), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, giving families a choice between Cambridge and national curricula. Established in 2005, the branch now educates over 1,000 students across more than 50 classrooms, with dedicated science laboratories for Biology, Physics and Chemistry, modern ICT laboratories, and a library that supports learning. The school is equipped with a Sports Complex in Wijerama featuring a swimming pool, gym, and multiple courts, enabling a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities. Extracurriculars include Interact Club, RIMUN, Mathematics Club, Drama Circle, Art Club, and Media Club. A Promising Leaders program and Interact activities foster student leadership, academic inquiry, and community engagement across campuses.

No. 11, Apeksha Hospital Rd, Maharagama 10280, Sri Lanka

The Essentials

Royal Institute International School - Maharagama has 1,000 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Royal Institute International School, Maharagama Branch, No. 11, Apeksha Hospital Rd, Maharagama 10280, Sri Lanka

Stages
Toddler to Advanced Level

Country affiliation
Sri Lanka
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The governance structure includes a Chairman, Deputy Chairperson, and Coordinating Principal: Chairman Mr. G. T. Bandara; Deputy Chairperson Dr. Nirodha Bandara; Coordinating Principal Mrs. Iranthi Gunawardena.
Fees
Application / Admission fees

- A one‑off admission (application) fee is indicated at LKR 300,000 (this amount is referenced as the value of a 100% admission‑fee waiver in the school's published competition materials).

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

- The school does not publish a complete per‑grade tuition schedule on the public "Admission and Term Fees" page; per‑grade term or annual tuition amounts for the 2026/27 academic year are not listed there.
- The only explicit fee‑value published in the school's public materials is the admission fee figure noted above (LKR 300,000). Term‑fee amounts by grade are not available in those same materials.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Term fees are billed on a per‑term basis and are expected to be paid during the first month of each term. A refundable deposit is collected on admission alongside the admission fee. Late payment surcharges apply: 5% for late payment and 10% if payment is delayed by more than one month. These billing terms (payment in the first month of each term, refundable deposit, and late‑payment surcharges) are stated in school fee guidance available through school listings.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not identified as a service for the Maharagama branch; no boarding fee schedule is published for Maharagama and the branch information lists the campus as a day school.

Other costs and recurring charges

- A refundable deposit is required at admission.
- Parents should expect additional typical school costs such as uniforms, textbooks, examination fees, extracurricular activity fees and other incidental charges; specific amounts for uniforms, supplies or activity fees are not published in the school's publicly listed fee material.

Refund information

- The admission (application) fee is treated as non‑refundable. A refundable deposit is collected separately; the deposit is identified as refundable in published school listings.

Fee payment options

- The school's publicly available admissions and term‑fees pages do not list accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, etc.). No specific payment channels are published for the Maharagama branch in the materials reviewed.

Discounts, waivers and scholarships

- The school runs competitions and scholarship schemes that can apply a 100% waiver of the admission fee and percentage waivers of first‑year term fees (examples include a 25% waiver of term fees for certain competition winners); these schemes demonstrate the admission fee figure used for scholarship valuation.

Summary of current availability and important notes for parents

- The only explicit numeric fee published in the school's public materials is the admission fee referenced at LKR 300,000. For the Maharagama branch, full per‑grade term or annual tuition schedules for the 2026/27 (or 2025/26) academic year are not published on the school's admission/term‑fees page; billing rules (term payment timing, refundable deposit, and late payment surcharges) are documented in external school listing summaries. Parents should note the admission fee is presented as non‑refundable and that a refundable deposit is collected.

Brief note on findings and gaps (summary of search results):

- I reviewed the school's branch page for Maharagama and the school's Admission and Term Fees page; a full, itemised schedule showing per‑grade term or annual tuitions was not publicly posted there. The school's public articles and announcements include the admission‑fee valuation (LKR 300,000) and examples of scholarship/waiver percentages, and third‑party school listing material sets out standard billing rules such as payment timing, deposit and late‑payment surcharges. Where exact per‑grade term or annual tuition numbers, published payment method options, or a formal boarding fee schedule were needed, those specific figures were not available in the materials found.
Academics

Royal Institute International School - Maharagama teaches Montessori Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The Maharagama branch offers AMI, Cambridge, Edexcel, and National curricula. Learners may be prepared for National GCE Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations or Cambridge Ordinary Level examinations.

Higher Education Progression
Degree Programmes provide opportunities to read for Degrees and Certificates from University of London and Deakin University.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports social and emotional learning through a holistic education approach. Ethics education and diversity awareness are central components, with virtues such as honesty, respect, responsibility and compassion taught through the Ethics syllabus. Leadership development is fostered through prefect programs and clubs across branches.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school offers remedial lessons for students requiring extra support and an inclusive, personalised learning environment.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The English for Juniors course prepares students from Grade 1 to 8 to meet the demands of the future world, improving listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental health and emotional well-being are integral to a well-rounded education. Regular mental health awareness sessions and stress management workshops are conducted, and a School Counselling Programme is being implemented across all five branches to support students and teachers.
Parent Experience

History
Maharagama Branch was established on 1 September 2005. At its inception, the school was headed by Ms. Iranthi Gunawardhane as the Principal with five teachers, and 45 students across Lower Nursery, Upper Nursery and Grade 1. Presently, learners may follow either the national curriculum or the Cambridge curriculum, and be prepared for National GCE Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations or Cambridge Ordinary Level examinations. Under the guidance of Ms. Samila Jayaratne, the Principal, the school continues to grow.

Community
The Maharagama community includes a student leadership guild that changes each year. There is an active alumni network that engages former students. Clubs and Societies are part of school life, and a Dhamma School is listed as a branch activity. World Children's Day 2024 at Royal Institute Maharagama is an example of community events.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Maharagama branch has more than 50 classrooms and educates more than 1,000 students. Students may choose either the national curriculum or the Cambridge curriculum and may prepare for National GCE Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations or Cambridge Ordinary Level examinations. Curricula include AMI, Cambridge, Edexcel, and National. Academic facilities include science laboratories for Biology, Physics, and Chemistry; ICT laboratories; and libraries.

Sports Facilities
The school offers athletics, badminton, basketball, chess, swimming, cricket, football, karate, netball and table tennis. The Sports Complex located in Wijerama includes a swimming pool, a badminton court, a basketball court, a gymnasium and a cafeteria. The sports program supports both indoor and outdoor activities across these disciplines.

Academic Facilities
Science laboratories for Biology, Physics and Chemistry are described as sophisticated and state-of-the-art. ICT laboratories are modern and equipped with the latest devices. Libraries provide a dynamic space that integrates traditional and modern concepts to support a range of learning activities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Interact Club, RIMUN, Mathematics Club, Drama Circle, Media Club and Quiz Club are among the clubs and societies. 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 are also active. The Interact Club operates across Havelock Town, Nugegoda and Maharagama branches, and RIMUN is a prominent activity across branches.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has Mathematics Club, IT Society, Quiz Club, RIMUN, Astronomy Club, and Young Global Researchers. The Astronomy Club, Science Society, and other clubs participate in intra- and inter-school activities, while Interact Club and the Quiz Club contribute to intellectual engagement across branches. These clubs emphasize inquiry, problem solving, and critical thinking across branches.

Arts & Creative
The school has Drama Circle, Art Club, and Media Club. Members participate in theatre productions, visual arts activities, and media projects. These clubs provide opportunities to develop creativity and performance skills across branches.

Cultural & Language
The school has Sinhala Club, Buddhist Society, Hindu Society, and Islamic Society. Cultural and religious groups organize events and celebrations aligned with Sri Lankan customs. These clubs support intercultural understanding among students.

Social & Hobbies
The school has Interact Club, Social Service Society, Little Friends, Drama Circle, and Debate Club. Students engage in social activities, community involvement, and creative hobbies across branches.

Community & Service
Interact Club and Social Service Society are active in community service projects and social responsibility initiatives across branches. These clubs coordinate volunteer activities and service projects to benefit local communities.

Leadership & Professional
The Maharagama branch features a Promising Leaders program with a guild of 44 student leaders. It emphasizes honesty, integrity and loyalty as core values passed down through generations. Alumni engagement supports student leadership development and opportunities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
A comprehensive Sports program covers Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Chess, Swimming, Cricket, Football, Karate, Netball and Table Tennis. A dedicated Sports Complex in Wijerama includes a swimming pool, badminton and basketball facilities and a gym. Students regularly achieve medals and championships in various sports.
Languages

Language Provision
English is a focus of language development. The Department of English exists to improve students' English proficiency. The school follows AMI curriculum for early childhood and National and/or Cambridge curricula for higher grades.
Admissions

Admissions
Primary Admissions (Nursery to Grade 10) information is available from the Secretary (Admissions) at Havelock Town or any other Royal Institute branch, including Maharagama. Students must sit for a placement test before admission, and admission is based on the marks scored. Documents for admission include a copy of the Birth Certificate and two passport-size photographs. Ordinary Level Admissions require a placement test; admission is based on marks and ability; documents include a copy of the Birth Certificate, Leaving Certificate from the previous school, and two passport-size photographs; Advanced Level Admissions require selecting a stream and subjects and an interview with the Vice Principal and/or Principal; admission requires passes in not less than six subjects at Cambridge O-Levels, IGCSE or Local O-Levels including Maths and English with at least three Bs and preferably two Bs in the offering subjects; applicants may apply with pending OL results; documents to submit include Birth Certificate, O-Level result sheet, Leaving Certificate, and two passport-size photographs.

Scholarships
The Little Arts Art Competition awards scholarships to winners and participants. Open to children aged 2–6 from preschools outside Royal Institute; Royal Institute students are not eligible to participate; Scholarships are non-transferable and apply only at Royal Institute International School. First Place receives 100% off the admission fee and 25% off the term fee for one year, plus a 25,000 LKR cash prize and a certificate; Second Place receives 100% off admission and 15% off the term fee for one year, plus a 15,000 LKR cash prize and a certificate; Third Place receives 100% off admission and 10% off the term fee for one year, plus a 10,000 LKR cash prize and a certificate; Best Performance receives 75% off the admission fee; Participants receive 50% off the admission fee; Best Participating Nursery receives 25,000 LKR cash prize and a certificate of appreciation.
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