International Schools in Sri Lanka
Compare 35 international schools in Sri Lanka. Filter by curriculum, fees (average LKR 1,305,971), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Edited by Aziza Francienne · B2C Marketing Manager
- Schools listed
- 35
- Curricula
- 15
- Average annual fee
- LKR 1,471,110
- Fee range
- LKR 97,500 – 10,735,103
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- Pearson Edexcel IGCSE (27 schools)
- Average school size
- 2,561 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Lyceum International School - Katunayake
- Oldest
- Overseas School of Colombo (1957)
About international schools in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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14 international schools in Colombo
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2 international schools in Panadura
See all 2 →2 international schools in Kandy
See all 2 →1 international school in Malabe
See all 1 →1 international school in Galle
See all 1 →1 international school in Negombo
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Curricula
There are 35 international schools in Sri Lanka covering 15 curricula. The most widely offered are Pearson Edexcel IGCSE (27), British Curriculum (13), Cambridge IGCSE (13), Bespoke Curriculum (12), Cambridge (Primary) (10). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Sri Lanka runs from about LKR 97,500 to LKR 10,735,103, averaging roughly LKR 1,471,110. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Sri Lanka run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Sri Lanka we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.