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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Primary School
Introduction
Lyceum International School - Katunayake educates students from Pre-Primary to Secondary (ages 2–18) in English. It offers National and Edexcel international curriculums (IGCSE) with English-medium instruction from Pre-school to Grade 12. The school is part of a wider Lyceum network founded in 1993 by Dr. Mohan Lal Grero to provide affordable English-medium education within Sri Lanka's socio-cultural context. The campus emphasizes a holistic approach, integrating academics with co-curricular programs and Industry 4.0-inspired practices. The campus provides modern teaching spaces, well-equipped science, ICT, and arts facilities, abundant libraries, and safe green grounds for learning and exploration. Extracurriculars span sports to support physical fitness, and clubs in academic, arts, and cultural/language areas. The school nurtures students within Sri Lanka's socio-cultural environment, balancing academic work with co-curricular development. It emphasizes inclusive co-education from Nursery to Secondary and aims to foster social, emotional, and intellectual growth. The school maintains inclusive pathways for student growth.
No. 144, Liyanagemulla, Seeduwa, Western, 11410, Sri Lanka
The Essentials
Lyceum International School - Katunayake has 27,800 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English.
Location
Lyceum Katunayake is the newest Lyceum International School branch. It offers English-medium education for preschool through Grade 1 and provides daycare facilities, supporting a holistic and nurturing environment for students.
Stages
Preschool through Grade 1. Lyceum Katunayake serves early years education and offers daycare facilities.
Fees
Application fees
- No published application or registration fee amounts are available for Lyceum International School — Katunayake for the 2026/27 academic year. No numeric application-fee schedule is published for 2025/26 either.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- No published tuition-fee figures are available for any year group (Pre‑Primary, Grade 1 or higher) at the Katunayake branch for the 2026/27 academic year. No numeric tuition schedule is published for 2025/26 on the publicly available branch or admissions information. Therefore exact per‑term or per‑year tuition amounts cannot be provided here.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school's public branch and admissions pages do not publish a detailed billing schedule or formal payment-terms (for example: term dates for invoicing, deadlines, penalties for late payment, or instalment options). Parents should assume specific billing schedules and payment-terms are provided directly by the school at the time of offer or enrolment.
Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The Katunayake branch operates as an early-years/daycare and primary day school (Daycare to Grade 1 at opening) and lists day facilities; there is no indication that residential boarding is offered at the Katunayake branch. Boarding fees are therefore not applicable for Katunayake.
Other costs and typical additional fees
- No published amounts are available for other common costs such as uniforms, books, exercise books, school supplies, transport (bus) charges, co‑curricular or examination levies for the Katunayake branch for 2026/27 or 2025/26. No public schedule for these ancillary charges is available.
Refund information
- No published refund policy or specific refund amounts (for withdrawal, cancellation of admission, or fee refunds) is available on the publicly accessible branch or admissions information for Katunayake. Refund terms are not published and would be provided by the school in the formal fee agreement or offer letter.
Fee payment options
- There are no published, branch‑level details listing accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit/debit card, online payment gateway, cash) for Katunayake. The school's admissions contact details are published for parents to request the official fee schedule and payment methods.
Contact for the official fee schedule and billing terms
- Phone: +94 117 385 000. Email: student_admissions@lyceum.lk. Use these contact channels to request the Katunayake branch fee schedule, the formal fee agreement, payment-method details, billing calendar, and any applicable refund policy.
Summary of findings and limitation
- A review of the school's publicly available branch and admissions pages (Katunayake branch and central admissions information) did not find any published numeric fee schedules, fee tables, or formal payment/refund terms for the 2026/27 academic year; no published fee figures for 2025/26 were found on those pages either. Because the school does not publish numeric fees or a public fee schedule on those pages, exact amounts per application, per term, per year group, or for ancillary charges cannot be provided here. Parents should request the official fee schedule and written fee agreement directly from the school using the contact details above.
Academics
Lyceum International School - Katunayake teaches Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
National and International Curriculums are offered. English-medium instruction is provided from Pre-school to Grade 12. The school is co-educational and provides education from Pre-Primary to Secondary.
Higher Education Progression
Pupils are prepared to study at colleges and universities that accept internationally recognized entrance qualifications.
Wellbeing
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides English medium education from Pre-school to Grade 12.
FAQs
What age range does Lyceum Katunayake cater to?
Lyceum Katunayake serves ages 2 to 18, covering early years through secondary education. It currently operates as a day school starting with preschool and includes daycare facilities. The school is co-educational and uses English-medium instruction from Pre-school to Grade 12.
What curriculums are offered and is English the medium of instruction?
Lyceum Katunayake offers National and International Curriculums, with English-medium instruction from Pre-school to Grade 12. It is a co-educational school serving from Pre-Primary to Secondary.
Where is Lyceum Katunayake located and what is its status within the Lyceum network?
Lyceum Katunayake is the newest Lyceum International School branch. It opened to admissions for preschool through Grade 1 and provides daycare facilities as part of its early-years offering.
Are there published tuition fees for Lyceum Katunayake?
There are no published numeric tuition-fee figures for the Katunayake branch for 2026/27 or 2025/26. Details about application fees are available by contacting the school directly, as exact amounts are not provided here.
How can I obtain the official fee schedule and billing terms?
Request the official fee schedule and billing terms by contacting Lyceum Katunayake admissions at +94 117 385 000 or email student_admissions@lyceum.lk. They can provide the exact fees, payment methods, billing calendar, and any refund policy.
Is boarding offered at Lyceum Katunayake?
No boarding is offered at the Katunayake branch. It operates as a day school with day-care facilities and education from Daycare to Grade 1 at opening.
What languages are used for instruction at Lyceum Katunayake?
The Katunayake branch provides English-medium education, with English as the language of instruction across subjects from preschool through Grade 12.
How does the school prepare students for higher education?
Pupils are prepared to study at colleges and universities that accept internationally recognized entrance qualifications. The Lyceum network emphasizes pathways to higher education in line with its curriculum options.
Are class sizes or exam results information publicly available?
Specific details on class sizes and exam results are not published in the provided information. You can request these details from admissions if needed.
What facilities does Lyceum Katunayake offer?
Facilities include a Multimedia Room, Library, Play Ground, Main Hall, Swimming Pool, Dancing Room, and Music Room. The branch also provides day-care facilities for early years.
Is there a swimming pool on site?
Yes, a swimming pool is among the facilities listed for Lyceum Katunayake, along with a library and spaces for dance and music.
What kinds of extracurricular activities are offered?
The school offers a variety of recreational and co-curricular activities to develop physical fitness and health-consciousness, and to foster teamwork. Arts are also part of the Lyceum experience.
Is there a house system, and what are the houses?
Yes. Lyceum Katunayake has four houses: Ursa, Aquila, Cetus, and Cygnus, designed to foster friendly competition and leadership.
Are there leadership or community-service programs?
The information notes a focus on holistic development and leadership through the house system, but specific leadership programs or community-service initiatives are not detailed.
Do they provide EAL or other language-support services?
English-medium instruction is provided, but specific EAL (English as an Additional Language) support programs are not detailed in the available information.
How does Lyceum Katunayake address student wellbeing and safeguarding?
The school emphasizes a holistic education that supports students academically, socially, and emotionally, but specific wellbeing, SEN, or safeguarding policies are not detailed in the available information.
Who leads Lyceum Katunayake?
The Katunayake campus is led by Head of School Mrs. Christine Francisca Silva, and the Lyceum Education Group is overseen by Coordinating Principal Dr. Kumari Grero.
What is the ethos or culture of the Katunayake branch?
The branch aims to provide a nurturing, inclusive, and supportive learning environment with a balance of academics and co-curricular activities; the four-house system fosters community and leadership.
Is there a uniform or food policy available?
Details on uniforms or school meals are not published in the provided information; you'll need to request specifics from admissions.
Does Lyceum Katunayake have any accreditations or awards?
There is no published information on accreditations or awards for the Katunayake branch.
