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Taught languages English, Sinhala, Tamil, French, Mandarin
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction
Lyceum Kurunegala sits on No. 71 Udawalpola Road, Sri Lanka, and offers English-medium education from Pre-Primary to Grade 12. The school provides both National and International Curriculums, including Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and a bespoke curriculum, with the Upper School incorporating the Global Foundation Programme. Opened in 2016 with 136 learners and 15 teachers, it has grown to over 2,000 students and 450 teachers. The campus comprises two buildings housing 62 classrooms for Pre-Primary to Grade 10, plus facilities such as an Adventure Park with camping area, auditorium/open theatre, playground, gymnasium, swimming pool, Daycare, and residences, complemented by a Library and dedicated science, language and arts spaces. The motto is Know Thyself. The school is led by Founder Dr. Mohan Lal Grero, Coordinating Principal Dr. Kumari Grero, Managing Director Mr. Nikitha Grero, and Principal Mr. Chandana Basnayake. It promotes sport, arts, languages and service through a range of clubs and activities.
No. 71, Udawalpola Road, Kurunegala, North Western, 60000, Sri Lanka
The Essentials
Lyceum International School - Kurunegala has 2,000 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
Kurunegala, North Western Province, Sri Lanka. Lyceum Kurunegala opened on 16 September 2016, starting with 136 students, 15 teachers and 6 classrooms (Pre-Grade to Grade 3). It now serves over 2,000 students with more than 450 teachers across two four-storey buildings containing 62 classrooms for Pre-primary and Grade 10 sections. A School Bus Service is available.
Stages
Pre-primary to Grade 10
Type
Co-educational
Country affiliation
Sri Lanka
Bus service
School Bus Service
Fees
Application fees - An admission (application) fee is charged for new enrolments; it is listed as a required payment at admission but the public enrolment materials do not publish a branch-specific or grade-specific amount.
Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group) - Tuition is billed as term fees. No public, branch-specific per-term or per-grade tuition amounts for Lyceum International School – Kurunegala for the 2026/27 academic year (or 2025/26 if 2026/27 is not yet published) are available on the school's public admissions or branch pages; the school's enrolment documentation confirms that term fees apply but does not publish a detailed fee table by year group on the public pages.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is charged as term fees; term fees are described in the enrolment terms as non-refundable and may be changed prior to the start of a term. Late payments incur a surcharge. Non-payment of term fees for three months can result in termination of the student's enrolment at the end of that term. A full term's written notice of withdrawal is required by the first day of the student's final term; failure to give that notice makes the parent/guardian liable for the next term's fees and the school may withhold leaving certificates and report cards until obligations are settled. These billing and payment rules are stated in the school's enrolment terms.
Deposit and refund rules - A refundable deposit is required at the time of admission. The refundable deposit is refundable only after submission of the School Liability and Clearance Form; the school will refund the deposit within four (04) weeks after receiving that clearance form, after deducting any outstanding term fees or charges for damages to school property. Term fees are explicitly described as non-refundable.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - The Kurunegala branch references on-site residences among its facilities, but there is no published boarding programme fee schedule or public statement of boarding fees for the Kurunegala branch on the school's public pages. No branch-specific boarding fee amounts are published.
Other costs and fees - Uniforms: a uniform store is listed among branch facilities; uniform purchase is an additional cost borne by parents. Textbooks and workbooks: a book store is listed and textbook/workbook costs apply. Transport: a school bus service is listed and school transport fees will apply where used. Canteen and other optional services (e.g., extracurricular activities with separate charges) are available and may incur additional charges. The enrolment/guardian coverage option indicates that textbook, workbook and uniform costs can be included under optional coverage. Specific price amounts for uniforms, textbooks, transport or other ancillary charges are not published on the public branch pages.
Lyceum Guardian and optional coverage - An optional Lyceum Guardian programme exists that, for students enrolling from the 2026/2027 academic year (Grade 1 and above), provides term-fee coverage as a core benefit and offers optional coverage for textbooks, workbooks, uniforms, and international O/L and A/L examination fees. Details of optional coverage items are set out in the Guardian programme description.
Refunds and withholding of documents - Term fees are non-refundable. The refundable deposit is returned within four weeks after submission of the School Liability and Clearance Form, subject to deductions for outstanding fees or damage. Leaving certificates and report cards may be withheld until outstanding fees are paid. A full term's written notice of withdrawal is required to avoid liability for the next term's fees.
Fee payment options - The school's publicly accessible admissions and branch pages and enrolment terms confirm invoices and term fees but do not publish a detailed list of accepted payment methods (for example, specific guidance on credit card, bank transfer, online payment gateway, or cash/POS). Parents should note that the enrolment process involves issuance of invoices and that the school's accounts or admissions office handles fee billing and payments, but no public payment-method list or branch-specific instruction is published on the public pages.
Summary of availability of fee amounts - The school confirms the following fee categories and rules in its enrolment documentation: an admission fee, a refundable deposit, term fees (non-refundable), billing rules (late payment surcharge; termination after three months non-payment), deposit refund timing, requirement for full-term written notice, and optional Guardian coverage that can include textbooks, uniforms and examination fees. However, the school's public admissions and branch pages do not publish the branch-specific numeric fee table showing per-term or per-grade tuition amounts for Kurunegala for the 2026/27 (or 2025/26) academic year; those specific per-grade, per-term amounts are not available on the publicly accessible pages.
Academics
Lyceum International School - Kurunegala teaches Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum.
Curriculum
The school provides English medium education from Pre-Primary to Grade 12. The school offers both the National Curriculum and the International Curriculum, from Pre-Primary to Secondary. Upper School includes the National Curriculum, International Curriculum, and the Global Foundation Programme.
Higher Education Progression
Pupils are prepared to study at colleges and universities that accept internationally recognized entrance qualifications.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Self-discipline, responsibility, spiritual and moral values, consideration for others, and pride in one's self and one's achievements, leading to high standards of behavior.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches in English.
FAQs
Where is Lyceum International School - Kurunegala located, and what age range does it serve?
Lyceum Kurunegala is in Kurunegala, North Western Province, Sri Lanka. It offers English-medium education from Pre-Primary to Grade 12, with the Kurunegala campus currently serving Pre-Primary to Grade 10.
Is Lyceum Kurunegala co-educational?
Yes. Lyceum Kurunegala is a co-educational school.
What curriculums are offered at Lyceum Kurunegala and which levels do they cover?
The school offers both the National Curriculum and the International Curriculum, taught in English from Pre-Primary to Secondary. The Upper School includes the Global Foundation Programme.
When did Lyceum Kurunegala open?
Lyceum Kurunegala opened on 16 September 2016.
What fees are involved in applying for admission, and what is the deposit policy?
An admission (application) fee is charged for new enrolments. A refundable deposit is required at admission and is refunded after submitting the School Liability and Clearance Form, subject to deductions for any outstanding fees or damages.
How are tuition fees billed and what about late payment or withdrawal?
Tuition is billed as term fees. Term fees are non-refundable, with late payments incurring a surcharge; three months of non-payment can lead to termination at the end of the term. A full term's written withdrawal notice is required on the first day of the final term.
Are there any scholarship options or guardian coverage plans available?
Public information does not publish scholarships for Lyceum Kurunegala. The Lyceum Guardian programme offers term-fee coverage as a core benefit, with optional coverage for textbooks, uniforms, and international examination fees.
What curriculums are available and is English the medium of instruction?
The school provides both National and International Curriculums with English-medium instruction from Pre-Primary to Secondary. The Global Foundation Programme is available in the Upper School.
How does Lyceum Kurunegala prepare students for higher education and international entrance qualifications?
Pupils are prepared to study at colleges and universities that accept internationally recognized entrance qualifications, with pathways aligned to international standards.
Which levels of grades are offered at the Kurunegala campus and what is included in the Upper School?
The Kurunegala campus serves from Pre-Primary to Grade 10. The Upper School includes the National and International Curriculums as well as the Global Foundation Programme.
What key facilities does the Kurunegala campus offer?
The campus features an Adventure Park with camping, an auditorium/open theatre, a playground, a gymnasium, a swimming pool, a Daycare, and a Library, housed in two four-story buildings with 62 classrooms.
Are there dedicated spaces for science, language, and arts education?
Yes. The campus includes science facilities, language facilities, and various spaces for arts education as part of its offerings.
Is there a canteen and on-site bookstore or uniform shop?
There is an on-site canteen, plus a uniform store and a book store on campus for textbooks and uniforms.
What clubs and societies are available for students at Lyceum Kurunegala?
Students can join clubs such as Art Circle, Musical Instruments Club, Orchestra, Choir, Drama Clubs, English/Sinhala/Tamil Literature Societies, Debating Club, General Knowledge Club, IT Club, Red Cross Club, and more, with offerings varying by year.
Are there leadership or community service opportunities for students?
Yes. Participation in clubs and societies develops leadership and teamwork, and the Red Cross Club provides community service activities from Grade 8 upwards.
What examples of cultural or arts programs exist on campus?
Cultural engagement is supported through Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, and Christian societies, as well as English and regional literature activities, drama clubs, and musical groups including orchestras and bands.
What SEL values does Lyceum Kurunegala promote?
The school emphasizes self-discipline, responsibility, spiritual and moral values, consideration for others, and pride in one's achievements to foster high standards of behavior.
How is English language instruction provided, and is EAL offered?
The school uses English-medium instruction. Specific EAL (English as an Additional Language) support is not detailed in publicly available materials.
What safeguarding or pastoral care provisions are publicly described?
Public information highlights wellbeing and values-based education, but there is no detailed information published about safeguarding services.
What is the Lyceum Kurunegala house system and its houses?
Lyceum Kurunegala has a four-house system: Ursa, Aquila, Cetus, and Cygnus, each representing different values such as strength, power, bravery, and grace.
