International School Fees Sri Lanka: Budget to Premium

Sri Lanka (Colombo, Kandy and other cities) has international schools from budget to premium – British, IB and other curricula. This guide gives fee ranges and example schools so you can make an informed choice.

Quick overview of fee ranges (annual tuition, indicative)

• Budget: Roughly LKR 200,000–450,000 per year (primary). Newer or smaller schools, recognised curricula.
• Mid-tier: Roughly LKR 550,000–950,000 per year (primary). Established schools, good facilities.
• Premium: Roughly LKR 1,100,000–2,000,000+ per year (primary). Top facilities, strong IGCSE/IBDP.

Secondary and exam years are typically higher. Colombo has the widest choice.

Budget end: example schools and fees

Gateway College (certain campuses), Lyceum International School and Elizabeth Moir School (certain year groups) can sit in the budget band. Primary often LKR 250,000–450,000 per year. Check each school’s latest fee schedule.

Mid-tier: example schools and fees

Colombo International School (CIS), British School in Colombo and Oberoi International School are mid-tier examples. Primary often LKR 600,000–950,000; secondary/IBDP can be LKR 950,000–1,400,000. Strong British/IB provision.

Premium: example schools and fees

Elizabeth Moir School, Colombo International School (CIS) (full programme) and Oberoi International School (senior years) sit at the premium end. Primary can be LKR 1,200,000–1,700,000 and secondary/IBDP LKR 1,500,000–2,200,000+. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to watch beyond tuition

• Registration and enrolment fees (one-off; can be LKR 30,000–100,000+).
• Learning support and EAL – often extra; can add LKR 80,000–200,000+ per year.
• Board exam fees (IGCSE, IB, A level) – not in tuition; budget LKR 80,000–180,000+ per exam session.

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How to choose

• Decide budget band and curriculum; get full fee schedules (tuition + one-off and annual extras).
• Compare total cost over 3–5 years and fee progression by year group.
• Ask what is included vs add-on (support, trips, exams).

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