Royal Institute International School

Royal Institute International Schools
Location
Havelock Town, Nugegoda, Maharagama, Maya Avenue, Gampaha Sri Lanka
Information
Motto	Light of learning
Established	1971
Founder	G. T. Bandara
Grades	Nursery to Grade 12 (Cambridge A/Levels and National A/Levels)
Color(s)	Dark brown and cream
Website	royalinstitute.org

Royal Institute International School is a private sector educational institute in Sri Lanka, providing primary and secondary education. ^[1]

In addition to the Royal Institute main school in Havelock Town, Colombo, there are branch schools in Nugegoda, Maharagama, and Gampaha which provide co-ed education. Additionally, there is a girls’ school situated on Maya Avenue, Colombo 6. ^[2]

History

Royal Institute International School was founded in 1971 by G.T. Bandara. ^[3]

In 1982 ^[3] it was registered as a private limited liability company, introducing London O-Level and A-Level courses to provide international education. ^[4]

Following negotiations, in 1991 the Institute began preparing students to receive degrees from the University of London, as a way to provide continuity of education up to tertiary level. ^[3]

Campuses

The main campus is located at No. 191, Havelock Road, Colombo 05. As a part of the general development plan to expand activities, a branch school was established in Nugegoda ^[5] in 1993 to provide primary education, and has since been upgraded to an international school. ^[6] In 2005, another branch was established in Maharagama ^[7] followed by starting an international girls school ^[8] in Colombo 6 in 2008 to accommodate the aspirations of parents who wished to educate their daughters. In 2013, another branch was opened in Gampaha. ^[9] Royal Institute International School emphasizes holistic education, balancing academic excellence with strong sports and leadership development. ^[10]

School motto

The school’s motto is “Light of Learning,” reflecting its commitment to illuminating minds through education. ^[11]

School flag

The school flag ^[12] is rectangular in shape and has the Royal Institute logo at the centre in dark brown on a cream background. The words “Royal Institute” are printed in dark brown at the bottom in Cooper Black font.

Notable alumni

• Shanudrie Priyasad, actress

References

1. MENAFN. "Sri Lanka- Royal Institute 50th Anniversary". menafn.com. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
2. Indrajeewa, Ajith (2020-09-23). "Royal Institute Int'l School marks 50th year of Academic Excellence". Observer Education. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
3. "Royal Institute International School (Fees & Reviews) Colombo, Sri Lanka, No 191, Havelock Road". edarabia.com. Retrieved 2025-02-05.
4. "Our History". Royal Institute International School. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
5. "Nugegoda". Royal Institute International School. Retrieved 2022-09-29.^{[ non-primary source needed ]}
6. "25 Years of Unfading Glory of Royal Institute International School, Nugegoda". The Sunday Times Sri Lanka. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
7. "Maharagama". Royal Institute International School. Retrieved 2022-09-29.^{[ non-primary source needed ]}
8. "Royal Institute International Girls' School in Colombo Sri Lanka". Royal Institute International School. Retrieved 2022-09-29.^{[ non-primary source needed ]}
9. "Royal Institute International School in Gampaha". Royal Institute International School. Retrieved 2022-09-29.^{[ non-primary source needed ]}
10. Sariffodeen, Humaydh (2023-12-12). "ROYAL INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL". LMD. Retrieved 2025-02-05.
11. "Our History". Royal Institute International School. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
12. "Flag and School Song". Royal Institute International School. Retrieved 2022-09-29.^{[ non-primary source needed ]}