Private school (Sri Lanka)

A private school in Sri Lanka denotes a school that is funded by private means, usually tuition fees while a government school is controlled or owned by the state. In Sri Lanka, due to the British influence, a public school implies to a non-governmental, historically elite educational institutions, often modeled on British public schools which are in certain cases some are governmental.

In consideration of government control or ownership, the central government administered Kendriya Vidyalayas (or Central Schools), Navodaya Vidyalaya system of schools qualify as per the American definition of "public" school. They are usually not completely privately run, being "aided" by the government. The standard and the quality of education is quite high.

The most well known public school in Sri Lanka is Royal College Colombo. Although it is a governmental school it has much autonomy. S. Thomas' College located in Mount Lavinia and its branches are located in Kollupitiya, Gurutalawa, Bandarawella and Trinity College, Kandy are the most prominent private schools in the island. Apart from this Musaeus College, Colombo, Ladies' College, Colombo; Bishop's College, Colombo and Hillwood College, Kandy are the well known private school for ladies.

Education in Sri Lanka

Ministry of Education

Higher and further education

Universities

Current	University of Colombo Eastern University University of Jaffna University of Kelaniya University of Moratuwa Open University University of Peradeniya Rajarata University University of Ruhuna Sabaragamuwa University South Eastern University University of Sri Jayewardenepura Uva Wellassa University University of the Visual & Performing Arts Wayamba University

Former	Ceylon University College University of Ceylon University of Sri Lanka

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Institutes

Military institutions

Religious institutions

Technical colleges

Other colleges

School education

Schools	Central Province Eastern Province Northern Province North Central Province North Western Province Sabaragamuwa Province Southern Province Uva Province Western Province Oldest schools

Examinations	Department of Examinations GCE Advanced Level GCE Ordinary Level Scholarship Examination

School types	Madhya Maha Vidyalaya National school Pirivena Private school

Other topics	Uniforms

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