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The British School in Colombo

Sri Lanka

Cambridge A Level
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About the school

The British School in Colombo is in Sri Lanka. Visit the school’s website for admissions details.

Country / region
Sri Lanka
City
Not yet found
Age range
2–18 years
School type
Day
Teaching languages
English
Gender intake
Co-educational
Accreditations
Not yet found
Address
Not yet found

Exam results

Results are shown by exam year and period. Missing means no figure found.

Exam results by year and period
Year / periodQualification & metricResult
2026
annual		Cambridge A Level
A*–A exam entries
Students: Not available		33%
2026
annual		A Level
A*–A exam entries
Students: Not available		33%
2026
annual		A Level
A*–A exam entries
Students: Not available		33%
2026
annual		Cambridge IGCSE
A*–A exam entries
Students: Not available		57%
2026
annual		IGCSE
A*–A exam entries
Students: Not available		57%
2026
annual		IGCSE
A*–A exam entries
Students: Not available		57%
2025
annual		Cambridge A Level
A*–A exam entries
Students: Not available		55%
2025
annual		A Level
A*–A exam entries
Students: Not available		55%
2025
annual		A Level
A*–A exam entries
Students: Not available		55%
2025
annual		Cambridge IGCSE
A*–A exam entries
Students: Not available		51%
2025
annual		IGCSE
A*–A exam entries
Students: Not available		51%
2025
annual		IGCSE
A*–A exam entries
Students: Not available		51%
2024
annual		Cambridge A Level
A*–A exam entries
Students: Not available		44%
2024
annual		A Level
A*–A exam entries
Students: Not available		44%
2024
annual		A Level
A*–A exam entries
Students: Not available		44%
2024
annual		Cambridge IGCSE
A*–A exam entries
Students: Not available		42%
2024
annual		IGCSE
A*–A exam entries
Students: Not available		42%
2024
annual		IGCSE
A*–A exam entries
Students: Not available		42%
2023
annual		Cambridge A Level
A*–A exam entries
Students: Not available		43%
2023
annual		A Level
A*–A exam entries
Students: Not available		43%
2023
annual		A Level
A*–A exam entries
Students: Not available		43%
2023
annual		IGCSE
IGCSE pass rate
Students: Not available		98%
2023
annual		Cambridge IGCSE
A*–A exam entries
Students: Not available		57%
2023
annual		IGCSE
A*–A exam entries
Students: Not available		57%
2023
annual		IGCSE
A*–A exam entries
Students: Not available		57%
2018
annual		A Level
A*–A exam entries
Students: Not available		59%

More school details

Details from school pages and other sources.

Age range
2 - 18
Founded
1994
Nationalities
53
Phone
+94117603400
Students
1,400

Tuition & admissions.

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Admissions

AFTER SCHOOL

University results

See the school’s reports on university offers and attendance. An offer does not mean a student enrolled.

Other reported universities

1 universities

The report does not say whether these are offers or actual attendance.

Lists may be incomplete. Compare rates only when they cover the same student group and measure.

Last check: Sep 18, 2026

  • britishschool.lk/about-us/academic-success
    School identity:
    curricula
    Mentioned programmes: Cambridge A Level
    A*–A exam entries · 2026 · 33%
    Cambridge A Level results table: 2026, A*–A 33%.
    annual · Sep 19, 2026 · Source checked.
    A*–A exam entries · 2026 · 33%
    A Level Results results table, 2026: A*-A 33%. Source: www.britishschool.lk.
    annual · Sep 19, 2026 · Reported · unverified.
    A*–A exam entries · 2026 · 57%
    Cambridge IGCSE results table: 2026, A*–A 57%.
    annual · Sep 19, 2026 · Source checked.
    A*–A exam entries · 2026 · 57%
    IGCSE Results results table, 2026: A*-A 57%. Source: www.britishschool.lk.
    annual · Sep 19, 2026 · Reported · unverified.
    A*–A exam entries · 2025 · 55%
    Cambridge A Level results table: 2025, A*–A 55%.
    annual · Sep 19, 2026 · Source checked.
    A*–A exam entries · 2025 · 55%
    A Level Results results table, 2025: A*-A 55%. Source: www.britishschool.lk.
    annual · Sep 19, 2026 · Reported · unverified.
    A*–A exam entries · 2025 · 51%
    Cambridge IGCSE results table: 2025, A*–A 51%.
    annual · Sep 19, 2026 · Source checked.
    A*–A exam entries · 2025 · 51%
    IGCSE Results results table, 2025: A*-A 51%. Source: www.britishschool.lk.
    annual · Sep 19, 2026 · Reported · unverified.
    A*–A exam entries · 2024 · 44%
    Cambridge A Level results table: 2024, A*–A 44%.
    annual · Sep 19, 2026 · Source checked.
    A*–A exam entries · 2024 · 44%
    A Level Results results table, 2024: A*-A 44%. Source: www.britishschool.lk.
    annual · Sep 19, 2026 · Reported · unverified.
    A*–A exam entries · 2024 · 42%
    Cambridge IGCSE results table: 2024, A*–A 42%.
    annual · Sep 19, 2026 · Source checked.
    A*–A exam entries · 2024 · 42%
    IGCSE Results results table, 2024: A*-A 42%. Source: www.britishschool.lk.
    annual · Sep 19, 2026 · Reported · unverified.
    A*–A exam entries · 2023 · 43%
    Cambridge A Level results table: 2023, A*–A 43%.
    annual · Sep 19, 2026 · Source checked.
    A*–A exam entries · 2023 · 43%
    A Level Results results table, 2023: A*-A 43%. Source: www.britishschool.lk.
    annual · Sep 19, 2026 · Reported · unverified.
    A*–A exam entries · 2023 · 57%
    Cambridge IGCSE results table: 2023, A*–A 57%.
    annual · Sep 19, 2026 · Source checked.
    A*–A exam entries · 2023 · 57%
    IGCSE Results results table, 2023: A*-A 57%. Source: www.britishschool.lk.
    annual · Sep 19, 2026 · Reported · unverified.
  • join.doris.school/schools/sri-lanka/the-british-school-in-colombo
    ageRange
    Ages 2 - 18 years
    languages
    School in Colombo? English is the language of instruction throughout The British School in Colombo. The sch
    nationalities
    53 nationalities
    students
    around 1,400 students aged
    Harvard University · Year not stated
    Harvard University is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The source does not clearly distinguish offers from attendance.
    Harvard University · 2025–2026
    Harvard University is named in this source's university outcomes section (2025–2026). The source does not clearly distinguish offers from attendance.
  • visit.doris.school/schools/sri-lanka/the-british-school-in-colombo
    boarding
    day school
    gender
    o is a long-established, co-educational day school offering a British curriculum from ear
    Harvard University · Year not stated
    Harvard University is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The source does not clearly distinguish offers from attendance.
    Harvard University · 2025–2026
    Harvard University is named in this source's university outcomes section (2025–2026). The source does not clearly distinguish offers from attendance.
  • fobisia.org/fs/pages/694
    founded
    Founded in 1994
  • github.com/mledoze/countries/blob/master/countries.json
    mapLocation
    Approximate country centre for Sri Lanka; this is not a campus coordinate.
  • schoolandcollegelistings.com/LK/Colombo/663773070357671/The-British-School-in-Colombo
    phone
    Telephone +94117603400
  • searchassociates.com/leadership-vacancies/deputy-principal-head-of-junior-school-the-british-school-in-colombo-sri-lanka-2017/
    The British School in Colombo Entrance
  • dailymirror.lk/news-features/The-British-School-in-Colombo-becomes-first-BSO-accredited-school-in-Sri-Lanka/131-260013
    The British School in Colombo Building
  • fobisia.org/our-members/member-school/bsc
    The British School in Colombo logo
  • tes.com/jobs/vacancy/head-of-english-at-the-british-school-in-colombo-sri-lanka-sri-lanka-1955916
    IGCSE pass rate · 2023 · 98%
    ecuring 5 or more strong passes.- Our A Level students boasted a 98% pass rate, with 43% attaining A-A grades.
    annual · Sep 18, 2026 · Reported · unverified.
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    A*–A exam entries · 2018 · 59%
    59% A Level 2018 A*- A
    annual · Sep 18, 2026 · Reported · unverified.
  • britishschool.lk/senior/sixth-form/university-destinations
    Curtin University · Year not stated
    Curtin University is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    Monash University · Year not stated
    Monash University is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology · Year not stated
    Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    University of Melbourne · Year not stated
    University of Melbourne is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    University of New South Wales · Year not stated
    University of New South Wales is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    University of Sydney · Year not stated
    University of Sydney is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    University of British Columbia · Year not stated
    University of British Columbia is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    McGill University · Year not stated
    McGill University is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    University of Ottawa · Year not stated
    University of Ottawa is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    University of Toronto · Year not stated
    University of Toronto is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    University of Kerala · Year not stated
    University of Kerala is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    Seoul National University · Year not stated
    Seoul National University is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    Pusan National University · Year not stated
    Pusan National University is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    National University of Singapore · Year not stated
    National University of Singapore is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    University of Oxford · Year not stated
    University of Oxford is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    University of Cambridge · Year not stated
    University of Cambridge is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    Keele University · Year not stated
    Keele University is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    University of Bristol · Year not stated
    University of Bristol is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    University of Durham · Year not stated
    University of Durham is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    University of Edinburgh · Year not stated
    University of Edinburgh is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    University of Leeds · Year not stated
    University of Leeds is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    University of Liverpool · Year not stated
    University of Liverpool is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    University of Manchester · Year not stated
    University of Manchester is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    University of Wales · Year not stated
    University of Wales is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    Bennington College · Year not stated
    Bennington College is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    Brown University · Year not stated
    Brown University is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    Clark University · Year not stated
    Clark University is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Year not stated
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    Michigan State University · Year not stated
    Michigan State University is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    Mount Holyoke College · Year not stated
    Mount Holyoke College is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    Northeastern University · Year not stated
    Northeastern University is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    Stanford University · Year not stated
    Stanford University is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    Pennsylvania State University · Year not stated
    Pennsylvania State University is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    Manipal University · Year not stated
    Manipal University is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    City University · Year not stated
    City University is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
    Australian National University · Year not stated
    Australian National University is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The section reports destinations or matriculation.
  • britishschool.lk/senior/sixth-form/ucas
    Harvard University · Year not stated
    Harvard University is named in this source's university outcomes section (Year not stated). The source does not clearly distinguish offers from attendance.

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