Fees in local currency
Plan for £30,000–£50,000 a year, roughly LKR 11 million to LKR 19 million at an indicative LKR 380 to the pound, plus flights and one-off fees.
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Kandy families balance a strong local school tradition against UK opportunity. We set out what a UK boarding place adds — coaching depth, university routes, and a genuinely international peer group.
Plan for £30,000–£50,000 a year, roughly LKR 11 million to LKR 19 million at an indicative LKR 380 to the pound, plus flights and one-off fees.
Kandy travels via Colombo (CMB), around three hours by road, then a direct eleven-hour flight to London.
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium and the region's school cricket give players high-quality facilities and competitive fixtures to build a record on.
O Level pupils typically enter UK schools at Year 9 (13+) or Sixth Form (16+).
Plan for £30,000–£50,000 a year, roughly LKR 11 million to LKR 19 million at an indicative LKR 380 to the pound, plus flights and one-off fees.
Yes — many UK independent schools award cricket, academic, music or all-rounder scholarships, usually as a percentage of fees rather than the whole amount. Assessment is normally by video, coach references and a performance record, followed by an online interview. We tell you which of your shortlisted schools genuinely award them to international pupils.
Plan 12 to 18 months ahead of the intended entry point. Most UK schools want registration by the autumn before entry, run assessments and scholarship trials between November and February, and confirm awards in the spring, leaving time for the Child Student visa and guardianship.
The Sri Lanka guide covers fees in local currency, the scholarship calendar, boarding life and the visa timeline in full.