Royal College Colombo is one of the most pioneering educational institutes in Sri Lanka. It was established in 1835 and during its 185-year-journey, this school has gifted many elite personnel to the motherland. At present, the school provides education to about 9000 students from grade 1 to 13.

Royal College is widely known as the premier educational institution in the island. This idea has been justified time and time again as Royalists past and present have produced outstanding results in whatever field they may have taken part in. Royal College is an institution that brings together all walks of life, giving an equal platform for every student to reach his maximum potential. At Royal, we believe that commitment, dedication and a Royal Heart is the key towards achieving excellence. With over 20 Sports and 35 Clubs & Societies, Royal College produces some of the best talent the nation has seen, and continues to innovate and set the trend for those around. Being the oldest public school in Sri Lanka that is still in existence, the rich history & traditions of Royal College are never forgotten, and show the students the path they need to walk to keep pushing their horizons, making Royal a better and more beautiful place than what is was when it was handed down to them.

Currently the best school in Sri Lanka. Eventhough Im not a student I have a lot of friends who are. So as to what I know this a very respectable school which produces great citizens to the country. Would definitely recommend.

Royal College රාජකීය විද්‍යාලය is a selective entry boys school located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Started as a private school by Rev Joseph Marsh in 1835,it was established as the Colombo Academy by Sir Robert Wilmot-Horton in January 1836, as part of the implementation of the recommendations of the Colebrooke Cameron Commission (1833), and was the first government-run secondary school for boys in the island.Royal College is considered to be the leading public school in Sri Lanka and is often referred to as the Eton of Sri Lanka.The school was founded in the British public school tradition, based on the recommendations of the Colebrooke Cameron Commission (1833), and having been named the Royal College, Colombo in 1881 with consent from Queen Victoria, it became the first school to gain the prefix, Royal, outside of the British Isles and it was one of the first schools to be designated as a national school by the Sri Lankan Government in the 1980s.As a national school it is funded by the government as opposed to the provincial council providing both primary and secondary education. The school was selected as one of best innovative colleges in the world by Microsoft in 2009.Students of Royal College are known as Royalists whilst past pupils are known as Old Royalists.The school has produced many distinguished alumni, among whom are presidents of two countries,a sultan,and three prime ministers.

The beat boys school in sri lanka ... proud to be a royalist

The best boys school in this country.Best academic and extra curricular performing school in Sri Lanka.

One of the prestige colleges in Sri Lanka. This school provides not only a better education to the students and also extra curricular and sports too.This was formed in 1835 Celebrates 183 years of Excellence in 2018. Awarded as one of the Best Innovative Schools of the World.This was Started as a private school by Rev Joseph Marsh in 1835, it was established as the Colombo Academy by Sir Robert Wilmot-Horton in January 1836, the first government-run secondary school for boys in the country. Now this is a leading public school.This school has lot of old boys who proven to be great personalities in the country as well to the world. One is current Prime Minister Ranil Wickeremesinghe.Admission to the school is very competitive. It is a very hard thing these days. This college receives highest number of applications for admission to grade 1 and the best 250 students from all over the country enter the school in year 5 via the grade 5 scholarship examination.

This is a popular one in Sri Lanka

Lovely place to study👨‍🎓👨‍🎓👨‍🎓💙💛💙

This is a Famous boys school situated in Colombo. Mostly Rich and professional parents childrens get admission. Also year five scholarship got through students also get admission. Lessons conducted in three languages. i. e. English, Sinhala, and Tamil. Teachers also available for all above three languages from Gr one to Gr. 13. Sport activities is a Special facility in the school. Cricket, Soccer, Tennis and Rugby are some of them.

This school oldest in sri lanka then there maintain the oldness

A school reputed for its unique tradition which has forged the many distinguished sons of the country.

Royal College.

Undoubtedly This is the best boys school in Sri Lanka..Also most of the Sri Lankan parliament members are the past pupils of Royal College..Annually Royalists get the best results and highest ranks from government exams in Sri LankaProud to be a Royalist💙💛💙

One of the leading boy school in Colombo.

Royal College, Colombo 7 is a selective entry boys school located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Started as a private school by Rev Joseph Marsh in 1835, it was established as the Colombo Academy by Sir Robert Wilmot-Horton in January 1836, the first government-runsecondary school for boys in the island.Royal College is considered to be the leading public school in Sri Lanka and is often referred to as the Eton of Sri Lanka.The school was founded in the British public school tradition, having been named the Royal College Colombo in 1881 with royal consent from Queen Victoria, and it was one of the first schools to be designated as a national school by the Sri Lankan Government in the 1980s. As a national school it is funded by the government as opposed to the provincial council providing both primary and secondary education. The school was selected as one of best innovative colleges in the world by Microsoft in 2009.Students of Royal College are known as Royalists whilst past pupils are known as Old Royalists. The school has produced many distinguished alumni, among whom are presidents of two countries, a sultan, and three prime ministers.Situated in a quiet residential suburb of Colombo known as the Cinnamon Gardens, it occupies an area of 37 acres (150,000 m2) (with the Sports Complex) along the Rajakeeya Mawatha, bordered by Reid Avenue to the east; Kumarathunga Munidasa Mawatha (formally Thurstan Road) to the west and to the south its former premises, which now houses the Department of Mathematics of the University of Colombo.

I surely am very proud to say that i was nourished by the wisdoms of the mighty hallows of Reid Avenue. A place i am forever grateful for♥️

Royal College is the best boys school of Sri Lanka🔥

Proud to be a proud product of Royal 👍🏼

Class of ‘14, I was here for my A/L studies in mathematics in Tamil Medium. I was an average student but still we had a lot of opportunities; sports, student societies, volunteering and etc. other than studies comparing to other schools.💙💛💙 F L O R E A T

Renowned school in Sri Lanka every student dream to study.

Royal College (also referred to as Royal College Colombo, Royal College, Colombo 7, Colombo Royal College, or simply as Royal ) is a selective entry boys school located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Started as a private school by Rev Joseph Marsh in 1835, it was established as the Colombo Academy by Sir Robert Wilmot-Horton in January 1836, the first government-run secondary school for boys[10] in the island.Royal College is considered to be the leading public school in Sri Lanka and is often referred to as the Eton of Sri Lanka. The school was founded in the British public school tradition, having been named the Royal College Colombo in 1881 with royal consent from Queen Victoria, and it was one of the first schools to be designated as a national school by the Sri Lankan government in the 1980s. As a national school it is funded by the government as opposed to the provincial council providing both primary and secondary education. The school was selected as one of best innovative colleges in the world by Microsoft in 2009.

A place where lifes change.this alma mater has a great history more than 185 years.surrounded by the coolest city in colombo,not only a school but also a home for royalists.💙💛💙

A school in COLOMBO

Royal college is a dream only few get to achieve it, its the biggest public school in Sri Lanka with over 8500 students and more than 350 teachers. It consists of the most facitilised labs,class rooms with interactive smart boards,ict labs,sprt complex and there is more than 50 sports any student can enroll with and more than 40 active clubs and societies,its where the a prince and a noble child Will be treated in the same way, where theyll learn what the society is and how to respect each and every one of people around them, floreat 💙

Royal College (Sinhala: රාජකීය විද්‍යාලය Rājakīya Vidyālaya; Tamil: றோயல் கல்லூரி Royal Kalloori; also referred to as Royal College Colombo,Royal College Colombo 7 or simply as Royal) is a selective entry boys school located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Started as a private school by Rev Joseph Marsh in 1835,it was established as the Colombo Academy by Sir Robert Wilmot-Horton in January 1836, as part of the implementation of the recommendations of the Colebrooke Cameron Commission (1833), and was the first government-run secondary school for boys in the island.Royal College is considered to be the leading public school in Sri Lanka and is often referred to as the Eton of Sri Lanka. The school was founded in the British public school tradition, based on the recommendations of the Colebrooke Cameron Commission (1833), and having been named the Royal College, Colombo in 1881 with consent from Queen Victoria, it became the first school to gain the prefix, Royal, outside of the British Isles and it was one of the first schools to be designated as a national school by the Sri Lankan Government in the 1980s.As a national school it is funded by the government as opposed to the provincial council providing both primary and secondary education. The school was selected as one of best innovative colleges in the world by Microsoft in 2009.Students of Royal College are known as Royalists whilst past pupils are known as Old Royalists. The school has produced many distinguished alumni, among whom are presidents of two countries, a sultan, and three prime ministers.

This is the greatest school that Ive ever seen in a lifetime. Disciplines, traditions and the whole culture of this school alway remind me that there are such honourable schools in Sri Lanka. One day Ill probably admit my son in this school. DISCE AUT DISCEDE

Walking down those halls brings lot of memories....... 10+ yrs ago

The Leading Boys School in Sri Lanka. A school with a rich history.

Best boys school

As a local guide, I speak and post only the truth,So dont angry with me.What ever ,it is not good as it looks .It looks better in outside, but at inside, not having much facilities.For an example, in one building, when you want to go washroom, you have to go the buildings ground floor. Other best colombo school buildings have at least one or two wash room series in each floor.Therefore, I think who read this post,understand the real situation and arrangethe facilities not only for the students but also for the outsiders who visit your school.DONT MISUNDERSTAND ABOUT THIS POST,WHATEVER, I HAD SAID,IS TO YOUR GOODNESS.THANK YOU.

The best boy school in Sri Lanka

This school can give a cutoff mark for school admission without interviewing all applicants and even before completion of all interviews without even looking at the documents. Why do u hold school interviews at all??

The most prestigious boys school in the island, with a rich history of over 180 years. The college has produced many distinguished alumni who have achieved extreme success in both national and international stages. The college has over 60 clubs and societies and participates in over 25 sports.

Royal College Colombo offers life changing experience to its students and teachers. Can’t ask for more... Great history, Bewitching Traditions, Awesome mix of people, Education, Sports, Extra Curricular Activities and The Best Teachers.Without a shadow of a doubt THE BEST SCHOOL in the country.

The best without any doubt.

One of the oldest schools in the country

I came to this school for election counting duty on 16.11.2019 there are good facilities and student friendly class rooms here.

This Alma Mater offers life changing experience to its Students and Teachers. Great history, Bewitching Traditions, Awesome mix of people, Eduction, Sports, Extra Curricular Activities and last not least The Best Teachers.Without a shadow of a doubt THE BEST SCHOOL in the country.

💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙Really proud to be a ROYALISTThis ❤️ has all needed facilities for both sports and education

Best school in Sri Lanka. Hands down

My sons school. 2017 Sportmeet Drill

College that you learn of books and men.🙏

No one School in the island. Great place to be. One who enter this place will be the great individual with an every situation. Love it most..

I studied a/l in this school. It gave me a lot of school life memories. I am proud to be a royalist.

One of the best schools in Sri Lankan . Love Royal 💙💛💙

The best School level IT club. Extending its scope to a diverse technological fields. Creating innovative young individuals.

Established in 1835 Royal College is considered the best School in the Island with a rich history and traditions and notable Alumni. It is home to a diverse student population of all ethnicities and religious denominations and economic backgrounds.

The Best School in Srilanka.

The leading state school in Sri Lanka. Started in 1835. The college accommodates over eight thousand students. Learn or depart being its motto students are guided to learn of books as well as all the other aspects of life. Cricket, rugby , football any sport you name college has a rich history around it and has infrastructure build to make students achieve excellence.The rich culture of the college filled with upbringing lessons since 1835 creates the glamour of the academy.

#1 School in Sri Lanka, producing high class citizens who not only serve in Sri Lanka , but make a change around the world

Royal College, Colombo, has been selected by Microsoft Corporation as one of the world’s most innovative schools. The selections were made from hundreds of schools from different countries around the world.(In 2009)

Biggest school, and 1st leading school in Sri Lanka there a lot of students studied in this school from different places.....

Where that people made to respect all others and always grow the good seeds among the society.

When I was at grade 6 our class building was close to the siyambala tree. now that building demolished.

The best school in sri lanka.

This is one of the leading schools in Sri Lanka. This school has a great historical value. Here classes from grade 1 to 13 are available. You can study in English, Sinhala or Tamil medium. There are about 9000 students studying in Royal College. This is school had a great english background. As most of the students speak in English, any weak student in English will be able to at least learn taking.

Best place for both academics and extracurricular activities.A everyones loving place.

Best school in Sri lanka

Royal College maintains very high standards in terms of academics, extra curricular activities and sports and it is undoubtedly the finest primary and seconday school in the island.College also features an iconic architecture, a rich history and traditions dating back to 1835.

One of the oldest and most prominent schools in AsiaSchool that owns the oldest BIG MATCH in the world

Undoubtedly the best school in Sri Lanka. Royal College brings together all walks of life, giving an equal platform for every student to reach his maximum potential.

My favourite school is Royal college also I think famous colleges Royal college

Best place for education and extra curricular activities. One of the best schools in Sri Lanka. Lots of subjects and sports.

Royal college is one of the most Historic schools in Sri Lanka. It was established in 1835 by Rev. Josheph Marsh and early it was named as Hill Street Academy. After that this was named as Colombo Academy too. This school was relocated for no.of times and finally in October 1923 this was established at Reid Avenue. The motto of Royal College is Disce Aut Discede. There 5 houses namely Boake, Marsh, Harward, Hartley & Reed in Royal. There are no of sports in Royal but out of that Cricket is very special for Royalists. It is because of the Battle of the Blues the Annual Cricket Match between Royal & St Thomas college Mt.Lavinia. ❤❤Proud to be a Royalist....

Royalist!!

Very beautiful school ☺👑🏢

One of Sri Lankas oldest schools dating back to 1835, also one of the largest single schools in South Asia consisting more than 8,000 students.

Royal college is the best boys school in colombo with well educated teachers and well developed facilities.

THE SCHOOL OF OUR FATHERS 💙💛💙 AND SIMPLY ‘HOME’ ♥️♥️FLOREAT MY SWEET HOME 🏠

Best school for a boy to be in!

One of the best schools in sri lanka

The postcodesl allocated postcode is CM2 1AA for Royal College.

Great school ,have sweet memories. Undoubtedly the best school in Sri Lanka . Hope it will keep up the standards it had maintained so far .wish it becomes the best school in the world.

The best time ever I had in my life

The best school in asia

Best school in Sri Lanka

The Best School in my times, 30+ years ago.

Because this is school with good qualities and discipline . And the greatest boy school in sri Lanka

Best school in sri lanka. Oldest government school. School with most number of students.

Best Boy School in the country indeed.

Famous school in Sri Lanka.

Best boys school in Sri Lanka, with over 180 years of rich history.

THE BEST SCHOOL EVER!!!

A place where boys are educated and gentlemen are made.WE WILL LEARN OF BOOKS AND MEN AND LEARN TO PLAY THE GAME#floreat #disceautdiscede

One of the best 🏫 in Srilanka and the Alma Mater of the current Prime Minister

Sri lanka nomber 1 school

Best school of the whole world..

This is the best boys school in Sri Lanka...

This is the best school in sri lanka

Undoubtedly the best boys school in SL.

One of the leading schools in Sri Lanka

The best school in Sri Lanka💙💛

Best school in srilanka

One of the best schools in Sri Lanka

Most popular and greatest boy school in Sri Lanka. This institution has established 1835 as Colombo Academy. Rev Joshep Marsh is the founder. Now over 7,500 students are studying here. A Rugby ground, two Cricket Ground and football ground available. In 2010 it was selected as Most Innovative School in the world.

This is the best public school in Sri Lanka. It is enriched with more traditions that can make men out of children. Once it was the best innovative school in the world. One of tge argest public school in the worl. Nothing can replace the place of it in our hearts. Floreat!

In 1831 the Rev. Joseph Marsh, a 28 year old Scotsman, arrived in Colombo to take up the position of Mathematics & Classics tutor at the Church Missionary Society, Kotte. Later in 1835 he was appointed acting Colonial Chaplain of St. Paul’s Church, Wolfendhal, Colombo.In January 1835 the Rev. Marsh started a private school in the back verandah of the church. It was called the Hill Street Academy and had about 20 pupils, mainly from the upper Burgher community. The resident were very appreciative and wanted more boys to have this English education. They petitioned the Governor Sir Robert Wilmot Horton who converted the school to the Colombo Academy in January 1836. This school was located in an upstair House at Messenger Street for a short time and in July 1836 it shifted to San Sabastian Hill.When the Rev. Dr. Barcroft Boake took over the school as Principal in 1842, he established a private school called Queens College to which the best senior boys were sent for special attention in order to prepare them for University Education. This lead to the school being renamed Colombo Academy & Queens College in 1859. After much debate mainly between Rev. Dr. Boake and one of his brilliant former – students Richard Morgan, the school was once again renamed Colombo Academy in 1869. Rev. Dr. Boake was succeeded by George Todd and during his time the school motto and school colours were introduced. After Principal Todd, Principal J.B. Cull took over the Colombo Academy and with the approval of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, changed the name of the Colombo Academy to Royal College on the 1st of August 1881.As time passed on, Royal College felt the need to relocate to better serve its students and on 27th of August 1913 the school moved to its new location at Thurstan Road (now the University of Sri Lanka). With World War 1 and the Ethnic Riots taking their toll on the school and its students, another move was prompted and on the 10th of October 1923, Governor William Manning declared open the present structure of Royal College at Reid Avenue; a permanent abode for the Oldest Public School in the Island.Since this permanent settlement, Royal College has come a very long way, producing some of Sri Lanka’s finest gentlemen ranging from the most brilliant minds to the best sportsmen. This description is but a brief overview of the rich history and tradition that guides and inspires Royalists present & past to keep on breaking boundaries and moving forward, creating an environment that is better and more beautiful than what they were born into.

Without a doubt, the best boys school in the country. Being the oldest public school in Sri Lanka, Royal College has a great reputation which remains uncontested throughout the centuries, educationally, in the sports field, and has been the Alma Mater of some of the greatest personalities in both Sri Lanka and the world.

Never ever forget the place I missed you and love my college 🎓. Royal!