Ananda College Colombo

Ananda College Colombo, established in 1886, is one of Sri Lanka's most prestigious and historic national schools and the leading Buddhist boys' school on the island. A founding member of Sri Lanka's Group of Nine elite schools, Ananda College has 140 years of tradition producing Sri Lanka's Buddhist intellectual and professional leadership. The school offers Sri Lanka national O-Level and A-Level programmes from Grade 1 through Sixth Form for male students. Ananda College is deeply rooted in Sinhala Buddhist culture and tradition, playing a central role in Sri Lanka's Buddhist revival movement since its founding. The school is renowned for academic excellence, strong sporting achievement (cricket, rugby, athletics), Buddhist studies, debating, and performing arts. Ananda College's cricketing tradition has produced many Sri Lanka national team players, and its annual Battle of the Maroons cricket match against Nalanda College is one of the most anticipated events in Sri Lankan sports. The school's Maradana campus features extensive sports grounds, science laboratories, a large library, computer facilities, a Buddhist temple, and modern classrooms. Ananda College alumni include many of Sri Lanka's presidents, prime ministers, academics, and sports heroes.