25 Years of Unfading Glory of Royal Institute International School, Nugegoda
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An educational institution was founded in 1971 to offer local Advanced Level examinations and BSc degrees (External) in affiliation with the University of Peradeniya. With the tremendous success of the programme, Royal Institute International School of Higher Education was established in 1982 as an institution providing first-rate international education.
As part of the general development plan, on the 20th of May 1993, a branch school was established in Nugegoda. It commenced with a mere 14 students and classes upto grade 4. The student population had grown into 200, and classes upto grade 8 by the end of two years, in 1995. The school reached a significant milestone in 1997 with the commencement of Edexcel Ordinary Level curriculum. By then, the student body had grown upto 550.
With its rapid growth, 1999 marked a year of great significance when the school introduced its Advanced Level stream and moreover purchased land and premises, which was hired until then. The state – of – art infrastructure was raised being in compliance with the then prevalent state regulations. By 2001, the number boosted to a 1100. The sapling planted 25 long years ago has gradually grown into a massive tree with branches spread extensively sheltering and nurturing the future generations of Sri Lanka. As at today, there are nearly 2000 students following either national or Cambridge curriculum and over 200 employees and thousands of indirect dependents under the wings of Royal Institute International School, Nugegoda.
Through the passage of time the upliftment of the school was made with numerous sacrifices and absolute determination.
Since its inception, Royal Institute International School, Nugegoda Branch has shown its meaningful existence within the academic community and has been a well sought quality education service provider to the nation. The school has not only capacitated the students to acquire academic qualifications but also has played a vital role in moulding their character.
Education, creativity and wide spread knowledge are essentials for individuals’ existence in the current competitive world. Thus, Royal Institute International School, Nugegoda Branch is committed to providing, nurturing and inspiring educational programmes at international level to enrich the sons and daughters of the nation with knowledge, skills and qualities which will strengthen and equip them to compete and take up any global challenge and live charismatic lives in this world of complexities.
Throughout the years, Royal Institute, Nugegoda has produced generations of accomplished and honourable citizens to serve the society back here at home and abroad. The school has produced doctors, engineers, directors, CEOs, journalists, authors, educators, fashion designers, entrepreneurs and many other diversified professionals who are proven role models.
It constantly provides high quality education to the students under the guidance of a well proficient and dedicated staff. In addition to formal classroom education, the school focuses on enhancing personality development by encouraging them to participate in sports and various other extra-curricular activities. The school consists of over 30 clubs and societies related to sports and other fields.
Parents who were aware of the new developments in the field of education and trusted Royal Institute International School, Nugegoda branch for its unblemished excellence, walked their children into the care and shelter of it. They trusted the school with their offspring. Evidently, some parents were candidly enthusiastic that they either rented or purchased residences in the close vicinity to assure their child’s convenience.
It is the hope and prayer of thousands of students, both past and present, their parents, teachers, staffs, well-wishers and many other millions of individuals who genuinely believe in the value of education, that Royal Institute International School, Nugegoda branch be blessed with many more centuries of unblemished excellence to gift the society with proficient, productive, sensible, compassionate and fascinating individuals.