These schools are privately funded, primarily through tuition fees, donations, or endowments, and they may offer either local or international curricula.
Some private schools follow Sri Lanka's national education standards, while others offer internationally recognized qualifications.
These institutions generally provide education in Sinhala, Tamil, and English, the international languages.
The curricula are designed to be comprehensive, covering a wide range of subjects, including foreign languages, arts, and humanities.
Teachers at these schools are trained to deliver international curricula and provide students with a global perspective.