Royal College, Colombo
Coordinates: 6°54′16″N 79°51′40″E / 6.90444°N 79.86111°E / 6.90444; 79.86111
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Latin: Disce aut Discede ("Learn or Depart") Latin: Floreat ("Flourish") |
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| Location | |
| Colombo Sri Lanka |
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| Information | |
| Type | National |
| Established | 1835 |
| Founder | Sir Robert Wilmot-Horton, 3rd Baronet |
| Principal | Upali Gunasekara |
| Grades | Class 1 - 13 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Age | 6 to 19 |
| Enrollment | 8000 |
| Colour(s) | Blue and gold
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| Publication | Royal College Magazine, The Royalist |
| Former pupils | Old Royalists |
| Website | www.royalcollege.lk |
Royal College (Sinhala: රාජකීය විද්යාලය කොළඹ) is a selective entry school in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Founded in January 1835, the college's full official name is Royal College Colombo, it is usually referred to simply as "Royal" in Sri Lanka. It is considered to be the leading public school in Sri Lanka.
The oldest public school in the country, it was founded in the British public school tradition and was one of the first schools to be designated as a National School by the Sri Lankan Government. As a national school it is funded by the central government as opposed to the provincial council providing both primary and secondary education. Royal College is often referred to as the Eton of Sri Lanka and it was selected as one of best innovative colleges in the world by Microsoft in 2009.
Royal College has produced many distinguished alumni, among whom are presidents of two countries, a sultan, and three prime ministers.
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