British Council now offers English courses in Gampaha

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The core team behind the Gampaha launch

First row (from left): British Council Gampaha Teacher Sevinch Ismailova, Manager – Sales and Customer Management – English Patalee Weerasinghe, and Marketing Manager – English Kusali Perera

Second row (from left): Senior Teacher – Primary Cam Stephens, Cluster Business Manager – South Asia and Myanmar Mark Barnabas, Regional Teaching Excellence Training Lead APAC – Adults Patrick Higgins, Country Director – Sri Lanka Orlando Edwards, Manager – Teaching Operations Tevinda Thempana, and Manager – Sales and Customer Management – English Rifshan Rafeek

Senior Teacher – Primary Cam Stephens conducting the primary academic session

Newly opened British Council English Centre in Gampaha

British Council Sri Lanka Country Director Orlando Edwards with the first learner to register for the Adult English course

Continuing a long-standing legacy of excellence in English language education, the British Council recently announced the opening of its newest English Centre in Gampaha on 28 January 2026. The English Centre will cater to students from ages six and above, bringing internationally recognised English language learning closer to the heart of Gampaha.

With over 90 years of experience teaching English worldwide and nearly 80 years of service in Sri Lanka, the British Council is a trusted global authority in English language education. The new English Centre in Gampaha will deliver high-quality programs aligned with global British Council standards, ensuring learners receive education that meets international benchmarks.

The opening ceremony was attended by invitees including school principals from across Gampaha, Zonal Education Directors, and other key education and community stakeholders, reflecting the Centre’s commitment to working closely with the local education ecosystem to support learners in the region.

Speaking at the opening, British Council Country Director Orlando Edwards said: “Gampaha has long been a hub for education in Sri Lanka. This new centre will ensure that students in and around Gampaha have access to quality English education with greater convenience. We are proud to expand our presence here and support learners in achieving their academic, professional, and global aspirations.”

The British Council English Centre in Gampaha provides learners with ready access to trusted English language teaching that will improve confidence, communication skills, and employability. Through a learner-centred approach and modern teaching methodologies, students are empowered to unlock global opportunities with an enhanced command of English.

The opening of the Gampaha English Centre marks another important milestone in the British Council’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to high-quality English language education across Sri Lanka.