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Enrolment process

  • 1 | Submission of online enrolment inquiry

  • 2 | We will get back to you regarding availability

  • 3 | Invitation to an interview and a school tour

  • 4 | Submission of enrolment application

  • 5 | Invitation to a shadow day

  • 6 | Enrolment acceptance

Preschool fees

1+ month enrolment - 745 USD per month

3+ months enrolment - 625 USD per month

5+ months enrolment - 475 USD per month

9+ months enrolment - 395 USD per month

*All enrolments are based on 5 day school week with a schedule from 8am-1pm. Add 100 USD to the monthly fee for full day schedule (8am-3pm)

Inclusions:

  • Nourishing morning snack.

  • A home-cooked, wholesome lunch prepared in our farm kitchen using produce from our organic veggie garden. 

  • Nourishing afternoon snack (for full day enrolments).

Additional fees

Deposit
A deposit of $475 is required and will be held as a bond. It is refundable upon completion of the minimum months required for the selected rate plan. To receive your deposit, please email hello@gooddharma.lk at least one month in advance of your child's last school day. The deposit will be reimbursed in Sri Lankan rupees, either in cash or to a local bank account.

Building Fund
A building fund of $100 per year is required for all enrollments of 3+ months. This fee is chargeable annually, with the first payment due upon enrollment acceptance.

Discounts

Local Discount: A 10% discount is offered on the 9-month rate plan if at least one parent is a Sri Lankan citizen.

Siblings Discount: A 10% discount is applicable on the second child's enrollment.

General Terms and Conditions:

  • Monthly fees are payable in advance on or before the 20th day of the preceding month.

  • Enrollment is for full-time attendance during the school year, which runs from mid-August to mid-May. Once enrolled, pausing enrollment during holidays is not permitted. A three-month break occurs during the summer (mid-May to mid-August), during which school fees are not required.

  • The school operates on all weekdays, including Poya days. The school will be closed on 25th of December, 1st of January and 14th of April. We may close for any additional days which will be notified in advance.

  • The 2024/2025 school year runs from 19th August 2024 to 15th May 2025. The 2025/2026 school year runs from 18th August 2025 to 15th May 2026.

  • Summer school is offered separately from mid-May to mid-August.

  • Fees, school calendar, terms and conditions, and curriculum are subject to change, with prior notice provided.

  • Fees are charged in USD but invoiced in LKR according to the spot rate (mid-market rate) posted by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on the date the invoice is issued.

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Enrolment inquiry

Kindly fill out the inquiry below; after submitting, we will be in touch with more information

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • We don’t have any mandatory vaccination plan; however, we recommend that all children consult with their doctor regarding necessary vaccinations. We also require every child to inform us of their vaccination plan prior to enrolment.

  • For our enrolled children, we follow specific terms and semesters with a well-defined curriculum. Our fees are charged per month and due to the structured nature of the program, we cannot provide rate reductions for reasons such as holidays, sick leave, or any other circumstances.

  • Yes, all our staff are not only trained in our fire evacuation procedure but also in first aid and a fire rescue programme. The buildings are equipped with fire extinguishers, as well as fire blankets in the kitchen.

  • In any instance where Good Dharma School may not be able to operate due to a Force Majeure situation, the school is not liable to refund or repay any school fees, deposits, or enrolment fee

  • We provide discount for all locals who want to enroll in our school. However it's still a big investment and we understand not available for all. We have a strong commitment to support the local community, in the heart of this initiative is our strong relationship with 'friendship schools' in the area. We work closely with the friendships schools supporting and assisting in various ways; economic, educational and collaborative. Monthly we will bring our classroom to them to share and collaborate around certain topics.

  • We offer two programs: morning or full day. You can modify your pick-up or drop-off hours within these options. However, please note that there are no discounts for adjustments and we need to coordinate with our head teacher to ensure that random pick-ups or drop-offs won't disrupt our activities.

  • Our lead teacher holds a master's degree in Primary Education and all our other teachers possess a minimum level of education, such as a diploma in Primary Education recognised by the Ministry of Education in Sri Lanka.

  • Depending on the age and dynamics of our students, our class size will vary from around 10-15 children per class, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 1-5.

  • Good Dharma School have a limited liability insurance however we also also require each child enrolled to have their own insurance policy. We require you to provide proof of insurance for your child prior to acceptance into the school

  • As our farm-to-table concept is an integral part of the Good Dharma School's philosophy, we strongly emphasise children's active participation in growing, preparing, and savouring food from the school's veggie garden. Therefore, we kindly request that all students join in sharing the meals lovingly prepared on the school grounds. We firmly believe that shared meal times play a pivotal role in promoting social integration among students from diverse backgrounds, nurturing a strong sense of community, and enhancing the school's inclusive atmosphere.

  • We provide lovingly prepared home-cooked meals from our farm kitchen. All meals are nutrient-rich and include fruit and vegetables (majority harvested from our veggie garden), eggs, tofu, fish and chicken. Students who prefer to follow a strictly vegetarian or vegan diet can be accommodated.