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Empowering Students to Succeed
Celebrating Over 70 Years of Inspired Education at BLC.
7 Decades of providing education
Committed to shaping confident, capable, and compassionate young minds through education.
70
Years of Service
120K+
Students Graduated
6:1
Student to Teacher Ratio
100
Teachers in School
Buddhist Ladies’ College (BLC) one of the premier Government approved private schools in Colombo. Is in its 72nd year of operation focusing on the educational needs of the new generation. BLC was founded by an illustrious son of Sri Lanka, the late Mr. Mohandas De Mel, an educationist and lawyer by profession, who strived to maintain the family tradition of inculcating the Buddhist philosophy through education.
Mindfulness in the classroom
Mindfulness in the classroom involves teaching students’ techniques to become more aware of their thoughts,
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Mindfulness in the classroom involves teaching students’ techniques to become more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and surroundings in the present moment, without judgment. This practice can lead to improved focus, reduced stress, better emotional regulation, and a calmer learning environment. We encourage our students and teachers to engage in religious activities, and this helps us to formulate our students’ mental wellbeing and awareness that they need in their day-to-day lives. These religious and spiritual activities help our students to learn to be more empathetic and harbour kindness and care towards themselves and others.
Why Holistic Education Matters
A holistic education, which focuses on developing the whole child (intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically), is crucial for preparing students for success in life.
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A holistic education, which focuses on developing the whole child (intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically), is crucial for preparing students for success in life. It fosters critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills, alongside emotional intelligence and social responsibility, making individuals well-rounded and adaptable to the complexities of the modern world. At BLC, we focus on holistic education because it matters to us. Each year, planning and execution starts before the start of the school curriculum activities, and we monitor the success of our students in every possible way. We also encourage extracurricular activities to facilitate skills development, for e.g. Karate, enrolment in the national cadet force, girl guide training, rifle shooting, swimming, table tennis are just a few of such activities we do for our students.
How to empower our girls to dream big lead confidently.
We empower our students to foster their self-belief, provide leadership opportunities, and introduce them to strong female role models.
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We empower our students to foster their self-belief, provide leadership opportunities, and introduce them to strong female role models. At BLC, we encourage them to embrace challenges, view failure as a learning opportunity, and celebrate their unique strengths and passions. We encourage positive affirmation in their day-to-day learning environment. We highly appreciate growth mindset and support the students in their strengths and in overcoming their weaknesses. Our students are selected for leadership positions such as being prefects, based on their achievements. Thus, they learn about leadership skills, how to become an effective team member, learn to respect team values, organisational skills and how to perform under pressure. We have many such activities where students can take up leadership roles in various sports and societies, for e.g. in our environmental society, students take up leadership roles to learn to preserve and protect the natural environment.
Alumni spotlight where are they now?
This school has since the 1950’s laid claim to many esteemed professionals and entrepreneurs amongst its Alumni.
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This school has since the 1950’s laid claim to many esteemed professionals and entrepreneurs amongst its Alumni. From famous playwright Somalatha Subasinghe, artists Indunil Dissanayake, Deepani Silva, Malini Nammuni, Sunethra Taldena, Sita Hapuaarachchi, Doctors and Professionals like Dr. Geethanjali Senanayake and Disna de Silva, Mifnaz Jawahir are just a few amongst our Alumni. Major General Jagath Dias too is a past pupil of BLC contributing to the story of success of BLC.
Most of our Alumni have gone on to excel in their chosen fields, such as Doctors, Accountants, Lawyers, with even a few in the Armed Forces. Most of our Alumni are leading various departments / companies in the Corporate Sector whilst many are overseas as well. For the 70th anniversary celebrations an Alumni Spotlight was done which featured most of these stars and can be found on the BLC Facebook.
Spotlight on Student Achievements – Celebrating Our Young Trailblazers!
At Buddhist Ladies’ College, senior school life
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At Buddhist Ladies’ College, senior school life is filled with remarkable achievements that reflect our students’ dedication, talent, and school spirit. From academic competitions to creative arts and sporting excellence, our young trailblazers continue to excel both locally and internationally. Our school proudly offers 14 sports, and our students perform exceptionally well in all of them. These include netball, badminton, cricket, handball, chess, tennis, karate, cadet, table tennis, archery, rifle shooting, swimming, athletics, and yoga.
We are proud of the success of our students who received recognition at the Sri Lanka Schools Rifle Shooting Association School Colours Awards, recognising their exceptional performance and dedication in both advanced and basic shooting disciplines. Among them, national-level sportswoman Neja Dassanayake was awarded Best Shooter – 2024 in the Junior Air Rifle Category, and Seja Dassanayake received the Best Shooter – 2023 title in the Youth Air Pistol Category. Both Neja and Seja represented Sri Lanka at international-level shooting events.
In netball, Liyansa Steinwall was selected at the age of just 14 to the Sri Lanka Under-15 School National Team and represented Sri Lanka at the prestigious Waverley Netball Tournament in Australia.
A huge congratulations goes to 16-year-old national-level diving champion Ameesha Jayashanki, who represented Buddhist Ladies’ College at the 50th Sri Lanka Schools Aquatic Sports Championships (Diving), held on June 18–19, 2025, at Sugathadasa Stadium, where she dominated the event by winning two gold medals, one bronze, and claiming the title of Under-16 Overall Diving Champion.
Senumi Minadi has been selected to take part in the Opening Ceremony of the Sri Lanka Badminton Regional Development District Pools in Colombo—a prestigious opportunity granted to a few selected players through prior registration. Her participation not only highlights her commitment to the sport but also adds to the growing legacy of Buddhist Ladies’ College at national-level sporting events.
Our outstanding players achieved great success at the Sri Lanka School Under-15 Doubles Badminton Tournament “D” Division where they were crowned as Champions, marking yet another significant achievement for BLC.
Buddhist Ladies’ College remains a great platform where young women grow into confident, capable leaders—ready to inspire and achieve excellence.
Academics at Buddhist Ladies College
BLC has a rich history of 72 years being in the field of education. It is one of the oldest private schools in Colombo and established primarily with the philosophy of providing an exclusive girls only school built on the values of Buddhist teachings. BLC has proudly maintained this philosophy and is the process of transiting this legacy into its 3rd generation.
Nursery
Our nursery provides a safe, caring, and playful environment where young children begin their learning journey through fun, exploration, and creativity.
Primary School
Our primary school builds strong academic foundations while encouraging curiosity, creativity, and a love for lifelong learning.
Senior School
Our senior school empowers students with critical thinking, leadership skills, and academic excellence to prepare them for higher education and future success.
The School Life
The Academic Body
Mr. Mohanlal De Mel
Chairman / Manager
Mrs. S. Aviruppola
Principal
Mrs. G. Princely
Vice Principal
Where tradition, discipline, and education come together to empower young minds.
Message from the Principal
Buddhist Ladies College, founded on May 20, 1954, by Mr. Mohandas de Mel and Ms. Bernie de Mel, was established to provide Buddhist girls with quality English-medium education in a nurturing environment. Located in Colombo, the school offers hostel facilities and has a rich legacy of integrating Buddhist and cultural values under the guidance of its first principal, Ms. Clara Motwani.
Today, the college thrives as a leading government-approved institution with a modern curriculum, advanced facilities, and a dedicated teaching staff. Innovations like Artificial Intelligence in the curriculum empower students to excel in their studies and research. The unwavering support of the Past Pupils Association and parents continues to drive the institution’s success.
Together, we honor the legacy of Buddhist Ladies College while working towards a bright future.
Warm regards,
The Principal
Sandamali Aviruppola
Latest updates from the school
24th March 2024 | 2 min read
Top Performers in GCE Ordinary Level Examinations Honored at National Awards Ceremony
In 2024, Sri Lanka celebrated the outstanding achievements of students who excelled in the 2023 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) examinations. The national awards ceremony recognized top performers for their academic excellence.
