Why Central Province?
A better lining environment for you and your family; Educational/ Health Facilities, Houses and Entertainment
Education
Sri Lanka offers a variety of educational facilities ranging from public and private educational establishments to international schools following British and American curricula. The best secondary schools are of a very high standard. Annually a large number of Sri Lankan students enter top rated universities such as the Ivy League schools in the US, and Oxford and Cambridge in the UK.
Language education in French, German and Japanese is also available through various educational institutions.
Key International Schools
|
Name |
Address |
Telephone |
|
Overseas Children's School |
Pellawatte, Battaramulla. |
94-11-2864920-22 |
|
Colombo International School |
28, Gregory's Road, Colombo 07 |
94-11-2697587, 94-11-2681085-7 |
|
Alethea International School (Pvt) Ltd |
15, Sri Maabodi Rd, Dehiwela |
94-11-2714849 |
|
Asian International School |
54A, Ward Place, Colombo 08 |
94-11-2688836 |
|
Belvoir International |
246, Galle Rd, Colombo 04 |
94-11-2585252, 94-11-2589618 |
|
Gateway International School |
6, Rodney Street, Colombo 08 |
94-11-2699337 |
|
Willesden College International |
172, Main Street, Battaramulla |
94-11-2864987 |
|
Wycherly International School |
232, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07 |
94-11-2503201, 94-11-2589859 |
Medical Facilities
Sri Lanka has a number of well-equipped public and private hospitals located throughout the country
Main hospitals in and around Colombo
|
Name |
Address |
Telephone |
|
National Hospital |
Rent Street, Colombo, |
(94 11) 2691111 |
|
Sri Jayawardenepura Hospital |
Jayawardenepura General Hospital Kotte |
(94 11) 2863610 |
|
Nawaloka Hospital |
Nawaloka Hospitals Ltd. Colombo 02 |
(94 11) 2325020 |
|
Oasis Hospital |
Kirimandala Mawatha |
|
|
Asiri Hospitals Limited |
Colombo 05 |
(94 11) 2500608-11 |
|
Asha Central Hospital |
Colombo 07 |
(94 11) 2696411/2698651 |
|
Durdens Hospitals |
Colombo 03 |
(94 11) 2575205-7 |
Housing
A wide range of housing and accommodation is available, to suit different lifestyles.
Indication of housing rentals (approximate cost) in Sri Lankan Rupees
Indication of housing rentals (approximate cost) in Sri Lankan Rupees Colombo 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
| Facility |
Rental |
| Furnished Bungalows |
30,000 - 100,000 |
| Unfurnished Bungalows | 15,000 - 70,000 |
| Furnished Flats | 20,000 - 50,000 |
| Unfurnished Flats | 15,000 - 30,000 |
Entertainment
Sri Lanka offers a wide variety of entertainment from its theatre and movies to the nightclubs and casinos, which are located throughout the capital city, Colombo. Numerous restaurants, cafes and pubs offer a range of both western and eastern cuisines.
Public Holidays
Sri Lanka being a multi-religious, multi-ethnic country, has a number of public holidays. Use the following guide for public mercantile and bank holidays in 2006
Sri Lanka is an island situated at the southern tip of India between 6° and 10° north and 80° and 82° east. The country is separated from India by the Palk Straits, 32km wide at its narrowest.
The Sri Lankan work force accounts for 35% of the total population. Sri Lanka boasts high levels of education. We have the highest literacy rate in South Asia (92%). English is widely spoken in the country and is the main language used by the business community. In addition, according to the World Bank Development Indicators 2000, Sri Lanka has the lowest labour cost per worker in manufacturing. 
Sri Lanka offers the most friendly business climate in South Asia. According to the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) Forecast 1998, Sri Lanka's Business Environment ranks 11th in the region, and 42nd in the world. 
Skilled, highly trainable work forces are available in the Province at reasonable rates. Approximately 50% of the students who have completed their higher education are trained in technical and business disciplines
In the Central Province, well functioning world famous Industrial Parks are available and the related institutions provide their services for the benefit of investors with affordable packages and tax deductions.