Founded in 1928, Alethea School has stood as a beacon of educational excellence for over 98 years. As one of the few private schools in Sri Lanka licensed to offer the Government Approved National Curriculum in English medium, the school has played a pioneering role in providing accessible, high-quality education while preserving strong national values and traditions.
Over the decades, Alethea School has educated more than 50,000 students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, guided by its enduring motto — Live, Give and Grow. Throughout its journey, the school has remained committed to academic excellence, character development, and holistic education that empowers students to thrive in an evolving world.
In 2023, Alethea School proudly celebrated its 95th Founders’ Day milestone, marking a significant chapter in its rich history. The occasion reflected not only the school’s proud heritage, but also its vision for the future under the leadership of Dr. Jagath Alwis and the management of CEG Education Holdings — one of Sri Lanka’s leading education conglomerates. Through this partnership, the school continues to strengthen its standards in curriculum, facilities, innovation, and student development.
Today, Alethea School is part of a distinguished educational network that includes Wycherley International School, Modern Montessori International, ANC Education, and ICBT Campus. This collaboration enables students to benefit from modern learning methodologies, broader educational opportunities, and exposure to global standards while preserving the values and traditions that define the Alethea identity.
Guided by the vision and legacy of distinguished educationists and pioneers including Brig. S. D. N.Hapugalle, Catherine N. Hapugalle, Alethea Hapugalle, D. N. Hapugalle, Rohan Hapugalle, D. Hapugalle,A. E. Preston, Marie Musaeus Higgins, and Kumari Hapugalle Perera, Alethea School continues to inspiregenerations of learners. Their enduring contribution helped shape an institution dedicated to nurturingconfident, compassionate, and globally minded citizens.
As Alethea School continues its journey beyond 98 years, it remains committed to empowering youngminds through accessible, quality education while preparing students to meet the challenges of thefuture with confidence, integrity, and purpose.