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Maliyadeva College · Teaching & learning

Academics.

From the first classroom to A/L. Knowledge, character and the confidence to think for yourself.

teachers
200
students
5,000
classes
130
Support staff
64

A college is its people.

Our teachers, students and support staff make learning possible every day. Together, they bring knowledge, curiosity and care to college life.

Subjects & study paths

Find your field.

From O/L to A/L, students can shape their studies around their interests and aspirations. Advanced Level study brings together four sections, with Maths and Biology pathways within Science.

Explore our academic sections
Advanced LevelFour sections · Grades 12–13

Field of study

Science

Maths · Biology

Field of study

Commerce

Commerce studies at Advanced Level.

Field of study

Technology

Technology studies at Advanced Level.

Field of study

Art

Arts studies at Advanced Level.

College facilities

Space to put ideas to work.

Students doing practical work in a college science laboratory
Inside the science laboratory.

Practical work, independent reading and classroom learning go hand in hand. Our facilities give students space to explore, experiment and put their knowledge into practice.

  • Modern Computer Labs

  • Fully Equipped Laboratories

  • Smart Class Rooms

  • Library

  • Auditorium

  • Play Ground

A record of achievement

Academic achievements.

Recognising achievement across examinations, competitions and academic pursuits.

Advanced Level

Historical results · 1999–2025

2025All-island ranks

Mathematics

2nd4th

All-island ranks

Biology

6th

All-island ranks

1stAll-island

H. Dulip Bandara Piyarathne

Mathematics · 2003

1stAll-island

S.N. Endaragalla

Commerce · 1999

Earlier island ranks
  1. 2009

    N.C. Pallewela

    Mathematics

    9thAll-island
  2. 2007

    K.L.J. Jayaranga

    Mathematics

    2ndAll-island
  3. 2007

    B.M.W.S. Balasooriya

    Biology

    3rdAll-island
  4. 2006

    H.G.P.K. Wijerathne

    Biology

    2ndAll-island
  5. 2006

    W.M.B.S. Wijerathne

    Mathematics

    3rdAll-island
  6. 2005

    D.U. Kudavithana

    Mathematics

    3rdAll-island
  7. 2004

    S.P. Samarakoon

    Mathematics

    8thAll-island
  8. 2003

    H. Dulip Bandara Piyarathne

    Mathematics

    1stAll-island
  9. 2003

    R.M.A.P. Rathnayake

    Mathematics

    9thAll-island
  10. 2001

    S.M.A. Jayawardane

    Biology

    6thAll-island
  11. 1999

    S.N. Endaragalla

    Commerce

    1stAll-island
Trophies presented at the college prize giving

Recognising achievement

The annual prize giving.

Each year, more than a hundred prizes and awards recognise students’ achievements. Panel Prize winners are recorded in the College Main Hall. The oldest of these awards, the Golden Prize, honours the most popular student of the year.