Isipathana College

Isipathana College(Sinhala: ඉසිපතන විද්‍යාලය) previously known as Greenlands College. Isipathana College is a national school for boys in Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka. It was established in January 1952. Presently it provides primary and secondary education on a campus of 4.5 ha (11 acres) ranging from grades 1 to 13, with an enrollment of more than 5,000+ students.

Isipathana College
Isipathana College Entrance
Location

Sri Lanka
Coordinates6°53′15″N 79°52′06″E
Information
Former nameGreenlands College
TypeNational
MottoPali: "දළහං පග්ගණහ විරියං'
"Dalaha Pagganaha Viriyan"
Sinhala:අදිටනින් වෙර වඩමු
English:"Strive With Determination"
Established2 February 1952 (1952-02-02)
FounderB. A. Kuruppu
PrincipalOshara Panditharathna
Staff350
Grades1 - 13
GenderBoys
Age5 to 19
Enrollment5,000+
Colour(s)Dark green and light green
   
SongSarade Matha
Alumni nameOld Isipathanians
Websitewww.isipathanacollege.lk

It provides education from Grades 1 to 13 in Sinhala, Tamil and English language.

The college students are known as Isipathanians whilst past pupils are known as Old Isipathanians.

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