Gateway College, Dehiwala

Established in 2013 following the merger of Gateway College Colombo 4 and the American International School, Gateway College, Dehiwala caters to children of all age groups from Play Group to Advanced Level. The facilities include a seven story building with spacious science and computer laboratories, libraries, classrooms, swimming pool and a large auditorium which serves as an indoor basketball stadium as well. A day care centre will be opening soon. It is patronised by students living in the Western and Southern parts of Colombo and the coastal areas down to Panadura and beyond.

Principal Gateway Colleges Dehiwala and Ratmalana
After obtaining her BA from the University of
Kelaniya, Mrs Priyanthi Seneviratne began her
professional career at Ladies’ College, Colombo.
She counts over 17 years of experience at
Ladies’, teaching Greek and Roman Civilisation
and English for Advanced Level classes. She
was the Head of the English Department at
Ladies’ for eight years and a member of the
staff council.
She was responsible for curriculum
development in English Language and
Literature at both Primary and Secondary levels.
Under her direction, Ladies’ College maintained
its reputation for English literary excellence.
Later, Mrs Seneviratne took up the challenges
of the corporate sector for 12 years. Under her
leadership, the regional office of The Chartered
Institute of Marketing UK (CIM Sri Lanka), won
the international award for “Best CIM Region”
four times.
Mrs Seneviratne re-entered academia
in 2011, serving as Principal of a leading
international school. Three years later,
she joined Gateway College.