Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
Campus language
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C
- Canteen
- The school cafeteria where students purchase snacks, buns, and lunch during the break.
I
- Interval
- The standard term for the mid-morning lunch break, usually around 10:00 AM.
N
- NRC
- Nova Royal College abbreviation commonly used in branding and student materials.
P
- PG
- Prefects' Guild; the primary student leadership and disciplinary body of the school.
- Prefect
- A student leader appointed to maintain discipline and assist teachers.
T
- Term Test
- The formal examinations held at the end of each of the three school terms.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Assembly
- The mandatory morning gathering for religious observances and school announcements.
- Local Syllabus
- Refers to the Sri Lankan National Curriculum followed by the majority of students.
- London Syllabus
- Refers to the Pearson Edexcel international curriculum offered at the school.
- Main Block
- The central school building housing administrative offices and secondary classrooms.
- Primary Section
- The dedicated area or wing for students in lower grades (Grade 1-5).
- School Van
- The common private transport system used by students living in the Mawaramandiya and Kadawatha areas.
- Secondary Section
- The building or wing housing Grade 6 through O/L and A/L classes.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 6 approved campus terms and 7 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.