About the college
A few words about us
Kandy IELTS College is a premier educational institution in Sri Lanka that specializes in high-quality IELTS preparation courses. The college focuses on helping students achieve their target IELTS scores, which are often required for higher education, migration or employment abroad.
We are committed to offering top-tier language training, enabling students to succeed in their IELTS exams and open doors to global opportunities, with a guaranteed and proven track record of the best results for our students.
Our lecturers
Our lecturers are highly qualified and trained in UK universities (University of Cambridge and University of Southampton).

The founder
Ama Bogastanne
Founder and lead IELTS trainer
Ama Bogastanne founded Kandy IELTS College on Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha, Kandy, and leads the IELTS teaching there.
- Studied at
- University of Cambridge
- Lecturers trained at
- Cambridge and Southampton
- Classes
- Online 8 PM
- Physical 9 AM
Why us
Why students choose us
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Individual attention
Individual attention for each and every student: personalized teaching that caters to your own strengths and weaknesses. One-on-one coaching lets the lecturers address your needs in each section of the IELTS exam: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
You get instant feedback on your speaking and writing tasks, so you understand your mistakes and correct them faster. Personalized speaking sessions help you improve fluency, pronunciation and coherence. If you are aiming for a specific band score, individual attention keeps the focus on your target areas to maximize your score in each section of the IELTS exam.
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Best service for students
As students are our priority, we provide the best service to students, academically and personally. Our services for IELTS students depend on their individual learning preferences and goals. They offer a variety of tools for academic support, personal development, skill-building and financial assistance, for students at every level of their IELTS journey.
Our services stand out because of high-quality materials, personalized attention and official resources. The best service for you depends on what you prefer: individual coaching, flexible learning options or self-study support.
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Regular exams
Our IELTS course is structured with frequent paper classes and mock tests, so students face the final examination with confidence. These exams test students' knowledge and understanding of all four skills they study throughout the course, following the University of Cambridge IELTS marking criteria.
Performing well in regular exams and paper classes can make a big difference to a student's overall IELTS band score. Regular exams are key milestones in a student's educational journey: they measure not just academic performance, but also important skills like discipline, critical thinking and organization.
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Successful results
Kandy IELTS College maintains a proven track record of a 100% pass rate, and now our students not only pass, they overachieve their required band scores.
Achieving successful IELTS results takes strategic preparation, consistent practice and an understanding of the test format. We achieve this through excellent teaching methods and proper guidance throughout the course. By following these strategies and giving enough time to preparation, you can achieve the IELTS score that reflects your English proficiency, whether for academic, professional or immigration purposes.
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Progressive programs
Progressive programs for IELTS are structured courses that gradually build up your skills in the four key areas of the IELTS exam: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. They are ideal for candidates who want to improve over a period of time, with a well-defined progression from beginner or intermediate level to higher proficiency.
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Dynamic learning experience
We have introduced several new IELTS preparation courses and programs, offering more tailored and dynamic learning experiences. These programs focus on flexibility, interactive learning and access to expert insights to help students reach their desired scores: comprehensive IELTS online and physical lectures, priced affordably.
For those aiming for high band scores, some programs focus specifically on helping candidates achieve Band 8 and beyond. These courses offer comprehensive preparation materials, examiner insights and frequent updates, so students are always learning the most up-to-date strategies.
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Knowledge for everyone
The idea of "Knowledge for Everyone" in IELTS means making high-quality resources, preparation materials and strategies accessible to all learners, regardless of their background, location or financial situation.
Awards and recognition
Awards and recognition
Award
Best IELTS Training Institute of the Year
Iconic Awards
Award
IDP Partners’ Excellency Award
IDP Australia
Award
Most Outstanding IELTS Training Institute
Peoples’ Excellency Awards
Press
On FacebookKandy IELTS College on Rupavahini
Featured on Rupavahini national television at 4 pm.
Sun, 19 Jan 2025
At the college
Ama with her students
Ama with her students in the black and red college shirts.



The college
No. 130, Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha
The college with the red "Kandy IELTS College, Best Place for IELTS" wall, near Kandy Lake. Physical batches start at 9 AM. The online night batch runs from 8 PM, so students outside Kandy join from home.
“Tamil, Muslim, Sinhala in one frame.”
Your IELTS journey starts here.
Online night batch at 8 PM, physical batches at the college at 9 AM. Seats are limited.