Richmond College, Galle
| Richmond College | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 6°3′10″N 80°12′17″E / 6.05278°N 80.20472°E |
| Information | |
| Type | National school |
| Motto | Nisi Dominus Frustra ("Without the Lord, everything is in vain" - adapted from Psalm 127) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Methodist |
| Established | 1 May 1876 |
| Founder | George Bough, Methodist Church of Great Britain |
| Principal | R.S.N. Madhdhumahewage |
| Grades | Primary to GCE A/L |
| Gender | Boys |
| Age | 6 to 19 |
| Enrollment | 5,200 |
| Colour(s) | Maroon, Electric blue and Navy blue |
| Song | "Richmond Anthem" |
| Alumni | Old Richmondites |
| Website | Official school website |
Richmond College (Sinhala: රිච්මන්ඩ් විද්යාලය) is a primary and secondary school in Galle, Sri Lanka which was established as the Galle High School in 1876. The founder of the school was the Wesleyan Missionary George Bough. The first principal of the school was Rev Samuel Langdon. In 1882, it was renamed Richmond College. Richmond College is considered as one of the oldest public schools in Sri Lanka, since the former school of the college dates back to 1814.