MODART International - Sri Lanka

What MODART International - Sri Lanka does

MODART International - Sri Lanka is a private fashion design education institution operating as the exclusive Sri Lankan franchise of MODART International Paris. Founded in 2000 and headquartered at a single campus at 3 Coniston Place, Colombo 7, the institution delivers a 3-year Bachelor in Fashion Design degree awarded directly by MODART Paris, making it the only French-affiliated fashion school in Sri Lanka. Core products span the undergraduate Bachelor programme (with specializations in women's wear, men's wear, kids' wear, lingerie, and fashion accessories) plus postgraduate pathways: an 8-month PGDip in Strategic Marketing offered via partner IAF, and 1-year MBA and 2-year MA programmes at MODART Paris. The curriculum combines traditional French savoir-faire (pattern making, garment construction, textile workshops) with digital design tools (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, CAD) and AI applications, supported by French language instruction through Alliance Francaise de Colombo.

The business model is tuition-driven with a 3-year recurring revenue cycle. Course fees are not publicly disclosed; prospective students must visit the campus, meet an Admissions Officer, and pay the admission fee in cash, with flexible installment plans offered. GTM is sales-led and event-driven, anchored on French Embassy events (French Cultural Season, Expositions de Mode, French Gala Night), supplemented by organic social (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), WhatsApp Business inquiry handling, and a community-led alumni funnel that doubles as a recruitment channel. Customer segments are horizontal: primary intake is GCE A/L graduates (17-19 years old), with secondary intake of GCE O/L holders via IAF OTHM Level 3 diploma pathways and mature applicants with 4-5 years of fashion industry experience. The 12-person team is led by a Leanage-family management group (Niroshani as Managing Director, Roshani as Chairperson, Neloni as Director of Admissions & PR), with curriculum and degree authority retained by MODART Paris (Annabel Bismuth, President; Marie Cherifi, Director/Dean). No external funding, M&A, or capital raises are evidenced.

Name

MODART International - Sri Lanka

Legal name

MODART International (Pvt) Ltd

Website

https://modart.lk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MODART International - Sri Lanka is a private fashion design school in Colombo operating as the exclusive franchise of MODART International Paris, awarding a Paris-certified 3-year Bachelor degree. It serves GCE A/L graduates, diploma pathway students, and mid-career fashion professionals through onsite education in Colombo with optional Paris and Dubai study tours.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fashion Design Education

NAICS

Educational Services (61), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Teacher Training & Language Teaching Certifications (e.g., CELTA/DELTA) (EDAIAEAI)

Keywords

• Fashion design education
• Higher education degrees
• Haute couture training
• Pattern making courses
• Fashion industry careers

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombo

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Bachelor in Fashion Design: Tuition fees for the 3-year Bachelor in Fashion Design programme conducted in Sri Lanka. Payment is accepted in cash at the office with flexible installment plans available. Course fees are quoted upon inquiry (not publicly disclosed on website).
2. French Language Training: French language instruction included in Year 1 curriculum, conducted by Alliance Francaise de Colombo at their premises. This partnership provides cross-cultural exposure and prepares students for international opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

MODART International Sri Lanka is a private fashion education institution that delivers a 3-year Bachelor in Fashion Design degree awarded directly by its parent franchisor, MODART International Paris, taught onsite at its Colombo 7 campus using the French pedagogie system. The curriculum covers women's wear, men's wear, kids' wear, lingerie, and fashion accessories, with technical training in pattern making, CAD, Adobe design tools, AI applications, textile workshops, and French language instruction delivered via Alliance Francaise. The school also offers articulation pathways to an 8-month PGDip in Strategic Marketing (with IAF in Sri Lanka) and to MBA and MA Master's programs delivered at MODART Paris.

Product overview

MODART International Sri Lanka is a fashion design education institution offering a 3-year Bachelor in Fashion Design as its primary product, awarded directly by MODART International Paris. The degree is conducted entirely onsite in Colombo 7, Sri Lanka, with a comprehensive curriculum covering women's wear, men's wear, kids' wear, lingerie, and fashion accessories. Students develop collections using tools including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and AI applications. The institution also offers a direct pathway to postgraduate study through PGDip programs at the International Academy of Fashion (IAF) in Sri Lanka, and to Master's and MBA programs at MODART International Paris, forming a layered product portfolio from bachelor's through master's level.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor in Fashion Design A 3-year full-time undergraduate degree awarded by MODART International Paris, conducted onsite at the Colombo 7 campus for Sri Lankan students. Specializations cover women's wear, men's wear, kids' wear, lingerie, and fashion accessories, with training in fashion illustration, pattern making, trend analysis, textile workshops, CAD, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign, AI applications, and French language via Alliance Francaise, culminating in a graduate collection showcase.
• PGDip in Strategic Marketing (with IAF) An 8-month postgraduate diploma in Strategic Marketing offered by the International Academy of Fashion (IAF) at MODART Sri Lanka's Colombo campus, designed to elevate MODART graduates into leadership roles in the global fashion industry.
• MBA - Masters Programs in Paris A 1-year Master of Business Administration program delivered at MODART International Paris, providing an advanced management qualification for MODART Sri Lanka graduates seeking leadership positions in the international fashion industry.
• MA - Masters Programs in Paris A 2-year Master of Arts program delivered at MODART International Paris, offering advanced creative and managerial education for MODART Sri Lanka bachelor's graduates in fashion creation, management, and communication.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1:18 tutor-to-student ratio ensures individual attention and personalized education
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Jataa.lkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 October 2025CSR partnership with Jataa.lk (turban brand by former Mrs. World Caroline Jurie) to design turbans and headscarves for cancer patients at Apeksha Cancer Hospital. MODART students created a special collection providing comfort and dignity to patients experiencing hair loss, promoting normalization of turbans in society.
• National Cancer Control Programme (Sri Lanka)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 October 2025MODART students participated in the National Cancer Awareness Event organized by the National Cancer Control Programme under the Ministry of Health & Mass Media. Fashion design students from IAF presented collections on the runway, inspired by healing, strength, and hope.
• MODART International PariscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMODART Sri Lanka is the exclusive franchise of MODART International Paris. The Bachelor in Fashion Design degree is awarded directly by MODART Paris, making it Sri Lanka's only French-affiliated fashion design school. The curriculum is crafted using the renowned French pedagogie system, and students have pathways to pursue Master's programmes in Paris.
• International Academy of Fashion (IAF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAF offers Level 7 Postgraduate Diplomas, empowering MODART Sri Lanka graduates to elevate their careers. IAF also provides OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Fashion & Textiles for O/L holders to pathway into the MODART Bachelor programme. Combined programmes prepare students for leadership roles in the global fashion industry.
• Tembusu Institute (Singapore)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 1983 (rebranded 2024), Tembusu Institute is EduTrust-certified by Singapore's Committee for Private Education and a long-term partner of SkillsFuture Singapore. Graduates from their Advanced Diploma in Fashion Technology can directly enroll into Year 2 of MODART's Bachelor in Fashion Design & Pattern Making programme.
• Style Modainpelle Academy (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenowned for expertise in the leather fashion sector, Style Modainpelle Academy offers intensive courses, workshops, and consultancy services in footwear and leather goods design. This collaboration enriches MODART's curriculum with hands-on experience and holistic understanding of leather fashion.
• French Embassy in Sri LankaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough close relationships with the French Embassy, MODART hosts and partners prestigious events including French Cultural Season Celebrations, Expositions de Mode, and French Gala Night. These events provide unique opportunities for students to showcase talent through catwalks and exhibitions to top-tier professionals, diplomats, and industry leaders.
• Alliance Francaise de ColombocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance Francaise de Colombo conducts French language instruction for Year 1 students at their premises in Barnes Place, Colombo 7. This prepares students for international opportunities and enhances the French fashion education experience.
• Sri Lanka France Business CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with the Sri Lanka France Business Council provides networking opportunities and industry connections within the France-Sri Lanka business community, supporting the school's positioning as a bridge between French fashion expertise and Sri Lankan talent.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT): Premier Indian government-affiliated fashion design school with multiple campuses. Comparable as a regional South Asian peer serving fashion-oriented students.
• Pearl Academy: Indian fashion and design school with multiple campuses offering undergraduate fashion design programs. Comparable as a South Asian regional peer in fashion higher education.

Direct peers

• Tembusu Institute: Singapore-based fashion technology school offering Advanced Diploma in Fashion Technology with direct articulation to MODART Year 2. Direct peer with formal mutual partnership and overlapping student pipeline.
• ESMOD International: French fashion school with a global network of franchise campuses offering bachelor and master programs in fashion design. Direct peer based on shared French pedagogie approach and overseas franchise model.
• International Academy of Fashion (IAF): Sri Lankan fashion education partner offering OTHM Level 3 Diploma and PGDip Level 7 pathways. Direct peer with shared Sri Lankan student base and formal articulation partnership with MODART.
• Style Modainpelle Academy: Italian leather fashion school offering intensive footwear and leather goods design courses. Direct peer with formal curriculum-enrichment partnership with MODART Sri Lanka.

Broad incumbents

• London College of Fashion (UAL): UK-based fashion school within University of the Arts London with comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate fashion programs. Comparable as a globally recognized fashion education brand.
• Istituto Europeo di Design (IED): European design school with international campuses offering fashion design bachelor and master programs. Comparable as a foreign-rooted design institute extending overseas via multi-country presence.
• Domus Academy: Italian postgraduate design school with strong fashion design and luxury brand management programs. Comparable as a European-rooted design school offering master's pathways similar to MODART Paris.
• Istituto Marangoni: Major Italian fashion and design school with multiple international campuses and a broader program portfolio. Comparable as a European-founded fashion school targeting international students with premium positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@modartsrilanka
• Facebookfacebook.com/modartsrilanka
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/modart-international-sri-lanka
• Instagraminstagram.com/modart.srilanka

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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