Welcome
Beacon Hill Academy is a unique institute located in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. It was established in 2003 in order to make higher education available free-of-charge to young people from all levels of society in the upcountry region.
The school offers a one-year, full-time diploma course starting each January. The program is free and is open to unmarried students aged 18-24 from the Nuwara Eliya and Welimada areas. Applications for the following year are available each October.
The program is conducted in the English-medium and is taught by both foreign and local teachers. The curriculum combines a quality liberal arts education with practical vocational training. Students study:
- English grammar and literature
- Critical thinking and general world knowledge
- Personal development and ethics
- Public speaking
- Business management and office skills
- Computer literacy
Beacon Hill welcomes students from all religions and ethnic backgrounds and encourages mutual understanding, cooperation and service to the community.
The institute is operated by a local NGO and receives most of its funding from private donors from abroad.
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