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 district or Welimada area. Applications are available each November.

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
• Keyboarding and basic 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.