EDUCATION

Jesuits in Education

Jesuit Education has been firmly established as a significant apostolic undertaking of the Jesuits in Sri Lanka since the early 20th century. Notable institutions under their administration included St. Aloysius College in Galle, St Michael’s College in Batticaloa, and St Joseph’s College in Trincomalee. These schools were known for their academic excellence and emphasis on sports. Following the handing over of those three schools to the Government in 1970, the Jesuit apostolate of formal education ceased to operate. But the commitment to education persisted in various other forms.

The Jesuits continued to serve as lecturers and chaplains in state universities, as well as in the formation of clergy within seminaries. Additionally, vocational training centers and English academies were established by the Jesuits to provide education to the disadvantaged youth.

In 2011, Mount Calvary High School, an English Medium School located in Galle within the southern province of Sri Lanka was inaugurated. Its primary section is situated in Galle, while the upper school is in Hapugala, a town on the outskirts of Galle. Furthermore, in 2020, Arrupe College in Batticaloa was established to cater to primary and secondary education, signifying a formal return of the Jesuits to the ministry of education.

The educational apostolate of the province has been expanded through higher education centers such as Loyola Campus, which offers professional courses to the underprivileged youth at the margins.

Jesuits Schools

Mount Calvary High School – Galle

We are a learning community that creates an environment of holistic development that nurtures every child. And vision is Achieving the fullness of life through being men and women.

Arrupe Collage - Batticaloa

We are convinced of the many beneficial effects that Arrupe College will bear in Batticaloa. As a religious congregation we are endowed with gifted men and collaborators who are able to form children with certain charisma and pedagogy. With a renewed commitment to education in the light of the Universal Apostolic Preferences of the Society of Jesus, we Jesuits are convinced that we can fulfill spiritual, social, ecological and formative goals in our service for the most in need.

Jesuit Vocational Training Centres

Cholankande Youth Traning Cente (CYTC)

Through education, mentorship, and grassroots programs, CYTC supports young people to step into their potential and drive meaningful change.

Eastern Technical Institute

Jesuit Academy

Jesuit Institute of Higher Studies

Jesuit institute of Higher Studies Galle stands as a beacon of holistic formation in Southern Sri Lanka — where intellectual rigor meets compassionate service, and every student is guided toward becoming a person for others.

Loyola Campus Learning Centres

Loyola Campus in Sri Lanka strives to create an educated and empowered society. Since its launch in June 2017, it has supported vulnerable youth and fostered a community of learners. The Vavuniya and Mannar centers are registered with the Tertiary Vocational Education Commission and offer certificate courses, aiming for National Vocational Qualification accreditation. Loyola Campus is dedicated to helping learners transform their lives and their communities.

Our Centres: