St. Aloysius' College-Galle

St. Aloysius' College-Galle St. Aloysius' College is a boys' high school located in Galle, the capital city of Southern Province in Sri Lanka. Cyril Ponnamperuma. History
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The school was established in 1895 by recently arrived Belgian Jesuit missionaries, led by Joseph Van Reeth, first bishop of Galle. Aloysius' College is one of the leading boys' schools in Southern Province of Sri Lanka. It is located in Galle, the capital city of Southern Province in Sri Lanka. The college was established in 1895 by Jesuit fathers. Aloysius' College is a national school, which pr

ovides primary and secondary education. The school takes the pride of producing world's one of the most renowned scientists, Late Prof. Aloysius' College is situated on Mount Calvery, neighbouring St. Mary's Cathedral on one side and Sacred Heart Convent on the other. The college was established in 1895 by Jesuit fathers and was named after the Jesuit Saint, Saint Aloysius Gonzaga (born on 9 March 1568). Saint Aloysius' is regarded as the Saint of Youth by the Jesuits because of the heroic acts that he had performed when he was a young Jesuit helping Plague victims in Rome, Italy in 1587. After a few years helping plague victims, young Saint Aloysius died on 21 June 1591 at the age of 23 when he himself contracted the disease. Aloysius' College, Galle, is one of many schools named after Saint Aloysius, and many exist all around the world including schools in Glasgow-Scotland, Sydney-Australia, Bangalore-India, Malta, London-England etc...

Until the Sri Lankan government brought legislation for nationalization of schools in the island (with an exception of only a few schools), St. Aloysius' College was run by Jesuit Fathers and the medium of instruction was English. The first Buddhist Principal was appointed in the year 1971 and subsequently the medium of instruction was changed to Sinhala.

Aloysian Hockey 6s πŸ”°
17/08/2026

Aloysian Hockey 6s πŸ”°

13/08/2026

β€œΰΆ»ΰΆ«ΰΆΆΰ·’ΰΆΈΰ·š විࢻුවෝ” by the SAC Western Cadet Band at the Opening Ceremony of the Southern Provincial Meet. πŸ“―πŸ₯

Congratulations AloysiansWe are proud to announce that our quiz team has secured the 1st Runner-Up position at the Grand...
12/08/2026

Congratulations Aloysians

We are proud to announce that our quiz team has secured the 1st Runner-Up position at the Grand Finale of *Brain Busters* With SLIIT - Season 6
This is a truly remarkable achievement by K.G. Tharusha Sandeep and M. Dileepa Fernando our quiz team, reflecting our boys' dedication, commitment, teamwork, and winning momentum.

On their impressive journey, the Aloysian team secured victories against Ananda College, Colombo, and Mahanama College, Colombo, in the Semi-Final Round.

A very special appreciation and heartfelt thanks go to the coaching panel, including the MICs and brilliant past pupil P.M. Vithanawasam for their guidance, dedication, and unwavering commitment to helping our young quizzers reach this level.

Congratulations, Aloysian Boys!
Your achievement makes us proud.
All the very best for your future competitions





πŸ’šπŸ’› A Proud Moment Awaits Our Young Aloysians! πŸ’›πŸ’šTomorrow, a new challenge begins. Walk into the examination hall with co...
09/08/2026

πŸ’šπŸ’› A Proud Moment Awaits Our Young Aloysians! πŸ’›πŸ’š

Tomorrow, a new challenge begins. Walk into the examination hall with confidence, courage, and faith in all that you have worked for.

No matter the outcome, remember that you are already a source of pride to your Alma Mater. Give it your very best and make the Aloysian spirit shine! 🌟

Best wishes to all our Young Aloysians facing the G.C.E. A/L Examination! πŸ“šβœοΈ
Believe. Achieve. Make your Alma Mater proud! πŸ’šπŸ’›

Wishing the very best to our band brothers facing the GCE A/L exam tomorrow. Your dedication in balancing academics and ...
09/08/2026

Wishing the very best to our band brothers facing the GCE A/L exam tomorrow. Your dedication in balancing academics and extracurriculars is truly inspiring. Even on the eve of the exam, you stood with the band one more time much respect and pride. All the sacrifices and service you've given to the school will surely bring you strength and confidence for this exam. Go shine we're always with youπŸ”°β€οΈ

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Wishing our 2026 A/L Batch the Very Best! πŸŽ“βœ¨Years of hard work, dedication, and late-night studying come down to this mo...
09/08/2026

Wishing our 2026 A/L Batch the Very Best! πŸŽ“βœ¨

Years of hard work, dedication, and late-night studying come down to this moment. Walk into that exam hall with confidence and trust in your preparation.

May success follow every step of your journey. Go make us proud! πŸ’ͺ

Best of luck to the 2026 A/L Best of luck to the 2026 A/L brothers of St. Aloysius' College...a brotherhood built on kn...
09/08/2026

Best of luck to the 2026 A/L

Best of luck to the 2026
A/L brothers of St. Aloysius' College...a brotherhood built on knowledge, loyalty, and shared pride in education, standing strong together as one.





Best Wishes, Little Aloysians! Tomorrow marks your first big hurdle β€” the Scholarship Examination. Go with confidence, s...
08/08/2026

Best Wishes, Little Aloysians!

Tomorrow marks your first big hurdle β€” the Scholarship Examination.

Go with confidence, stay calm, and give it your very best. Remember, one examination does not define your future. What matters most is your courage, effort, and the journey ahead.

No matter what happens, we are proud of you and we are always with you! πŸ’šπŸ’›

Believe in yourself. Do your best. Make us proud!

Best wishes, Little Aloysians!
May you shine bright!

Beyond the Lens ’26 Beyond the Lens ’26 is not just a workshop. It’s a visionary expedition where photography and videog...
15/07/2026

Beyond the Lens ’26

Beyond the Lens ’26 is not just a workshop. It’s a visionary expedition where photography and videography merge to unlock new dimensions of creativity and storytelling and be part of this extraordinary experience!

Photography Lecturer
Gayan Sanjeewa
Founder of Studio Dreambox




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Templers Road, Kaluwella
Galle
80000

Opening Hours

Monday 07:30 - 13:30
Tuesday 07:30 - 13:30
Wednesday 07:30 - 13:30
Thursday 07:30 - 13:30
Friday 07:30 - 13:30

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+94912234657

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