Purposeful learning
Curiosity, critical thought and strong academic foundations.
Hillwood College · Kandy · Since 1890
She will shape
what comes next.
An education with the confidence to lead, the character to serve, and the imagination to create a better world.
135+years of
Hillwood
Hillwood
Welcome to Hillwood
Grounded in heritage.
Growing with purpose.
From seven pioneering pupils in 1890 to generations of women who lead with courage, Hillwood has always believed education can change the future.
Overlooking the hills of Kandy, our school brings academic rigour, creativity, faith and community together—giving every girl the space to discover her own way forward.
Our storyWhy Hillwood?
Because her education should be as bold as her ambition.
We nurture thoughtful, capable young women through an education that sees the whole person—not only the marks on a page.
Experience life at HillwoodConfident character
Leadership shaped by empathy, integrity and service.
A world of possibility
Two curricula, rich co-curricular life and a global outlook.
Learning at Hillwood
Two pathways.
One high standard.
Choose an educational pathway designed around your daughter’s goals, supported by teachers who know how to bring out her best.
Every age. Every chapter.
Her journey,
beautifully supported.
One community, thoughtfully shaped around every stage of her growth.
Beyond the classroom
Find your stage.
Find your strength.
On the court, in the studio, through service and society life, Hillwood girls learn the courage to participate—and the discipline to excel.
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Admissions
Her Hillwood story
could start here.
Discover our local and international pathways, explore the admissions process, or begin a conversation with our team.