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About ACHS

Your Success is Our Mission

Established in 2009, the American College of higher studies (ACHS) has become a leading educational institution dedicated to providing quality higher education across Sri Lanka's Hill Country. We offer a diverse range of programs tailored to meet the educational and professional aspirations of our students — empowering them to achieve academic success and build rewarding careers.

Operating under the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC), ACHS delivers recognised, industry-relevant qualifications. We prioritise student learning and professional growth through career-focused academic programs that prepare individuals for impactful roles in both the private and public sectors locally and internationally.

Internationally accredited qualifications

95% graduate employment rate

100+ industry placement partners

Flexible in-person & online learning

State-of-the-art campus facilities

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American College of higher studies — Accreditations

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Accreditations & Recognitions

ACHS is officially recognised and accredited by Sri Lanka's leading professional bodies and international quality organisations — ensuring every qualification you earn is valued by employers locally and globally.

TVEC

Tertiary & Vocational Education Commission

Registered & approved provider under TVEC Sri Lanka

P09/0189

IBSL

Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka

Approved study centre for banking & finance qualifications

Act No. 26 of 1979

SLIM

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing

Recognised learning partner for marketing programmes

Act No. 26 of 1979

CMA

Certified Management Accountant

Authorised CMA study and examination centre

Act No. 26 of 1979

AAT

Association of Accounting Technicians

Approved AAT tuition and assessment provider

Act No. 26 of 1979

ISO

ISO 9001:2015 Certified

International quality management system certification

QMS – ACHS-19-63477

UGC

University Grants Commission

Certified recognition for foreign higher education institutions

UGC/AC/Recog-Forg/10/26/01

MFA

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Endorsed — certificates recognised locally & internationally

ACHS-TEVC-IBSL-SLIM 19-20

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Genuine reviews from ACHS students across 10 programs — in their own words.

“The program helped me build a strong foundation in software development. The lessons were structured, and the practical assignments gave me opportunities to apply what I learned. The guidance from the mentors helped me approach coding problems more confidently and develop skills that I can continue building throughout my career.”
Priya Jayawardena
Diploma in Software Engineering

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