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Jaffna College, a private co-education institution was founded by American Missionaries. It is located in the remote northern corner of Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon). The College provides primary, secondary, and post-secondary education. From the very inception Jaffna College was destined to play a distinct role in the pursuit of higher learning..

There has been a residential community of missionaries, principals, teachers, students, and helpers throughout it's history and from the time of the first Principal Rev Daniel Poor.

The college colors Crimson and Gold depicts the quality of men and women who have labored relentlessly to make this institution one of the finest in Sri Lanka. It also represents the ideals every student is expected to aspire. Crimson being the color of blood represents hard work, sacrifice and service whilst gold symbolizes the solid, brilliant, sterling qualities of character.

Academic excellence for all students being the goal, the College over the years, has produced more than its share of scholars, university dons, principals, teachers, doctors, engineers, journalists, and other professionals.

In the field of sports, participation and sportsmanship, team work, and discipline were more emphasized than mere winning. Students are encouraged and participate in sports like soccer, cricket, basketball, hockey, and volleyball.

Students are encouraged to practice freedom of expression and thought. The literary associations and and student paper "young Idea" gave practical expressions to this notion. From the onset all students leaders, members of student council, captains of the sports teams and class monitors are elected by the students by secret ballot. From early age students are encouraged to express their thoughts and actively participate in the democratic process of electing their leaders.

Jaffna College, in early seventies initiated the Technical Institute in Vaddukoddai along with the Agriculture Institute in Maruthanamadam. These institutes have been resourceful for youths looking for some avenues of training and employment,

The Board of Trustees of Jaffna College Funds was established and incorporated into the Laws of Massachusetts in Boston in 1877. The continuity of the revered institution has been miraculously maintained through years. The destinies of the College have been remarkably guided by a very energetic and vigilant Board of Directors in Vaddukoddai; a benevolent Board of Trustees of Jaffna College Funds in USA.

The Principals and Presidents who presided over the destinies of the Seminary and College VIZ: Revds: Daniel Poor, H. R. Hoisington, E. P. Hastings, S. W. Howland, R. C. Hastings, G. G. Brown, John Bicknell, S. K. Bunker, Mr. K. A. Selliah, Dr, W. L. Jeyasingham, S. W. Balasingham, A. Kadirgamar, Rt. Rev. Dr. S. Jebaneson, Mr. G. Rajanayagam, and Rev. Anthony Paul the present (year 2002) Principal.

In 1998 the College and its alumni diasporas celebrated the 175 th Anniversary Celebrations of Jaffna College.