Methodist Central College is a provincial school in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.

[2] In the early years, according to Shirley Somanader, "the Boys’ school was held on the verandah facing College House (presently the Puliyantivu Methodist Minister’s Manse)".

[3] Somander also wrote, "In 1859, the new school was completed at a cost of 350 British Pounds.

"[3] At the bicentennial of the College in 2014, according to the school's alumni association, "In recognising and commemorating this historic event, the Government of Sri Lanka has approved the release of a new stamp this year.

Since the inception of this college in 1814, its profound achievements in the arenas of culture, education and religion have kept on flourishing on the island.