What EPIC Campus does

EPIC Campus is a privately held educational institution founded in 2015 and headquartered in Galle, Sri Lanka. Founded by Ishara Wewelwala, who has over 12 years of experience in the educational sector, the company delivers training and consultancy services focused on international education pathways, particularly toward Japan. Its program portfolio includes language training (Japanese and English), IT training, engineering courses, design programs, and the Japan Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) Program, complemented by support services such as visa consultancy, career counseling, and workshops. The institution serves two primary personas: students seeking education abroad (especially in Japan) and working professionals pursuing international work opportunities under the SSW visa category.

The company delivers programs through two channels: a physical campus at 59/2 Sri Dewamiththa Mawatha, Galle, and a remote learning platform at epiccampus.online. The underlying technology is a standard online learning portal for content delivery; no proprietary AI or advanced technology features are disclosed. Revenue is generated through professional services fees paid by individual students and professionals, with pricing provided on a contact-based quotation basis rather than publicly disclosed rates. The go-to-market model is direct-to-consumer and sales-led, emphasizing end-to-end support from initial consultation through post-arrival assistance.

EPIC Campus is a bootstrapped, founder-owned micro-enterprise with 6 employees and a single physical location. Its operations span Sri Lanka and Japan, supported by a strategic Japan-based partner classified as a core-tier relationship. The firm has cumulatively placed "hundreds" of students across its program lines, per company materials, but no financial figures, growth metrics, or external investment are disclosed.

Name

EPIC Campus

Legal name

Epic Campus

Website

https://epiccampus.lk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EPIC Campus is a Galle, Sri Lanka-based educational consultancy founded in 2015, offering language (Japanese/English), IT, engineering, and design training alongside visa services and Japan's SSW program for students and professionals pursuing international education and work opportunities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Education and Training Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University-Affiliated Pathway & Foundation Programs (EDAIAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

AP/IB Computer Science Coursework Support (AP CSP/AP CSA/IB CS) (EDAMACAJ), English Language Arts (ELA) Enrichment (Integrated Reading/Writing) (EDAMAJAF)

Keywords

• Educational consultancy
• Language training
• Visa services
• Japan study abroad
• IT training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Galle

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Educational Services: Revenue generated from providing educational programs including language training (Japanese, English), IT training, engineering courses, design programs, and the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) Program. Also includes visa consultancy services for student, work, and travel visas.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

EPIC Campus is an educational institution that delivers language programs (Japanese and English), IT training, engineering courses, design programs, and a Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) Program for working in Japan. It also provides visa consultancy for student, work, and travel visas, offering end-to-end support from initial consultation through post-arrival assistance to students and professionals pursuing international education and employment.

Product overview

Epic Campus operates as a unified educational platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs and support services. The core educational offerings include Language Programs (Japanese and English), IT Training, Engineering Courses, Design Programs, and the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) Program. These programs are complemented by support services including Student Visa Assistance, Working Visa Support, Japan Specialized Courses, Career Counseling, and Workshops & Seminars. The institution provides end-to-end support from initial consultation through post-arrival assistance, positioning itself as a full-service educational consultancy focused on international education pathways, particularly to Japan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of students successfully navigated their educational journeys

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Japan PartnercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapan partner brings exceptional expertise and local insights, enhancing EPIC Campus programs and ensuring a culturally rich educational experience for students. The partnership supports Japan-specialized courses and SSW program guidance.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ApplyBoard: Global study-abroad platform connecting international students to institutions across multiple destinations. Comparable because both serve students seeking overseas education and facilitate the application/enrollment journey, though ApplyBoard operates at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Study Group: Global education provider offering pathway programs and university partnerships for international students. Comparable in the international pathway program model, though at much larger scale and with university-affiliated offerings.
• IDP Education: Listed global education company providing student placement, English-language testing (IELTS), and recruitment services. Comparable in the international student placement and language-testing dimensions, representing a scaled incumbent in the same value chain as EPIC Campus.

Direct peers

• Edvoy: Global study-abroad platform that aggregates programs and offers counseling and visa support for prospective international students. Comparable in the bundled admissions-plus-visa service model for South Asian students seeking overseas study.
• LeapScholar: India-based study-abroad and test-prep platform with a digital-first, direct-to-consumer model for international admissions. Comparable as a digitally delivered international education consultancy targeting students in South Asia.

Emerging players

• Japan Switch (Japanese-language schools in Japan): Japanese-language education provider for international students planning to study or work in Japan. Comparable in the Japan-specific language training and pathway positioning that EPIC Campus occupies.
• GoJapan (study/work in Japan consultancies): India-focused consultancy guiding students and professionals toward study and SSW opportunities in Japan. Comparable as a regional competitor in the Japan SSW and study-abroad niche.
• Lexicon (Japan-focused SSW trainers): Japan-language and SSW exam preparation provider for South Asian workers targeting Japan employment. Comparable in the SSW exam preparation and Japan-employment support niche.

Regional players

• Manjaree Kumara / Lanka Japan Education Services: Sri Lanka-based agencies specializing in Japan-focused language training and SSW/work-visa pathways. Direct local competitor serving the same Sri Lankan student base targeting Japan.
• SIEC Education: India-based overseas education consultancy providing counseling, test prep, and visa services for students targeting the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and other destinations. Comparable operating model and target segment, though focused on Indian students rather than Sri Lanka.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/epic-campus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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