Achievers produce a record 10 prize winners – CIMA May 2012
Hat trick of World Prizes Over last 12 months Achievers have maintained a consistent record of prizes and it is no surprise that it produced an incredible 10 prize winners in the May 2012 examination. A performance that speaks volumes of the quality of lecturing and the level of dedication and commitment of the elite [...]
After A/L’s, invest in your future @ ICBT Campus…
Now that the A/L results are almost over, only a selected few who have done tremendously well would have the opportunity to enter the local government system to study for a Bachelors Degree programme. It is the dream and aspiration of every student who sits for the GCE A/L examination to become a graduate, likewise [...]
NIBM opens for everyone today
Open Day @ NIBM will be held today – 09 September 2012 at NIBM Colombo campus for parents and prospective students to experience its latest educational programmes and facilities. You will learn all what we have on open day and the solutions designed by us to take your child through the total path of higher [...]
HSBC and British Council recognise talented young entrepreneurs
The HSBC Youth Enterprise Awards (YEA) 2012 presented by the British Council was held at Hilton Colombo amidst distinguished guests including Dr Sunil Nawaratne, Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education Sri Lanka, Tony Reilly Country Director British Council Sri Lanka and Nick Nicolaou, Chief Executive Officer HSBC Sri Lanka and Maldives. Having been assessed [...]
HND in Computing and Systems Development leads to final year BSc IT UK Degree delivered in Sri Lanka
EDEXCEL BTEC NetAssist International wins the Special award for Best Microsoft Learning Partner for Year 2012 for the 6th consecutive year! NetAssist is a Gold Certified Partner for learning for Microsoft and Oracle in Sri Lanka and affiliated with Edexcel International. Edexcel International is a Pearson company, which is the UK’s largest awarding body offering [...]
After A/L, start your higher education with Matrix Institute of Information Technology (Pvt) Ltd
MATRIX is Functioning for the past seven years as a higher education institute that effectively moulds students to successfully take on the corporate world. The cornerstone of MATRIX’s success has been its uncompromising commitment to excellence in quality and standards of higher education programmes. The quality of education at MATRIX is the outcome of seamless [...]
The University of Adelaide excellence in teaching, learning and research
Fast facts 3rd oldest university in Australia, estab lished 1874 Member of the Group of Eight Ranked in top 1% of universities worldwide Associated with 5 Nobel Prize winners Produced 105 Rhodes Scholars and 116 Fulbright Scholars Research intensive 25, 000 students, 6,500 international stu dents 4 campuses, main campus located in the CBD [...]
Wings to your flying dream – Meet them at the Education NZ Fair
What comes to mind when one mentions about scenic beauty is the paradise on Earth – New Zealand. But never has it crossed our minds that this small country in the Southern hemisphere has anything to do with aviation. Did you say Aviation? Yes, that’s correct. New Zealand has been the pioneers in the field [...]
An Exclusive Opportunity
After all that hard work for A/Levels, you should settle for nothing but a top 100 University in the world. Students who sat for their Local A/Levels and wait for their results can start their undergraduate studies at ANC Education in Sri Lanka and leading to a degree from Monash University while saving both time [...]
World Renowned Qualifications from ICFAI
ICFAI Education Lanka (IEL), which is a Board of Investment (BOI) Approved Company, was established as the Sri Lankan branch of ICFAI University in India in the year 2004. At that time no other foreign University branch was operating in Sri Lanka. IEL has been in existence in Sri Lanka for the last eight years, [...]
PCJT Software Engineer Qualification Just for Rs 11,000/ a Month
A leading University in United Kingdom officially recognized and accepted PCJT Software Engineer Qualification to continue post graduate degrees in the UK. Many other universities in the UK, New Zealand and Ireland have been accepted PCJT Software Engineers for post graduate studies without any official collaboration. The UK University is fully recognized by the university [...]
Iromie of Edlocate gets first hand knowledge on studying in Malaysian universities
I got the opportunity last week to visit the four universities in Malaysia, Edlocate represents in Sri Lanka. My hind sight was right. I found the four universities to be very professional, maintaining very high standards and considered to be trusted education providers. Before I went over to Malaysia I had my own reservations as [...]
CA Sri Lanka’s qualification is your global passport to success
As you relax with your legs up on a sofa watching your favourite movie with a steaming cup of tea by your side, it’s obvious that you are taking it easy after sitting for the crucial Advanced Level Examination having toiled yourself studying day and night to nerve wrecking ends. But if you think that [...]
A peek inside the University of Melbourne by Ezra Anthony
Choosing an appropriate place for higher education is one of a major problem faced by most of the students. There are thousands of Universities around the world, hundreds of good universities amongst them but, the question is which of the lot will be suitable and which one will provide the exposure and environment you seek. [...]
WORLDS MOST LIVABLE COUNTRY – New Visa Rules – Enables student travel within 8 working days
The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Livability Survey 2012 – “Melbourne is The World’s Best City to Live” Australia has a low population density and relatively low crime rate, one of the reasons it continues to be the world’s most livable city. For comparison purposes, London is ranked 53rd, with Honolulu being the top US city, [...]
How to find your future career after A/Ls
Continued……from last week Hi guys and girls hope you remember the first two phases of choosing your career after the A/L .If I just remind them roughly . 01.Conducting of self assessment 02.Explore and research occupations of interest So ,today I am going to explain the final two phases PHASE -3; Choose a career and [...]
Horizon: A campus with a difference
Four years ago, Mr.Upul Daranagama, CEO of Horizon Campus and Horizon College International envisaged a center of learning, where students received pre-school, secondary and higher education. Thus Horizon College international and Horizon Campus were established in the beautiful, stress free environment and landscape of Malabe. Horizon Campus was inaugurated two years back and has thus [...]
Over 100 scholarships at Malaysian Education Exhibition 2012
International Scholar Educational Services (Pvt) Ltd (ISES), in association with Winning Magnitude Malaysia Sdn Bhd is organizing the Malaysia Education Exhibition 2012. This is the largest and only education exhibition that is fully focused on Malaysian higher education. Over the last 6 years ISES has organized the Malaysian Education Exhibition consecutively on 11 previous occasions. [...]
Higher education for global employability
The world of work today is remarkably different to what it was 20 years ago. Globalization has embraced the whole world breaking down barriers for trade and business. Technology has brought about phenomenal changes in the way of work enabling access to every nook and cranny across the world. Competition in the new age has [...]
Katunayake Roman Catholic MV is a beacon to its community
As it was the tradition of the Catholic Church to provide education to the children of its parishioners, Katunayake RCMV is believed to have been founded in the late 19th century by the Parish Priest Rev. Fr. J. M. Melga on the grounds of Saints Peter and Paul Church. In 1960, the school was nationalised [...]
Newstead Negombo, celebrates its 196th anniversary
With nearly two centuries of committed service for the cause of education in Sri Lanka, Newstead Girls’ College, Negombo, remains a premier girls’ school throughout its long and arduous voyage. Established as a Sunday Catechism School for boys by the Wesleyan Missionaries in 1815 and expanded into a Day School a year later to accommodate [...]
Become educated in New Zealand guided by Rivil International Education Consultants
New Zealand is becoming the most popular education destination for Sri Lankan students and it has shown an increase of 50% student arrivals for the current year. Rivil International Education Consultants offer student placements for New Zealand Universities and Government Institutions to pursue further studies in various subjects. New Zealand maintains highly structured education system [...]
Be privileged in the job market through the software engineering degree from IIT
With Technology literally ruling the 21st Century the need for systematic Software System Development and maintenance together with a method to ensure its reliability and efficiency is paramount. The BEng (Hons) Software Engineering offered at the Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT- www.iit.ac.lk) is one that is offered by the University of Westminster in the UK. [...]
Star performances from Gateway students at the Edexcel International GCSE examinations
Gateway students have achieved outstanding academic results at the Edexcel 2012 IGCSE examinations. Repeating last year’s feat, Gateway has once again produced a student who has achieved 12 A Stars and an A. This year, it is Isuri Ratnayake, who achieved this remarkable feat. Further, three students – Vinura Abeysekera, Minuri Dharmasena and Sashini Iddawela [...]
Complete an internationally recognized American University degree in Sri Lanka
University education is an investment for a life time. Many students, parents are highly concerned about making the correct choice to achieve more from their investment. This decision will impact future career options, salaries, prestige and subsequently will affect the overall social and living standard. Good university education leads to excellent career opportunities in leading [...]
OpenArc offers IT Degrees with Software Development Experience and Guaranteed Jobs
“When we advertise for IT graduates for our software development company, OpenArc Systems Management (Pvt) Ltd, we receive hundreds of applications. However, even to select one person is so difficult due to their poor knowledge, zero industrial exposure and negative attitudes” said Mr. Daya Hettiarachchi, Chairman/CEO of OpenArc. He said that there is a wide [...]
The Career Development Centre (CDC) is ready to meet the new challenges in Australian migration
The ever increasing successes of the Career Development Centre (CDC) in the field of overseas migration has been the result of years of dedication to build a name that strikes an image as unmatched in its competence to deliver results to make come true the dreams of those who seek greener pastures. Over the years [...]
CIMA is an excellent option – Shanil
Shanil Jayasekara, a teacher of Accountancy and Finance for 20 years, is currently the Director of Wisdom Business Academy, Colombo 3. His teaching experience includes stints in India, Malaysia, Hong-Kong and Singapore and he also has experience as a Principal of a school and the country Manager of a leading Indian University branch in Sri [...]
MSU’s biomedical science programme alternatives to medicine profession
Despite the future assurance in the field of medicine, many aspiring to become medical doctors or dentists failed to realise their dreams as there are insufficient places available for pursuing such specialises programmes. However at the Management & Science University (MSU), you will find alternative career opportunities in medicine through the Faculty of Health & [...]
SLIIT’s Faculty of Engineering Open Day on September 13, 2012
SLIIT’s Faculty of Engineering will host an open day for parents and students on September 13 at SLIIT Malabe campus where prospective students and parents will get the opportunity to meet the Faculty, experience the facilities at SLIIT Malabe campus and select academic programmes designed to maximise opportunities for their careers. Prospective students will also [...]
UCSC recruits new students for specialized short-term ICT training programmes
The University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC), the trusted name for high-quality ICT higher education in Sri Lanka, announces that it has started recruiting new students for specialized, short-term ICT training programmes scheduled to commence in September and October this year. UCSC is a centre of international repute in training in Information and Communication [...]
IIHS Nursing Student Puneesha speaks of her career dreams
“I am Puneesha Onali Pasqual, a 17 year old former student of Musaeus College. I joined Musaeus in 1999 and during the 13 years I was at school, I had a lot of fond memories which I cherish. I was always involved in sports and extra-curricular activities such as Badminton, Athletics, Music and Arts. Badminton [...]
Scholarships to study in Australia
Many readers will know the University of Tasmania (UTAS) as an Australian university of global standing in research, teaching and learning. What readers may not know is that UTAS has one of the most generous scholarship programmes in Australia for international students. A review of the University’s scholarship programme for 2013 was resoundingly in favour [...]
Globally recognised Hospitality Management applications open
The Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management (CAHM) at the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) is opening its enrollment for the the first ever internationally recognised school for hospitality management in Sri Lanka. CAHM will collaborate with the prestigious William Angliss Institute of Australia, and is developing a 22,000 square foot, purpose-built training facility [...]
The American International School: A quality education provider
The American International School located at Galvihara Road, Dehiwala is one of the prestigious schools in the Colombo District. It is the brain child of Mrs. Sherryn Yaseen Mangalagama, CEO of the American International School and the American College of Higher Education who believes that an appropriate education is the most precious gift that can [...]
Dyan Seneviratne rejoins IPM as CEO
Dyan Seneviratne who headed the prestigious Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka [IPMSL] with distinction between 2008 & 2010 has rejoined the IPM as its CEO w.e.f. 5 September 2012. During his earlier tenure as CEO, the IPM doubled its profitability and opened up new provincial study centers – expanding to Kandy, Matara as well [...]
Completed your A/L’s? ESOFT has a range of IT, Business, and English Courses for you
ESOFT is a trusted name in Sri Lanka for providing high quality education focusing on ICT, Business, and English Language skills. This is due in part to the fact that ESOFT builds partnerships with reputed organisations in the education sector in order to provide the best opportunities to Sri Lankan Students. Two notable partners of [...]
AOD Graphic Designers meet the creative brains behind Google, Nokia and Sony
Along with World’s Top Illustrators and Animation Pros at Kyoorius DesignYatra in India Sri Lanka’s International design Campus – AOD is renowned as the institute the produces country’s top young graphic design graduates in par with international standards. In addition to training their graphic students with an international faculty, AOD also directs them towards opportunities to [...]
Unique features in Cardiff Metropolitan University MBA
Cardiff Metropolitan University MBA at ICBT Campus is the only MBA offered in Sri Lanka as an Internal MBA with same University syllabus. The Cardiff Met MBA is an internationally recognized and respected qualification for executives, busy manager’s senior management. The course draws professionals from the public and private sectors. The unique programme structure is [...]
TMC Wisdom Quiz 2012 -The ultimate quiz challenge … on 16th September
The TMC Wisdom Quiz, now in its seventh year, will be held on Sunday 16th September at the Grand Ballroom of the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo 03 from 3.00pm onwards. 37 teams have already registered, way ahead of the closing date, including a couple of new comers to the competition this year and that spells [...]
Diploma Awards Ceremony-2012 National Institute of Business Management
National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) conducted its 28th Diploma Awards Ceremony on August 28, 2012 at BMICH Assembly Hall. NIBM Diploma Awards Ceremony is an important and a colourful event for which more than 4000 Diploma Awardees and parents attended. Dullas Alahapperuma, Minister of Youth Affairs and Skills Development and Duminda Dissanayake, Deputy Minister [...]
To take that step towards becoming a trained Montessorian
The Montessori philosophy founded by Dr. Maria Montessori is fundamentally a method of recognizing children as they really are and of creating an environment which will foster the fulfillment of their highest potential – spiritually, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Montessori education is characterized by a strong emphasis on independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a [...]
42nd Club installation ceremony of Leo club of Wattala
Leo club of Wattala conducted their 42nd club installation ceremony on the 5th of August at Parakrama Lamanivasaya Nagoda , Kandana. Chief guest for the programme was District President Leo/ Lion Chitral Fernando and Guest of Honour being Lion Neomal Suraweera . Further special guest for the occasion was Multiple District President Leo Dhanushka Ramanayake [...]
BCAS Campus Bio-medical students’ CSR Project for 2012
BCAS Campus Bio Medical Science students carried out a CSR project in Future Minds Exhibition held for three days from 22nd to 24th July at BMICH. The express aim of the project was to make an awareness of Blood Sugar, Blood Group and Blood Pressure to the public who visited the exhibition. These photos were [...]
Live-Work-Study in Australia!
Transfer to Universities such as RMIT, Deakin University, La Trobe University, Curtin University, Swinburne University, University of Wollongong in Australia Australia is one of the top destinations for Sri Lankan and International students to study because the Australian higher education offers a complete range of programmes leading to highly respected and internationally recognized qualifications. Furthermore, [...]
The University of Nottingham (Malaysia) – A popular choice for international students
“Nottingham is the nearest Britain has to a truly global university, with campuses in China and Malaysia modelled on a headquarters that is among the most attractive in Britain.” The Times Good University Guide 2011 The University of Nottingham is ranked within the top one percent of all universities worldwide, according to the UK Guardian [...]
Inaugural Certificate Awarding Ceremony of ICT Training Programme
The inaugural Certificate Awarding Ceremony of ICT Training Programe at the Security Headquarters was held recently at the SFHQ, Wanni. Major General Sumedha Perera was the chief guest of the event which was graced by several key officials from the Army and IDM Nations Campus. 300 Officers & Other rankers who successfully completed ICT Training [...]
Bio-diversity : The diversity of life forms
Bio-diversity is a word that is commonly heard when the issue of conservation is brought in to discussion. Bio-diversity essentially refers to the diversity of life forms in a defined area. Bio-diversity is of three types – species diversity, genetic diversity and ecological diversity. Species diversity refers to the variety of species present in the [...]
Grooming the best Software Engineers
WHAT IS SOFTWARE ENGINEERING? We hear this term “Software Engineering” every day – but what does it really mean? What do Software Engineers learn, and what kind of work they do for a living? Well, simply stated Software Engineering is a field dedicated to the designing, implementation, and maintaining high quality software. Software – of [...]
A unique feature of APIIT MBA programmes: Foreign residential workshops
APIIT Graduate School was established with the aim of producing highly competent professionals who are globally competitive in the relevant fields and contribute to the socio economic development of the country. In order to achieve its mission, APIIT Graduate School offers up-to-date, internationally recognized Masters Degree programmes with curricula adapted to the needs of the [...]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) on private university education in Sri Lanka
What is meant by a British internal degree as opposed to an external or international degree? An Internal degree awards all three years of the degree programme from a recognized university, this we refer to as a British Internal degree. But most degree providers’ offer the first and second year from their organization or a [...]
‘Diploma in Interior Design’ from OCBT
The OCBT Campus, which identifies professional fields with large numbers of employment in the local and overseas job markets and conducts practical-oriented, pre-professional training to groom eligible students to be suitable for employment in those fields, has introduced Diploma in Interior Design training programme. This programme was specially created to produce professionals who will succeed [...]
Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Professor Stanley Wijesundera Memorial Gold Medal Lecture
The above lecture will be delivered on Friday 14th September 2012 at 4.15 pm by Professor Sunethra Atukorala, Professor of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo. The lecture will be delivered at the Institute of Chemistry headquarters situated at Adamanatane House, 341/22, Kotte Road, Rajagiriya. The late Professor Stanley Wijesundera was an active member [...]
Benefits of postgraduate international legal education
A few weeks ago, on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of ANC Education Ltd.- a leading private sector education service provider- launched its School of Postgraduate Education. In partnership with the University of West London, it will offer in Sri Lanka a range of Master of Laws (LL.M.) and Master of Business Administration programmes [...]
Leo Club of Wattala awarded as the best performing club in the District
Leo Club of Wattala the first ever Leo club formed in Sri Lanka which falls under Leo District 306 B1. The club has been awarded as the best performing club in the District at the 7th Annual Leo Conference which was held on the 30th of June, 2012. Leo Club of Wattala has been awarded [...]
Neptune Edification offers the ACCA qualification for students in Kandy
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a global professional body and is an ideal qualification for a candidate who wishes to have an eminent career in accountancy and finance. ACCA provides Foundation in Accountancy (FIA) as a flexible entry point to anyone who wishes to enter the prestigious qualification.ACCA’s unique partnership with Oxford Brooks [...]
You belong to a different and worthy brand of accounting practioners
Excerpts of speech make by Professor K B Mangala Fonseka, Department of Accounting of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura; Visiting Faculty of the Postgraduate Institute of Management Having been associated with CMA Sri Lanka in the sphere of enriching the academic standards of the CMA Sri Lanka Study Programme, I am grateful to the President [...]
CICRA participates in US Pacific Command ‘Cyber Endeavor’
Following an invitation from the United States Pacific Command (USPACOM), CICRA Consultancies – the premier cyber security training and consultancy company in Sri Lanka – participated in ‘Cyber Endeavor’ Programme of the USPACOM held CICRA also conducted a full day training session on cyber security and disaster recovery to top military officers from 28 nations [...]
