Sheffield Hallam University holds Graduation in Colombo and Dubai with ICBT Campus
Academic procession entering the auditorium Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom together with ICBT campus held Graduation ceremonies in Sri Lanka and Dubai on 6th November at Mount Lavinia Hotel and on 8th November at Traders Shangri-La Hotel Dubai respectively. Dr. Christopher Wigginton, Assistant Dean, Dr. Professor. Paul Watson and Neil Hanney from Sheffield Hallam University, [...]
CROSS ROADS – Leap to the Future – 2012
Cross Roads – 2012 The Career Guidance programme for A/L students of Kalutara Educational Zone was held at Holy Cross College Kalutara on 9th Nov 2012. Cross Roads is an annual event organized by the Holy Cross College Old Boys’ Union – Colombo Branch. The objectives of Cross Roads are to create awareness amongst students [...]
Zahira walk 2012 rescheduled to showcase in December
In commemoration of 120 years of excellence, Zahira College proudly marches forward with celebrations in the form of a College Walk inviting all the present and past students as well the parents to be a part of this parade. Zahira Walk 2012 will be commence on the 1st of December at 8 am followed by [...]
100 universities after O/Levels with the Monash University Foundation Year
If you are a parent with a child who recently completed Local O/Level examinations and you want your child to complete his/her Higher Education, you now have to determine the best choice in terms of a pathway for your child to enter the best possible universities. While A/levels are a more familiar option, as parents [...]
APIIT Law School emerge winners at the National Moot Court Competition
The APIIT Law School emerged champions in the national finals of the Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2012 held recently. This event was organized by the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC). And the winners participated at the South Asian region competition held in Dhaka recently. What is mooting? Moot is term used [...]
Management & Science University – MSU workshop for PhD students
The Management and Science University Knowledge Centre had recently organized a workshop for PhD students at the MSU Colombo campus. The workshop covered a range of topics which are important components to any research proposal. This workshop was conducted by Prof. W. lndralal De Silva, Senior Professor of Demography and Dean of the Faculty of [...]
Theatre Fest 2012- Aspire to excel Stars win tour to University of Canberra
The Annual Inter School Drama Competition aptly called ‘Theatre Fest 2012, organized by Alethea International School for the 3rd consecutive year, sponsored by Aspirations Education and Edexcel London Examination in association with Trinity College London witnessed intense competition with over 10 schools which included schools from Nuwara Eliya and Kandy on the 25th and 26th [...]
Study – Fashion / Textiles / Footwear and Accessory Design at LIFT
It’s a welcome to the creative minds, the ones who wish to play with colour, texture, pattern, and science and enter the most exciting industry in the world – FASHION. Among fashion education Institutes, Lanka Institute of Fashion Technology (LIFT) has carved an enviable niche for itself. LIFT is earnestly dedicated to the cause of [...]
How the 12month MBA at Oxford College of Business helped shape the rapidly changing business landscape of Sri Lanka
There is no denying we are living in very interesting times. With a chaotic global economy, constantly evolving technology and an ever-growing population, today’s business leaders of Sri Lanka face a plethora of challenges. Yet they also have an unequalled opportunity to make an impact, not only on those in their immediate sphere but possibly [...]
SLIM ties up exclusive partnership with American Marketing Association
Members of the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) are now able to obtain membership in the American Marketing Association (AMA) through an exclusive MoU signed between the two organisations recently. “We being the national body for marketing in Sri Lanka are proud to enter into an exclusive MOU with the American Marketing Association which [...]
BCAS Campus holds its 2012 Convocation at BMICH
Over 450 Diplomates from the BCAS Campus the proud pioneers of Edexcel, UK’s BTEC HND programmes in Sri Lanka are to be conferred Higher National Diplomas at the convocation ceremony to be held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) on 18th November 2012. The diplomas to be awarded are for IT related disciplines, [...]
ACCA Sri Lanka takes part in the MENASA Learning Providers’ Conference 2012
As part of ACCA continued efforts to develop excellence in professional accounting education and establish best practices amongst tertiary accounting education providers, ACCA organised it’s second “MENASA Learning Providers’ Conference 2012” on 04 October 2012 at Radisson Blu Water Garden, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The conference had a participation of over 220 learning partners and employers from [...]
MCom Kelaniya focuses on Developing Skills of Future Leaders
Master of Commerce degree offered by University of Kelaniya is the only MCom programme offered by a Sri Lankan university. MCom programme attracts students from diverse backgrounds. This provides a unique learning environment and great opportunities for networking. Furthermore, in today’s business world, it is no longer enough to simply outperform the competitors: to thrive [...]
Paint a Smile
The Rotaract club of the Imperial Institute of Higher Education has recently had the benefit of putting a smile on a few more faces by way of the ‘Paint a Smile’ project that was initiated at the request of the United Nations at the National Youth Day Event. The event was conducted as a measure [...]
The start for a brighter tomorrow : A Glimpse of the IIHE Graduation 2012
The culmination of the academic years and the final soirée for Graduates of any academia is the Graduation. Imperial Institute of higher Education (IIHE) established in 1996, conferred BSc ( Hons) in Business Management, Software Engineering and Masters in Business Administration to 79 students, in a prestigious and scintillating graduation ceremony held at, Waters Edge [...]
Young debaters of Gateway Kandy win K.M.De Lannerolle Memorial Trophy for the third consecutive year
The Lannerolle Memorial All Island Debating Competition which attracts competitors mostly from prestigious schools in and around Kandy, is organized by Kingswood College Kandy and has been held annually since 2002. Over the years, Girls High School Kandy, Kingswood College, Maliyadewa College Kurunegala, Trinity College, Good Shepherd Convent Kandy, Zahira College Gampola, Hillwood College Kandy, [...]
All Saints’ Galle is an inspiration to the ordinary and mundane
All Saints’ College, Galle is an Inspiration to those who are mundane and ordinary in social standing but strong and elite in character. All Saints College in the Southern coastal city of Galle is located in the secluded but highly accessible Galle Dutch Fort. The School was launched by the Anglican Church under the patronage [...]
Christ Church Girls’ School Galle has gained fame, admiration
Christ Church Girls’ School is one of the leading girls’ schools in the Southern province in Sri Lanka due to its outstanding performances. Tracing back to the days of 1888, when the school was initiated with only eight students. Today the school nurtures more than 2800 students from Grade 1 to 13 and has developed [...]
A FREE Laptop for every student studying Edexcel HND at ESOFT
ESOFT is a trusted name in Sri Lanka for providing high quality education focusing on ICT and Business. 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 ESOFT are Edexcel [...]
“Open Day’at raffles institute of Higher education Colombo
The premium education provider in the Asia Pacific will organize an Open Day on Saturday 24th of November 2012 at 9.00a.m. Guests can interact with the team of highly experienced international presenters, consultants and experience the state of the art facilities. Students can take the opportunity to discover the design course that is suited to [...]
Bigger & better!
TANTALIZE, the Biggest Inter-University Talent Show organized by the Student Activity Club (SAC) of Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) was recently held for the 5th consecutive year to harness more talent hidden within the students in the higher education sector in Sri Lanka. TANTALIZE which has become the most looked forward event by [...]
Sarawathi Poojah Celebrations at Northshore College
The Saraswati Puja is one of the many festivals that the Hindus celebrate all over the world. It is the festival which is celebrated in honour of the Goddess of Learning – Saraswati. Northshore College of Business and Technology celebrated Saraswathi Poojah as cultural activity of the College with new students, current students, Staff and [...]
Study in the USA: Scholarships and Your Student Visa
The US is the premier destination for international students from all over the world and the first choice for most parents. With over 700,000 foreign students last year according to the Institute of International Education (IIE), the US hosts more international students than any other country in the world. These international students, coming from nearly [...]
Cambridge Financial English from CA Sri Lanka for aspiring Accountancy Professionals to gain an internationally recognized Qualification
As the profession becomes ever more global, the opportunities for accountants to test their international mobility skills have never been greater. And for many Cambridge International Certificate in Financial English (ICFE) could be just the answer. To meet the demand in supporting finance professionals demonstrate that they have the financial English skills they need in [...]
ICDL Sri Lanka receives ‘International Best Practice Award’ at the ECDL Foundation Forum in Oslo
At the recently concluded ECDL Foundation Forum 2012, held in Oslo, Norway, ICDL Sri Lanka, received the prestigious best practice award for the successful implementation of ICDL in the Corporate/ Private sector. ECDL Foundation is the certifying authority for the world’s leading international computer skills certification programme, International Computer Driving License (ICDL). The ECDL Foundation [...]
Last refuge of the mighty Lion in Sri Lanka – the Sinharaja Rainforest
According to the legends, Sinharaja forest got its name by the dominant lion that lived in the forest. Legend says that the forest hosted this mighty lion which no longer can be found in this area, it was the last refuge for the lion. Yet others claim the forest was a royal territory belonging to [...]
Crescent flies high with air excursion
Crescent Schools International’s Wellampitiya Branch conducted its annual educational excursion in a SriLankan Airlines air taxi recently. Two flights were booked and flown for 30 minutes over Colombo/Negombo areas. In addition to the tour, students were briefed by the Sri Lankan Airlines staff on how to become a pilot and the experience of a pilot. [...]
IT Mastermind’ telecast begins
‘IT Mastermind’ quiz programme, organized by the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) and fully sponsored by the ESOFT Higher Education Institute began recently. The programme will be telecast every Saturday from 5.00 pm to 5.30 pm for a period of six months over the Independent Television Network (ITN). The ‘IT Mastermind’ quiz programme is [...]
Lions Clubs District 306 – C – 2 launches National Tree Planting Project
A tree planting project organized by Lion Palitha Gamage, the National Project Coordinator of Lions Clubs District 306 – C – 2, was ceremonially held at the C.W.W. Kannangara College, Colombo, recently. Here, Lions Clubs District 306–C–2, Vice Governor Lion E.W.A. Harischandra symbolically presenting plants to Borella Police Station, Officer In Charge of the Environment [...]
First Spellmaster Quarters proves to be tensed
Stiff competition, careless mistakes and a whole group of improved students battling for survival seemed the best way to describe the pre quarter finals conducted on a provisional basis where 3,000 spellers were competing for a place in the Top 500, the quarter finals of the all island schools spelling completion “Spellmaster” The quarter final [...]
CA Sri Lanka powers Musaeus College Quiz Combine 2012
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) in its capacity as one of the country’s largest tertiary education providers recently sponsored the Musaeus College Quiz Combine 2012. The quiz combine saw over 60 of the school’s brightest students participating in the Interschool Do You Know Contest for the Dr. Neville Kanakaratne [...]
CIS student wins IPad from Edexcel
Edexcel International London head office conducts a survey every year on its Results Plus website www.resultsplusdirect.co.uk to ascertain learner’s career aspirations post A levels. This survey has lead to some excellent data collection which Edexcel uses to improve upon its products and services portfolio. The winner of this global survey has been chosen at random [...]
“Sisunena” by CA Sri Lanka enlightens thousands of students
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) in keeping with its role as the country’s national accounting body has successfully spearheaded to enlighten and expand the knowledge of students in the commerce stream. The seminar series delivered by a panel of experts was held across various parts of the country covering [...]
