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Edexcel Professional Diploma in Teaching offered at Gateway is an Internationally recognized qualification
A year and a half ago, Gateway Graduate School together with Edexcel International introduced an exciting new teacher teaching course to offer a recognized qualification to all teachers and to improve the standards of teaching in international and private schools throughout Sri Lanka. In September this year, the first intake that completed their course of [...]
Australian National Chemistry Quiz Exam 2012
The above examination was held in Sri Lanka during July 2012 for O/Level and A/Level students. The following students received plaques from Australia. In year 10 (0/Level) the 1st, 15 students received a plaque. School Name Student Name S.Thomas’ College, Mt.Lavinia Sharuka Wikramanayake Colombo International School Raveen Amarasekara Nelliady Madya Maha Vidyalayam Mathanaharan Kalamany Karavedd [...]
Graduate to success with Achievers
Achievers Lanka Business School founded in 2006 has over the years proved to be one of the best places to study for the CIMA Professional Qualification. Achievers have maintained a consistent record of prizes and it is no surprise that it produced an incredible 10 prizes at the May 2012 examination at all levels of [...]
IESL Centre, Central Province holds AGM
ICT enabled connectivity will bring IESL to its members – states President, IESL The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL) Centre, Central Province held its Annual General Meeting on Friday, 9th Nov, 2012 at Kandy in the presence of a large gathering of its members, distinguished guests and special invitees. Eng. Tilak De Silva, President [...]
OpenEd director certified as “Red Hat Certified Datacenter Specialist (RHCDS)”
Chinthaka Deshapriya, the Director Learning and Consulting of OpenEd, the most recommended enterprise Linux trainer in Sri Lanka recently became the first person to be certified as a “Red Hat Certified Datacenter Specialist (RHCDS)” in the first ever exam conducted in Sri Lanka by RedHat Inc. USA RHCDS certification is offered to a Red Hat [...]
Transfer study programmes to Malaysia after O/L’s
There are so many options these days that parents and students have to think wisely and consider very carefully when deciding where and what to study. One study destination that is increasingly popular with international students is Malaysia. According to the Malaysian Insider Website (June 25, 2012), it’s projected that by 2020 the international student [...]
APIIT Law students Graduate
APIIT Law School established in collaboration with Staffordshire University Law School, UK offers an internal British Degree in Law, LLB (Hons) Law. The overarching goal of the APIIT Law School is to offer legal education of international standard. The LLB (Hons) Law programme is designed to encourage students to develop an understanding of legal concepts [...]
Witness an enthralling court drama at APIIT Law School
APIIT LAW SCHOOL brings you a rare opportunity to witness a mock trial based on the monumental case in UK “R v Ahluwalia”, which changed the definition of the word ‘provocation’ in British legal system. Kiranjit Ahluwalia (born 1955) is an Indian woman who came to international attention after setting fire to her husband in 1989 [...]
85 Young Designers graduate from AOD with internationally acclaimed Northumbria Design degrees
AOD, Sri Lanka’s International Design Campus together with UK’s Northumbria University, conferred international design degrees to 85 young designers who accomplished Northumbria’s world-renowned design degrees in Sri Lanka. NU School of Design is hailed as one of Europe’s top 5 design academia, and trains young minds to become leaders in design. In 2009, AOD partnered [...]
50% scholarships offer at Edge Hill University – Liverpool
Education is an important aspect of your life, so choosing the right course, the right University and the right career path can shape your future! Edge Hill University is proud of its 125 year tradition in Education and continuous growth from strength to strength. The University is based on the outskirts of Liverpool on a [...]
UOW top of the class in Australia for students’ educational experience
When it comes to “educational experience” for students, the University of Wollongong (UOW) is at the top of the class in Australia, according to the 2013 Good Universities Guide. Outperforming its much larger metropolitan counterparts, UOW has scored an amazing 30 stars out of a possible 30 in the six key educational experience categories – [...]
Access to over 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 [...]
Your food may not be as ‘Green’ as it looks
The global food production industry is undergoing rapid growth with the growing population and more people having access to food from external sources. The food industry will certainly keep growing even in the most adverse of human conditions, and in order to meet the global demand of food supplies the environment and biodiversity maybe compromised [...]
Bartleet Finance organises a Montessori Teacher development Program
Bartleet Finance PLC successfully organized a seminar for Montessori Owners and Head Teachers in Colombo District as the first step of their CSR program towards developing the Standards of the Sri Lankan Montessori schools. This event was held at the Public Library auditorium on Friday, 16th Of November with the participation of Mr. Eraj Wijesinghe [...]
Lankan Student does exceptionally well in Cincinnati USA
I am a junior Chemical Engineering student at University of Cincinnati and I transferred to UC from American National College, Sri Lanka on 2009 Fall. I am also an alumnus of Devi Balika Vidyalaya as well as Bishops’ College, Colombo. I coop (intern) at Lubrizol Cooperation – a specialty chemicals company in USA. My dad [...]
Flexible solution for bright future – University of Kelaniya offers Master of Business through mLearning
A uniquely flexible Master of Business (MBus) in Accounting/Finance for professionals around the world, through a suite of innovative 100% online programme has been launched by Department of Accountancy, University of Kelaniya and Sri Lanka Telecom, Mobitel. Flexible learning solution for your learning needs The Department of Accountancy (DoA), University of Kelaniya, a pioneer in [...]
Unique CIMA offer from Mercury
Students enrolling for CIMA have a unique ‘first class free’ offer from Mercury Institute – forerunner in quality Finance and Accounting education in Sri Lanka. Mercury’s ‘first class free’ offer invites any prospective CMA student to sit their first class absolutely free – helping them discover the great learning opportunities at Mercury and get a [...]
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 [...]
Brent makes maiden visit to Colombo
Brent Leavell of Montana State University in USA his maiden visit to Colombo. Montana State was introduced to the island by Scholarships for USA (Pvt) Ltd (www.scholarshipsforusa.com) in ‘ 07 when Priyanthi and Padmasena Dissanayake became the first ever Lankan recruiters to visit Bozeman. Ever since each semester MSU had been receiving a few quality [...]
Northshore College sponsors Street Dancing 2012
Northshore College of Business and Technology exclusively sponsored the Y-FM Street Dancing 2012 held recently at the Battaramulla Broadwalk. The event was organized by Y-FM for the 4th consecutive year. Committed to creating skilled and employable graduates to the Engineering, IT and Business Management industry in Sri Lanka, the objective of this collaboration of Northshore [...]
Pursue two dreams simultaneously
Striking the perfect balance between education and career is an important combination in a fast paced world where the two go hand in hand more often than not. In today’s world securing a job is just as important as having a professional qualification and many are on the look out to find that perfect match [...]
D.S. Senanayake College Colombo maintains eco friendly Model Primary
D.S. Senanayake College Colombo 07 which has gained a reputation from its inception in 1967 as a disciplined school in the Island maintains one of the best eco friendly model primary in the Island. The primary section of D.S. Senanayake College has been categorized as a model primary by the department of education. It has [...]
ABC group of schools launches website to celebrate 20th anniversary
The ABC School of Early Learning marked twenty years of providing quality Early Childhood Education to children aged 2 to 5 years recently. On reaching this milestone, the ABC group of schools launched their website at the school premises at No. 66, Chitra Lane, Colombo-5 . The website was launched by a distinguished past parent [...]
Annual Prize Day, “Diri Daru Abhinada-2012″
Annual Prize Day, “Diri Daru Abhinada-2012“ of Bandarawela Central College (BMMV) was held on 23rd of October,2012 from 9.30am onwards at the College Auditorium with the distinguished patronage of Prof.Mahinda S. Rupasinghe, University of Sabaragamuwa as the honourable Chief Guest of this memorable event. Mr.L.L.Anil Wijesiri, the Secretary, Ministry of Education, Uva, Mr.R.M.P.Rathnayake, Provincial Director [...]
Top level delegation from the Guangzhou Civil Aviation College, China, visits American College of Higher Education,Dehiwela to further promote aviation studies
The American College of Higher Education (ACHE), Dehiwela is privileged to host a “Top level” Delegation from the Guangzhou Civil Aviation College ( GCAC) who will be visiting the ACHE for important discussions on further strengthening the Aviation Programmes that are being conducted in Sri Lanka on their joint programmes. The Delegation is led by [...]
European Medical Degree
PATHE Study Medicine is Sri Lanka’sleading Medical University placement provider with affiliations to some of the world’s top Medical universities. Over the last decade Study Medicine has placed hundreds of Sri Lankan students in various Medical universities. Hundreds of medical doctors employed in Sri Lanka and overseas are a testimony about the success of Study [...]
Alex meets families of CSBSJU students
Alex Schleper from College of St.Benedict and St.John’s University (CSBSJU) in Minnesota USA was recently in Colombo on his maiden visit to the island nation. USA’s second largest Catholic University and a top ranking private liberal arts school has been working closely with Scholarships for USA (Pvt) Ltd (www.scholarshipsforusa.com) since ‘ 06 opening its doors [...]
CA Sri Lanka Business School awards over 140 Masters Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas at 2012 Convocation
Over 140 students of the Business School of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) were awarded with masters degrees and postgraduate diplomas at the 2012 Business School Convocation held at the Galadari Hotel, Colombo on November 16th. A total of 90 students who have successfully completed the Master of Business [...]
Record intake for SLIM Preliminary Certificate in Marketing course
A record number of students have registered for the Preliminary Certificate in Marketing, the foundation course offered by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the national body for marketing. “This year’s intake is the highest ever in SLIM history”, said SLIM President, Mr. Tilan Wijeyesekera. “We saw many students who have completed the A/L [...]
The University and the Faculty: making history count
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura is one of the leading members of the Sri Lankan university system, which has originated from the Pirivena tradition in Sri Lanka. In fact, the history of the University dates back to the 1880s and is embedded in the scholarly tradition of the Vidyodaya Pirivena at Maligakanda, which was established [...]
UCSC to host the International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer2012) fom December 12-15
What is ICTer2012? International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions is the successor to the seminal International Information Technology Conference (IITC) held in Sri Lanka since 1998. It provides a unique platform for both local and foreign Computer Scientists and IT Professionals to present their research. In order to get wider international participation [...]
Join Now for the January 2013 Intake of Northshore College of Business and Technology
Respected by the industry as a premier tertiary education provider offering internationally accredited British Programmes, Northshore College of Business and Technology was incepted with the core objective of becoming the first choice provider for post secondary education for students in Sri Lanka. The January 2013 Intake commences for the Undergraduate programmes offered in the field [...]
Why should a student select Wisdom?
Wisdom Business Academy has been in existence for over 10 years. It is the oldest CIMA “Learning Quality Partner” in existence. It is an ISO 9001:2008 Certified company. Wisdom Business Academy is recognised as the largest business school in Sri Lanka, because more than 5000 students per annum select Wisdom as “the place for CIMA”. [...]
21-year old Prasadika Madubashini Jayasuriya triumphs at CA Sri Lanka’s CAB II examination
Determination and dedication has brought success to 21-year old Prasadika Madubashini Jayasuriya at the recently concluded CAB II examination conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka). Madubashini who was adjudged First in Order of Merit at the CAB II September 2012 examination, stressed that she decided to join CA [...]
A Gallant step: Career Fair 2012 University of Kelaniya
The University of Kelaniya has always been committed towards its task of producing well-rounded graduates capable of contributing towards a positive change in the society with their knowledge cum skills. In achieving this objective, guidance needs to be of vital importance. In this regard, the role played by the Career Guidance Unit of the University [...]
Raffles Institute of Colombo invites you to “Imagine” at Open House – A day of art and design
Raffles Institute of Higher Education Colombo, a part of the premium education provider in the Asia Pacific region, Raffles Education Corporation, provides students with the opportunity of pursuing their ambition of obtaining an internationally recognized qualification in design. The students consistently produce artwork of high standards and it is in recognition of their hard work [...]
Perth Education City, Western Australia Education and Seminar Roadshow: 6 Nov, 2012
Perth, the capital of Western Australia (WA), offers all of this. A cosmopolitan city of 1.8 million people,every year more and more students are discovering why Perth is the ideal place to study. Its appeal is based on the excellence, diversity and affordability of education, with opportunities for quality learning and research that range from [...]
Auston Institute of Management of Ceylon and Coventry University host Second Graduation Ceremony
Auston Institute of Management of Ceylon, a subsidiary of Auston Institute of Singapore held the convocation of the graduating students at Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel, Colombo on the 4th of November 2012. This year the Auston Institute of Management celebrated the second graduation ceremony of students from the Coventry University. The grand graduation ceremony saw more [...]
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 [...]
BCAS Campus Convocation 2012
The BCAS Campus is a higher education institute with thirteen years of experience in providing a quality tertiary education. The institute has built up a reputation of excellence and trust over this period of time. In celebration of the achievements and excellence of the students, BCAS hosted the 2012 convocation ceremony at the BMICH on [...]
Annual Prize Giving of St.Aloysius’ College – A huge success
The Annual Prize Giving of St.Aloysius’ College was held on 9th of November, 2012. The Secretary of Defense and Urban Development Gotabaya Rajapaksa was the Chief Guest at this prestigious event. Upon arrival at the school, the Defense Secretary was ceremonially welcomed by the Principal Mr. D.P.L.S. Gunasekara. St. Aloysius’ College is one of the [...]
CIMA knowledge fast forward
CIMA knowledge fast forward is a knowledge sharing initiative which strives to improve the conceptual clarity of the business community with regard to a core management/financial accounting or business related knowledge area, describing the concept, and explaining how it applies in practice. Strategy in practice Contributor: Dharshan Cooray (ACMA, CGMA) Several theories can be applied [...]
A night of carols and fun
AMI Carmel Montessori – House of Children Nayakanda, Hendala celebrated its 16th annual concert and carols on November 10 at the Hendala Pradeshiya Sabha hall. The Chief Guest was Marie Thevaraj. The little ones are seen here enjoying participating in several items.
ANC Parent Night – US Programme
ANC Education is proud to collaborate with their new partner university John F. Kennedy. ANC recently made the change from partnering with Patten University to John F. Kennedy University, Berkeley, California. The university has three schools – Undergraduate Studies, Graduate and Profession Studies, and Law. They also have a Continuing Education division. They offer higher [...]
Education to village Opportunities to study for a foreign degree from home town
Hasara Institute of business and technology (Private) Limited, known as (HIBT) opened its newest campus in Horana on 22nd November 2012 at No 60 Somananda Mw, Horana. This is the second campus in operations after its first campus in Monaragala, which commenced operations in mid 2012. The group intends to expand its operations to Jaffna, [...]
ICTA and Skills join to uplift IT and English language in N&E
The Information Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka entered into an agreement with Skills International Pvt Ltd for the replication of two key e-Society Projects in the Eastern & the Northern provinces of Sri Lanka to uplift the IT & English language literacy levels of the community in the two provinces. The e-Society project [...]
MSU workshop for PhD students
The Management and Science University Knowledge Centre had recently organized a work shop 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 [...]
Puhulwella MMV is a successful village school
Puhulwella Madya Maha Vidyalaya inaugurated in 1874 as a small hut. It has gone through a long life span of 138 years. Today it nurtures more than 1350 students and has developed into a massive structure giving strength to the entire Puhulwella village. Puhulwella M.M.V in the Southern Coastal city of Matara is situated close [...]
Sacred Heart Convent Galle has progressed beyond all dreams
In order to remember with love and gratitude of the first five Sisters of Charity who initiated the ‘Wonder of Sacred Heart Convent’ and all those who followed them, the Students Council and the Catholic Association 2012 of Sacred Heart Convent, Galle, organised a grand celebration for its 116th School Anniversary on Friday, November 23, [...]
LLM International Investment and Arbitration Law
In September 2012 ANC launched in Colombo the first in a series of one year LL M programmes offered by the Ealing Law School of the University of West London. The LLM in International Business and Commercial Law has already attracted over 20 students. Lectures are conducted by visiting UWL Faculty and local lecturers with [...]
Time to Save Lives!!!
The Rotaract Club of Imperial Institute of Higher Education along with the National Blood Transfusion Centre, Narehenpita, is giving you an opportunity to do something amazing… GIVE BLOOD and SAVE LIVES. The demand for blood in our region continues to grow. There is no substitute for the generosity of someone willing to brighten the lives [...]
Another Success Story of IIT from Malaysia
IIT has been able to consistently maintain a record of achieving top standards both in the education and the Industry as a versatile Institution. IIT’s past pupils have proven their spirit in the corporate world beyond the University. Omar Reyal who currently serves as a Director of Business Development at Zone24x7 joined with IIT in [...]