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PATHE Study Medicine Congratulates,
Our Medical Graduates for achieving high Scores in ERPM (Former ACT 16) Examination Sri Lanka’s leader in medical student placement is happy to share the achievements of its 2012 medical graduates. Our medical graduates secured high marks in Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) ERPM (Examination for Registration to Practice Medicine) held in November 2012. These [...]
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ACBT University partnered with ECU motorsport team, the top 2 in Australia
ECU’s motorsport team has finished second in the Formula SAE-A event in Werribee, Victoria, its best result to date. The team has previously finished third in 2011, fifth in 2010 and sixth in 2009. In the 2012 competition, the team finished first in the acceleration and endurance tests, and second in the autocross and skidpan [...]
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TOPCIMA with GAJENDRA
TOP TEN Reasons why GAJENDRA is THE BEST The most experienced Lecturer in TOPCIMA in Sri Lanka Gajendra Liyanaararchchi is the most experienced and the most senior lecturer for TOPCIMA in Sri Lanka. This clearly indicates the importance of following TOPCIMA with Gajendra because of the unmatched knowledge and experience regarding the marking systems , [...]
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Experience a Flight Simulator at the ‘Aviator’ Stand at EDEX 2013
Those with a passion for the aviation industry and looking to play an important role in the world of aviation, could now get a stronger footing, following the launch of Asia’s only BA (Hons) Degree in Air Transport with Commercial Pilot Training. ‘The Aviator’ Degree Programme that is to commence in 2013, is a joint [...]
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CISI Regional Head visits Sri Lanka Foundation (SLF)
Ms. Arwa Tapia, Regional Head (South Asia and Mauritius) of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI) visited Sri Lanka Foundation for a quality assurance and institutional audit. She met the Chairman SLF, Professor Ranjith Bandara and other officials who are involved in the academic process of the CISI study programmes. SLF as a [...]
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APIIT Business School
‘Industry Talk’ at APIIT ‘Industry Talk’ was a lecture by Industry experts to share insightful hands-on experience with students. Brandix talent engagement and development manager Mr. Niloshan Peiris and Head of hSenid Outsourcing, hSenid Software International Mr. Sachi Wickramge addressed the students during the occasion. The event was organized by the APIIT Business School for [...]
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VHEC officially unveils for business
Thursday 17th January 2013: Victoria Higher Education (Private) Limited (VHEL) held it’s very first press conference at the Cinnamon Grand to commemorate it’s business operations in the New Year. Sponsored by the BOI, to launch and operate the Victoria Higher Education Campus (VHEC), it is a Higher Education Institution, which will deliver degree programmes from [...]
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IESLCE, Engineering Course 2013
Inauguration of Certificate Level, Stage 1 The Certificate Level-Stage 1 of the Engineering Course conducted by the College of Engineering of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka(IESLCE) was inaugurated on Saturday, 12th January 2012 at the Headquarters of the institution at 120/15, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 7. Eng. P Ranepura, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education [...]
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Vidumanpetha website awarded with the Grand Jury special merit
In the National competition for best e- content (e-Swabhimani 2012), Vidumanpetha web site was awarded with the Grand Jury special merit award under the category of e- Education & Learning. Vidumanpetha Scientific knowledge and information in the web is available in English, Tamil and other languages. Therefore, the people who can only understand these languages [...]
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Wichita State University – USA
A Popular Choice among Sri Lankan Students With a history dating back to 1895, Wichita State University USA is one of the most popular universities among Sri Lankan students. Each year, a significant number of Sri Lankan students study at Wichita State University . Here are some of the reasons why : COST : Wichita [...]
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Gain a competitive edge in your profession, with a business degree from ACBT
Founded in 1998, The Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT) is a renowned international business school, offering top quality degrees with a history of designing innovative and industry-relevant programmes.. By combining professional qualifications with academic degrees, ACBT gives students the strongest possible foundation for success in any business environment. Their groundbreaking programmes bring together [...]
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ESOFT new intake for BCS : Opportunity to earn IT Degree in two years
ESOFT Institute of Higher Education is currently in the process of recruiting new students for the BCS – Higher Education Qualifications courses – the Certificate in IT, the Diploma in IT and the Professional Graduate Diploma in IT, conducted by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute of IT. The BCS conducts the examinations [...]
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SAITM Undergraduates excel at AIT
The buzz at the prestigious Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand is the excellent all-round performances of Sri Lanka undergraduates transferred from South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM), Sri Lanka. All SAITM engineering degree programmes are affiliated to AIT – a UN backed international, intergovernmental university specializing in engineering, where students are [...]
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MBA to ClMA, now more affordable
For those holding a MBA you can now fast track your career by professionalising your CV. Now at a special fee of GBP 350/- you can start one of fast-track exam to gain the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting qualification and then progress to CIMA’s strategic level. This will then pave the way for [...]
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Australian Education Fair February 16th & 17th 2013
Looking forward to studying in Australia? Your search stops here. By attending IDP’s Australian Education Fair you can get answers to all your queries on various programmes, scholarships, admissions, visa and application processes required for studying in Australia. Find out about various courses including MBA & other Specialist Business courses in Australia, Masters programmes in [...]
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NIBM offers you unparalleled opportunities in management and IT education in Sri Lanka
The NIBM is the only government backed higher education provider that provides world class Diploma programmes and degrees in affiliation with National School of Business Management, the Degree School of NIBM. NIBM offers two degree programmes in Management and HRM from University College Dublin, Ireland in association with NSBM. It is a great opportunity to [...]
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Great Way Pre School Enderamulla Kids Annual talent show
Annual Talent Show of Great Way Enderamulla, which was held recently at the Tower Hall, was the most enjoyable evening for all parents and teachers as they witnessed their kids in various performances, in variety of colourful dresses and costumes which the kids loved so much. After all the efforts and rehearsals, the evening ended [...]
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SLF launches craft level certificate courses in hotel industry
The Sri Lanka Foundation (SLF), Sri Lanka’s National Centre for Leadership, Education and Training coming under the purview of the Presidential Secretariat has in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management (SLITHM) launched Craft Level Certificate Courses in the basic discipline of Front Office, House Keeping, Kitchen Production & Cookery, and [...]
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Another success story of IIT- Lishan Wickramanayake, Director, Prasanna Batiks
Renowned for its comprehensive, well rounded education, the Informatics Institute of Technology ( IIT-www.iit.ac.lk) courses are geared to prepare students with practical knowhow and the skills necessary for their careers in the real world, be it in the fields of business or IT. This has led to many of their students becoming well known leaders [...]
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SLIIT to launch UGC approved Engineering degrees
Pix by Anusha de Silva SLIIT launched the University Grants Commission (UGC) approved Engineering degree programme to be offered by a non-state sector institute for the first time in Sri Lanka at a prestigious event held at Cinnamon Grand on the 16th January 2013. Chief Guest at the launch was Hon. Minister S. B. Dissanayake, [...]
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“Where dreams can become reality” London Stanfords College/ Sri Lankan Campus
In Sri Lanka, mostly the talk of the town is about education and competitive higher education. At present, with the increasing competition at the entry level of the government universities, international university colleges have been leading the potential students in their study and career paths with better governance and quality education. It is no longer [...]
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12month AIB MBA at Oxford College of Business
Ranked # 3 in Australia and # 10 in the World MBA rankings testify to the brand value of a business school, and international institutions leave no stone unturned to figure on top of the list.Love them or hate them, business school rankings are important. Global MBA Table by the International Graduate Forum (IGF) Based [...]
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“Learn English with the British Council” bags National eSociety Excellence Award
The National eSociety Excellence Awards, ‘e-Swabhimani’, showcase the best of Sri Lanka’s digital content and creations. The awards are organised annually by the Information Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) and attract over 200 submissions every year, since its launch in 2009. This year, the British Council and zMessenger jointly emerged as the ‘Winner’ [...]
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Avitthawa Nalanda MV’s task Is to mould students with skill
- Sujitha Miranda Avitthawa Nalanda Maha Vidyalaya, situated in the Galle District is under huge development project as it has been picked as one of the secondary schools of the 1000 Schools Project. As the school is located close to the Kalutara District, most of the students attending the school are from villages in the [...]
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Kahaduwa MV has set a pace in every aspect
By Sujitha Miranda Mr A. Samaranayake the founder of the school had a huge liking to start a school for village students at the 16th mile post on the Elpitiya-Mapalagama route. Earlier this was a plain road surrounded by paddy fields. His huge effort came to light in 1899 and this boys’ school “Iskole Godella” [...]
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Gateway Graduate School offers Scholarships up to 70%
Gateway Graduate School is to offer scholarships for their Business, Computing, Engineering, Science and Arts programmes to students based on their Advanced Results. The decision to do so has been made following the recent success of the organisation, where once again Gateway produced several High Achievers who obtained outstanding results in their Foundation and the [...]
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Jain University – A complete educational experience!
Jain University is one of the leaders in the field of education under the brand Jain Group of Institutions. While some universities focus on research, other concentrate more on teaching but at Jain University we have created a perfect synergy of both, thus, creating an educational experience that is unique and lays down a sound [...]
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Pathway to become Medical Doctor
Start your journey to become a locally and globally recognized Medical Doctor in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka’s most popular American Psychology degree programme has achieved another significant milestone. The BS Psychology degree is now accepted as a fully recognized qualification to enter a MD (Doctor of Medicine) qualification. Missouri S&T BS Psychology students are accepted [...]
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CfPS Law School offers University of London LL.B Degree in Sri Lanka
Education is one of the most sought after qualities in this modern world, and in this global environment it has become a greater need to obtain a truly international qualification. However, with high cost involved in studying overseas, it is a great relief for many students to learn that they can pursue an international qualification [...]
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MSU‘s MBA meets current need
MSU- MBA offers student an experiential learning in a cross-cultural communications, the opportunity to build a global network and the possibility to create future international career opportunities. In addition, students will have the opportunities to develop management skills and techniques, to obtain strategic orientation and implement the strategies formulated. The MSU-MBA programme helps student to [...]
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Get access to an International Career in Interior Design, straight after O/L’s
Sri Lanka’s international design Campus, AOD, that paved the way to a revolution in Interior Design education in South Asia, is soon to commence its foundation year foran international degree in interior design (a direct degree from Northumbria University UK, ranked among top 5 design schools in Europe). Interior design is a radical new business [...]
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Devin gets a break to University of Cincinnati through SUSA
Devin Hemachandra of Asian International School (AIS) reached Scholarships for USA (Pvt) Ltd (www.scholarshipsforusa.com) barely three months ago seeking admissions with financial aid to a US university for fall ‘ 13 (September) and certainly not a semester early for spring (January ‘ 13) as many schools had passed the deadline for applications and also because [...]
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Sustainable Development in Action : Remediation of Farmlands in the Arid Zone of Sri Lanka
Sustainable Development was a focal point for Save Green with ET a few weeks ago, this week we will take a look at real life implementations of sustainable development initiatives taking place, in Sri Lanka. This article is about one such sustainable agricultural development initiative taking place in the arid zone of Sri Lanka, specifically [...]
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GEYEF: Earn a Commonwealth state university degree in India
Global Environmental Youth Education Foundation is the pioneer in Popularising Indian University education among the Sri Lankan students. This is the brainchild of its founder and Director General Mr.G.A.W.G.Galgamuwa (Ex Lieutenant VNF ), former Director , Foreign affairs, National Youth Services Council. Not for profit, not for Charity but for Services being his motto. He [...]
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Christmas carol service at De Mazenod College, Kandana. (Managed by the Catholic De La Salle Brothers)
Service was dedicated to the “Deliverance of children from Social Evils”
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CSR project by Bio Medical Science students of BCAS CAMPUS @ EDEX 2013
Bio Medical Science students of BCAS CAMPUS conducted a free blood group, blood sugar and blood pressure checkup services and awareness of same at the Adyapana Educational Exhibition which is being held at the BMICH from 18th to 20th January . This service of BCAS CAMPUS was highly commended by the large crowd who visited [...]
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Diploma in Interior Design Programme launched @ OCBT CAMPUS
OCBT CAMPUS has launched a Diploma programme in Interior Design leading to a Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Interior Design, recently. This programme was specially created to produce professionals who will succeed in the real world. It is practical-oriented, and the three modules and an introductory module will take students just 24 months to complete the [...]
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ACBT MBA offers students the chance to stand out amongst the best
The Australian College of Business Technology is where quality education meets the cream of today’s business leaders. The undisputed leader in the industry themselves; their considerable track record of over 13 years have made them the ‘preferred choice’ of those who pursue higher educational qualifications that has a global reach and recognition. The advantages of [...]
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Senior management post graduate qualification now at HRMI
In January 2012, Human Resource Management Institute (HRMI) introduced to Sri Lanka the EDEXCEL BTEC Level 7 Post Graduate Professional Qualification ‘Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership’. This has been defined by UK’s Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) as a Post Graduate Professional Qualification equivalent to the first year of a two year Masters Degree [...]
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The International Foundation Programme at Gateway opens doors for Universities Worldwide
There are many Foundation programmes offered in Sri Lanka that lead to International Degrees. They, however, are limited to a particular University in a particular country. The International Foundation Programme of NCC Education UK, offered exclusively at the Gateway Graduate School is a unique programme that opens doors to Business or Computing Degrees in over [...]
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12month MBA programme at Oxford College of Business (OCB) ranked #10 in the World
Based on the latest MBA rankings issued by the CEO Magazine (UK), the 12month MBA program offered by Oxford College of Business (OCB) in affiliation with the Australian Institute of Business (AIB) was ranked #3 in Australia and #10 in the world. A feat never achieved by any other MBA program in Sri Lanka, these [...]
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Business Master’s Programmes from University of West London
-Intake Commences on 26th January 2013 -MBA -MA Contemporary Marketing -MSc International Business Management -MSc Accounting and Finance -MSc Project Management ANC Education, with a proven academic excellence of ten years, launched its School of Postgraduate Education in June 2012 with the aim of providing the largest portfolio of Masters Degrees in collaboration with [...]
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Gateway’s Navidu wins South Asia’s top award
Navidu Samarakkodi, student of Gateway College, was a winner of Horlicks Wizkids 2012. Horlicks Wizkids is an annual event organized by EduMedia India in partnership with KrayOn Events, and defines itself as “a search for the most outstanding students of South Asia. It is a unique personality contest that recognizes students’ overall balance of character, [...]
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Ashvin Fernando wins the Chemistry Gold Medal and All Rounder award from College of Chemical Sciences
Graduateship student Ashvin Fernando has not only obtained First Class Honours with a brilliant performance at the year 2012 Graduateship Examination of the College of Chemical Sciences (CCS) , he has also won the coveted Shireen Jayasuriya Gold Medal in Chemistry for the best performance out of over 100 who sat the examination, To [...]
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Be empowered with an internationally accepted Australian degree after O’Levels
Being the ‘preferred choice’ is certainly no mere claim any institute can make . Yet that is exactly what the Australian College of Business Technology is to many of Sri Lanka’s young students and professionals seeking a globally recognized qualification. Established in 1998, the college has quickly evolved to be the undisputed leader of quality [...]
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USD50, 000 dresses by Dinesh Chandrasena, Raffles Lecturer
If you Google, “Dinesh Chandrasena Raffles Design Lecturer? you will be amazed what you can know about the USD500, 000 Dress designed by him who is just by your doorstep at 481 Galle Road, Colombo 03. Switch on your computer and do it now. Raffles Institute of Higher Education is giving everyone a chance to meet [...]
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Sri Lanka’s most economical business management bachelor’s degree from IDM
Everyone wants to be a degree holder, but state universities accommodate around 10% of the students who sat for the A/L exams and very less percentage of students in that 10% actually get to study what they wanted. Your dreams, your goals must not be shattered by lack of opportunities. IDM City Campus #3 wants [...]
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Range of exemptions for CA, CIM, CIMA & ACCA qualifications to follow prestigious Australian MBA offered at CA Sri Lanka
The Prestigious University of Southern Queensland (USQ) is offering four exemptions for the members of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA),the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), to follow the Master of Business Administration (MBA), which [...]
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Fayaz Ahamed shines at the Australian Chemistry Quiz 2012
Fayaz Ahamed Abdul Cader of Hejaaz International School , Mount Lavinia has gained top marks at the Australian Chemistry Quiz organized by the Royal Australian Chemistry Institute. Fayaz is one of the fifteen top scorers in Sri Lanka this year. In recognition of this achievement he will be awarded a plaque by the Royal Australian [...]
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Dr.Ranjan Saheed focuses on Aquinas Faculty of Marketing and Management 12th intake
Aquinas Faculty of Marketing and Management concluded its 12th Batch intake would commence on February 1st. The faculty offers the following Diploma programmes on professional personality building of marketing, HR Management and all other management segments. The following would be the Management portfolios the faculty offers you. Preliminary Certificate Courses in Marketing and Management, Diploma [...]
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Pass ACCA F05 & F09 with Knowledge Base Business Studies’ Nalaka Niroshana
For those in the know, one of today’s most sought-after lecturers in the field of Management Accountancy is Nalaka Niroshana, a practicing professional management accountant who lectures at the up-and-coming Knowledge Base Business Studies (KBBS) educational institute. Offering a high pass rate for students in Performance Management (F05) and Financial Management (F09), for ACCA UK, [...]
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Horizon City Campus – Now in the city of Colombo & within your reach
Horizon Campus, Malabe, since its inception in January 2011, will in a few weeks time mark its third anniversary since venturing into the field of higher education in Sri Lanka. In this short span of two years, Horizon Campus has successfully established vital links with internationally recognised higher education institutes – namely, the Karnataka State [...]