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University of Wollongong

University of Wollongong

the most popular study destination in Australia Start in Sri Lanka and complete in Australia Meet UOW representatives in Sri Lanka on 18th February 5.30pm. The University of Wollongong Australia is one of the best options available for students interested in an Australian Degree.University of Wollongong (UOW), a five star Australian university has an excellent [...]

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Australian Education Fair 2013

By Joanne Kotelawala IDP was set up in 1969, on an initiative by AusAid, with the first office being set up in Indonesia. The main goal of IDP is to guide students who are applying to study in Australia. Located in over 29 countries, IDP offices worldwide strive to offer students advice about studying in Australia, [...]

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Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology joins EMC Academic Alliance Program

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology joins EMC Academic Alliance Program

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), the largest IT degree awarding institute in Sri Lanka, announced it has joined the global EMC Academic Alliance programme (EAA) from EMC Corporation. The EAA programme provides universities worldwide with technology curricula to educate and transform the next generation of IT and data science professionals, and help meet [...]

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Study, Work and Live in Canada after A/Levels

Free seminar on   Saturday 16th February 2013 at 10am Ramakrishna Hall – Wellawatte As a Student who has just received your A Level results, this is only the first of a series of key decisions that will determine your future. The question with everyone in your situation is thinking, of course, ‘what next? And [...]

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American Psychology Degree after A/Levels

American Psychology  Degree after A/Levels

4 years after O/Levels and 3 years after A/Levels What can I do with a Psychology Degree? A simple response to the above question might be, “just about anything that involves working with people.” The study of Psychology is an excellent preparation for many rewarding careers, professions and post graduate options in both Sri Lanka [...]

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IIHE – Combining unique advantages with outstanding opportunities

IIHE – Combining unique advantages with outstanding opportunities

Finding the right place of higher education for your child can be a challenge when you approach the topic. The market seems cluttered with so many educational institutions offering so many alternatives. But which is the right one and how do you choose? Testimonials from parents who have witnessed their children blossom out into aspiring [...]

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After A/L enrol with University of Ballarat to enhance your Knowledge, Proficiency and Skills

Respected by the industry as a premier tertiary education provider offering internationally accredited Australian Programmes, Victoria College of Business and Technology was incepted with the core objective of providing affordable higher education to enrich the lives of students in Sri Lanka whilst delivering high quality education programmes that are relevant and current to the students, [...]

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The Australian National University (CRICOS Provider Number 00120C)

The Australian National University is one of the world’s most highly-respected universities. It has been consistently ranked number one in Australia by QS World University Rankings. The University is located in the heart of Canberra, the political and administrative centre of Australia. Unique among world capitals, Canberra is a small, vibrant city nestled amongst some [...]

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Malaysia is an ideal “Study Abroad” destination for students

Malaysia is certainly among the Asian Higher Education leaders like China, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore. The country is heavily investing in turning itself into a leading destination for international students and its efforts seem to be paying off. As of 2012 it is the world’s 11th largest exporter of educational services, and host to [...]

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IVS : A pioneer institute that has been providing proper guidance for the past 18 years in foreign higher education

IVS, directs students to Bangladesh, Australia, Malaysia and India to study Medicine, Engineering (Foundation Engineering, Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, Information Science), Foundation in business, Diploma in Business, Business administration (Finance, International business, Marketing), Actuarial Finance, Commerce, Business Management, Economics, Business Hospitality/Tourism Management, Business Psychology, Human Resource Management, [...]

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Become an Interior Designer

Admission now on @ OCBT CAMPUS Admission now on for the Introductory Diploma in Interior Design @ OCBT CAMPUS leading to a Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Interior Design. The lower age limit set for this program is 16 years + and there is no upper age limit to enter to this programme. However all students [...]

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INSPIRO’ 13

INSPIRO’ 13

Taking the ordinary classroom education to new heights, NSBM’s first year student’s batch of BSc in Business Management (Special) Degree organized the Inspiro’13 addressing the young enthusiast entrepreneurs. Students organized the workshop under the theme “Be the change-Make a difference” in order to accomplish the module Critical Enabling and Skills Training (CREST). Workshop was held [...]

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CA Sri Lanka scholarship for top 2012 AL commerce student

CA Sri Lanka scholarship for top 2012 AL commerce student

One of Sri Lanka’s foremost tertiary education providers, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) this week awarded a full scholarship to Miss. SeshaniDilupamala Gunathilake, who was ranked island first in the commerce stream at the 2012 Advanced Level examination. At a ceremony held at the Institute?s Colombo 7 premises, Miss. Gunathilake [...]

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Kandy gets Project Management Diploma

Kandy gets Project Management Diploma

The Project Management solutions (PMS) the leader in Project Management Training and Consultancy in Sri Lanka (www.pms.lk)is launching a Diploma in Project management in Kandy on 02,March 2013. This initiative was taken honouring the request made by people in Kandy, since they do not have any opportunity to learn this very popular and important subject.PMS [...]

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At HRMI : Employability enhancement qualification for undergraduates and students awaiting University admissions

HRMI, the only institute which guarantees employment for every student has designed a course to enhance the job opportunities of undergraduates currently studying BA / BSc / B Com degrees in state and private universities (Arts / Commerce/Biological Science/Physical Science). Students awaiting university admission are also eligible to apply for this internationally recognized UK Edexcel [...]

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Study in New Zealand @ Leading Universities and Polytechnics

Study in New Zealand @ Leading Universities and Polytechnics

After A/L’s Prospects Education Worldwide, a leading Education Consultancy in Sri Lanka in operation since February 2009, and a member of the Prospects Education Group, in Association with Study Plus New Zealand, provides Sri Lankan students with the opportunity to access leading universities and government polytechnics in New Zealand, to pursue their higher education. This [...]

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CIMA Spellmaster – Top 18 comes down to sixteen

With two contestants bowing out of the competition the previous week, contestants were probably a mixture of emotions, on one hand nervous as they didn’t know what the outcome would be this time around and on the other some might have thought they had a fighting chance to secure the title this year with the [...]

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CICRA launches Project Management version 5.0

For the first time in Sri Lanka, CICRA Education will launch Project Management Professional (PMP) version 5.0 next week. “Project Management Institute (PMI), USA that regulates a Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) has just released its version five and we’ll be the first in Sri Lanka to conduct training with [...]

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Hiruni and Sudeera shine at A/L 2012 examination

Two Catholic students who excelled in A/L 2012 results are Hiruni Bolonne, of St. Lawrence’s School, Colombo 06, 3rd Place in Commerce stream in the all Island and in the District Rank – she obtained the 2nd Place. And also Sudeera Prasadini Ratnayake of Holy Family Convent School, Wennappuwa, obtained 3rd Place in Art stream in [...]

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SLF launches Global Financial Compliance Programme in collaboration with CISI

SLF launches Global Financial Compliance Programme in  collaboration with CISI

Sri Lanka Foundation, center for leadership, education and training in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI) launched a new course on Global Financial Compliance. This course caters to professionals & those aspiring to be professionals in banking & finance, insurance & stock broking companies. Organizations require a joined-up compliance methodology and [...]

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Obtain an Australian MBA which is ranked # 3 in Australia

They are billing it as the year of ‘cooperation’. The 12month AIB MBA offered at Oxford College of Business is ranked #3 in Australia and ranked #10 in the world, according to the CEO Magazine (UK) ranking were all delivered in partnership with the world famous International Graduate Forum (IGF) which has been publishing MBA [...]

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Dharmasoka Celebrates Centenary Year in Grand Style

Dharmasoka Celebrates Centenary Year in Grand Style

By Sujitha Miranda Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda is one of the foremost Buddhist schools in Southern Sri Lanka, which has bestowed respectable personalities to the nation such as Ven. Ambalangoda Vajirawansa Thero, the present Commissioner of Elections Mr. Mahinda Deshapriya, top brass in the Defence Services and Police, Professor Upali S. Jayasekera, Former Dean of the [...]

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Sri Wimalabuddhi MV Hikkaduwa’s aim is to create excellent children

Sri Wimalabuddhi MV Hikkaduwa’s aim is to create excellent children

By Sujitha Miranda Hikkaduwa Sri Wimalabuddhi Maha Vidyalaya has suffered massive losses in terms of physical and human recourses due to the Tsunami disaster of 2004. Today however, Wimalabuddhi is one of the most magnificent of schools in the area, probably in the whole island, due to the high-flying development initiated by the “Foundation of [...]

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Putting education before tradition

Putting  education before tradition

Some Narikurava parents are putting their nomadic life on hold to give their children a good education Kurathi Magan, a 1972 film, featured a Narikurava boy staying with a family outside his community for the sake of his education. After almost 40 years, the situation holds true for Narikurava parents who dream of sending their [...]

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Fleming House crowned champions

Fleming House crowned champions

Through Kavishka Gamage’s inspiration and living up to their motto, ‘Know what to do and do it’, Fleming House ran in front to bag 285 points, while Skeen House gave them a good run to come in second with 278, while De Klerk ran in third with 202 points and Tweed House were placed fourth [...]

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A British Degree in Commercial Pilot Training to commence soon in Sri Lanka

A British Degree in Commercial Pilot Training  to commence soon in Sri Lanka

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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Scholarships from The Overseas School of Colombo for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

Founded in 1957, The Overseas School of Colombo is Sri Lanka’s most well established and prestigious school. As of 2012, 18 percent of students attending OSC are Sri Lankan. An IB world school offering the full programme to all students, OSC is fully accredited by three agencies from North America and Europe. The International Baccalaureate [...]

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CA Sri Lanka’s global qualification attracts thousands of students at EDEX stall 

CA Sri Lanka’s global qualification attracts thousands of students at EDEX stall 

The globally recognized accounting qualification offered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) was among the primary attractions at the recently concluded EDEX Expo 2013, as thousands of students flocked at the CA Sri Lanka booth showing remarkable interest in the accounting programme.  The eye-catching CA Sri Lanka booth infused [...]

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Experience Studying Medicine in the first private Medical University of Malaysia

Experience Studying Medicine in the first private Medical University of Malaysia

Do you want to be an important part of the healthcare team that is involved in all aspects of healthcare in the community? Do you want to play an important role in educating the public about medicine and health? If this is what you want to be, consider studying your medical degree at the International [...]

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Scholarship and Bursaries on offer at Sheffield Hallam University!

Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) offers a range of scholarships for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the UK. They range from full tuition fee waiver to partial funding. These scholarships are awarded to well-qualified students who demonstrate academic, personal or professional achievement on their scholarship application form. The decisions on scholarships are taken by jury [...]

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Freight Forwarders and NVOCC’s (Licensing) Regulations identifying the right institute for training

By Joanne Kotelawala CINEC’s aim is to make each student an efficient and competent professional in his or her chosen career; helping them to become worthy individuals who are valuable assets to society. The faculty and staff of this unique Campus are committed to enhance the academic and professional standing of their students and open [...]

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CfPS open day and scholarship awards ceremony

CfPS open day and scholarship awards ceremony

The most sought after legal education provider in the private sector in Sri Lanka, CfPS Law school will be having its open day and scholarship awards ceremony for the new students enrolling in the university of London Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Diploma in Law programs on the 23rd of February at Galle Face Hotel [...]

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Training in medical education tech likely to be made mandatory: UHS V-C

Training in medical education tech likely to be made mandatory: UHS V-C

MCI’s Regional Centre inaugurated at Andhra Medical College The Medical Council of India (MCI) is thinking of making it mandatory for medical teachers to undergo training in medical education technology as a requirement for promotion, Vice-Chancellor of NTR University of Health Sciences I.V. Rao has said. This was part of the Vision-2015 of the MCI, [...]

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Worrying over A/L results is pointless!

Start your British degree with a foundation programme It is natural for students to develop negative emotions over poor examination results or parents to be upset and confused at the same time about what they should do next. Well examinations are not the perfect way to measure ones intellectual abilities, mental functioning or level of [...]

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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 international partners [...]

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Pre-departure get together of students joining Australian Universities  in 2013 organized by Edlocate

Pre-departure get together of students joining Australian Universities  in 2013 organized by Edlocate

Edlocate had its annual Pre Departure event on Sunday 20th January 2013 at the BMICH with new students joining the Australian Universities and  over 17 Alumni students. The parents of the students were present with Ms. Sonya Boylan –the Principal Immigration Officer – Australian High Commission as the Chief Guest, Dr S. Narenthiran- Consultant Cardiologist [...]

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Discover the World’s Most Prestigious Degree Pathway in Tourism and Hospitality Management from William Angliss Institute, Australia—Now at CAHM @ SLIIT

Discover the World’s Most Prestigious Degree Pathway in Tourism and Hospitality Management from William Angliss Institute, Australia—Now at CAHM @ SLIIT

On January 7th, over 50 students who represent the inaugural batch of the Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management @ SLIIT began a six week orientation programme, before semester starts for the William Angliss Institute, Australia, degree pathway at the end of February, 2013. Building blocks: a pathway to a degree The core programme is William [...]

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The only MBA in Sri Lanka, which is ranked #10 in the world

Based on the latest MBA rankings issued by the CEO Magazine (UK), the 12month MBA programme 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 programme in Sri Lanka, these [...]

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After advanced level-scholarships for future designers with the largest and most global education provider in Asia Pacific

After advanced level-scholarships for future designers with the largest and most global education provider in Asia Pacific

Selecting the best college to make your dreams of becoming a designer into a reality is a major decision. With Raffles track record of creating successful designers with our over 33,000 students throughout our network of Colleges across the Asia Pacific Continent from the most northern part, Mongolia going down to Australia including Sri Lanka. [...]

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‘Australia Future Unlimited: Education Exhibition 2013’ in Colombo – come explore a “Future Unlimited”!

The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) with the support of the Australian High Commission and partners Australian Education International and Perth Education City will stage “Australia Future Unlimited: Education Exhibition 2013” in Colombo on Saturday, 23rd and Sunday, 24th February 2013 from 10.30 am till 6.00 pm at the Taj Samudra Hotel, Crystal Ballroom Lower. Twenty [...]

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Propelling Lyceumers since 2007

Propelling Lyceumers since 2007

Scholarships for USA (Pvt) Ltd (www.scholarshipsforusa.com <http://www.scholarshipsforusa.com> ) who has revolutionized the recruitment of talented and deserving Lankan youth to US universities and colleges during the past decade has published a booklet titled “Propelling Lyceumers Since 2007” to coincide with the 10th Career And Higher Education day (CAHE ‘ 13) of the Lyceum Group of [...]

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Shazin Sadakath, Senior Engineer Technology at Virtusa

Shazin Sadakath, Senior Engineer Technology at Virtusa

Another Success Story of IIT- Shazin Sadakath, Senior Engineer Technology at Virtusa The dramatic growth in the software industry over the last two decades , which saw mechanical and electronic devices across all industries from automobiles, aviation , entertainment, communication, and manufacturing being replaced by software components and businesses such as banking, insurance and healthcare [...]

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Unique learning opportunity with MSU’s hospitality programmes

Unique learning opportunity with MSU’s hospitality programmes

The rapid growth of international hospitality and tourism over the years has generated not only revenue for the countries involved, but also enormous employment opportunities. According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), there were an estimated 880 billion visitors traveling across world who spent up to US$852bil in 2009. Hospitality and tourism management is a [...]

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National University of Singapore (NUS)

Asia-Pacific Excecutive MBA programme offers a Global EMBA with deep Asian Insights As more organizations extend their reach into Asia, understanding local ways of doing business is paramount to organisational success.  Providing deep insights into the Asian business psyche, is the NUS Business School’s Asia-Pacific Executive MBA – one of the region’s most established Executive [...]

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Build your Future with a world recognized Degree from University of the West of England, Bristol at Northshore College

Build your Future with a world recognized Degree from  University of the West of England, Bristol at Northshore College

University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol is one of the largest universities in the UK and the largest in the southwest of England. After a careful research on the market needs and employment opportunities that a student would get at the completion of a degree, Northshore decided on providing the above degrees of [...]

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Students receive Free Air Tickets from BCAS to study in Malaysia

Students receive Free Air Tickets from BCAS to study in Malaysia

BCAS Study Abroad has been offering Free Air Tickets for students to study in Malaysia or in the UK for the last one year. A group of students to join INTI College in Malaysia received their free Air Tickets under this scheme from the Chairman of BCAS Campus last week. BCAS Study Abroad is the [...]

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IIHS welcomes the President of Open University Malaysia

IIHS welcomes the President of Open University Malaysia

Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Anuwar Ali, President/Vice Chancellor of Open University Malaysia (OUM) paid his inaugural visit to IIHS, along with the Vice president Mr. Repin Ibrahim on the 31st of January 2013 to further strengthen the relationship between the two institutes. This occasion was graced by Dr. Amal Harsha de Silva, Provincial Director of [...]

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Access top 1% of the world’s universities

Access top 1% of the world’s universities

Study with Monash Australia | Malaysia | South Africa If you are looking to provide your child with the best higher education opportunities, then a Monash College programme is your best option. Delivered through ANC Education in Sri Lanka, Monash College programmes provides guaranteed direct entry into 1st or 2nd year of a range of [...]

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SLIIT and Memorial University of Canada sign MoU

SLIIT and Memorial University of Canada sign MoU

SLIIT signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Memorial University last week to further expand the institutes academic portfolio to offer students degree pathways in Business Administration at the largest university in Atlantic Canada. Memorial University was established as Memorial University College in 1925 as a memorial to the Newfoundlanders who lost their lives on active [...]

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More than just a University Degree with University of New South Wales

At the University of New South Wales (UNSW) we offer more than just a university degree. We are renowned across the world for our teaching and cutting-edge research, consistently score highly in international rankings and committed to making a difference through pioneering research and preparing the next generation of future leaders for career success. Situated [...]

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EO & EM at Wisdom with Tharindu: A record of 7 consecutive prize winners for Enterprise Pillar since May 2010

Ms. Dilrukshi Paul, (former head girl of St. Bridgette’s Convent Colombo) wins EO Sri Lankan prize at Nov 2012 Exams –  Prize Winners since May 2010: -D. Fernando EO May 2010 Shared -S. Tennakoon EM Nov 2010 -S.Samarajeewa EM May 2011 -M.P. Gamage EO May 2011 joint -D. Dias EM Nov 2011 joint -V. Dissanayeke [...]

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After A/L’s choose MATRIX to be an IT Graduate with hands on experience

MATRIX INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TERCHNOLOGY (PVT) LTD 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 [...]

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EO & EM at Wisdom with Tharindu:A record of 7 consecutive prize winners for Enterprise Pillar since May 2010

Ms. Dilrukshi Paul, (former head girl of St. Bridgette’s Convent Colombo) wins EO Sri Lankan prize at Nov 2012 Exams – Prize Winners since May 2010: -D. Fernando EO May 2010 Shared -S. Tennakoon EM Nov 2010 -S.Samarajeewa EM May 2011 -M.P. Gamage EO May 2011 joint -D. Dias EM Nov 2011 joint -V. Dissanayeke [...]

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CA Sri Lanka’s ‘Evening with the President’ ends on a high note

CA Sri Lanka’s ‘Evening with the President’ ends on a high note

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) this week kicked off an inaugural forum titled ‘Evening with the President’ with its President Mr. Sujeewa Rajapakse engaging hundreds of its members including top chairmen, CEOs, CFOs representing the business world to obtain input on the Institute’s way forward strategy. The highly interactive [...]

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Life between the covers

Life between the covers

Special Arrangement The Editorial team at a session  Campus magazines capture the pulse of student life and provide a creative space for students College life is about coming of age, and what better way to share, celebrate and record the experiences of those years than a campus magazine? A few colleges have managed to overcome [...]

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Spectrum Institute of Science and Technology celebrates a decade of excellence in education

Spectrum has been the first to introduce bachelors level life science education and has created multiple generations of biotechnologists and aspiring life scientists in Sri Lanka. Spectrum facilitates Sri Lankan and foreign students to follow an internal degree program of the University of Mysore without going to India. The unique feature of University of Mysore [...]

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Complete your prestigious Northumbria University UK Design Degree in Sri Lanka straight after A/L’s!

Complete your prestigious Northumbria University UK Design Degree in Sri Lanka straight after A/L’s!

AOD offers complete British Design Degrees in Fashion, Graphic Design and Interior Design Academy of Design (AOD), the international design campus partnering UK’s award-winning Northumbria University, offers undergraduate education in fashion, graphic design and interior design for students after A/L’s. AOD AOD’s collaboration with Northumbria University of UK will see students graduate from Northumbria, while [...]

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Do you possess an MBBS/MD medical degree?

We take opportunity to write this account as some sort a help to make you know the reliable way to show how to obtain a world recognized medical and engineering degree in English medium for the parents aspiring to get their beloved children with such a degree who dreamed of higher education come to reality [...]

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After A/L’s choose MATRIX to be an IT Graduate with hands on experience

After A/L’s choose MATRIX to be an IT Graduate with hands on experience

MATRIX INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TERCHNOLOGY (PVT) LTD 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 [...]

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Based on AL results, Gateway Graduate School offers Scholarships upto 70%

Gateway Graduate School is to offer scholarships for their Business, Computing, Engineering, Science and Artsprogrammesto 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 First Years of [...]

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