British Council shares UK experience in TVET and University Colleges at a Skills Forum
The British Council recently organised a skills forum in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Skills Development with the aim of sharing some of the UK’s recent experience in developing an advanced Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system with a special focus on university colleges. The forum featured three key speakers [...]
Discover the spirit of the University of Liverpool
Educating for the professions within a culture of international research excellence, has always been at the heart of the University of Liverpool’s mission Historically the University of Liverpool has focused strongly on ‘education for the professions’ and this continues today with globally renowned courses in disciplines such as Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Business and Veterinary [...]
12 month MBA at Oxford College of Business, the best in its league
At Oxford College of Business, we don’t just embrace diversity – they are defined by it. Students come to Oxford College of Business (OCB) from all types of business circles. Their cultures, backgrounds and ambitions exemplify Sri Lanka’s business mindset which is needed to be successful leaders in a rapidly changing and evolving economy. OCB [...]
“Prestige” is one of the many things that you get from the PIBT Networking MSc
Today, the industry of Information Communication Technology (ICT) is on a fast-paced track, reaching new heights and giving enormous opportunities to its qualified professionals. As a booming career in the ICT world, Network Engineering is getting closer to its peak as organizations prepare itself to the innovation in Enterprise Networking. In the near future, the [...]
Enthusiasm – British School’s Science Day theme
Creating enthusiasm for science took higher priority at the annual Science Day of British School in Colombo. This event was held at the school auditorium last week. For the eager children it was an unforgettable day as they enjoyed a wide range of practical experiments in science throughout the day. The main objective of the [...]
Shiraz Latiff speaks at the World Social Marketing Conference in Canada
The World Social Marketing Conference recently concluded at the Westin Harbor Castle, Toronto, Canada. The conference was held from 21st to 23rd April 2013, with an array of topics discussed under the theme ‘change for the better’;out of twenty seven international renowned speakers, for the first time Sri Lanka too was represented at this conference [...]
Project Management Professional 5th Edition Qualifications @ Net Assist International (Pvt)Ltd
In an increasingly projectised world, professional certification ensures that project managers are ready to meet the demands of projects across the globe. You can solidify your skill set and face project challenges head-on with a Project Management Institute, USA (PMI) certification. WHAT ARE PMI CERTIFICATIONS? PMI offers a comprehensive certification program for project practitioners of [...]
Take the first step to success after O/L’s
As a parent of a child who has just sat for his / her O/level, this is only the first of a series of key decisions that will determine your future. The question for everyone in your situation is thinking, of course, ‘what next? Can I start a degree programme with pending results? ‘Yes of [...]
John Keells Holdings powers CA Sri Lanka with lead sponsorship for 2013
Sri Lanka’s leading conglomerate, John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) has once again powered the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) with a lead sponsorship for 2013. As a lead sponsor, JKH will support the Institute’s diverse activities including its long term educational development in the sphere of accounting which will benefit [...]
CA Sri Lanka and CISI joint seminar provides in-depth focus on Enterprise Risk Management
Enterprise Risk Management was given in-depth focus recently at a joint seminar organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) together with the Chartered Institute for Security and Investments (CISI). The seminar which saw an impressive participation representing diverse sectors of the Sri Lankan corporate world, was boosted with an [...]
Top accolades for CA Sri Lanka’s affiliate university in Australia
One of Australia’s leading universities, the University of Southern Queensland, which has shared a rich history counting over a decade with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), recently received high accolades in the academia field further enhancing its standing in the global university scene. The prestigious World Education Congress Global [...]
ICMA (Australia) Graduation held at the BMICH
The annual graduation ceremony of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA) Australia was held at the BMICH recently amongst a group of distinguished guests and invitees. Gracing the occasion on this year`s graduation were the Chief Guest Mr. Ajith Nivard Cabraal – the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Guest of Honour [...]
IESL ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARDS
The annual Engineering Awards scheme was established by the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL) to encourage and celebrate the excellence in the science and the practice of engineering by rewarding the best and the finest of its members, individuals, organizations and enterprises in Sri Lanka for their outstanding accomplishments and achievements related to engineering. [...]
University of London International Programmes award Global Network Development Grant to Horizon Campus
Students from Horizon Campus, who are presently reading for an LL.B. within the axis of the University of London International Programmes (UoLIP), would take part in a two week summer camp in Malaysia, in July/August of this year.Five students and a faculty member would visit Malaysia, as part of a summer transfer programme, involving Crescendo [...]
Gamika De Silva heads SLIM
Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) recently elected a new Executive Committee and a Council led by Mr. Gamika De Silva, Senior Manager Marketing (Post-pay & Mobile Broadband), Etisalat Lanka (Pvt) Ltd; for the year 2013/14. SLIM members gathered at The Kingsbury Hotel for the 43rd SLIM Annual General Meeting, which was eagerly attended. As [...]
Ananda College wins People’s Merchant Challenge Trophy
The Master Mind Quiz Competition, organized by the General Knowledge Club of Lyceum International School Nugegoda, was held on April 3 at the school Bellerophon Hall. Master Mind 2013 saw the participation of more than 20 schools from across the island, including Sri Sumangala Vidyalaya Panadura, Trinity College Kandy and Richmond College Galle. One of [...]
hSenid empowers IPM for National HR Conference 2013
hSenid Business Solutions signed with the Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (IPM) for another consecutive year as the ‘Technology Partner’ for the National HR Conference – 2013. hsenid has been a strategic partner for IPM for this event in the aim of taking HR to greater heights in Sri Lanka. This year the Conference [...]
Tech in the Classroom: AVer TabCam
What is it? Here’s a mountable camera that allows the user to wirelessly stream video of textbooks, artifacts, science experiments or even student presentations, and then displays them live through the iPad. How does it work? The Wireless TabCam can be positioned virtually anywhere in the classroom or school, since it communicates with the iPad [...]
Introduction Seminar for A/L Students in Information Technology
Introduction Seminar for Advanced Level Students in Information Technology, has been organized by The Monitoring MP of Education, Youth Affairs & Skills Development Ministry Mr. Mohan Lal Grero at Kothalawapura Vidyalaya, Ratmalana on 21st May 2013 at 8.00 A.M., as this is to educate students in Information Technology as Advanced Level students must learn Information [...]
CA Sri Lanka to focus on emerging issues facing finance companies
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) will pay special focus on emerging issues facing finance companies at a special workshop scheduled to be held on 22nd May 2013 at the Institute’s Auditorium in Colombo 7. The workshop will focus in detail on numerous business risks, accounting and auditing issues facing [...]
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 [...]
With bleak job prospects, parents and their children buy into franchises
After a job loss, Tony Uzzi and his stepdaughter, Paige Palmer, a recent college graduate, decided to open a franchise of the home health care service Nurse Next Door in California. Their first month brought $23,000 in revenue. Late one night in January 2012, Paige Palmer called her mother at home, crying. She was entering [...]
Old Boys are ready to donate a Pool to Kalutara Holy Cross College
Holy Cross College is a leading school in the district of Kalutara, rendering yeomen service in the field of education for a period of well over 110 years. During this period it has served thousands of students and has produced a large number of eminent personalities in all spheres of society. Presently there is a [...]
Manarian’s glorious cultural show 2013
Al–Manar International Girls School Colombo – 09 celebrated its colourful show on a grand scale recently. The chief guest was Deshabandu Mrs. Jazima Ismail. Here the pictures depict the wonderful events of the show.
AAP 8th Anniversary
Academy for Administrative Professionals celebrated her 8th year anniversary followed by the Annual Seminar/Workshop recently, at Galadari Hotel. Vice Admiral Jayanath Colombage, Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, was the Chief Guest at this occasion and delivered the keynote address on the theme “Emerging Trends of Administrative Professionals” He emphasized the necessity of being par [...]
CIMA announces workshop on financial modelling
‘Ever changing role of the finance function in today’s organizations is creating more varied demands upon the skills of everyone involved in the works of finance and accounting.’ Financial modeling is as old as business itself. Every manager with profit targets to reach uses financial models, without realizing it! Excel is today one of the [...]
Want to join the 12month MBA at Oxford College of Business? You are going to need emotional intelligence
It is often said that the most valuable benefit of a MBA education is not what is learned in the classroom, or the ability to work all night fuelled only caffeine, but an address book! Pick the 12month MBA offered at Oxford College of Business (OCB) in affiliation with the Australian Institute of Business (AIB) [...]
Science College Mt. Lavinia aims for international honours
Mount Lavinia Science College is a leading school in the Piliyandala Zone which has shown its colours in academic and non-academic fields. They are being guided by a dedicated staff. The school has risen to fame within a span of 36 years. As the request of Poojya Mapalagama Vipulasara Himi of Rathmalana Paramadhammachethiya Pirivena, in [...]
Horana Sri Palee marches forward with confidence
Horana Sri Palee College is a National school has a respectable history which was initiated by the world’s great poet Rabindranath Tagore who laid the foundation stone for the school. Sripali which means, “The Kingdom of the God Saraswathy” is also named as “Hela Kala Ulpatha” of the century for its Oriental Culture and Aesthetic [...]
Prospects Education launches English Attack! Online Language Learning Service in Sri Lanka
Entertainment Learning, the pioneering education-via-entertainment company, announced its partnership with Prospects Education of Colombo, Sri Lanka today for the marketing of the English Attack! online English language learning platform (www.english-attack.com) in that country. Prospects Education, a member of the Prospects Education Group which has diverse interests in the Higher Education sector in Sri Lanka, will [...]
Gateway Graduate School signs MoU with Aspirations Education
Gateway Graduate School, the Higher Educational armof the Gateway Group and Aspirations Education, the Career Guidance, Counselling and Placement services organisation for higher education abroad, joined hands recently to promote higher educational options for Sri Lankan students overseas. All students studying in International Schools and the majority of students studying in the State and Private [...]
New trends in Psychology education in Sri Lanka
Psychology by modern definition is the study of the mind. Such studies have proven to be of use over the centuries, not only as an academic profession but also as an applied science. Today Psychology is one of the most popular fields of study in the West. Both In America and Europe; a much sort [...]
Two-day workshop for Staff of CfPS in Academic Staff Development- A huge success
A two-day workshop for Academic Staff Development was held at Excel World Conference Hall recently. The intended outcomes for this initial workshop were for the participants to be able to understand and explain current trends in higher education, and having understood the development and relevance of the learner-centred approach, to be able to identify how [...]
“Collectivism: Photography through Design”
This photography exhibition showcases the work of students studying at Advanced Diploma level – from the departments of Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing & Management, Interior Design, Multimedia Design, Visual Communication and Jewelry Design. The work exhibited, captures a range of images through fashion photography, everyday objects, landscapes and portraits, where students have been challenged to [...]
How Efficient is Your School Spending?
In a climate where schools are forced to do more with less, it’s tempting to assume that bigger budgets will directly benefit kids. After all, tighter school budgets often mean cuts in staffing, student services, sports and music. The formula may not be that simple, however, at least not if we define “benefit” in terms [...]
TMC and IQA joins hands in conducting
Which bird has nostrils in its beak ? and in which island, is about 1000 of the world’s 6000 languages spoken? Interesting Questions ? It is the Kiwi and New Guinea islands These are just a smaple questions from the World Quizzing Chmpionships Nearly 2,000 people took part in the World Quizzing Championships in 2012. [...]
Fun Spring Activities for the Classroom
Spring is officially here, and we’re sure your students are just as happy as you are! School is almost over, the weather is warm, and you might have a hard time getting students to focus. Here are six fun activities students will enjoy. Colour Changing Carnations—A fun science activity, this flower lesson is perfect for [...]
CA Sri Lanka introduces a highly effective Practical Business English course for students and job seekers to enhance their career prospects
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) in its capacity as one of the country’s largest tertiary education providers has introduced a unique English course for the benefit of students and school leavers which will provide them comprehensive English language skills to enhance their future career prospects. The inaugural Practical Business [...]
ESOF T launches Kingston University, London, Engineering Honours Degree Programmes
ESOFT, one of Sri Lanka most sought-after institutes for higher education has entered into an MoU with the prestigious Kingston University, London, to deliver its BSc (Hons) degree programmes in engineering at the ESOFT’s dedicated College for engineering studies. ESOFT College of Engineering and Technology is located in “Moratuwa”, an area that has earned a [...]
The budding artists of “Wycherley” showcase their talents
The Art Exhibition of the students of Wycherley International School, held on May 11, 2013 has been an attempt to stimulate the imagination of each and every child in the school, to showcase their talents. The Art and Craft work on display by the Elementary Section was meant to capture “Happy Moments” experienced by the [...]
SLF emerging as a Leading Institute of Education with a multitude of learning experiences
The Sri Lanka Foundation (SLF) is known to be the foremost Adult Education Centre in Sri Lanka, established in 1974 consequent to an Agreement between the Sri Lanka Foundation and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung. Today, Sri Lanka Foundation is on a stronger footing where it is regularized under an Act of Parliament, The Sri Lanka [...]
ACCA endorsed as a qualification that provides an edge in the field of accountancy
Accredited as the largest and fastest growing global professional accountancy body, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has over the years produced a number of professionals in a range of industries who has now become movers and shakers of the economy. Chanayka Dissanayake, now an FCCA member and serving as Country Head of Amba [...]
Northumbria/AOD International Design Campus – Fashion industry Partnerships with Private Sector
Given the pace of change taking place, private sector organizations are increasingly driving partnerships with the top universities at home and abroad, that can infuse new ideas into an organization and support the new product development process. The Northumbria/AOD International Design Campus which offers design degrees ranked among the top 5 in Europe, have been [...]
SLMC recognized European Medical Degree
PATHE Study Medicine is the leader in Sri Lankan medical education industry. PATHE Study Medicine offers multiple options for students who are interested in joining the noble Medical profession. Over the past few years PATHE Study Medicine has placed many students successfully in world recognized Medical Universities. Hundreds of students who returned have passed the [...]
Mercury in it’s third consecutive year as the “ACCA Platinum Status tuition provider ”
Under the unified strengths of their experienced and dedicated staff, both academic and administrative, Mercury Institute of Management has been achieving great success – consistent output of World Prizes-winners and high achievers in ACCA and CAT examinations since 2001, demonstrating their commitment and ability to match global standards in accounting studies and affirming its status [...]
CICRA – Metropolitan Computers join hands to fight cyber crime
CICRA Consultancies (Pvt) Ltd – Sri Lanka’s pioneering cyber security training provider and Metropolitan Computers (Pvt) Ltd, computer sales arm of one of the biggest conglomerates in the country have joined hands to fight cyber-crimes. Under this agreement, Metropolitan customers will receive discount vouchers to follow computer security training programs from CICRA. These training programs [...]
Quinn offers plan to add slots for gifted in city schools
Seeking to address pervasive racial disparities at the top echelons of New York City schools, Christine C. Quinn, the City Council speaker, plans on Tuesday to propose a significant overhaul of gifted and talented programs that would provide space for more children and loosen admissions requirements. Ms. Quinn, a Democratic candidate for mayor, will call [...]
An Accredited Degree in Engineering or Technology through Technology Foundation Programme at CINEC
The Technology Foundation Programme is specially designed for students who do not meet the minimum entry requirements for entry to year one of a Degree programme in Engineering or Technology. The main aim of the Technology Foundation Programme is to provide a breadth and level of education that ensures those successfully completing the course can [...]
Rigorous Schools put college dreams into practice
ALONG his block in Newark’s West Ward, where drugs are endemic and the young residents talk about shootings with alarming nonchalance, Najee Little is known as the smart kid. He got all A’s his sophomore year, breezing through math and awing his English teachers. His mother, a day care worker, and father, who does odd [...]
Enriching 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 [...]
Principals strive to boost school spirit
Every school experiences its share of challenges, but an invisible “we’re-all-in-this-together” spirit can go a long way toward carrying a school community through the highs and lows of a year. Included: Principals share their favorite spirit-building activities. Have you challenged your staff to a bubble-gum-blowing contest lately? Or a Worst Prom Picture Contest? Has your [...]
Republic Polytechnic International of Singapore together with Millennium Concepts Sri Lanka offers scholarships to Lankan students for studies in Singapore
The Republic Polytechnic was set up on 1 August 2002 through the passing of The Republic Polytechnic Act 2002 by Parliament. The Polytechnic received its first intake of over 800 students in July 2003 at its Tanglin Campus. It has moved to its permanent campus in Woodlands since March 2006 and supports 14,000 students. Republic [...]
Student Broadcasters capture headlines from the Hallways
In schools at all levels, students aren’t just studying the news, they’re reporting it! You’ll find them “on air” with school officials and community members as well as “anchoring” from behind a desk. The budding “Walter Cronkites” run the show from choosing a topic to scripting to filming and editing, offering proof that kids literally [...]
Word Blasters TMC conducts Speech Craft Programme for OBA of Zahira College
Word Blasters Toast Masters Club (WBTMC) successfully conducted a speech craft program for the Old Boys’ Boys’ Association of Zahira College. The programme was attended by the members of Board of Governors and OBA and the academic staff in broadening their horizons in public speaking and leadership. It culminated with an awards ceremony for the [...]
MMI celebrates its annual Sports Day
Modern Montessori International (MMI) recently held its annual Sports Day at the Moor Grounds. All the grades, classes and sporting activities had different themes that were both colorful and creative. The Play Group classes had the themes of Sun Flowers, Teddy Bears and Bunnies, while the Nursery 2 and Kindergarten classes had the slightly more [...]
Study in Latvia
The Latvian University representatives arrived in Colombo and had a successful admission process in Colombo and Kandy As per the University guidelines the selection process has been extended up to June 15th. Those who missed the opportunities can now contact us for their admission process. The selection test can be organized online and the Interview [...]
Solving the Substitute Shortage, Part 1: Four Rules to Keep Your Best Subs Coming Back
From time to time, Education World updates and reposts a previously published article that we think might be of interest to administrators. We hope you find this recently updated article to be of value. Between kindergarten and high school graduation, the average student will spend 187 days — more than one full school year — [...]
Study for modern and contemporary Optometry degree
OPTOMETRY is a health care profession concerned with the health of the eyes and related structures, as well as vision, visual systems and vision information procession in humans. OPTOMETRISTS are trained to prescribe and fit lenses to improve vision, and to diagnose and treat various eye diseases. OPTOMETRISTS are Doctors of OPTOMETRY and are held [...]
