Rain a spoiler to open air lessons
The inclement weather disrupted life in different parts of the country this week. These boys from a school in the southern province, were forced to shift from the open area back into the school building, interrupting their outdoor studies. Pix by Krishan Jeewaka Jayaruk
Uni qualifiers of 2012 A/L to be admitted by year-end
The Higher Education Ministry intends admitting students who passed the 2012 Advance Level examination, by year-end, Education Ministry officials said. The leadership training programme is to be held within the next few months, in preparation for the students’ admission. The last batch was delayed more than one-and-half years by the Z-score fiasco. However, this year, [...]
An Act to monitor, regulate non-State Varsities
An Act is to be passed soon to regulate and monitor non-State universities, said Higher Education Ministry Secretary Dr Sunil Jayantha Navaratne. Under the Act, authorities will look into the quality assurance, accreditation and qualification of these universities, to ensure that they have quality degree programmes for the students, he said. The Act is to [...]
English Diploma holders as English language teachers
Government will soon recruit English Diploma holders to teach English language, Education Minister Bandula Gunawardana said last week. He said, though measures had been taken to appoint 1,000 English graduate teachers, there were more vacancies to be filled. Mr Gunawardana was speaking after handing over the three-storied Mahindodaya technical science building to students of Iththepana [...]
10,000 foreign students for local Universities
Sri Lanka intends to admit an estimated 10,000 foreign students into local universities by 2015, Higher Education Ministry Secretary, Sunil Jayantha Nawaratne told the Education Times. “This is part of a plan to turn Sri Lanka into an international hub of excellence in higher education by 2020,” he said. The Higher Education Ministry has selected [...]
Wenhui Award 2013 applications close on July 1
Applications for the Wenhui Award 2013, for Educational innovation in recognition of outstanding individuals or institutions for their significant contributions towards the development of educational innovations in the Asia and Pacific region, closes on July 1. The Award will be conferred on two individuals or institutions, each receiving a Certificate of Excellence and prize money [...]
Insufficient facilities and failure to address it fires Campus unrest: FUTA
Lack of facilities in local universities and failure to address them are linked to agitation campaigns by undergraduates, the Federation of University Teachers Association (FUTA) claimed this week. FUTA President Dr Nirmal Dewasiri told Education Times there are a number of problems related to facilities within universities, which has provoked protests at various times. His [...]
Street demos bring Principal after 8 months
Street demonstrations by parents and past pupils of a school in the southern province, has prompted authorities to fill in the eight-month-long vacancy for a principal in the school. Deva Pathiraja National School, Ratgama, in operation since 1920, and currently having 2,500 students, had been without a principal after the transfer of the previous principal. [...]
13 University Colleges to be set up this year
Thirteen University Colleges to be set up this year by Youth Affairs and Skills Development Ministry. Accordingly, two university colleges in Belwood Aesthetic Centre and Sapugaskanda Vocational Training Centre, University College on Health Studies at Sri Jayawardenapura hospital premises and University College in Ampara in the new buildings constructed at Ampara College of Technology under [...]
Additional facilities for Varsities to accommodate increased intake in 2013
Cabinet this week granted approval to provide infrastructure facilities for the Universities, to facilitate the additional intake of students for 2013. Government has given high priority to expand the capacity and facilities of State Universities, in order to provide requirements of the present and the future intake of students, a Cabinet memorandum said. Accordingly, sufficient [...]
Alleged bribe-taking Principal’s trial on July 13
The trial of a principal who allegedly accepted a bribe, to issue a school-leaving certificate, was fixed for July 13, by Colombo High Court Judge Irangani Perera. Principal of Tamil Vidyalaya No 2 in Blackwood, Hatton, was arrested last year, for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 6,000, to issue the aforesaid certificate to a [...]
Live-Study-Work in Australia!
Australia is a safe, friendly and harmonious country. It is exciting and vibrant, there is so much choice in selecting where to live, where to work and where to relax and holiday. The infrastructure is well developed and all major cities, regional locations and country areas are well serviced by up to date public transport [...]
American Finance Degree
A recent U.S News & World Report article on the Best Business Jobs in 2012 linked 6 of the top 20 global business careers to Finance. This is in addition to hundreds of other careers related directly or indirectly to the dynamic and rewarding field of Finance. The 6 top-ranked Finance-related job areas/occupations are: Financial [...]
Affordable and globally recognised UK Diplomas at LBS Campus in Colombo
Wigan and Leigh Campus UK along with their Sri l Lankan partner London Business School, a reputed and pioneer education institute in Sri Lanka with over 17 years of trust and experience in delivering cost effective value for money study programmes to students in Sri Lanka, are proud to have guided thousands of students like [...]
INSPIRING DREAM – INDOMITABLE REALITY LYCEUM’S 20TH BIRTHDAY
‘To teach, on rapid wings, the curious soul To roam from heaven to heaven, from pole to pole, From thence to search the mystic cause of this And follow knowledge to her secret springs.’ This was the dream, the desire, the dominant wish. It took form in the innermost thoughts of an extremely simple, modest [...]
PIMA platinum AWARD winner, Sampath Jayasundara shares his view on ICT education
Sampath Jayasundara is known in the IT industry as a mastermind professional. He is in the process of transferring his knowledge and experience to the future generation and was privileged to be awarded with the Platinum Award by the Postgraduate Institute of Management Alumni (PIMA). We had a chat with him regarding the future of [...]
The University is ranked in the 91 – 100 band
It is the first time Monash has achieved a top 100 entry in the Times Higher Education Reputation Rankings since they were first published in 2010. Vice-Chancellor Professor Ed Byrne said the results highlighted the continuing development of the University’s reputation for excellence amongst the global academic community. “Entry into the top 100 shows the [...]
Oxford College of Business, the No.1 choice for ABE (UK) students
The ABE (UK) qualification is ideal for landing a job and getting ahead in your career, getting the right job has a lot to do with the kind of professional qualifications that you have. Without strong skills you will be left in the dust by other, more qualified candidates. During slower economic times when there [...]
Cardiff Met. The Most accepted British MBA Programme in Sri Lanka @ ICBT Campus
In a day and age where you can practically buy yourself a MBA Sri Lanka, most students choose the Cardiff Metropolitan MBA programme in Sri Lanka at ICBT Campus which incorporates a real Teaching and learning experience. There are many foreign MBA programmes in Sri Lanka delivered in different styles, some are validated with no [...]
Pick the right course of studies if you decide to study abroad at tertiary level
Many students have no idea about the selection of a course of studies when joining a university overseas. They do not get correct career guidance to do so and regret after spending valuable time and money that their choice was not right. In universities of developed countries there are only very limited pre-requisite subjects to [...]
After A/Ls? Join Horizon Campus and make the wise decision
Are you at the crossroads in choosing the correct degree path for your future? Horizon City Campus now offers you the opportunity of reading for a prestigious Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Bachelor of Science (Bsc.) degree through the University of London International programmes. Your parent’s may advise you on a degree of choice. Your [...]
The Great HR Debate 2013
The Great HR Debate, the annual inter-organisational debating competition, is a much sought-after event of the annual National HR Conference which is organised by the Institute of Personnel Management, Sri Lanka (IPM). Three fiercely fought debates were held on 02 June 2013 at the HR House on the topic “Performance based rewards is the key [...]
University of East London : A modern University, recognised for excellence in Teaching
University of East London (UEL) is a modern university, recognised for excellence in teaching and research across many subjects. Awarded the highest possible teaching rating by the UK government’s Quality Assurance Agency and ranked amongst the Top 10 modern Universities in the UK for research. Our campuses are inside London, situated near Europe’s financial hub, [...]
ACCA provides limitless opportunities for it’s students
ACCA has had the reputation of having opened many doors of opportunity not only in providing students with the technical skills, business insights and providing them the ability to build a fulfilling career tailored to their individual ambitions, but has also helped hone their hidden talents and leadership abilities. One such individual is Devruwan Fernando, [...]
Evergreens Live with TMC on 13th July
The old perennial favourites, the stars of the 70′s and 80′s will be on show at a musical fiesta organised by the Management Club on Saturday 13th July at the Museaus College auditorium. “Evergreens Live” is bound to be an entertaining evening for the entire family with Annesley Malawana and the Super Chimes taking the [...]
Horizon Campus to hold scholarship exam for university of London Degree Programmes
Horizon City Campus will hold a scholarship examination for students who wished to read for a LL.B. or Bsc. degree from the University of London, for the academic year 2013/14 (Within the axis of UoL International Programmes). Students will be offered scholarships on the local tuition fees due to Horizon City Campus. Scholarships will be [...]
Rewarding Outstanding Media Personnel
Journalists and producers from national newspapers, radio and television stations are to be honoured for outstanding articles / programmes that enhance awareness on role and impact of engineers in the improvement of standard of living of the people. Printed and electronic news media, are the most effective medium for creation of such awareness and molding [...]
CA Sri Lanka rewards 42 high achievers with scholarships for 2013
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) rewarded 42 high achieving students from across the country with scholarships to follow the institute’s globally recognised chartered accountancy qualification. At a ceremony held at the Institute’s Colombo 7 premises, 12 students were awarded scholarships under the L. A. Weerasinghe Scholarship Fund while 30 [...]
Short course on caring for children with special needs by the Chitra Lane Children’s Resource Centre, Colombo
A rare and unique opportunity is being offered as a service to the general public, parents and teachers of special needs children to participate in a 3 month (part time) short course conducted by the Chitra Lane Children’s Resource Centre, Colombo 5. The workshop will be held on 10 Saturdays + 2 weekdays between May [...]
Oxford College of Business bags ISO 9001:2008 certification
Oxford College of Business, one of Sri Lanka’s pioneer and leading business schools in the country has received ISO 9001:2008 certification, it has announced. ISO 9001 is an international standard which shows that an organisation has been independently assessed, and has an effective framework for quality management. ISO 9001 is a very widely recognised standard; being [...]
Panadura BV produces well disciplined intellectuals
Panadura Balika Vidyalaya, one of the leading schools in Sri Lanka will mark its 62nd birth this year. The school was started as an evening school using the resources of Mahanama Vidyalaya Panadura and she stood on her own feet from September 22, 1955 in the heart of the city of Panadura with Soma Munindradasa [...]
Sri Sumangala BV Panadura has done well in studies and sports
Sri Sumangala Balika Vidyalaya Panadura which has a proud history of eighty nine years is one of the leading and popular schools in Sri Lanka. In 1924, Mr.P.De.S.Kularathna with some other benefactors took an initiative to establish Sri Sumangala B.M.V. at Rankoth Vihara premises with 25 students. Also there were some other benefactors and dedicated [...]
AICT provides professional training in information communication technology
Numerous government orprivate institutions are conducting courses in INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY throughout the country. This is worthy in this modern world .Yet it is difficult to identify experienced and innovativeinstructors who can impart perfect knowledge and obtain certificates Which are recognized.The course fee is also reasonably too. The AICT Institute is being run under the guidance [...]
Study Medicine Abroad
“Study Medicine Abroad” is a one-stop destination for students and parents to explore unbiased information about Medical universities, MBBS/MD programmes, Medical and Health science education and career opportunities abroad. This seminar will be unique and will be the first of its kind in Sri Lanka. The organisers of “Study Medicine Abroad” would like to invite [...]
AOD Open Day – A real success for creative design in SL
AOD international design campus together with Northumbria University School of Design hosted the 2013 INSPIRE DESIGN Open Day last week. It attracted the cream of the creative crop of young talent with almost 200 youngsters aspiring to enter the multi -billion dollar design industry given that AOD’s promise in the last ten years has been [...]
Mercury opens its June intake for ACCA
Synonymous with ACCA in Sri Lanka for over 10 years, Mercury Institute of Management is every students’ choice for guaranteed success. Having achieved above world pass rates for all subjects at consecutive examinations in Sri Lanka, Mercury, the only ACCA Platinum-Status, tuition provider in Sri Lanka has reached the pinnacle of international standards in ACCA [...]
It’s all relative: Einstein’s work leads to alien planet 2,000 light-years from Earth being discovered
-Einstein’s theory of relativity used for the first time to identify a planet -Discovery made using detailed data from Nasa’s Kepler spacecraft -Planet has a diameter 25% larger than Jupiter and weighs twice as much One of Albert Einstein’s stranger ideas has led to the identification of a new planet twice as heavy as Jupiter, [...]
LBS Campus produces highest number of graduates for ABE in Sri Lanka
With a history and experience of 17 years in delivering value for money high quality education for the Sri Lankan students, London Business School is proud to have produced the highest number of graduates for ABE in Sri Lanka. ABE qualifications offer an alternative route to university, which is faster and cost effective. Want a [...]
India Education Exhibition on June 8 & 9 at BMICH
Times India Education Expo 2013 will provide an ample opportunity for educational professionals and college students. There will be participation of over 50 Indian educational institutes offering admissions to colleges, professional courses and universities to Sri Lankan students. The event will be held from 10.30 AM to 05.30 PM on 08th and 9th June 2013 at BMICH. Last [...]
1st time in Sri Lanka Purpose built training facility for Hospitality studies
Explore the World class learning facilities at the Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management @ SLIIT on Saturday the 15th of June 2013 from 9.00 a. m to 5.00 p. m. The academy will be opened to the general public to explore the fun and excitement offered together with learning resources at CAHM. Experience for yourself [...]
St. Nicholas’ International College, Negombo celebrates a decade of academic excellence
St. Nicholas’ International College is the first Catholic International School in Sri Lanka and the Negombo College was established in the year 2003, as a branch School. With a humble beginning of 54 children in the Kindergarten, within one year, the school grew to include 150 students in classes up to Grade 5. Since then, [...]
It’s country before self for D.S.Senanayake College
‘Country before self’, is the motto that is the driving factor behind every action taken by students, teachers, past pupils and administrators at D.S.Senanayake College. The embodiment of this is seen in the passion and vision given to all activities undertaken by the school. In its 46rd year, the school has achieved great heights of [...]
Become an Interior Designer
@ OCBT CAMPUS Professional interior designers and decorators understand what makes a space work for a particular purpose, whether a home, office, hotel or a nightclub. Our dynamic, practical, industry-relevant programme qualifies you to plan, design and decorate a building’s interior bearing in mind the project’s aesthetic, environmental, spatial, safety and business aspects. You’ll begin [...]
Gateway Foundation Schools (for children of 2 ½ to 5 years), a first step to the exciting world of learning
Gateway Foundation Schools located within Gateway Colleges Rajagiriya, Bambalapitiya, Kandy and Negombo are able to share best practices of the British System of Education with Gateway’s own four Kindergartens in Oxford, UK. At Gateway, the period from age 2 ½ to 5 is described as the Foundation Stage. Gateway’s Foundation schools are structured into Play [...]
For O/Levels Students and Parents University or A/Levels?
Are you wondering what to do with your child’s future after O/Level exams? Your decision today will affect not only their future careers but also the success or failure of their whole lives. In an increasingly competitive job market today, your children will be competing with highly talented and skilled internationally qualified graduates with a [...]
16 Companies Working on E-Textbooks of the future
Meanwhile, the e-textbook market continues to evolve, and though many of the publishers’ names have remained the same, new players have emerged, and old companies are adopting new strategies. Here are 16 names in e-textbooks that you should know about, as well as what each of them are doing to set themselves apart in a [...]
How can MBAs get a higher salary? Ask the expert
In salary negotiations, making the first move often reaps great rewards. Nobody knows this better than Mr. Dhanushka Kulathilaka, an expert on post graduate management studies and one of the country’s most popular Business Consultants who has done exhaustive research on salary negotiations. Dhanushka’s paper, “Good misery! Anxiety Sours the Economic Benefits of First Offers shows how [...]
English wins out a global language for science, new book says
English is winning out as the preferred language for scientific research around the world, proclaims author Scott L. Montgomery in the new book “Does Science Need a Global Language?” And yes, science does need an international language, says Montgomery, a faculty member in the University of Washington’s Jackson School of International Studies. English got a [...]
Obama pushes plan for fast Internet in US schools
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — President Barack Obama says he wants 99 percent of American students connected to super-fast Internet within five years. He’s directing federal regulators to use an existing program to equip schools with broadband Internet. Obama says the rest of the world is trying to out-educate the U.S. He says the nation must give [...]
ACBT to break new ground
Comprehensive English Teacher Training programmes that lack quality have created a vacuum in the teacher training sector. In today’s context it is a much-felt need. In an effort to fulfill this need, the English Department of ACBT plans to offer an intensive English teacher training course. The course will meet the dire needs of the [...]
ACBT – The answer to achieve success at IELTS (International English Language Testing Service)
ACBT has always been synonymous with IELTS and therefore the most sought after institute by candidates who prepare for and aspire to obtain their required score at the IELTS examination. The preparatory courses and workshops offered by ACBT have proven to be an effective launching pad towards success at the examination. On offer to candidates, [...]
Wattala RCTV Auvrudhu celebrations
Wattala Roman Catholic Tamil Vidyalaya students celebrated their Sinhala and Tamil New Year at the school recently. Pictures show kids enjoying the Avurudhu sweetmeats during the events. The Principal A.R.J.Godwin lighting the oil lamp to start the function. Pic by Indika Handuwela
Online Workshop for Project Based Learning
Over 150 middle school students from several leading schools such as S. Thoma’s College Mt Lavinia, Ladies College, Musaeus College, D.S.Senanayake College, St Benedict’s College, Horizon International School, Colombo International School and Royal College participated in this workshop which was held on 31st May 2013 at the Royal College Skills Centre. The workshop was inaugurated [...]
Helping underprivileged youth
The Sanjiv Mendis Memorial Foundation entered into a partnership with SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka to provide financial support to upgrade the SOS Vocational Training Centre, Anuradhapura. Mr. Ricky Mendis, Chairman, The Sanjiv Mendis Memorial Foundation presented a cheque for Rs. 8,064,022/= to Mrs. Sandhya Weerasinghe, President, Board of Directors, SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka [...]
RAFFLES: A career before graduating
Today, with many choices of higher education available in Sri Lanka, quality of education and brand name of a University become top most important factors in securing graduates a career that lead to success. Raffles students take on the world with having their lives and careers setup and running even before graduating. Such are the [...]
CICRA launches Certified Ethical Hacker version 8 in Sri Lanka
CICRA Consultancies (Pvt) Ltd – Sri Lanka’s pioneering cyber security training and consultancy provider – announced yesterday that it will launch all new Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) version 8.0 training for the first time in Sri Lanka. The five day training programme will be conducted by international trainer Krishnan Rajgopal from June 27 onwards at [...]
Recognition for Annual Reports of National Schools by AAT
The objective of this competition is to enhance the quality of Annual Reports and Accounts of School Development Societies / Committees of all National Schools in Sri Lanka in order to encourage them to pursue the highest level of transparency, accountability, productivity and good governance. Mr. Indraka Liyanage, chairman of the committee informed that all [...]
SLIIT leverages industry expertise to deliver world class Masters degree programmes
Enrolment commences for Masters degree programmes at SLIIT SLIIT has commenced enrolment for the UGC approved SLIIT MSc. degree programmes as well as the MSc. in Enterprise Applications Development (EAD) in collaboration with academic partner Sheffield Hallam University (UK). SLIIT offers flexible two-year Masters degree programmes consisting of four semesters each, offered in the following [...]
Filling India’s huge need for vocational training
Ghaziabad, India — In a simple classroom above a storefront on a bustling street, four young men crowded around the colorful innards of an open computer hard drive while their teacher explained in Hindi how it all worked The computer repair course was among 25 offerings at Gras Academy, a private institution with 58 skills [...]
