Free education at a price
An anti-corruption body has called on the Government to put a stop to the collection of funds to admit students into public schools, despite an official ban imposed by the Education Ministry. The Coalition against Corruption (CAC) this week said that, despite complaints to the Government of this practice, they didn’t get a favorable reply, [...]
65% of successful O/L-2012 candidates qualify for A/L
Sixty five per cent of the students who passed GCE-O/L-2012, qualified for the GCE-A/L, the Cabinet was told this week, when Education Minister Bandula Gunawardena submitted the Analysis of Examination Results for GCE-O/L-2012. The figures included information on achievement at National, Provincial, District and Zonal levels, based on the results. The note to the Cabinet [...]
Child-bride to be returns to school single
A child-bride to be in a remote village in Trincomalee, was prevented from marrying by the intervention of a group of concerned villagers and a government officer, and ordered to return to school. The 15-year-old, Year 10 girl studying in a village school was about to be given away in marriage to an 18-year-old boy [...]
Demand for donation knows no bounds
About a month ago, IDP Muslim parents from Puttalam, sought admission for their daughter, in the Advanced Level (A/L) Sinhala Science stream of a leading Muslim Girls’ school in Colombo. Much to her disgust and despair, she was compelled to seek admission closer to home, because of the unacceptable demand for a donation which she [...]
Ruhunu Uni undergrads protest Science Faculty Students’ Union suspension
Students of Ruhunu University this week staged a protest demanding the restoration of the Science Faculty Students’ Union which was suspended by the authorities. Ruhunu University Vice Chancellor Prof Gamini Senanayake said that the suspension was due to the inconvenience caused to the academic staff by the appearance of posters against the lecturers. Students are [...]
Fuelling creativity with Junior Inventor of the Year 2013
The provincial-level component of the national Junior Inventor of the Year (JIY) competition kicked off in Kandy yesterday (June 22), just over one month after last year’s national winner garnered top honours at the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering (IISE) Fair in Phoenix, Arizona. The competition calls for new inventions and innovative designs from [...]
150 Jinnah Schols in Pakistan for SL’s O/L, A/L students
Pakistan has awarded educational scholarships to 150 Sri Lankan GCE- O/L and A/L students under the Jinnah Scholarship Programme 2013. The Pakistan High Commission in Colombo held the Scholarship awards ceremony at Ananda College Colombo. The High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Qasim Qureshi, congratulating the students for their academic achievements, [...]
Rs 300m crash prog. for Infrastructure development in Eastern University
The Eastern University in Batticaloa, has launched a crash programme to develop infrastructure facilities at the campus, with an allocation of Rs 300 million. Vice Chancellor Dr K. Kobindarajah who took over some 14 months ago, told Education Times that, among the projects are, the setting up of a library complex, expansion of the Commerce, [...]
Scholarships on offer for higher education
Applications for the University Grants Commission-Mitsubishi Corporation International Scholarships ends next week. The value of the scholarship is Rs 48,000 for an academic year commencing August 1, 2013 to July 31, 2014. Students registered for the courses in Management Studies at the Faculty of Management & Finance, University of Colombo, Faculty of Management Studies & [...]
Graduate 3 years early by starting MUFY soon after O/Levels
-ANC is the only provider of the Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) Programme in Sri Lanka. -Equivalent to Australian Year 12. -Regarded as “Year Zero” of Monash Tertiary Education. -Recognised by all Australian universities and other universities in UK,Malaysia, New Zealand,USA, Canada. -Flexible length of study through modular teaching and learning. -Offers smooth academic and [...]
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 [...]
Hundreds of students take part in the CA Sri Lanka “Sisunena” seminar series
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) in keeping with its role as the country’s national accounting body successfully concluded a seminar series aimed at enlightening and expanding the knowledge of students in the commerce stream. The seminars delivered by a panel of experts was held across various parts of the [...]
Have you completed your Edexcel or Cambridge A/Ls?
They say education is for life. A student will go through the stages of education spanning a period of nearly 15 years. There is now a deep need within school leavers to earn a degree at a reputed University rewarding them with a qualification none can dispute. The right qualification given by a recognised institution is [...]
Horizon Campus to offer 100 scholarships for university of London Degree Programmes: Exam on June 30
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). A total of 100 scholarships are to be offered to students on the local tuition fees due to [...]
IPM presents the National Human Resource Conference 2013 @ Water’s Edge
The Conference was held yesterday, 18th June 2013, at Water’s Edge, with the theme: ‘In search of HR excellence’. It featured many eminent and world renowned speakers who enhanced the clarity of the conference. Globally renowned HR experts delivered keynote addressing to over 900 HR professionals.
UK Education for You & Your Children
The G.C.E. A/L examination is a great platform for higher education but only a handful of people with top results are selected for the campus. In today’s world, doors are open to many higher education opportunities and therefore, most students prefer to complete their higher education in a foreign country and without a doubt, many [...]
35th Annual General Meeting of IMSL
The Institute of Management of Sri Lanka (IMSL) will hold its 35th Annual General Meeting at the Grand Orient Hotel on Friday 28th June. The Institute being the apex national body in the field of professional management in Sri Lanka, was inaugurated on 31st July 1986 and was incorporated by Act of Parliament No. 67 [...]
Kalutara Muslim Central a leading school of the area
Kalutara Muslim Central College is an eminent Tamil medium school in the Kalutara district well known for its excellence in the field of education as well as extracurricular activities. As per the Education Ministry classification, it is an IAB category School and has classes from Grade 1 up to Grade 13 with the Advanced Level [...]
Proud sons of Sri Summangala Panadura keep forging ahead
Sri Sumangala College, in Panadura is one of the oldest Buddhist schools in Sri Lanka, which is still rejoicing its centenary celebrations. The school was founded by Ven. Walpita Gunarathana Maha Thero and Ven. Gnanawimalathissa Maha Thero on March 3, 1909 at Rankoth Viharaya in memory of Ven. Weligama Sri Sumangala Thero, who played a [...]
ICBT CITY Campus commences the Golden Batch in Edexcel Business Management
The leader in private sector higher education in Sri Lanka, ICBT Campus commenced the 50th batch of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business management at City Campus branch on 18th of June. Rated as the “Best Centre” in Sri Lanka by Edexcel UK, the commencement of the Golden batch was celebrated by all enrolled students [...]
Horizon Campus:University of London Open Day on July 19 at city campus premises
Horizon Campus will hold an Open Day with the delegates of The University of London InternationalProgrammes in attendance, on the 19th of July 2013, at its City Campus premises. Prospective students and parents who wish for their son/daughter to study for a prestigious University of London degree, with Horizon Campus are warmly welcomed to attend [...]
Twenty years and still going strong
Walking through the broad entryway of Lyceum International School’s parent branch in Nugegoda, to witness its 20th anniversary celebrations, was somewhat of a surreal experience for me. I had made that walk several times before, beginning all the way back in 1995. Sometimes I had trudged reluctantly, wearily anticipating a day of impossible assignments and [...]
‘Midnight Saga’ on July 25
Kindling the spirit of Shakespeare yet giving it a unique twist is what the students of Gateway College will be experiencing as they prepare for their mega Drama Production to be held on the 25th of July, this year at the Lionel Wendt. Drama Director, Jerome L. de Silva is in avid preparation to enrich [...]
Study Medicine in Belarus – Eastern Europe
SLMC Recognised English Medium Medical Education – Total cost Rs.3.2 million PATHE Study Medicine is the Medical University placement division placing potential students to earn world recognised medical degrees. Over the last 12 years PATHE Study Medicine has hundreds of Sri Lankan students in various Medical university of through trusted and excellence of service. Belarus [...]
Join a world recognised American / British University with pending O/L or A/L results
2013 London A/Level and O/Level examinations are coming to an end. Many students have started their university admission with an aim of securing placements from leading universities and most sought after degree programs. Since University education is an investment for a life time, many A/Level and O/Level students and their parents are highly concerned about [...]
Annual Art Exhibition of Gateway achievers
The needs of children requiring special education was a neglected area in Sri Lanka until recently. Most children were educated, in whichever school they attended, as if their learning abilities were similar and thus all students were expected to cope with class syllabi adopted by a school. Fortunately, awareness of differences in learning abilities and [...]
Why choose the University of Northampton to complete your fashion degree?
It is important to recognise the right university for your future when you are in the process of entering higher education. The university of Northampton courses have a high demand for its value and diversity what they offer for local and international students. Welcoming the international students with merit based scholarships the university has achieved [...]
University of Ballarat MBA and MBA Finance in Sri Lanka….
The University of Ballarat is a modern and progressive Australian Government University in Melbourne,with a history of proving tertiary education and teaching reaching back more than 140 years. It is the 3rd oldest territory institution in Australia,known for its applied and practical programmes and strong links to industry, University of Ballarat is recognised internationally as [...]
Mercury commences its intake for 2013-14 for the University of London
Today Mercury Institute of Management is synonymous as one of the leading Institutes for providing quality professional education for many prestigious qualifications amongst them being the University of London degree. Mercury offers courses such as BSc in Economics, BSc in Accounting and Finance, BSc in Management, BSc in Economics and Finance, BSc in Banking and Finance, BSc [...]
90 per cent first attempt exam pass rate at Knowledge Base Business Studies
With a close to 90 per cent first attempt pass rate for exams, and free access to classes for those taking their exams a second time, it is no wonder that up-and-coming ACCA, CIMA, ICASL and ICAEW affiliated institute the Knowledge Base Business Studies (KBBS) is proving to be a firm favourite with Sri Lanka’s [...]
Ancillary Courses offered at American College of Higher Education
Are you familiar with this website? It is no other than American College of Higher Education, a renowned name in the field of Education. ACHE is a pioneer Higher Educational institute in Sri Lanka and proved 18 years of academic excellence. It is now the international off-campus of Broward College, Florida, USA and approved by [...]
CADD Centre, Matara, to enhance employability of engineers
Gainfully employing qualified engineers – those who have degree, diploma and certificate holders in civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical and electronics engineering – can result in productivity gains for industry and growth of economy. For, engineers bring skills that help companies to automate their product development, and it is through innovation and productivity a nation’s economy [...]
After O/Levels? The Monash University Foundation Year at ANC offers a head start into a world class degree
MUFY is a world recognised equivalent to A/Levels and is accepted for entry into all Australian Universities and other top universities around the world. For a student after O/Levels, the Monash University Foundation Year has been designed and developed by Monash academics especially to assist with their transition to university. ANC Education is the provider [...]
“Learning Design with the Best” in Sri Lanka
The Best is determined by the Best facilities and the best lecturers, it is simple as that. The Current 2 + 1 Advanced Diploma Programme at Raffles Colombo leads to the pathway for the Degree to be completed in Singapore or Australia. The Advanced Diploma Program is conducted with the highest level of quality with [...]
ANC Education is Future Minds 2013 Platinum Sponsor
ANC Education is once again a Platinum Sponsor of the Future Minds for 2013. Having been a consistent supporter of the event for 8 years, this long-term commitment by ANC Education recognises the outstanding contribution that the Future Minds expo makes to Sri Lankan youth and their education. ANC Education has been providing quality education [...]
BCAS IBP Awards 2013
BCAS Campus marked another significant milestone in the history when BCAS Wayamba Campus in Kurunegala conducted its maiden Awards Ceremony of Intensive Bridging Programme, commonly known as IBP. This award ceremony was held to honour students of four batches who successfully completed a fulltime course mainly IT and English together with personality development, soft skills [...]
Inauguration of Post Graduate Diploma Programmes at NSBM
The National School of Business Management (NSBM), the leader in Innovative Business and IT Education made the history on 16th of June 2013 as they inaugurated the 1st batch of Post Graduate Diploma Programmes approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Sri Lanka. Dr. Sunil Jayantha Navarathne Secretary to the Ministry of Higher Education delivered [...]
