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Local CRICKET: -SLC Under-23 Division I – CCC vs Colts at CCC – Tamil Union vs Singha SC at P. Sara Oval – Navy vs Army at Welisara – Stafford Motors/MCA Div ‘G’ League – MAC Holdings vs Nations Trust Bank ‘B’; McLarens vs Swedish Trading at St. Sebastian’s Moratuwa – Courtaulds Clothing vs TechOne; [...]

Scholarships to CASA members from CINEC Maritime Campus

CASA is the leading voice of the Shipping Industry in Sri Lanka comprising 128 Licensed Ships’ Agents , representing all International Shipping Lines of repute who use the Port of Colombo – as a Transshipment Hub – due to it’s very strategic location along the main International Shipping Lanes. CASA also serve the local Import [...]

Career guidance to the fore at ‘Future Minds’

The ‘Future Minds’ exhibition organised by the Nalanda Junior Old Boys Association, was held last week in Colombo, giving an opportunity for students to participate in a dynamic Career guidance exhibition. The exhibition is on in Kandy today and in Galle on September 7 and 8. A scene from ‘Future Minds’ at the BMICH last [...]

O/L 2012 results betters 2011 with WP on top

The performance analysis of GCE- O/L 2012, shows continued improvement during the past six years, the Examinations Department said. Colombo district’s passes has improved from 66.03% in 2007 to 73.28% in 2012, Kalutara district from 53.41% in 2007 to 66.25% in 2012, Matara district from 53.07% in 2007 to 66.31% in 2012, Hambantota from 47.80% [...]

2% of children sans formal education

The United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has come out with recommendations to encourage more children to enter the education system, as latest findings revealed that about 2% fail to go through formal education. The series of recommendations include a strict implementation of a prohibition on the levy of school admission fees and donations. Simultaneously, [...]

Tuition classes banned 5 days before A/L to plug leaks

A ban on tuition classes, five days ahead of the GCE- Advanced Level, is to be implemented with the assistance of the Police. Education Minister Bandula Gunawardena announced that teachers should refrain from mass or individual teaching, holding seminars and workshops and discussions, five days prior the examination. “The Police can take action on any [...]

Batticaloa Adv. Tech. Inst.’s new complex for increased student intake

The Advance Technological Institute in Batticaloa will have a new building complex ready by next year, enabling authorities to increase the intake of students and expand the number of courses, the Institute’s Coordinator Selvaratnam Jeyabalan told the Education Times. He said, though the Institute commenced courses in 1986, they have been able to conduct classes [...]

Koneswara Hindu College, Trincomalee, Old Boys Day on June 30

Old Boys Day of the century-old Trincomalee Ramakrishna Mission Koneswara Hindu College is to be observed on June 30 (today) with a get-together party to be held on the same evening at the Open Air Stage of the institution. The chief guest will be Dr K. Kadambanathan of the Batticaloa Teaching Hospital. The guests of [...]

Sabaragamuwa on top in A/L 2013 with Uva, South in tow

The Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Southern provinces topped the GCE- Advanced Level 2012 performance, analysis carried out by the Research and Development Branch of the National Evaluation and Testing Service of the Examinations’ Department revealed Sabragamuwa province had the best performance, with 13,049 passing in all three subjects, out of the 20,109 students who sat the [...]

Advisor to President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and Sri Lanka-Russia Friendship Society General Secretary Dr Saman Weerasinghe, was recently awarded the “Order of Honour of the Russian Federation” by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, in recognition of his services to develop and strengthen economic, cultural and community relations and cooperation with [...]

Overall improvement in A/L- new syllabus 2012 from 2011

Performance at the GCE- Advanced Level, new syllabus, for 2012 showed an improvement in almost all the subjects compared with 2011, the Examinations Department revealed. According to the analysis of the Research and Development Branch of the National Evaluation and Testing Service of the department, 69.51% passed Physics in 2012 as against 56.56% in 2011, [...]

15-years RI for rapist of 9-year-old girl

An ex-airman who pleaded guilty to raping a nine-year-old girl inside a school in the Matara district, in September 2011, was sentenced Thursday to 15-years RI, by Matara High Court Judge Priyantha de Silva. He was also ordered to pay Rs 200,000 as compensation to the victim. The rapist, Buddhika Kumara (32) of Telijjawila, a [...]

‘Mind Probe 2013’ by Ananda College Quiz Club on July 10

An All-Island Inter-school Quiz competition organised by the Quiz Club of Ananda College, Colombo, will be held on July 10 at the College auditorium. The competition titled ‘Mind Probe 2013’ will be the 12th consecutive All-island Inter-school quiz competition and annual quiz day to be held. All schools teams wanting to participate in the event [...]

Become a Medical Doctor with a Post-Graduate Medical Degree PATHE Study Medicine is the leader in Sri Lankan medical and health science education. PATHE has a history of over 12 years in medical education with more than 1000 students and graduates in best medical systems in the world including many in Sri Lanka. PATHE Study [...]

The Monash University Foundation Year gives you a head start after your O/Levels

If you are a parent with a child who recently completed Local O/Level examinations and you want your child to complete his/her Higher Education, you now have to determine the best choice in terms of a pathway for your child to enter university. While A/levels are a more familiar option, as parents you need to [...]

University Foundation Programmes as alternatives to A/Levels

After your O/Levels? Start the University Foundation Year at ANC Education. Parents with children who are after local O/Level exams have to determine the best choice in terms of a pathway for their children to enter university. While A/levels are a more familiar option – as parents you need to decide if it actually provides [...]

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) helps people to realise their potential and to achieve their ambitions by providing a wide range of high quality, internationally recognised qualifications. SQA has over 20 years’ experience of working internationally in partnership with governments, colleges, universities, schools and industry. Our global hubs include the UK, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur and [...]

IIHE offers World Class Degrees at an affordable cost

Mrs. Goolbi Gunasekara (Former AIS Principal) “I am happy that Sri Lanka has centres like IIHE, which gives our youngsters a world class degree at an affordable cost”, Says Mrs. Goolbi Gunasekara, Former Principal of Asian International School (AIS). She further states that “there is a plethora of Colleges in the island, all of them [...]

Hundreds of students from all parts of the country attend CA Sri Lanka’s first ever career fair

The first ever career fair organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) concluded recently on a very high note with hundreds of students from all parts of the country attending the fair. The career fair which was declared open by CA Sri Lanka President Mr. Sujeewa Rajapakse also saw [...]

‘IT Mastermind’ telecast begins Sponsored by ESOFT

The telecasting of the IT Mastermind-2013 Quiz Programme organized by the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) and sponsored by ESOFT Metro Campus has begun and it will be telecast every Monday from 6.30 pm to 7.00 pm through the Independent Television Network (ITN). The official launch of the programme and the relevant press conference [...]

Mercury helps student to attain two globally recognized degrees at 22 years

ACCA is a professional accountancy qualification which benefits from global recognition and it’s membership opens doors to a successful career in accountancy practice or finance. Equipping students with an in depth knowledge of Accounting Techniques and Principles, Information Technology and Management Skills it enables the student to work in any area of finance and brings [...]

Meet University Representatives of Malaysian universities on 11th July at Edlocate

Here is a great opportunity for students who have done their London A/L exams and are waiting for their results. Students now have the opportunity to apply with pending A/L results to Monash and Swinburne University in Malaysia and join the October and September 2013 intakes. Why students should select Malaysia is that, it’s an [...]

CADD Academy launched to offer an end-to-end solution to CAD users

We, being the newly formed company in Sri Lanka to offer an end-to-end solution to CAD users, specialise in Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) with our wings spread across the globe.We have the resources and the reach. «To empower individuals through technical training» The world is changing. [...]

All-island inter-school drama competition in full swing

Arrangements for the Colombo YMBA organized 32nd All-Island Inter School Sinhala Drama competition is now in progress. A Large number of Schools & Dhamma Schools Island wide have already sent in their applications and all ‘30 minute short course Drama performances’ are based on Jathaka Stories with children in the age group of 6-18 eligible [...]

The Digital Film Academy of the SLF is ready to take off with the second batch of students for the National Diploma in Choreography

Sri Lanka Foundation coming under the purview of the presidential secretariat is pleased to present the one year comprehensive National Diploma in Choreography with the guidance, assistance and participation of veteran choreographers, dancers, professionals & scholars of the country representing, Tamil and Contemporary dance traditions, considering the long term benefit to society (which is identification [...]

SLF in the forefront of corporate planning for many organisations

There is an inclination to say thatany public institution depicts as an example of poor governance where such institutions should be operated like private sector businesses. This is not equally applicable to all public institutions as there are certain limitations of the delivery peripheries. The private and public sectors are intrinsically different to each other [...]

Yohan Senarath has excelled in the Model UN circuit in South Asia and internationally as well. During his school days he bagged the “Best Delegate Award” at CO-MUN, SLMUN, Indian MUN in New Delhi and at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Model UN in Rajastan, India. He also chaired the Security Council [...]

CDB bank Principal Sponsor for the CIMA Business Leader 2013

Left to right: Dharshan Cooray: Manager – Member Development & Thought Leadership, Radley Stephen: CIMA Country Head – Sri Lanka Regional Head – Business Development & Communication, Bradley Emerson: Regional Director Middle East, South Asia & North Africa; CIMA, Roshan Abeygoonawardena – Director/Chief Operations Officer and Hasitha Dassanayake – AGM Finance & Planning

The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) the national body for marketing in Sri Lanka and the, the country’s the longest standing accredited study centre for Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM, UK), recently conducted (on June 18) an open day for CIM students, with a view of educating them on what prospects this unique qualification [...]

The Kiddies Activity Day of Wycherley International School, tailor made for the little ones from Play Group to Grade 2, was held on 19th June 2013 at the Bloomfield Grounds. The entire ground was a riot of colour, with beautiful kites adorning the area, kites being the theme of the event. The events had captivating [...]

University of Colombo emerge winners of Sri Lankan – CIMA Global Business Challenge 2013

The students of the Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo, emerged winners in CIMA GLOBAL BUSINESS CHALLENGE – 2013, Sri Lanka final round. CIMA Global Business Challenge is an international business competition designed to bring out the best in young business leaders of tomorrow. This is a remarkable achievement due to the shear [...]

S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia launches it’s first innovation club

On Wednesday June 26th 2013, during the weekly “Current Affairs Day” S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia launched the “STC-Esto Perpetua, Innovation Club” – the first such innovation club in the long history of the school by the sea. The College was partnered by 3M Sri Lanka and guided by an Advisory Panel, which initially comprised [...]

The 12month MBA at Oxford College of Business – A unique breed of MBA graduates

The 12month MBA which is one of the world’s top MBA programmes offered at Oxford College of Business (OCB) in affiliation with the Australian Institute of Business (AIB) have enjoyed several years of rising applicant numbers globally. With clear career progression and improved work performance of MBA graduates in all most all industries in the [...]

Ashoka College Horana’s vision is to produce a well balanced personality

Ashoka College has been doing a tremendous service to the country by imparting education in the English Medium, which is the crying need of the day. Ashoka College has grown over the years to be a prominent school in the area. Ashoka College has made a tremendous impact in the educational sphere compared to the [...]

Holy Cross College Kalutara is more than just a school

Holy Cross College is a reputed school in the Kalutara District. The historical records of Holy Cross College, Kalutara show that in an era as far back as the latter half of 19th century, educational luminaries took up the reins of the collage and continued its forward march with firm determination and selfless dedication, overcoming [...]

Two more students from Asian International School (AIS) – Mannooj Chandrasekeran and Pradeen Barthiban – will be heading to Iowa State University (www.iastate.edu) this fall to become Engineers. As many AIS alumni in the past they too were assisted by Scholarships for USA (Pvt) Ltd (www.scholarshipsforusa.com) island’s top independent student recruiters to US. Among many [...]

Real university degrees are taught by real university professors in real university classes. True university education and student experience can not be obtained purely with on-line, distant or external degree programs. Students who join a real internal degree programme have many advantages over others. This article is an attempt to create awareness about new developments [...]

When we speak about studying Medicine abroad what comes in to your mind? Its expensive? Out of budget? Many Sri Lankan students are denied their dream and opportunity to become a Doctor due to the lack of opportunities for Higher Studies in Medical Education in our country and their ambition remains a dream unfulfilled. But [...]

IIT promotes holistic learning experience for students

In a world full of choices, picking the best institute to pursue one’s education is oftentimes a tough choice that would have long lasting consequences, whether good or bad. To ensure one selects the best, it is essential to look at credentials, accreditation, positions taken up by past students in the field of choice, and [...]

It was a memorable occasion for young Partheepan Shyamsunthar (Colombo International School – Kandy), latest student to be placed by Scholarships for USA (Pvt) Ltd (www.scholarshipsforusa.com) at the University of Cincinnati (www.uc.edu) with its Global Scholarship (to study electrical Engineering) when introduced to Kishu Gomes MD/CEO Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC. Kishu, sharing his life experience [...]

“Get REAL” – SLT Strategic Partner at CIMA BLS 2013

Sri Lanka Telecom, the premier telecommunication service provider in Sri Lanka continued to extend its support to the CIMA’s Business Leaders Summit, the flagship event of the CIMA’s business calendar organized with the sole purpose of enlightening the business leaders of Sri Lanka’s corporate world on global business leader’s best practices and what’s in store [...]

A Great opportunity for EdHat (IHD) Students…

£10,000 worth Subsidies from Buckinghamshire New University to EdHat International Higher Diploma (IHD) Students Buckinghamshire New University an articulated partner university of EdHat International is pleased to offer subsidies to EdHat International students who are studying for EdHat International Higher Diploma programme in Business Management. The subsidies are offered by the Buckinghamshire New University to [...]

University of Greenwich scholarships for Sri Lankans

One of the greatest privileges of being a Chancellor or a Director of a higher education institution is congratulating young people on their achievements, especially during the degree awardinggraduation ceremony. Another is offeringscholarships to bright,eager, young people, especially whenwithout the support ofVictoria Higher Education Campus they might never have a chance to study for a [...]

How male MBAs hold the keys to the boardroom for female MBAs

Are the efforts of business schools to attract more women into their MBA programmes missing the point? Sri Lanka’s most sought after Postgraduate Business Consultant, Dhanushka Kulathilaka talks about one of the biggest problems in the corporate world, which is discussed the least. Some issues never seem to get resolved Despite all the development programmes, mentoring [...]

The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2013 Award for London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University is the number one modern university for graduate starting salaries, according to The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2013. The average starting salary of London Met graduates is £23,165, higher than any other Post 1992 university. The figure, taken from the Higher Education Statistics Agency, reflects how London Met students gain the skills and knowledge [...]

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 [...]

Etisalat ties up as the Official Communications Partner for Future Minds Expo 2013

Etisalat Lanka has stepped forward for the third consecutive year to sponsor ‘Future Minds Expo 2013’ – the higher education and career exhibition. With the aim of inspiring the country’s youth, Etisalat tied up with Future Minds as a Platinum Sponsor by signing up as its Official Communication Partner. The event is eagerly awaited by [...]

Leadership plays an important role in education at the American International School

The American International School catering to students from the Play Group (2 years) though Montessori School right up to the A/Levels is a very special place – because of the atmosphere of friendship, caring, discipline and cleanliness that permeates throughout the whole school. Leadership Leadership training is a very important part of the Americanites’ education [...]

Intake now on for one of Australia’s top MBAs offered through CA Sri Lanka

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) has commenced its mid-year intake for one of the country’s most sought after foreign MBA programmes. The MBA of the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), recognized as one of Australia’s top 20 MBAs is offered in Sri Lanka through the CA Sri Lanka Business [...]

After A/Ls – International Scholar can help to find the best fit

This is a crucial time for all those who have done their Advanced Level exams. Some you who have done UK examinations and the others who are preparing to do the local examinations may be wondering what the next step could be or should be. In either case you need to get correct and sound [...]

Be empowered with an internationally accepted Australian degree after O’Levels

Being the ‘preferred choice’ is certainly no mere claim any institute can make . Yet that is exactly what the Australian College of Business Technology is to many of Sri Lanka’s young students and professionals seeking a globally recognized qualification. Incepted in 1998, the college has quickly evolved to be the undisputed leader of quality [...]

University of Greenwich – strong industry links, research excellence, and vibrant international student community. No.1 university in London for teaching excellence (Sunday Times Guide 2011) The University of Greenwich is a fantastic place to study, and the excellence of our teaching is widely acknowledged, But we’ve more than that to offer you…. Our objectively we [...]

Royal Institute of Colombo (RIC) is the higher education arm of the famous network of International schools known as Royal Institute. RIC has been involved in university teaching for the past 30 years with over 20 years of experience in teaching and preparing students for BSc and LLB Degrees from the University of London. We [...]

In Search of HR Excellence – Thoughts, tools, and teams towards the triumph of the National HR Conference 2013

The recently concluded National HR Conference 2013 [NHRC ‘13] was yet another contribution by the island’s foremost HR entity, the Institute of Personnel Management (IPM), towards further enhancing the Human Resource management profession in the country. The conference was held on 18 – 19 June 2013 at the Waters’ Edge, Colombo. The Chief Guest of [...]

‘Step Forward’: St. John’s Girls’ School Panadura walk – A huge success

‘Step Forward’ a walk organised by the past pupils of St. John’s Girls’ School Panadura was held recently beginning from the school premises at 8.00am. This walk was conducted to coincide the 110th year celebrations of St. John’s Girls’ School and to commemorate its founder Emilia Jansz and Cyril Arnold Jansz, the founder of St. [...]

Sri Lanka students celebrates graduation

A special graduation ceremony hosted by BCAS Campus, Colombo for their partner university University of Wolverhampton was held Wednesday the 26th June 2013 at Hotel Ramada. 31 students who completed their Bachelor degrees with the University of Wolverhampton at BCAS Campus received their degree awards from the Vice Chancellor of the University Professor Geoff Layer. [...]

There is a unique opportunity now for Sri Lankan students to study in Shanghai which is the commercial capital of China. This great opportunity was granted to Sri Lankan students purely due to the efforts made by the Global Education Centre Sri Lanka. The agreement of GEC is to be the university partner of Ningbo [...]

300 destinations and more for students of INTI’s AUP

Freedom of choice, a value extolled in the United States, is extended to INTI students, with over 300 options by which they could fulfill their higher education dreams. INTI’s extensive list of colleges and universities in the US for credit transfer and its track record of sending the most number of students from Malaysia to [...]

The Evergreens are here for a stunning performance

Music is an ever evolving art that sees many changes, advances and new styles brewing every single day. Yet, with so much innovation taking place in the music industry, it is amazing (curious) to see that much of the music from the early years still resonates with older as well as younger audiences, while the [...]

MGU Affordable BSc (Biotechnology) BBA & MBA at EIPEL

European Institute of Professional Education (EIPEL) known as EIPEL Campus is renowned for providing education through delivery of innovative study programs & unmatchable teaching for many years in Sri Lanka. EIPEL firmly believe that access to quality higher education should be available to all. Hence, EIPEL offers it’s programmes at truly affordable fees giving opportunity [...]

Importance of professional and ethical management practices stressed at

The Chartered Management Institute UK Sri Lanka Branch held its 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday 25th June at the Galadari Hotel, Colombo. The AGM was followed by cocktails, and dinner at the Salon Anthurium amidst a large gathering of members and their guests. Mr Rohitha Mendis, a Fellow member of CMI (FCMI) was [...]

Johnian Walk 2013, organized by the Old Boys’ Association of St John’s College Nugegoda was held on June 1. The walk started from college premises and proceeded through Gansabawa Junction – Delkanda Junction via Old Kesbewa Road to Kattiya junction and finished in front of the Super Market , Nugegoda.

Ravi Jayewardene deliveres lecture on “How to Convert Knowledge into Practice at “Aventis School of Management” in Singapore

Renowned marketer and experienced lecturer for many MBA programmes Mr. Ravi Jayewardene recently delivered a lecture on “How to Convert Knowledge into Practice” by one of the most prestigious management school in Singapore the “Aventis School Of Management” The audience included Sales Directors, Regional Business Directors, Legal Managers, HR Managers and Project Engineers ets. The [...]

ACCA appoints Ruchera Jaywardena as it’s Business Relationship Manager

Ruchera Jayawardena recently took up position as Business Development Manager for ACCA Sri Lanka. Commencing her career at Jetwing as an Assistant Sales and Reservation Manager, Jayawardena then moved to Cinnamon Grand as a Manager for Corporate Sales where she took up the role to develop and increase business, while boosting strategic business opportunities and [...]

Brings a much anticipated dimension to higher education

OpenArc Campus was formally launched last week in the wake of OpenArc School’s splendid display of unmatched quality in IT education for the past 18 long years. Every single year of the past OpenArc Education has gone from strength to strength especially in the scope and breadth of the study programmes. What is truly amazing [...]

Institute of Quantity Surveyors , Sri Lanka : Spearheading the New Generation towards a Pool of Quantity Surveyors Competent in all aspects

The Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka, better known as the IQSSL, is the promotional and regulatory body of professionals dedicated to serve in the profession of quantity surveying, thereby contributing in the process of uplifting the standards of the construction industry. The institute is the home and voice of the Sri Lankan Quantity Surveyors, [...]

The 72nd Annual Prize Giving of Wendy Whatmore Academy of Speech and Drama was held on the 6th of April 2013 at Bishop’s College Auditorium Fathima Heba Malick won the all island prize in Level Eight – Written and Mohamed Naahidh Malick won the Initial Grade – spoken English prize respectively.

A compilation of Sri Lankan Case Studies in the new book “Strategic Marketing for Sri Lankan Businesses”

The book Strategic Marketing authored by Lewie Diasz attempts to make a powerful case for Marketers and Marketing as a role in driving Sri Lankan entities towards success by establishing it on a sound intellectual basis. It is the first of its kind in Sri Lanka, where theories are contextualized and explained using Sri Lankan [...]

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