American Education Leads the world
Start the American University Transfer Program at ANC after O/Levels or A/Levels America remains the No. 1 destination for international students from all around the world, including tens of thousands of students from the UK, Australia, and Canada. Why does America attract so many of the world’s brightest and most promising young students? First is [...]
Australia, the No 1 study destination for Sri Lankan students
Transfer to Universities such as RMIT, Deakin, La Trobe, Curtin, Swinburne, Wollongong in Australia Australia is one of the top Destinations for Sri Lankan and International students to study because the Australian higher education offers a complete range of programmes leading to highly respected and internationally recognized qualifications. Furthermore, employment opportunities after graduation open up [...]
Its not just any Australian degree, it’s Monash!
Enroll now for the October intake with A/Level results. Looking for higher education after A/Levels? Your son or daughter can accelerate their way to Monash. While waiting for results, they can commence their pathway in to one of the best universities in the world right here in Sri Lanka. It not only saves precious time [...]
Accelerate Your Career with the Executive Development Program at ANC Education
ANC Education, the premier education institute in Sri Lanka has, since its inception, partnered with prestigious universities around the globe to provide internal degrees to Sri Lankan students in the hopes of nurturing the future generation of the country. As such, ANC’s collaboration with Northwood University, apart from delivering traditional route undergraduate degrees, is offering [...]
Sirimavo Old Girls shine at “APE HANDAAWA”
“Ape Handaawa” – A talent show organized by the The Old Girl’s Association of Sirimavo Bandaranaika Vidyalaya, Colombo 07, was held recently at the Kularatne Hall, Ananda College with an audience of over 500 and the show turned a new chapter in the history of the school OGA , making it the inaugural event of [...]
Advantages of studying in Malaysian Universities through Edlocate
Edlocate with a proven track record for 13 years as a credible university representative and offering quality “Study Abroad” programs is not “just” a student placement entity. We do not make the prospective students wait in long queues and allowing to meet visiting university representatives for a few minutes at education fairs. These popular education [...]
New Zealand offers much more than excellent study
Having received the London GCE A/L results the next step is to decide on where to study. Which country or countries would offer the best opportunities to get an internationally recognised education and a qualification and offer a willing hand to provide post study work experience, if required, to join the work force as a [...]
Joining the Best and the Brightest at the University of Melbourne
When asked about her goals for the future, Miss Nimha Pathirage responded like many other very bright and ambitious students, “I want to advance myself through an outstanding student experience and to explore my possibilities in a highly recognised career”. In order to achieve those goals, Miss Pathirage decided to undertake Business and Economics studies [...]
Students enrolling in Australian universities through Edlocate – A glimpse of what they chose to study
Having operated creditably in Sri Lanka as a leading student agency and an Australian university representative for the past 13 years, the achievements by our alumni is far too many to pen in an article of this nature. What we try to do here are give a selection of our high achievers as guidance to [...]
UCD Business Management and HRM Degree Programmes at NIBM: World-Class Qualifications at affordable prices
Choosing where to study your business degree is a big decision. You may want to study at the best – a leading, internationally recognized business school that provides all the opportunities and skills you need to develop your future career, but would also be concerned in receiving at an affordable cost. The National Institute of Business [...]
Design with NSBM ?
BA. (Hons) in Interior Design offered by Limkokwing University of Creative Technology – Malaysia “Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine, and at last, you create what you will” – George Bernard Shaw What is Design? Design is finding creative solutions to fulfill needs. Design is [...]
A second chance for our students to learn the best this School Holidays !!!
A special course which has been conducted for over 10 years on behalf of the aviation enthusiasts during every school holidays was conducted once again by the Asian Aviation Centre this August on 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th at the Ratmalana Hangar Complex. Over 100 students participated and were given an insight to Aerospace Engineering, [...]
A Great Degree and a Scholarship to help you pay for it!
Herzing University (USA) has allocated USD$ 225,000 (approximately LKR 30 Million) through the Herzing University Sri Lanka Global Opportunity Scholarship Program to help qualified Sri Lankan students complete their Herzing University Bachelor Degree in the US. The Scholarship Program is for 25 qualifying full-time undergraduate students beginning their undergraduate degree courses in September 2013. Qualifying [...]
LL.B. students of Horizon Campus participate in Summer Camp in Malaysia
University of London International Programmes awards Global Network Development Grant to Horizon Students from Horizon Campus, who are presently reading for a University of Lonndon LL.B. through the University of London International Programmes, took part in a two week summer camp in Malaysia, in July of this year. Five students and a faculty member visited [...]
Mercury CIMA Plus student ranked No: 1 in Sri Lanka and secures World rank at May 2013 exams
18 year old Kanishkaa Balakrishnan, currently an A/Level Student of Ladies College Colombo 7 was ranked No: 1 in Sri Lanka and 19th in the world for the Performance Management (P2) Subject at the May 2013 CIMA Exams. Kanishkaa started CIMA at Mercury whilst doing her O/Levels at Hindu Ladies College, Bambalapitiya and is aiming [...]
SAITM – AIT Engineering graduates dive into local and foreign industry
A few weeks on since graduation, a set of fully qualified and energetic young engineers have already taken duty in engineering careers in both Sri Lankan and international firms. This new generation of dynamic BSc. (Honours) engineers is the product of a unique and pioneering league of local private sector higher education provided by the [...]
IIHE recruites future corporate leaders
IIHE, commonly known as Imperial Institute of Higher Education, pioneers of tertiary education in Sri Lanka had a very successful July intake for all their BSc, (full time & part time) programmes and the MBA programme. The Orientation Programme for the new recruits to get acclimatized with the University of Wales, UK rules and regulations [...]
The 12 month MBA at Oxford College of Business – The Bourne Education
You don’t need Jason Bourne’s drawer full of fake passports to flit around the world hobnobbing with the powerful these days. Given the way that governments have bailed out banks, industrial giants and failing European economies in recent years, it’s clear that business and politics are closely intertwined, and MBA courses are increasingly reflecting such [...]
Mahamaya’s vision: To produce refined Buddhist women
Mahamaya Girls College is one of the foremost girls’ schools in the Kandy district which illustrates excellence in education as well as extracurricular activities. Mahamaya Girls College was established in 1932. It was the period of Buddhist revival, as such a Buddhist girls’ school was a much needed institution to educate the daughters of Buddhist [...]
Trinity Kandy has been ‘Looking to the End’ since its beginning
Trinity was not built in a day, nor its traditions or its buildings. It has had the unique advantage of growing gradually in the same premises extending over 16 acres over the last one hundred and forty years, sometimes slowly, sometimes rapidly and, on occasions, with bursts of remarkable energy and still continues to grow. [...]
American Finance Degree
A recent US 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 [...]
Study Medicine this September with your London exams results!
PATHE Study Medicine is a leading and foremost education referral university office in Sri Lanka which is handling student placement overseas for over a decade. PATHE Study Medicine is a fully owned subsidiary of ANC Education, Sri Lanka’s leader in higher education. Medicine is one of the main streams of study sought after by many [...]
Renowned marketing practitioner and Senior lecturer Ravi Jayawardena flies high at Cambridge University UK
Renowned marketing practitioner and Senior lecturer for many MBA programmes in Sri Lanka, Ravi Jayawardena was honored with a unique opportunity of delivering a speech at the prestigious “ Cambridge Business & Economic Conference in the Cambridge University UK” , which was held on the 2nd & 3rd July 2013. The participants were from all [...]
New Zealand Career College ( NZCC) offers Diploma in Procurement and supply (level 7)
New Zealand Career College (NZCC) is a New Zealand Government funded private tertiary education provider with category one ranking ( the highest possible indicator of performance ). NZCC has 6 campuses spread in Aukland, Wellington, Christchurch, Waitakare & Manukau with over 900 students enrolled of which about 100 are overseas students. The Diploma in procurement [...]
High-flying A/L students join CA Sri Lanka’s inaugural Degree in Applied Accounting
The inaugural degree of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) received a tremendous boost with an impressive number of high-flying students who performed outstandingly at last year’s advanced level examination joining the programme. Lectures for the CA Sri Lanka BSc. in applied accounting which commenced last month saw the participation [...]
Belvoir College International for quality education and character building
Belvoir College International, one of the pioneers in the International Schools arena, recently celebrated it 23rd Anniversary.Founded by Late Mr H C Peris, a philanthropist of rare calibre, the college was able to fulfill a long felt need of the people in the area of the time and is presently managed by the Belvoir Education [...]
Aspirations International Academy introduces an introductory semester price of Rs. 40,000 for the University of London degrees starting in September 2013
“Don’t settle for yet another British Degree. Always check the rankings of the university before you get enrolled for a degree” This is the simple advice Aspirations International Academy gives to all the students who did their London A-Levels and expecting results in August. Many foreign institutions offer programmes in this country but majority of [...]
65th Anniversary celebration of Ex-23rd Colombo with a Career Guidance Seminar
The 65th anniversary celebration of the Past Girl Guides of Musaeus College will be illuminated with a career guidance project which will benefit the young minds, looking forward to mould their future career. The EX 23rd Colombo (Past Girl Guides of Musaeus College) has organized a Career Guidance seminar, to be held on 7th September [...]
Productivity & Quality – the Japanese way
The Institute of Management of Sri Lanka (IMSL) is organising a public lecture on ‘Productivity and Quality – the Japanese Way’ by Mr Sunil Wijesinghe, together with Sri Lanka Foundation (SLF) on Wednesday 28th August at the The Sri Lanka Foundation, 100, Independence Square, Colombo 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. This event is [...]
Historic Day – The IESL Council conducts its first ever global committee session using ICT
2nd, August 2013 was a historic day for the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL).On that Friday at 5:15 PM Sri Lanka time, the IESL’s governing body in Colombo, Head Office – “The Council”, which meets every month – for the first time in its history, achieved global connectivity with all its Provincial Centres (PCs) [...]
ESOFT Metro Campus opens dedicated Degree Studies Centre in Kandy
ESOFT is a trusted and known name in Sri Lanka as an educational institution that offers reputed qualifications in the fields of IT and Computing, Business Management, Engineering, and Languages. Established in 2000, they expanded to the Kandy region in 2006 and quickly made a name for themselves as a trusted organisation for the BIT [...]
Cambridge A/Levels at Wycherley International School
Cambridge International A/Levels is one of the most sought after and recognized qualifications in the World. For the past 50 years, Cambridge International A/Levels has been proven to be accepted for entry into Universities and other Institutes of Higher Education. The Cambridge Advanced Level Examination is the only examination in Sri Lanka which is backed [...]
MMI Children gain admittance to the best schools in Colombo
Modern Montessori International (MMI) recently celebrated the completion of their students from Kindergarten with a concert and ceremony Graduation, where 34 of their students secured admission to some of the top schools in Colombo. MMI follows an international curriculum which is identical to those taught in both UK and Singapore and the children of MMI [...]
A dramatized narration of Sybil Wettasinghe’s ‘How the Devil Ran Away’ on August 24
A dramatized interactive narration of Sybil Wettasinghe’s contemporary story ‘How the Devil Ran Away’ by Sulochana Dissanayake will be held on Saturday 24th August 2013 from 10.30 – 11.30am, in the Expographic Bookstore located at Pelawatta. This is the 6th programme of this nature hosted by Expographic Bookstore. The programme will feature a guest performance [...]
Psychology and Business: Good Partnership
Dr. Janet LeValley Dean – School of Psychology Colombo Institute of Research and Psychology Psychology brings several characteristic associations to mind, for most people. The image of Sigmund Freud, leaning back with a cigar; the image of a hypnotist’s swinging gold pocket watch; images of drug addicts or those with a mental disorder; a crime [...]
Alethea celebrates 85 years (1928-2013)
Established in 1928 Alethea exists to develop, nurture and send out to the world, young men and women armed with principles, ethics, skills and knowledge, whose contribution will make a difference. Alethea combines the unique and fascinating experience of meeting people from all walks of life within a rigorous curriculum that challenges you not just [...]
After A/L’s STUDY @ Wichita State University – USA
A Popular Choice among Sri Lankan Students With a history dating back to 1895, Wichita State University USA is one of the most popular universities among Sri Lankan students. Each year, a significant number of Sri Lankan students study at Wichita State University . Here are some of the reasons why : COST : Wichita [...]
Royal Institute of Colombo: The true providers of the art of learning
Learning has become an integral part and inseparable process in all developed nations. Like that of any other epoch, even at the contemporary context learning has been the foremost concept in all societies. This has got a novel dimension since globalization has established economies where knowledge workers enjoy a prominent place in the environments of [...]
IPM Campaigns for Career Guidance
This August the Institute of Personnel Management, Sri Lanka (IPM) will pursue career consciousness building amongst the country’s youth. This effort by the IPM is mainly to provide essential skills for the youth so as to provide them with better employment opportunities as well as to enhance their knowledge in career choice. IPM has scheduled [...]
Truman University: Provides a very strong and good education for an affordable price
Busy cities, with traffic jams, sky scrapers, and people running around streets are what we picture of USA from Sri Lanka. That’s what I had on my mind too, until I arrived in Kirksville Missouri in 2012 spring. Truman State University is located in Kirksville, which is a small college town. I could not first [...]
Orient Academy ties up with the IHRA of the Colombo University in order to conduct an IT and Management Diploma
The leading IT, English and soft skills training academy in Sri Lanka has recently tied up with the institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA)of the Colombo University in order to conduct an industrial oriented Diploma Programme which has been designed for the people who are seeking job oriented, blended programmes. This programme has been named [...]
A Brotherhood Discovered at American College of Higher Education
It was during the year 1997 that three special lads joined Asoka College Colombo 10. Little did we know that these three boys would begin a life with each other, a camaraderie that went on for the years to come. Having started their primary school life together Yukitha Rodrigo, SandeepaUdawalawwa and WarunaDenawaka went on to [...]
Are you After G.C.E A/Ls?
Students across the country have received A Level results this week. For students who are looking to study their undergraduate degree abroad, and have not achieved the grades they need to take up their university offer, there are still options available to help you secure a place at a world-leading university. Amsterdam FoundationCampus was launched [...]
University of Westminster UK degrees at IIT
The Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) has been a pioneer in offering internal British degrees in Sri Lanka with a proud history which dates back to 1990 and has a reputation of having more than 3000 graduates employed in prestigious positions in industry and academia all over the world. With Technology literally ruling the 21st [...]
The Prefect Forum for the Year of 2013 of JMC College International Schools
The Prefect Forum for the Year of 2013 of JMC College International Schools Network was held last Wednesday at the Janakala Kendraya in Battaramulla under the patronage of, Gotabhaya Jayaratne, the Secretary to the Ministry of Education as the chief guest. All 24 branches of the JMC College International Network gathered under one roof to [...]
Manipal International University, Malaysia – A green space to nurture the finest mind
Nestled on a 140 acre site in Nilai, Malaysia, enveloped by green hills and a picturesque lake is Manipal International University (MIU) Malaysia. Built to comply with the US’s Leed Platinum Green Building Index, the MIU campus features innovative green building technology, wide and open spaces – a conducive environment to nurture and inspire the [...]
Master’s Degrees
Looking through the weekend papers’ education supplements, one would be quick to realise there is no dearth of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Sri Lanka. While most of these programmes offer degree certificates and qualifications from reputed international universities, most are also delivered on a part-time platform which students can complete over a couple of [...]
Access Top universities around the World Start after your O/Levels with MUFY
A student after O/Levels must look for the next possible pathway for their higher education. So, majority of the students take the pathway of A/Levels as the entry examination for the university. But there are other pathways, entry examinations to enter the university other than A/Levels. The Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) is one of [...]
Anaz Ashraff – ANC’s Google Student Ambassador
For the first time, Google has introduced their Google Student Ambassador (GSA) Program, in Sri Lanka. Third year student at ANC Education, Anaz Ashraff, was chosen, among a handful of other students from various institutions, to be a Google Student Ambassador where he will serve as a liaison between his university and Google. When asked [...]
RIVIL guides students for Singapore Scholarship Programme at Republic Polytechnic
The fifth largest polytechnic in Singapore, Republic Polytechnic, offers a dynamic learning environment that helps discover your talents and transform the best you can be, so that you can achieve your education goals and support your future career. You can join Republic Polytechnic with a 75% tuition grant for all three years of your study [...]
Sri Lankan student wins International Cybernetics prize
University of Bolton PhD student, Chathurika Kannangara, has won the prestigious Heinz von Foerster Award at the recent American Society for Cybernetics (ASC) conference. A panel of experts awards the prize to a young academic who they decide has made the most significant contribution to any and all aspects of the conference. Chathurika earned the [...]
Leeds Trinity University a vibrant, employer-focused campus
Leeds Trinity University is a vibrant, employer-focused campus university located a few miles from Leeds city centre. The University prides itself on providing a safe, community atmosphere for its 3,000 students, who come from around 30 different countries. A recognised provider of high quality education, Leeds Trinity University is in the top 10% of UK [...]
CICRA trains Sri Lanka Police top IT officers on cyber security
CICRA Consultancies (Pvt) Ltd recently concluded a four-day cyber security training program for top IT officers in the Sri Lanka Police. Titled ‘Certified Secure Computer User (C|SCU), this training program provided the police officers with the necessary knowledge and skills to protect their information assets. “During this training, participants acquire fundamental understanding of various computer [...]
Logos Hope’s returns to Sri Lanka The world’s largest floating book fair
Two years ago, MV Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book fair was opened to the public and welcomed over 96,000 visitors. Now Logos Hope is returning back to Colombo. Logos Hope follows its sister ship Doulos which visited Sri Lanka six times. This larger vessel allows for a wider book selection and more comfortable [...]
“Punyawantha Buddha Bhumi Wandanawa” presented to President
A book titled “Punyawantha Buddha Bhumi Wandanawa” comprising information about Buddhist religious places in Dambadiva and published by President’s Religious Affairs Division, presented to Preseident Mahinda Rajapaksa by the author, Buddhika Sanjeewa, Media Co-ordinating officer to the President, at the President’s House in Anuradhapura recently.
A Training Session by Dr Felton Lean, Visiting Trainer from India at the SLF
Sri Lanka Foundation (SLF) is the Centre for Leadership, Education and Training in Sri Lanka, established under an Act of Parliament, The Sri Lanka Foundation Law No.31 of 1973. SLF functions autonomously under the purview of the Presidential secretariat of Sri Lanka and is managed by a Board under the chairmanship of Prof. Ranjit Bandara. [...]
Registration now open for nationwide software development competition for students
Following the immense success and popularity of RoboFest in 2012, the Faculty of Computing of the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) will conduct CODEFEST for the second consecutive time this year. CODEFEST is a nationwide software competition which aims to harness student talent and aid in the software development sector in Sri Lanka. [...]
The correct MBA programme opens the “door of opportunity” for you – Dhanushka Kulathilaka
REady aim, fire…today’s top executives know that they have to prepare for opportunity before it arrives. Dhanushka Kulathilaka, takes a look at the key to moving your career forward and getting it on the fast track Turn on the television set, surf over to your favourite online news channel or pick up the local newspaper [...]
SLIIT RoboFest 2013 promises more exciting action this year
SLIIT returns for the fourth consecutive year with the exciting robotic competition RoboFest 2013. The competition, to be held on the 12th and 13th September 2013 at SLIIT’s Malabe campus, will see an even larger line-up of competitors battling it out for the title. The event, hosted by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering [...]
Software Engineering degree with Industrial Placement @ OCBT Campus
OCBT Campus, one of the leading professional higher educational institute in Sri Lanka, Currently conducting degree programs in collaboration with overseas universities with world-wide acceptance, has introduced a software engineering Degree that provides the opportunity for its’ students to enroll for the final year of an information technology degree program in Sri Lanka or overseas.Presently, [...]
Huge boost for Dasuni
Dasuni Perera from Madampe, a recent graduate from the University of Peradeniya with a second class upper honors in Geography (where there weren’t any first classes), listens in rapt admiration to legendary Sri Lankan geographer Prof. Leslie Panditharatne.Dasuni, assisted by Scholarships for USA (Pvt) Ltd (www.scholarshipsforusa.com), recently became the first candidate to be accepted by [...]
Mercury Institute becomes the platinum sponsor for the Lyceum Graduation ceremony 2013
The Mercury Institute was the main Platinum sponsor for the recently held annual Graduation ceremony for the Nugegoda Branch of Lyceum. The graduation ceremony included Felicitation of teachers, presentation of certificates for A level students and the recognition of special achievements in sports . Mercury who has had an active involvement with Lyceum with a [...]
GISM campus launches globally regognized degrees from the prestigious Massey University
Massey University is one of New Zealand’s leading educational institutions. A state – funded university, with a proud 70-year tradition of academic excellence and a strong national and international reputation, Massey University is a leader in the fields of Information science and Management studies and is one of the biggest business colleges in the country. [...]
Interior Designer/Decorator @ OCBT CAMPUS – COLOMBO 03
With the demand for interior designers/decorators rising locally and overseas, OCBT CAMPUS (formally known as OpenArc College of Business & Technology / OCBT) has launched a study course to take advantage of the opportunities opening up. This programme was specially created to produce professionals who will succeed in the real world. It is practical-oriented, and [...]
Senal heading to Aloha State
Senal Rajamantri of Colombo International School (www.cis.lk) was recently placed at Hawai’i Pacific University (www.hpu.edu) with scholarship by Scholarships for USA (Pvt) Ltd (www.scholarshipsforusa.com). HPU is a small/medium size private university that specializes in liberal arts located in the state capital Honalulu. It’s rankings include “Best Undergraduate Return on Investment” of any college or university [...]
Become CIMA qualified in record time: enroll in CIMA FAST at Imperial College
As parents, one of your biggest worries is your child’s education. Once they finish their A’ Levels, what should they do, to achieve success in their careers? There are a variety of choices but which is right for your child? Also, what college is right for them, and will give them the necessary skills, knowledge, [...]
Gateway College wins Best Delegation Awards at SLMUN
The sixth session of the Sri Lanka Model United Nations held last week at Waters Edge, set the stage for diplomacy, discussion and youth resolution to pressing, controversial issues. In light of the fierce competition between delegations from both national and international backgrounds, representing Brazil, Gateway College Colombo performed exceptionally well to secure the Best [...]
A word from a few of the many successful Aerospace Engineers from the Asian Aviation Centre Sri Lanka now in the UK
Rashitha Jayasekara 28 years BSc (Hons) Aerospace Engineering (2004-2007) Aircraft Manufacturing Engineer-Rolls Royce United Kingdom I joined the Asian Aviation Centre Pvt (Ltd) in the year 2004 and enrolled with Kingston University London, to acquire a BSc (Hons) in Aerospace Engineering. The two years I spent at AAC was very useful and it gave me [...]
SIBA Convocation and the International Buddhist Conference
SIBA holds its first ever convocation on the 20th August, 2013 at the SIBA Auditorium from 8.30 a.m onwards. It will be followed by the International Buddhist Conference on the 20th and 21st of August, 2013. This particular event marks the 260th anniversary of the establishment of SIAM mahanikaya in Sri Lanka to ordinate Buddhist [...]
Top Quality English Education from High Calibre Professionals
Are you looking for high quality English education delivered by top quality instructors through an institute with international recognition? Do you need assurance that the institute will give you personalized attention to ensure your growth? The Rainbow Institute of Communication and English is ready to cater to your needs. The institute has been set up [...]
Chartered Management Institute UK, SL Branch and KPMG organise an evening presentation on “When Margins Matter”
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Sri Lanka branch, joined hands once again with their exclusive knowledge sharing partner, KPMG in Sri Lanka, to conduct an evening presentation on 7th August on the topic “When Margins Matter”, focusing on cost and margin management in the context of modern business environments. Welcoming the participants Rohitha Mendis – [...]
