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APIIT introduces degree in applied IT

APIIT introduces degree  in applied IT

APIIT – Sri Lanka School of Computing introduces British Internal degree in Applied Information Technology. Already well-known for offering high quality education in Computing, Software Engineering and Computer Networks and Security programmes, this programme will add a new dimension to APIIT’s academic profile. Applied Information Technology (AIT) is one of the most sought after fields [...]

How to select a globally recognized university?

How to select a globally recognized university?

The large number of private universities and institutions in Sri Lanka that offer foreign degree or equivalent qualifications calls the students and parents to be more concerned in their university program selection. There are many foreign university degree qualifications including those from UK, Australia, and US universities. And the list is growing with universities from [...]

Australia, the No 1 study destination for Sri Lankan students

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 programs leading to highly respected and internationally recognized qualifications. Furthermore, employment opportunities after graduation open up [...]

Hospitality Management : For a rewarding career in a global industry

Hospitality Management : For a rewarding career in a global industry

Are you a team player and a natural leader? Are you upbeat, energetic, and adapt well to change? Do you enjoy traveling the world? Do you feel fulfilled by helping others? If you answered “yes” to all of the above, then a degree in hospitality may be just what you are looking for. Careers in [...]

“Trash It:” – By Raffles Colombo for Bachelor of Design, Australia!

“An exhibition showcasing garments and accessories constructed from waste materials, created by undergraduates of Fashion Faculty” Friday 30th of August is going to be a day off change and innovation at Raffles Colombo with as the lobby will be transformed into and Exhibition / Competition hosted and organized by the talented students off Raffles Colombo. [...]

NSBM: Underpins the future demands of Sri Lankan higher education

Recognising the trends of modern higher education of 21st century, Sri Lanka shows an eventual interest in moving forward while identifying modern requirements and shaping the future of Sri Lankan youth. Importance of nurturing a well groomed personality with recognized education is conversely significant in the modern context of providing higher education to younger generation. [...]

NIBM – The teacher creating employable graduates

NIBM – The teacher creating employable graduates

Are you dreaming of becoming a professional with rewarding academic qualifications and career enhancements? Are you struggling to select the best institute among hundreds of academic institutes in Sri Lanka? If ‘ YES’ NIBM is the place to be! NIBM with its legacy of forty five years (1968-2013) in the business of training and development [...]

Sri Lankan students choose Adelaide

Sri Lankan students choose Adelaide

The University of Adelaide is proving to be an increasingly popular study choice for Sri Lankan students. In the last 12 months, the number of Sri Lankan students choosing to study in Adelaide has increased by 30%. This increase can be attributed to the high quality of education on offer in this vibrant and multi-cultural [...]

Guaranteed lowest cost fastest track USA degree in Sri Lanka at LBS Campus

London Business School, recognizing that everyone is an achiever, has the most affordable and fastest track USA degree in Sri Lanka made affordable to many, which was restricted to a few affluent people. What do you think of students who are eligible for higher studies but not selected for state universities? With the limited resources [...]

Join IIHE for BSc (Hons) Management Degree Pending A/L Results

Finding the right place of higher education for your child can be a challenge when you approach the topic. The market seems cluttered with so many educational institutions offering so many alternatives. But which is the right one and how do you choose? Testimonials from parents who have witnessed their children blossom out into aspiring [...]

Start your journey to success at Flinders University

Our University At Flinders University we produce graduates who are knowledgeable, who can communicate effectively, and who have the skills to connect across cultural, political, social and geographic boundaries to tackle major challenges. Based in Adelaide, South Australia, Flinders has a well-recognised reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Our students learn from academics who [...]

Register for a world renowned LL.B./BSC. at Horizon Campus and secure your future

Register for a world renowned LL.B./BSC. at Horizon Campus and secure your future

Have your own space as a student & Learn from a vibrant lecture panel Choosing the correct degree path after secondary school may not be easy. Horizon City Campus now offers 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. [...]

Uthum benefitted by meeting university Counsellor and guidance by Edlocate Counsellors

Uthum benefitted by meeting university Counsellor and guidance by Edlocate Counsellors

Uthum Fernando a young lad of 19 years is from Negombo. He is the elder of two boys from a average family with 2 children – both sons. The parents of Uthum realising that his elder son is destined to do well in his studies, admitted him to Adventist International School from where he passed [...]

Sri Lankan Students Networking at Australia’s Number 1 University

Sri Lankan Students Networking at Australia’s Number 1 University

In 2013, there are approximately two hundred Sri Lankan students enrolled at Australia’s Number 1, University – The University of Melbourne. In August, the annual lunch and meeting of Sri Lankan students was held on campus at Melbourne with a gathering of fifty current students. During the event, current Sri Lankan students from across the [...]

Sri Lankan Student inducted into Leadership Hall of Fame

An honour afforded to only a select group of student leaders from the School of Mines, induction into the Leadership Hall of Fame is reserved for those who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills while making a significant impact on the campus community. Only four to six students are chosen annually by a selection committee comprised [...]

After A/L – Study in Malaysia for an Internationally Recognized Qualification

Malaysia is home to campuses of some of the world’s top hundred universities. Students from nearly 100 nationalities study in Malaysia. As such students can study in Malaysia and graduate from world class universities at half the cost. Arguably it is the most sought after education destination in Asia. The quality of the education facilities [...]

KBBS campus assured pass programmes in ACCA/ CIMA/ AAT & CASL

Students’ capability is not the only reason why students fail professional examinations. Failing exams is a combination of many factors.KBBS, a pioneer institute for CIMA ,ACCA, AAT & CA SRI LANKA formed by highly qualified, competent, experienced lecturers and professionals in Sri Lanka has identified this problem and brought the final solution to make the [...]

Individual Student Development Plans, another first by HRMI

In order to facilitate students’ career and professional advancement, HRMI has embarked on a structured and systematic methodology to support student total development. Every student will be required to develop an Individual Development Plan (IDP) which will help achievement of academic and professional goals as well as personal aspirations, value inculcation and character education. Students [...]

Good Shepherd Convent, Kandy prepares to celebrate 125th Jubilee year in 2014

Good Shepherd Convent, Kandy prepares to celebrate 125th Jubilee year in 2014

The year 2013, marks a milestone in the history of Good Shepherd Convent, Kandy as the School prepares to celebrate, its 125th Jubilee Year in 2014. As a premier school blessed in numerous ways, it is with confidence that they say, that all those who pass through its portals will be great women of faith, [...]

The S. Sylvester’s flag is flying high in sports and education

The S. Sylvester’s  flag is flying high in sports and education

St Sylvester’s College Kandy is a leading boys’ schools in Kandy. The institution caters to children from every walk of life. This prestigious institution began as a separate institution on November 1, 1940 by Rev. Fr. D. Robert and Perera O.S.B. as the Principal. The college owed its inception to the foresight of his lordship [...]

CA Sri Lanka kicks off registrations for the coveted Annual Report Awards competition

CA Sri Lanka kicks off registrations for the  coveted Annual Report Awards competition

Registrations for the prestigious Annual Report Awards competition organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) kicked off last week. Held for the 49th year, the competition which is one of the most celebrated corporate events in the country is open to all organizations in the country that produces an [...]

Jump start your career with CA Sri Lanka’s Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Finance

Jump start your career with CA Sri Lanka’s Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Finance

Professionals seeking enhanced career prospects can pursue the Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Finance offered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) which also guarantees a clear pathway to obtain a world class MBA from Australia. Intake is now open for the one year long programme which is held over [...]

Achievers CIMA fast track programme celebrates 5 years

Achievers CIMA fast track  programme celebrates 5 years

Achievers Lanka Business School is renowned to help students obtain the CIMA Professional Qualification within the shortest period of time through theirunique and much talked about CIMA FAST TRACK programme. Achievers FAST TRACK is a branded CIMA programme which provides a competitive advantage to students by enabling them to complete the CIMA Qualification in less [...]

Finished your A/Ls? Become an Internationally Recognized Medical Doctor

The month of August is a special month for A/L students. The local school students bid farewell to their schooldays after sitting for the competitive A/L examination, whereas the international school students obtain the fruition of hard work with the release of the results for London A/Level. Whether you are with or without your results, [...]

CA Sri Lanka signs MoU with Microsoft

CA Sri Lanka signs MoU with Microsoft

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) in its continuing efforts to partner with the world’s best, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding MoU) with Microsoft Sri Lanka with the aim of providing world class IT education for the benefit of its members and students. In its capacity as one of [...]

A great degree and a Scholarship to help you pay for it! Scholarship Examination for September 2013

A great degree and a Scholarship  to help you pay for it! Scholarship  Examination for September 2013

Finish your Degree in the US with The Herzing University Sri Lanka Global Opportunity Scholarship Herzing University (USA) has allocated USD$ 225,000 (approximately LKR 30 Million) through the Herzing University Sri Lanka Global Opportunity Scholarship Programme to help qualified Sri Lankan students complete their Herzing University Bachelor Degree in the US. The Scholarship Program is [...]

Finish CIMA fast with top results at WIZMA Global Education

Finish CIMA fast with top results at WIZMA Global Education

With an innovative approach to learning and enduring support given for their students, Students of WIZMA Global Education has achieved high Results at CIMA exams. A well structured programme delivered by young, qualified and experienced panel of lecturers makes sure the students understand every aspect of what they learn have a holistic knowledge of the [...]

ESOFT new intake for internationally recognized

ESOFT new intake for internationally recognized

ESOFT, the country’s largest network of information technology training centers, has started recruiting new students for the DITEC Diploma Course, Sri Lanka’s only information technology diploma with international recognition. The specialty of this Diploma course is that the students completing the course successfully get the opportunity of obtaining two certificates. One certificate is given by [...]

Royal Institute of Colombo

Q What is Royal Institute of Colombo (RIC)? RIC is the higher education arm of Royal Institute group of companies. It has been in the field of tertiary education for over three decades serving the nation. RIC has contributed immensely, especially the younger generation, in making them versatile characters. All who have studied at RIC [...]

Study Medicine in Europe

Blessed with the mild climates of East European region, VSMU – Vitebsk State Medical University is nestled in the beautiful country of Belarus. VSMU claims to be one of the best in the Europe and 75 years of longstanding excellence in tertiary education since its inception in 1934. VSMU opened its doors to foreign students [...]

University of London International Programmes offer new route to a Bachelors

University of London International Programmes offer new route to a Bachelors

The University of London International Programmes launches its first foundation programme in Sri Lanka this year to help students prepare for undergraduate study. Designed by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), the International Foundation Programme (IFP) has been developed to bridge the education gap of students aspiring to take a UK degree, [...]

A quality learning experience at CFPS Law School

“The 22 years of excellence at CFPS and the prestige and recognition of the University of London will no doubt make an excellent combination in delivering to students a quality higher education” said Dr. Sunil Jayantha Navaratne, Secretary Ministry of Higher Education, at the recent Open Day and Scholarship Award Ceremony of the CFPS Law [...]

Harrow International College at WCMT Campus

Harrow International College is the latest addition to WCMT Campus chain of operations in Sri Lanka which is a fully owned subsidiary of Kartha Education Society (KES) set up by Dr. Sudhir Kartha and a team of eminent educationists in 1994 with the purpose of providing a seamless learning exposure to children from Playgroup to [...]

CIHBI offers students the opportunity to expand their skills and gain overseas work placements in Australia.

CIHBI offers students the opportunity to expand their skills and gain overseas work placements in Australia.

The Chalmway International Hair & Beauty Institute (CIHBI), is a fully fledged leading academy in the field of Hair and Beauty in Sri Lanka, offering internationally recognized certifications and privileged to have experienced teachers guiding and molding Sri Lanka’s qualified practitioners and beauticians under the strict yet nurturing supervision of Mrs. Chandhani Bandara, one of [...]

High achieving 16 year old London AL student join CA Sri Lanka’s inaugural degree programme

High achieving 16 year old London AL student join CA Sri Lanka’s inaugural degree programme

A high achieving student who completed his London AL exams at the young age of just 16, recently joined the country’s first ever degree in Applied Accounting offered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka). Nilupul Weerasinghe, a student of Lyceum International School, is the youngest student in the inaugural [...]

After A/L’S Internationally recognised and affordable diploma programmes from LCM UK

After A/L’S Internationally  recognised and  affordable  diploma programmes from LCM UK

London Centre of Marketing (LCM) UK is an Internationally recognised awarding body , which provides highly affordable qualifications in areas such as Marketing, Sales, Public Relations, Travel and Tourism and Business Management. LCM Qualifications are regulated by OfQual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). Key Advantages Affordability – The LCM Diploma’s are very affordable and [...]

Engineering Degrees at ESOFT via Kingston University, UK

Engineering Degrees at ESOFT via Kingston University, UK

ESOFT, one of Sri Lanka most sought after institutes for higher education launched a dedicated college for Engineering studies this year. This centre is named as “ESOFT College of Engineering and Technology” and is located in “Katubedda” which is an area that has earned a reputation as the hub of engineering studies due to the [...]

“ Wisdom a flower … in the garden of knowledge”

The International Quizzing Association (IQA) Sri Lanka branch will be conducting the “IQA Wisdom Ultimate Quiz Challenge” on September 14, at Kingsbury Colombo. This will be the eighth consecutive year for this very popular “Wisdom Quiz” which has now become the premier quizzing event in Sri Lanka. Quizzing is already a popular mind-game in Sri [...]

Mercury CIMA Plus ‘Fast Track’ programme brings best results for students

Mercury CIMA Plus – Mercury Institute’s Specialist CIMA branch at Hill Street Dehiwela is fast becoming the desired place for students aiming for the fastest and best results in CIMA. Mercury’s FAST TRACK Level 1 programme which invites students who have sat their A/L’s, has already produced successful students who have had an outstanding run [...]

One Hundred and Twenty One graduates at the CIM Sri Lanka Region Graduation Ceremony, Chartered Marketer and Membership Investiture 2013

One Hundred and Twenty One graduates at the CIM   Sri Lanka Region Graduation Ceremony, Chartered Marketer and Membership Investiture 2013

The Graduation Ceremony, Chartered Marketer and Membership Investiture of The Chartered Institute of Marketing Sri Lanka Region concluded successfully on 30th July 2013, at Water’s Edge, Battaramulla. One hundred and twenty one who completed their Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing in March, June, September and December 2012 graduated, whilst Five World Prize, Two Best Stage and [...]

Prize Giving 2013- Stafford International School

Prize Giving 2013- Stafford International School

The chief Guest Prof.Ananda Jayawardena Vice Chancellor of University of Moratuwa welcomed by the head prefect Binura Jayaweera at the BMICH.

U.S. immigration laws provide a multitude of options

U.S. immigration laws provide a multitude of options for foreign companies and individuals to engage in trade and commerce with the United States. The corporate client may wish to pursue various non-immigrant visas suited for business or pleasure, attending or participating in a school or exchange program, invest in a new or existing business, or [...]

SUSA offers “one of a kind” and a very personalized service to students seeking higher education in US

SUSA offers “one of a kind” and a very personalized service to students seeking higher education in US

Scholarships for USA (Pvt) Ltd, recently held its send away party for the fall ‘13 batch at the Seven Degrees North at Cinnamon Lakeside. SUSA (www.scholarshipsforusa.com) offers “one of a kind” and a very personalized service to students seeking higher education in US.

Teacher Training Programme at BCAS with Edexcel (UK) certification Guarantees a rewarding career…

The 13th intake of Professional Diploma in Teaching will commence at the end of August at British College of Applied Studies (BCAS) – Kandy Campus. Continuing a success story of more than seven years in teacher training and over a decade in providing higher education excellence, the course itself has undergone strategic developments where more [...]

Gateway College students go on Summer Camp to University of Nottingham in Malaysia (UNMC)

Gateway College students go on Summer Camp to University of Nottingham in Malaysia (UNMC)

Twenty Seven Advanced Level students and five staff members of Gateway Colleges Colombo, Kandy and Negombo had the unique opportunity of joining a Summer Camp in Malaysia where they stayed in the University of Nottingham, engaged in state of the art learning and participated in sightseeing and fun activities. On successful completion students received a [...]

Gateway prepares to offer a British Degree in Education to make teaching an attractive career

Encouraged by the success of the Edexcel BTEC Professional Diploma in Teaching offered by Gateway Graduate Schools in Colombo, Kandy and Negombo, Gateway is making arrangements to provide a pathway for all Diploma holders to complete a British Degree in Education. Two years ago, Gateway introduced an innovative/ modern teacher teaching course to offer an [...]

New Zealand Career College (NZCC) & Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) courses in New Zealand

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 have 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 [...]

Platinum Calibre Panel of lecturers for the University of London Degree Programme at Mercury

Platinum Calibre Panel of lecturers for the University of London Degree Programme  at Mercury

Mercury Institute of Management , a leading Institute  that provides quality professional education for many prestigious qualifications such as ACCA, CFA, and CISI ,consists  of a reputed and globally recognized panel of lecturers which has contributed to the high pass rates and world prize winners for  all exams of these  professional qualifications. Another addition to these [...]

UCLan Business head visits SLF

UCLan Business head visits SLF

Sri Lanka Foundation (SLF) as a centre for leadership, education, and training offers a wide range of academic programs in dynamic fields namely, Social and Institutional Development, Psychology and Counseling, Business and Enterprise Management, Language and ICT, Digital Film Academy, Tourism & Hospitality Management and the centre for Wellbeing. The SLF was incorporated by Act [...]

ACCA Students’ Committee unveils the flagship event for 2013: 5th Annual ACCA Conference on SUCCESS THROUGH SYNERGY

The Annual Conference, the flagship event of the ACCA Sri Lanka Students’ Committee, brings together eminent corporate personalities to share their insights, experience and knowledge with the Conference participants to be held on the 21st of September 2013, at the Kings’ Court, Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo from 8 00 AM to 3 00 PM. As the [...]

IDM Nations Campus, Providing Brand-new Opportunities for Sri Lankan Youth

Ever since its establishment in 1981, IDM Nations Campus has been instrumental in bringing in Higher Education opportunities to the Sri Lankan youth. Since then IDM has been working closely with the industry sectors and with the higher education aspirants in bridging the dreams and realities. Having successfully completed three decades in the business, we [...]

City School of Architecture: Offers a path in architectural education towards a career in the building industry

City School of Architecture: Offers a path in architectural education towards a career in the building industry

The City School of Architecture (CSA) with a history of twenty five years, offers a path in architectural education towards a career in the building industry with a broad based teaching and learning process, rooted in the real world of practice. Its structured curriculum, design studios, theoretical and technology based education and the experiences of [...]

SLIIT 2013/2014 Intake for IT, Engineering and Business degrees now open

SLIIT 2013/2014 Intake for IT, Engineering and Business degrees now open

SLIIT, the leading degree awarding institute in the fields of IT, Business and Engineering has commenced enrollment of students to undergraduate degree programmes for the academic year 2013/2014. Students who wish to follow degree programmes at SLIIT and their parents are invited to attend the open day on the 14th of September from 9 am [...]

Australian Education Fair 2013 September 7 & 8 at Kingsbury Hotel – Colombo

Meet Flinders University representatives at the Fair. Flinders University is the gateway to opportunity. We offer international students the chance to establish their careers, enjoy their time while studying in Australia and to: – Gain a qualification that is recognised around the world -Develop links with industry across Australia and launch your career into markets [...]

Psychology programmes offered at American College of Higher Education

Psychology programmes offered at American College of Higher Education

American College of Higher education is a one-stop educational institute where the young to matured are catered with their needs. The courses offered from American College of Higher education spans from the foundation English courses to Degree level in multiple disciplines. Psychology has become one of the focussed and popular courses in the last few [...]

Old boys of Zahira College to meet at fellowship dinner on September 7

Old boys of Zahira College to meet at fellowship dinner on  September 7

Zahira College Old Boys Association will commemorate the 120th Anniversary of the College with a Fellowship Dinner on Saturday 7th September 2013 at the College. Several events were organized commencing from last year to celebrate the anniversary and this Dinner will be the Finale to conclude the 120th anniversary. The opening of the College Swimming [...]

Vitebsk State Medical University’s (VSMU) first ever official alumni reunion in Sri Lanka

Vitebsk State Medical University’s (VSMU) first ever official alumni reunion in Sri Lanka

Date: August 10, 2013 Time: 6.30pm onwards PATHE Study Medicine, a division of ANC Education is the exclusive partner for Vitebsk State Medical University (VSMU) in Sri Lanka and Maldives. PATHE Study Medicine has organized VSMU’s first ever official alumni get-together in Sri Lanka at Taj Samudra Hotel Crystal Ballroom with the distinguished participation of [...]

Brighten your future with world class qualifications

Brighten your future with world class qualifications

Are you after your GCE OL / AL? If your answer is “Yes” to that question you will get a rare opportunity to expand your horizons from the traditional village to the global village through BCAS Campus. Wouldn’t it be a blessing in disguise? When it comes to business education – learning alone wouldn’t be [...]

Zahira stages student motivational event

Zahira stages student motivational event

Zahira College Colombo organised a motivational programme for the Grade 5 Scholarship students at the college premises. It was held under the patronage of Principal Trizvi Marikkar. The organisers also distributed mementos to the students and Grade 5 teachers. Deputy Principal Mohamed Riza, Senior Vice Principal Ananda Ponnemperuma and Board of Governors Secretary Rizvi Niyas [...]

CMA grants 100 Full scholarships to AAT students

CMA grants 100 Full scholarships to AAT students

The Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka the National Professional Management Accounting body has granted 100 Full Scholarships to AAT Sri Lanka students on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of AAT. It was on 21st October 1987 that the Founder President of AAT Sri Lanka Prof. Lakshman R Watawala signed the [...]

Sri Lanka to reinforce safe driving behaviour among motorists

A far reaching road safety campaign is to be launched with the involvement of Department of Motor Traffic, City Traffic police and the Health Ministry in collaboration with the private sector in a major effort to reinforce safe driving behaviour among motorists, officials said. The number of road traffic accidents is increasing day by day [...]

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