Start Year 1 of Your American Degree from day 1 right after O/Levels
Given that a college degree is the most common pathway to a career that demand higher skills and a bigger paycheck, the job market is getting increasingly competitive andA-levels is no longer a passport to college. Thousands of students are encouraged to make that crucial decision to forgo A levels to go to college right after O Levels; nevertheless, most degree programes offered in many countries including the UK, Sri Lanka, and Australia require that the student has either taken A levels or followed a foundation year programme. But US and Canadian universities accept O Levels and GCSEs for admission, which enables students to graduate by the age of 20 and start off on the right foot with their career: it gives them an edge over their AL qualified peers in the job market in the long run as employers are highly impressed by graduates with some relevant industry experience.
ANC Education, with 17 years of transforming lives, has been the beacon of hope for thousands of O Level students who sought admission to US and Canadian degree programmes. Students can either transfer to the US or Canada upon successful completion of their general education requirements (Year 1 and 2) or complete their full US degree in Business & Psychology at ANC; every student is assured of abundant support for a seamless transition from high school to college and opened up to a whole new world of learning and growth.
Undergraduate Degree Programmes Offered at ANC
- U.S. Business Degree (Completion)
- U.S. Psychology Degree (Completion)
- 2+2/ 3+1 U.S. Degree Transfer Programme
- 1+3/ 2+2 Canada Degree Transfer Programme
US and Canada Degree Transfer programs
ANC transfer programmes have successfully placed 2000+ students in top notch American and Canadian universities, State University of New York, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida Institute of Technology, Purdue University, Northwood University, Ohio State University, University of South Florida, Montana State University, Northern Arizona University, York University, University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, McMaster University, University of British Columbia, Acadia University, for example.
Transfer students can choose from nearly 500 undergraduate degree programmes in the following fields of study: Engineering, Science, Business, IT, Education, Social Sciences/ Humanities. In addition to traditional careers, they cover the broad spectrum of modern careers that are prevalent and emerging in the 21st century, from information security, smart-building technology, robotics service, VR designing, and health services to entrepreneurship and project management.
US Business Degree (full degree completion)
ANC offers a range of American degree programmes in areas of Business. They are internal degree programmes directly awarded by ANC’s academic partner, Northwood University from the U.S.A. Northwood is recognised across the world for meeting global standards of excellence in business education (AACSB accredited). Every student is given the opportunity to complete a 6 month paid internship in the senior year. Past students have interned at several reputed organisations including Virtusa, Brandix, MAS Holding, Hayleys, Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts, and Hilton.
US Psychology Degree (full degree completion)
ANC offers a Bachelor’s in Psychology in collaboration with the State University of New York. Psychology students also gain the real-world experience through supervised internships. Past students are employed in a number of areas, including HR management, counselling, social services, government service, education, child care, public health, and the media.
ANC degree programs are quality assured by its partner universities of the US, and students receive their academic transcripts, identical to those issued in the US, only from the partner universities, yet those who opt for full degree completion programs save up to 70% of the cost of earning the same degree in the US. This also helps transfer students succeed at making the transition, for credits earned from their classes at ANC count at approximately 160 universities in the US and Canada.
Students Best Prepared for the Future by 20: STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) programs Education
In addition to its obvious advantage of allowing you to graduate by 20 and launch a career well ahead of your AL qualified peers who would only be starting their sophomore year (year 2), the US higher education system offers a holistic learning experience.
Many educators have realized the importance of training scientists, technologists, and engineers to engage with society, and the world needs innovators with integrity, ethics, and values today than ever. Hence, many educational institutions across the globe, once congratulated themselves on offering top notch STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) programs, are forced to integrate the arts education into their curriculums. This cannot be done overnight. Be that as it may, the arts education has been an integral part of the undergraduate degree programs offered by a number of US universities for centuries.
Every ANC student enrolled on a US degree program, regardless of his/ her major, is required to complete the General Education program which includes English Composition, World Cultures, History, Communications, Sociology, etc. in addition to IT, Math, and natural sciences. The philosophy is to develop the most sought-after skills within the job market, including communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration identified as “the 21st century Cs” as well as the ability to use computing tools. These skills complement students’ technical knowledge in both STEM and Business disciplines. All in all, the STEAM approach to learning helps students make better connections to the real world so that they are better prepared to respond to the challenges and opportunities of the century. And transfer students will have the opportunity to work in the most sophisticated laboratories in the world, helping world-renowned professors trying to make yesterday’s science fiction tomorrow’s reality.
ANC Experience
ANC ensures a seamless transition from O levels to undergraduate level studies. One-on-one attention and guidance from well qualified faculty with years of experience in the industry as well as guest lectures from industry experts and US/ Canadian university representatives promote student success throughout their academic career at ANC. Classes are conducted in such a way that students become familiar with typical US/ Canadian university classroom discussions and assignments.
ANC also offers free developmental classes aimed at refining academic English and math skills of freshmen, especially those who have studied in the Sinhala/ Tamil medium. And college admissions advising at the transfer office ensures easy access to great universities. Test preparation classes are conducted free of charge for students seeking help in boosting their SAT and IELTS scores.
What’s more, with several student clubs and organizations, ANC students are inspired by an environment of constant activity.
For those who have finished your OLs, you need not have your whole life mapped out right now, for US universities allow you to take classes in whichever areas interest you and change your major (field of study) usually well into your second or even third year, thereby giving you a unique opportunity to decide what is best for you! Also, ANC’s expert admission counsellors will help you choose a study path that best suits your career goals & ANC also offers psychometric tests (career aptitude tests) that will help you find the right major for you.
Students are welcome to register for any of our undergraduate degree programs on pending results.
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