Your International Academic and Career Pathway through IIHS
The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) is certainly beyond doubt one of the very few educational institutes in Sri Lanka that thrusts not only its young and mature learners to shine in academia but to also gain confidence and exercise their own aptitude to be all round achievers. IIHS believes in ‘creating SMART people’ and continues to soar in the Sri Lankan and South Asian education sectors as it stands out as one of the very few private institutes to offer unique international pathways to courses in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Bio Medical Sciences, Health Administration and Education.
IIHS is proud to be the home of hard working, ambitious, critical thinking and determined students who continue to take large strides in the academic world with its popular 3+1 and 2+2 pathways. These students not only thrive in the classroom but bring vibrancy to the multiple endeavors that IIHS drives their students into. With guidance by the academic staff, the culture inculcated at IIHS ensures that students from the most diverse backgrounds are able to gain the highest achievements with unlimited opportunities.
“With the magnitude of work we do at IIHS we are aligning with the vision to transform people, communities and landscapes. With over 20 international partnerships from United Kingdom, Australia, Finland, United States of America and Malaysia we produce the highest quality students who are equipped to join the international workforce”
– Dr. Kithsiri Edirisinghe (CEO/Founder – IIHS)
Ms. Rashmalee Peiris:
Programme: Advanced Diploma of General Nursing
Status: Graduate of IIHS, Registered Nurse in Victoria, Australia.
School: Lyceum International School, Wattala
“As an alumnus from Lyceum International School, my only thought was that I wanted to start a health-related programme. However, as an international school student who had done London A/L’s the choices I had were quite limited, one being to fly abroad, which is quite expensive. So, I knew I had to look for different avenues & that’s when I stumbled across IIHS. The 3 years with IIHS not only enhanced my academic skills, but it also made me identify the strengths I never knew I had. Thanks to the amazing support system I was provided, both from the lecturers and the administrative personnel, I was able to achieve many milestones, those that were just dreams. After my 3 years at IIHS I completed 1 year at Deakin University Australia and my Bachelors led me to registration as a nurse which has unlocked many doors for me”.
– Rashmalee
Ms. Mariyam Shazra
Programme: Advanced Diploma in
General Nursing
Status: IIHS Alumna, Registered Nurse
at IGMH, Male.
Country: Maldives
“I am from Maldives and commenced my Advanced Diploma in General Nursing at IIHS. Throughout the past 3 years I have published over 3 research articles and have been a part of numerous community projects. I have graduated from IIHS in 2017 and currently work at IGMH, in Male.”
During her time at IIHS she was a co-founder in the Gender; Equality campaign at IIHS where she presented research on factors that influence Gender Equality in Sri Lanka and Maldives. She was one of the best achievers at IIHS. IIHS is currently a regional hub for education and has approximately 100 Maldivian students enrolled in Nursing programmes.
Mr. Lachitha Chenuka
Programme: Advanced Diploma in General Nursing
Status: Alumnus of IIHS,
completing Bachelors in
Nursing Degree at Edith Cowan University, Australia.
School: Lyceum International School, Wattala
“I have received immense opportunities from IIHS have. We have a great relationship with the Nursing lecturers and through that I have been able to achieve my research and academic goals. During my time at IIHS I was a member of the Sports Council and managed to learn the art of balancing my studies and extra-curricular activities. IIHS was a second home for me as I had many friends from Lyceum enrolled at IIHS.”
Lachitha joined IIHS after finishing his GCE Advanced Level (London) at Lyceum International School Wattala. He has completed the 3 year Advanced Diploma in General Nursing programme at IIHS which provided him with the direct pathway to Edith Cowan University, Australia for 1 year for the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) degree. Lachitha engaged in multiple research projects in Rathnapura where he along with his team of researchers assessed the health status of miners in the area. He is an all-rounder and one of Lyceum’s star athletes where he was directly involved in athletics and cricket. Lachitha was a school prefect and the Deputy Games Captain in 2012/2013 and was the Champion in multiple Inter-House Athletic Competitions. Furthermore, had won District, International School and Zonal Levels awards. He was an active member at IIHS Sports Council and is known for his pleasant and consideate.
Ms. Puneesha Pasqual
Programme: Advanced Diploma in General Nursing
Status: IIHS and Deakin Alumnus, Registered Nurse, Australia.
School: Museaus College
“The three years at IIHS was a very colorful period because as students we did not only gain a vast amount of knowledge but also participated in many cultural activities and sport. The friendships developed still remain the same although we reside in different parts of the world. The best experience was that the staff was always willing to help us out and most of all we were able to build lifelong friendships”
Puneesha Pasqual graduated from Deakin University and is currently employed in the city of Warnambool in Victoria as a registered nurse. She is one of IIHS’s many exceptional students who not only excelled in academia but also possessed an illustrious personal life. Having entered IIHS as a teenager at the budding age of 16, she demonstrated that age should not stand as an obstacle when an individual is determined to achieve personal goals. Her ambitious and vivacious personality allowed her to accomplish far more than a diploma in Nursing. Puneesha exhibited great interest in the research field where she was able work on numerous events which yielded fascinating research articles and present it at national and international forums. She succeeded in attaining the Best Poster Award at the 163rd OMICS International Conference on Nursing and Emergency Medicine held in Nevada, USA whilst winning the Best Award for the Paper Presentation at the 1st International Nursing Research Forum in Sri Lanka. Whilst excelling in the research forefront, Puneesha represented Sri Lanka in the 2012 Yonex BWF World Junior Badminton Championships held in Chiba, Japan. Her striking personality alongside her inherent eagerness towards academia and sports allowed her to acquire the Most Outstanding Student in the Diploma in General Nursing (2014) and IIHS Overall Most Outstanding Student (2014) award.
Ms. Danutthara Jayakody
Programme: Advanced Diploma in
Bio Medical Sciences
Status: Alumnus of IIHS, Current
student of University Of
South Australia (UNISA)
School: Lyceum International School.
“The most attractive part of studying at IIHS for me was the opportunity I got to participate in online based learning and exams. We have a unique E-Learning system that keeps a track of our learning and I feel that the learning at IIHS is very practical and the staff at IIHS prepare us for the real world. I had many friends at IIHS from Lyceum International School, Wattala. I am currently studying at University of South Australia completing the Bachelors in Medical Science degree and I know that my time at IIHS helped me in the transition to the international student life.”
Danutthara is a 21 year old Bio Medical Science student who aspires to complete the Bachelors in Medical Sciences degree in University of South Australia. This programme will be a foundation for Medicine. During her time at IIHS young Danutthara completed multiple research projects and presented her researches at national and international forums. She was also an active member of the IIHS Student Council which allowed her to display her vibrant personality.
Ms. Kisara Arembapola
Programme: Certificate in Health Sciences and
Aged Care
Status: IIHS Alumnus, Enrolled Nurse, Australia
School: Royal Institute, Colombo
“By completing the TAFE course and the Certificate in Aged Care simultaneously I was employed instantly in Australia and was therefore able to live an independent life where I supported myself financially while studying. As a part time aged care nurse I was able to earn an adequate income. It is highly empowering to be able to support myself at this age as I can pay for my food and lodging through my own income”.
Following her GCE Ordinary Level, Ms Kisara Arembapola, has completed the Certificate in Health Sciences (through IIHS) at the mere age of 17. Simultaneously, Kisara followed the 6 month Aged Care programme at IIHS. At the age of 18, young Kisara had enrolled for the Diploma in Nursing in Australia. Since she was armed with the Aged Care Certificate, she was able to work part time at an Aged Care facility, which with no doubt supported her financially whilst exposing her to the industry connections. She is now a student at University of Southern Queensland is following the Bachelors of Nursing Degree.
Ms. Kisara Arembapola
Programme: Certificate in Health Sciences and
Aged Care
Status: IIHS Alumnus, Enrolled Nurse, Australia
School: Royal Institute, Colombo
“By completing the TAFE course and the Certificate in Aged Care simultaneously I was employed instantly in Australia and was therefore able to live an independent life where I supported myself financially while studying. As a part time aged care nurse I was able to earn an adequate income. It is highly empowering to be able to support myself at this age as I can pay for my food and lodging through my own income”.
Following her GCE Ordinary Level, Ms Kisara Arembapola, has completed the Certificate in Health Sciences (through IIHS) at the mere age of 17. Simultaneously, Kisara followed the 6 month Aged Care programme at IIHS. At the age of 18, young Kisara had enrolled for the Diploma in Nursing in Australia. Since she was armed with the Aged Care Certificate, she was able to work part time at an Aged Care facility, which with no doubt supported her financially whilst exposing her to the industry connections. She is now a student at University of Southern Queensland is following the Bachelors of Nursing Degree.