‘Shilpa Sena’ at the BMICH
A large number of students visited ‘Shilpa Sena’ at the BMICH, organised by the Ministry of Science Technology & Research, aimed at promoting Science and Technology. A student seen making use of the facilities to enhance his knowledge. Pic by Isanka Sunimal
Rs 500 per day for 13-Year Compulsory Ed. apprentices
A Ministry of Education (MoE) proposal, for a daily travel and food allowance of Rs 500, for students following apprenticeship under the 13-Year Compulsory Education, during their training period, has been approved by the Cabinet. This is because some students would have to pay to travel to locations away from their village, to attend the [...]
1,918 Grade III Principals for National, Provincial schools- MoE
The Ministry of Education (MoE) will recruit 1,918 Grade III Principals for National and Provincial schools, MoE sources said. Examinations were held for the selections . Among those who sat the examination in February this year, 3,880 received high marks, and will be interviewed for the final selections by end July. “The appointments, to be [...]
School Inpectors a ploy to re-employ retired people into the system- CTU
The Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) last week said that the Ministry of Education (MoE) attempt to introduce School Inpectorates (SI) to the 10,175 schools islandwide, is a ploy to re-employ retired people into the system. CTU General Secretary Joseph Stalin said it is totally against the government re-employing retired persons from the SLEAS Principal and [...]
GCE A/L Sinhala, Tamil Science Resource books not printed
With 2 weeks to go for the 2019 GCE Advanced Level exam, students complained they are unable to obtain Sinhala/Tamil Resource books on Science subjects. It is learned that the printing of the Resource books, a new concept introduced by the Ministry of Education, has been delayed due to time constraints. The National Institute of [...]
Grade 5 Scholarship Exam on August 4, GCE A/L starts August 5
The Examination Department will conduct the 2019 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) and Grade 5 Scholarship Exams from August 5 and August 4 respectively. The Department said that it is in its last leg of distributing Admission cards for the GCE A/L 2019, with admission forms already dispatched to students in the 10,175 schools islandwide, while [...]
65% Uni. applicants fail placement test due to poor teaching environment for English Language – Study
A research conducted by Dr. S. Rajadurai, a Lecturer of the University of Colombo (UoC), reveals that the poor teaching environment for English Language in Sri Lanka, means 62%-65% University applicants fail to obtain the 35% Pass mark at the placement test. The issue begins at the GCE O Level, with only 50% of the [...]
‘World Youth Skills Day 2019’ at UN Headquarters
The ‘World Youth Skills Day 2019’ was celebrated for the 5th consecutive year on July 15, at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York. The event was organised by the Permanent Missions of Sri Lanka and Portugal to the UN in New York, in partnership with the Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, [...]
Technology Lab for National School Zahira
The Technology Lab of National School Zahira was declared open under the ‘Nearest School – The Best School’ campaign. State Minister Wasnatha Aluvihare and Matale Mayor Daljith Aluvihare were the Chief Guests. Director of Education for the Matale Zone, Mahinda S. Yapa and Assistant Director J.M.Iqbal were also present. Pix by Mahesh Keerthiratna
Soft Skills Development Workshop for Kelaniya Undergrads
University of Kelaniya (UoK) undergraduates were, last week, provided training at a Workshop in Soft Skills Development pertaining to professional CV writing and facing an interview. It was organised by the UoK’s Career Guidance Unit, together with the Department of Statistics & Computer Science and Statistics & Computer Science Students’ Association. Mr. Senior Manager- Employer [...]
Two Zahirians to take part in World Scout Jamboree in the US
The World Scout Jamboree will be held from July 22-August 4 in West Virginia, United States of America. Two Students from Zahira College, Colombo, Farhath Farook and Abdul Razak will be participating at the Jamboree. The College organised a ceremony to felicitate the 2 students under the patronage of Principal Trizvy Marikkar. Deputy Principal Ananda [...]
Vietnam Buddhist Uni. VC conferred ‘Saddharma Keerthi Sri Darshana Visharada’
Vice Chancellor of the Vietnam Buddhist University Most Ven. Dr Thich Nhat Tu Maha Thera was recently conferred the honourary title of “Saddharma Keerthi Sri Darshana Visharada” by the Sri Kalyanee Samagree Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha of the Siam Chapter, Sri Lanka. The felicitation ceremony was held at the Parama Dhamma Chethiya Maha Pirivena, Ratmalana. [...]
Blood Donation by Mahinda College Prefects
The annual Blood Donation campaign organised by the Mahinda College Prefects was held on Wednesday at the College Olcott Hall.
Rs.429m Japanese aid for Public Sector Human Resource Development
The Government of Japan has granted Japanese Yen 263 million (approximately Rs. 429 million) for the Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) project, to train young executive officers in the public sector at universities in Japan. Under the project, 17 public sector officials will be sent to pursue a 2-year Masters or PhD Degree from 2020 [...]
What now? A survival guide for life after AL’s
Make a Plan Now that you have left school behind you the time has come to explore and experience. Maybe your next step is to travel, study at a university, learn a new skill, find a job, or just explore options for what you want to do with your life. Regardless of what you desire [...]
Most Successful International University Transfer Programme In Sri Lanka
About American international Campus American International Campus (AIC) is the leader of international university transfer options in Sri Lanka. Being the leader in the transactional education industry with the most number of university partners in the USA, UK, Australia, France, Belarus, Malaysia, today AIC has been recommended by the Sri Lankan parents as the [...]
EDEX Mid-Year Expo to take centre stage on 7 & 8 Sep
Celebrating a legacy of over 15 years of empowering Sri Lanka’s youth to be globally competitive, EDEX, Sri Lanka’s largest education and careers exhibition brand, will once again take centre stage when its hosts EDEX Mid-Year Expo for the 7th consecutive year on 7th & 8th September 2019 at the SLECC. Having successfully completed the [...]
Compelling Financial Institutions-China Construction Bank
A bank is a persons ally, and it has been so ever since the monetary system evolved into the banking system. It is necessary to comprehend the vitality of such financial institutions and realize the manner in which daily routines are interconnected. The globe is rich with such financial institutions, in all the scales. In [...]
Foresight and Innovation for #NextGenGov Champions
Similar to other countries in the region, Sri Lanka has experienced rising urbanization, technological innovation, deepening inequality, vulnerability to disasters and dramatic environmental risks. A new generation of government leaders is imperative in ensuring Sri Lanka can effectively respond to the challenges of our time. The ‘Foresight & Innovation for #NextGenGov Champions’ programme responds to [...]
Find Your Ideal Career in Hospitality Management with AAH
Students after London O/Levels and A/Levels Given the opportunity to meet Australian Hospitality Experts 13th July 2019 was an eventful day at the Australasian Academy of Hospitality (AAH) Auditorium with many students after London O/Levels and A/Levels together with their parents gathered for an informative session with Australian Experts in the Hospitality Education and Industry [...]
Start your American Degree Transfer Programme now at NCHS
Centrally located on a 375-acre site in the southern San Joaquin Valley, California State University, Bakersfield is a continuously growing comprehensive regional university that is committed to transforming the lives of its students and community through its established excellence in academia, diversity, service, and community engagement since its founding in 1965. CSUB offers high-quality undergraduate [...]
TISSL appoints new office bearers
The International Schools of Sri Lanka (TISSL) which is the Association of the most recognized and leading International Schools in Sri Lanka appointed new office bearers at the Annual General Meeting which was held recently. Mrs. Kumari Hapugalle Perera, Executive Director of Alethea International School was appointed the new Chairperson. Mrs. Hapugalle Perera counts over [...]
Over A/L 100 teachers at CA Sri Lanka’s Gurunena seminar
CA Sri Lanka recently organized a Gurunena seminar for the benefit of over 100 GCE Advanced Level Accounting subject teachers in the Piliyandala and Kalutara Educational Zones, where the importance of ‘Accounting Standards for GCE A/L Accounting Syllabus’ was highlighted. The lecture was conducted by Chartered Accountant and Lecturer of the University of Moratuwa Mr. [...]
America – Where Education and Experience Meet!
American Higher Education is not well understood by most Sri Lankan students and parents. The Sri Lankan education system with its singular focus on exams and preparation for those exams is very different from the American system with its focus on continual assessment, thinking skills, communication, and future-focused career orientation. In American education the abilities [...]
Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science
Bernard Soysa Memorial Award for Scientific Research-2019 Applications are invited for the Bernard Soysa Memorial Award for Scientific Research. This award will be given to a Sri Lankan citizen based on research carried out in Sri Lanka, in a discipline coming within the purview of SLAAS. Applications will be evaluated on the basis of relevance, [...]
Laki – Sri Lanka’s modern day Da Vinci
Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen. – “ Leonardo da Vinci ” As a creator, the brilliance of mind and talent of Da Vinci was one which contributed inherently as a liberating influence to later generations of artists. Throughout history, it was [...]
Edulanka Study Abroad rewarded at Business World International Excellence Award Ceremony
Edulanka Study Abroad one of the leading institutions providing facility to obtain Medical Degrees from reputed universities won the award medium category of the Education sector at the recently concluded Business World International Excellence Award Ceremony. held at Hotel Taj in Colombo. ELSA provides best opportunities for students to study in world class medical universities [...]
CMA Sri Lanka Final Apex Level Students excel in Speech Craft
The CMA Sri Lanka Toastmasters Club conducted their twelfth speech craft program in association with the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA). Twenty eight participants at the Final Apex Level attended the Advanced Professional Communication Skills programme covering a schedule of twelve sessions. Course Director TM Dian Abeyewardene provided ‘one-on-one’ training to [...]
International Medical Education Fair – IMEC 2019
“I want to become a Doctor”, a passion instilled in the hearts of youngsters who wishes to pursue a career in the field of Medicine. “Foreign Medical Education is expensive, I can’t afford it”, “Medical Licensing Examinations are tough, How do I pass? “, “I want to seek for an International career, how is it [...]
SLIIT Alumni Binura Perera contributing towards Shaping a Sustainable Future for the Nation
Making a commitment to environmental sustainability count in his current role, SLIIT Almnni Binura Perera has embraced the challenges of tomorrow and is working towards driving positive change. As a Mechanical Engineer for Brandix Apparel Limited, Binura is part of the central sustainability team of Brandix Apparel Limited, managing energy performance and carbon footprint of [...]
ANC Graduation and Awards Night celebrates
ANC Education celebrated its 17th Annual Graduation Ceremony and Awards Night held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) on 19th July 2019. Over 524 ANC graduands went on stage to receive their certificates that signified the culmination of hard work, actualization of their goals and sheer commitment to reach this remarkable milestone in [...]
ISM APAC recognised with Great Place to Work Certification
ISM APAC, a leading global software development company marking its fifth year of operations in Sri Lanka, was recently bestowed with a Great Place to Work Certification for its continuous effort and engagement towards its people and culture. Being a major contributor to the e-commerce industry globally, ISM’s office in Sri Lanka which serves the [...]
Cultivating the Next Generation of Government Leaders
There’s a movement taking place within public sectors across the world and Sri Lanka isn’t behind the trend. In fact, with the right investment and political will we could be a regional leader of this global movement. In the last couple of years having spoken to and worked with colleagues who work with public sector [...]
The President who tackled Communism, Fascism and Nazism
In 1932 a democratic party nominated a candidate for presidency; Franklin D. Roosevelt who eventually won the presidential election in the USA thereby facing many challenges thus tackling numerous issues that existed within the country propelling it towards a world of superpower! Franklin Delano Roosevelt who was often referred by the initials FDR, was an American [...]
Mahamaya Girls’’ College Kandy and Colombo branch PPA gifts 1.5 million to Ragama Teaching Hospital
The Colombo branch of the Kandy Mahamaya Girls College Kandy Past Pupils’ Association donated a sum of rupees 1.5 million toward the much needed High Dependency Unit or Ward 41 at the Ragama Teaching Hospital. The need for a project of this genus came about after the tragic Easter attacks on the 21st of April [...]
SLIM to strengthen Union Assurance staff with Certificate in Professional Selling Programme
In the latest of its educational and training collaborations with the corporate sector, the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) will offer a scholarship to the top performing insurance agents of Union Assurance (UA). This scholarship will provide the high achievers of the Union Assurance Bancassurance team with an opportunity to follow a customised [...]
Sri Lanka partnering with CONTESSA
CONTESSA (Contemporary Teaching Skills for South Asia) sets up a partnership between European and South Asian Higher Education Institutions and educational organisations for the further development of teaching skills. The international community adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SDG4, as ‘Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for [...]
British Language Centre Excels at Business World International Awards
Established in 2007 British Language Centre a leading institute of educating English language professionally both writing and spoken won the gold in small category of the education sector at the recently concluded Business World International Award ceremony held at Hotel Taj in Colombo. Since its inception, the British Language Centre has become one of the [...]
AOD presents, ‘Extraordinary Minds’ a one of a kind Open House, at its new home—Colombo Innovation Tower
Colombo to witness the future talent, education & jobs of tomorrow To Continue until 21st Sunday AOD has made some big moves and shakes this year, starting with the major announcement to adopt a groundbreaking interdisciplinary style higher education model, merging studies in design, technology and business. This unprecedented move positioned AOD as a true [...]
IIT Cutting Edge redefines the future of innovation and entrepreneurship
The Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), a pioneer in providing British higher education in Information Technology and Business in Sri Lanka, recently held its annual Cutting Edge exhibition at IIT Campus premises located in Colombo 06. IIT students displayed innovative projects at Cutting Edge 2017 which was themed “Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship.” This year’s exhibition [...]
Dr. Kithsiri Edirisinghe at IIHS helps propel nursing education to international standards
Dr. Kithsiri Edirisinghe (MBBS, MSc, MD (Medical Administration), Founder/ CEO/ Director Academics, Strategy and International Affairs – at the International Institute of Health Sciences has over 26 years’ experience in the health industry with extended experience in the education industry. He is an experienced consultant medical administrator, managing hospitals ranging from rural to teaching and [...]