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Korean vision for the visually impaired

Ambassador for Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka Lee Heon and Chief Researcher Hwang Joon Sik took part in a programme to donate Educational supplies to vision impaired students, organised by the Sri Lanka Council for the Blind, at Rajagiriya. The Ambassador is seen in conversation [...]

Interest-free loans for Higher Education in Non-State Universities

The Treasury has granted approval to offer loans for 5,000 students in Non-State Universities (NSU) and Higher Education Institutions (HEI), under a Government proposal to promote the Education sector. The students will be able to obtain an interest-free loan up to Rs 800,000, repayable in 12 years, with a 4-year grace period, according to of [...]

All’s well that ends well at Kelaniya University

The University of Kelaniya (UoK) stated it has provided solutions to academic issues faced at its Faculty of Computing & Technology, which led to a series of students’ protests. UoK Vice-Chancellor Prof. D.M. Semasinghe, subsequently, appointed a 3-member committee to look into the issues. The UoK stated that, based on recommendations made by the committee, [...]

New Act to control International, Private schools- MoE

The Ministry of Education (MoE) intends to enact a new Act to bring all International and Private schools under its purview Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam announced last week. This follows Government concerns that some Private schools operate beyond their mandate and the MoE has no control over these schools. At present, International and Private [...]

Database for efficient management of schools- Akila Kariyawasam

The Ministry of Education (MoE) intends to create a Database with information that will help in the efficient management of schools. Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam speaking at the opening of a Science Lab at Piyaratne Maha Vidyalaya in Kurunegala, said, the Database containing details of distribution of textbooks, uniforms and teacher transfers will be [...]

Education Unions decry MoE ‘concessions’ to ‘politically victimised’ SLEAS officers

The Ministry of Education’s (MoE) move to grant concessions to 1,028 ‘politically victimised’ SLEAS officers, has come under protest from Education Unions (EU). The EUs claim that, despite Government assurances in June 2018, that no officer will be granted appointments, promotions or increments on claims of political victimisation, has been ignored. On June 26, 2018, [...]

Govt., stakeholders to discuss proposed Higher Education Bill

The Government on Friday (23) agreed to invite for discussions, trade unions and professional organizations who have expressed serious concerns over the proposed Higher Education [HE (Quality Assurance & Accreditation)] Bill. Responding to a question raised in Parliament by Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) MP Bimal Rathnayake, HE Minister Rauff Hakeem said he would schedule a [...]

Certificates for Vocational Training Authority Diplomates

Those who completed Diploma courses at the Vocational Training Authority received their certificates at a ceremony where Speaker Karu Jayasuriya was the Chief Guest.

Aquinas empowers future Business & Hotel Professionals

The Aquinas Faculty of Hospitality is offering a Diploma in Hotel Management and Culinary Education, raising job prospects of those following the course, both within the country and overseas, with foreign educational opportunities in the sector. The move comes with the last decade showing the development of exciting career opportunities for the well educated professional [...]

MoE to give broader approach and wider scope to Education

The Ministry of Education (MoE) intends to give a broader approach to Education, focusing on improving transversal skills, socio-emotional skills as well as values and ethics. According to its 2018 Annual Report, a complete development and revision of the curriculum was carried out for Grades 3, 9 and 13, in order to develop transversal, social [...]

MoE to improve Evaluation & Assessment Methodologies of Exams

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has improved the Evaluation & Assessment Methodologies by conducting examinations efficiently. According to MoE’s 2018 Annual Report, they have taken steps to develop the Data Systems and Computer facilities in all sections to expedite the process of conducting examinations and evaluating by the Department of Examinations (DoE). Special measures were [...]

THE PATH TO OVERSEAS OPPORTUNITIES

Adventus International Education Expo 2019 The path to overseas opportunities Adventus International Education Expo 2019 Adventus Education is a leading education consultancy in Sri Lanka and has been growing strong since 2013. Managed and operated by a group of international education professionals, they provide quality education counselling services for students and place great emphasis on [...]

UCLan Undergraduates at UCL secure 100% Pass Rates

Universal College Lanka (UCL) is proud to announce 100% pass rates achieved by the first and second year undergraduates of the BA (Hons) International Business degree programme awarded by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) UK. Making this achievement all the more significant is the fact that 84% of the second year students have achieved [...]

UCL Students Excel at Monash University Foundation Year

Monash College, wholly owned by Monash University Australia, is pleased to announce that students of their exclusive partner institute in Sri Lanka, UCL (Universal College Lanka) have excelled at the recent Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) Semester 1 – 2019 examinations. Summary of Results – MUFY Semester 1 – 2019 100% pass rate in 10 [...]

“I never imagined that NCHS would become my second home!” - Dileepa Sanjeewa Fernando The students at the Nawaloka College of Higher Studies consider themselves family. The bonds created at the college surpass friendship and strengthened as students moved across continents, in search of a brighter future. Honoring such sentiments as well as the bonds created, [...]

International English Language Testing System, commonly known as IELTS is a language testing system that grades your English language skills. It is based on the four language skills; speaking, writing, reading and listening. The exam is essential for academic as well as visa requirements. However, as per the requirement, the score needed will differ. In [...]

Internship opportunities while pursuing bachelors at ACBT with Middlesex University UK

ACBT believes in an education through practice and experience. Strengthening this conviction further, ACBT has partnered with Middlesex University; the number one Modern University (Times Higher Education Ranking) in the UK that follows a holistic approach to education developing curricular to produce work-ready graduates. In agreement with this focus of Middlesex University, ACBT gives the [...]

A frequently asked question by parents and prospective students at the Nawaloka College of Higher Studies, which has launched the ‘Two plus One Degree’ in Law is about the third year when the students have to go to Belfast for the third and final year. Ulster’s Law School offers a broad range of courses at [...]

Why join Horizon Campus & read for a world recognized LL. B degree?

Are you at the crossroads in choosing the correct degree path for your future? Horizon Campus now offers you the opportunity of reading for a prestigious Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) degree through the University of London International programmes. Your parents may advise you on a degree of choice. Your friends may persuade you to [...]

Australian thinktank calls for system overhaul

Australia’s post-compulsory education system needs an overhaul, with teaching and research funding separated and overseen by a new statutory agency, a Melbourne thinktank argues. The Monash Commission also wants every Australian to have a “lifetime learning account”, with income-contingent loans available for all levels of courses at any approved college or university. The recommendations mark [...]

Nike is an American multinational corporation that focuses in the design, development, manufacturing, and worldwide marketing and sales of footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, in the Portland metropolitan area which functions under the leadership and guidance of Mark Parker, since 2006. The company was founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports by [...]

Study in NZ – Visit Edlocate’s “NZ Education Fair” on August 30 in Colombo & meet University reps too

New Zealand is a beautiful country. Though many Sri Lankan students are not aware of the high standard, diverse education system in NZ, the country is full of international students from many countries in the Asia and Pacific. Students can enrol to study in 4 NZ universities in this peaceful and politically very stable country [...]

Meet Australian University representatives on Sept. 3rd, 4th & 9th in Colombo & Kandy

Edlocate wants to yet again assist students who just got the London A/L results and those who sat SL GCE A/L exams to study in Australia, which will definitely secure a bright future for you. Edlocate is organizing “one on one” interview sessions where over 20 Australian university representatives from the universities that we represent [...]

The University of Sydney – A world-leading university in a world-class city

We’re Australia’s first university and proud of our history of leading thinking and welcoming people from all social and cultural backgrounds for 165 years. We’re regularly ranking the top 50 universities worldwide. We’ve taught seven prime ministers, two Nobellaureates, three astronauts, 110 Rhodes scholars, onePulitzer Prize winner and145 Olympians.What will you achieve? The University of [...]

The importance of training for medical students

The challenges faced by medical students and doctors, upon graduation, is one that is well documented. Students must thus be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide holistic healthcare. Professor Dr Shah Yasin, Head of School for the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences (JCSMHS) at Monash Malaysia shares how medical [...]

Sri Lankan students thriving at The University of Queensland

Applications are now open for Semester 1, 2020 at The University of Queensland (UQ). New students will be welcomed to one of Australia’s leading teaching and research institutions where more than 53,000 students have chosen to take the first steps in their future success, including over 18,000 international students from 135 different countries. Sri Lankan [...]

For Sri Lankan Doctor of Dental Surgery student and Bachelor of Biomedicine graduate Roshine Linus, the decision to study at the University of Melbourne afforded her far more than a university degree – attending Australia’s number one university offered her a world of unexpected opportunity. “As a student at the University of Melbourne my studies [...]

ICBT Campus the leader in private sector education in Sri Lanka has been offering great opportunities for students to obtain world class foreign Degrees in many disciplines since 1999. In association with some of the best British Universities, ICBT Campus offers Bachelor’s Degrees in IT, Business Management, Quantity Surveying , Engineering & Psychology. Studying at [...]

Victory in the wake of defeat- Facing defeat like a pro

Victory is a luxury, which is adored by all. It is only a portion of a much more complicated ordeal. With every victor, comes a vanquished; the defeated. Defeat is a natural phenomenon. When a coin is tossed, it either lands on heads or tails. Likewise you either win, or either you lose; there is [...]

After your A/Levels the biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams

For many of us, owning your own hospitality business or taking up a managerial role in an international Hotel Chain is one of those dreams. We at AAH will help you make your dreams come true. Remember to take time to enjoy the dream, with all the stresses it entails, because when you look back, [...]

Transition from Advanced Levels to Undergraduate Status

The grand finale of years of school education is at hand, after the conclusion of the final Advanced Level examination. This marks an end of a phase, and the start of an entirely different one. The common misconception is that this is merely an upgrade on the already existing education system, where the curriculum followed [...]

ANC Future Center- Medical Placements -No.1 Medical Placement Centre in Sri Lanka Congratulations to all the London A/L students, be proud of the countless hours of study and hard work that you have put into finishing your exams, and not forgetting the ones who are sitting for the Local A/L examination wishing you all [...]

Outstanding results at Advanced Level by students of Gateway

Edexcel International Advanced Level (IAL) 2019 results that have just been released highlight many stellar performances by the students of Gateway College. They include Bhagya Mendis (5 A*s), Adithi Randeni, Sandithi Jayasekera, Keshin Karunarathne, Nimaya Thenuwara (4 A*s), Avinash Fernandopulle, Sachitha Dissanayake, Natalie Yaseen, Thuvaaraka Srikanth (3 A*s) who will qualify for Edexcel High Achiever [...]

Helping students learn from each other is integral to university learning

With the explosion of student numbers over the past couple of decades and the ever-increasing levels of debt that graduates find themselves saddled with, the question “what is the benefit of higher education?”, quite rightly, is frequently asked. The sector’s reaction to being asked to prove its worth normally results in one of two contrasting [...]

Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT), Colombo; is a renowned and certified Cambridge Test Center since 2016 which has been awarded by Cambridge Assessment English, UK for offering internationally recognized English Language qualifications of life-time validity. Prestigious English language certifications such as C1 Advanced, BEC and TKT ; awarded by Cambridge Assessment English, UK, [...]

CINEC Campus Sponsors EDEX Mid-Year Expo 2019 as Gold Sponsor

CINEC Campus Education Consortium is proud to be associated with the EDEX Mid-Year Expo 2019, as a Gold Sponsor. Colombo International Nautical & Engineering College, popularly known as CINEC Campus is located in Malabe a quiet picturesque suburb in the capital city of Colombo with branches in popular suburbs Nugegoda and cities of Jaffna and [...]

Transform your future with a World Class European BBA Top Up Degree in Business and Marketing

About IPAC Business School IPAC School of Management is a well-established and French Government approved leading specialized business school having five campuses throughout France. Well known for their quality and Career oriented programmes in undergraduate and post graduate studies in France as well as Europe. The IPAC School of Management grants degrees in marketing, communication, [...]

BCAS Kandy Campus joins hands with Knowledge First 2019 Education Exhibition as an “ Event Partner”

Established in 1999, British College of Applied Studies (now popularly known as BCAS Campus) has rapidly grown into a leading educational provider in Sri Lanka with a large number of students more than 4,000. BCAS Campus has strong international collaboration, especially with the University of Solent Southampton (UK), East London University (UK) and Pearson (Edexcel) [...]

Jeewa Education joins hands with Knowledge First 2019 Education Exhibition as an “ Gold Partner”

Jeewa Australian Education Roadshow can be simply explained as the most novel concept of prospecting Sri Lankan students’ study in Australia goal. Students who have given up their dreams of higher education found new hope and opportunity from this expo. Jeewa Australian Roadshow has effortlessly become a happy place for students all around Sri Lanka [...]

Australian colleges collar part of university funding windfall

Australia’s opposition Labor Party appears to have watered down an election promise to spend an extra A$10 billion (£5.4 billion) on universities, with the money now to be shared with the country’s public vocational colleges. A new Labor costing document indicates that the extra money, which Labor has previously pledged to restore the demand-driven university funding system [...]

STUDY MEDICINE in World Leading Medical University with Minimum Course Fee

Dear Parents and students, I wish you the best in this year’s GCE Advanced Level Examination. Furthermore, even if you get high marks at the GCE A/L examination, the relatively low government expenditure on education, due to the district base and the Z-CORE indicators in Sri Lanka in the biology and mathematics field, will make [...]

Top 10 things you didn’t know about Florida Tech

ANC Education’s success in building numerous partnerships with Top Ranked, World Class universities over the past 17 years has led to a wider range of choices and opportunities for local students to study at the best universities in the world and choose among 1000’s of majors that best fit their interest and career goals. The [...]

Nidumi Wijerathne from CfPS Law School graduates with a First Class LL.B from the University of London

Nidumi Wijerathne – a Student of CfPS Law School obtained First Class honours at the Bachelor of Laws examination of the University of London. Nidumi was a past pupil of St Bridget’s Convent Colombo 07. From among thousands of students around the world who sat for the University of London LL.B exams in 2019 only 8 students world [...]

Because We believe in ourselves – Students’ Society of Spectrum Institute of Science & Technology

If you enter the premises of Spectrum Institute of Science & Technology (SIST) between the hours 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm, your ears will be filled with a buzz of chatter and laughter. You will also notice many energetic boys and girls walking about in the premises enjoying their lunch break. These dynamic individuals are [...]

With Beanbags and binary machines, Sujatha TechKids prove that girls can be the best in business too! No matter it’s the tech industry or exam classroom, it is clear that computing is currently dominated by men. The software development sphere is no exception. But the recently concluded SLASSCOM TechKids Intro coding workshop at Sujatha Vidyalaya, [...]

Family Night with Perera & Perera

The Old Boys’ Association of St. Sebastian’s College Moratuwa is organizing a Mega Musical Extravaganza, “Family Night with Perera & Perera on 14th September 2019 at Ramadia Ranmal Holiday Resort, Moratuwa. The most two popular bands in Sri Lanka, Gypsies and Marians will entertain the music lovers in Moratuwa at this fun filled evening. Project [...]

The university that took in 50,000 students fleeing Islamic State

When Islamic State began taking control of swathes of Iraq in 2014, seven universities were forced to shut. But 50,000 of the students displaced were welcomed by the University of Kirkuk, which provided support for them to complete their studies, a refuge from terror – some had fled with tales of people being drowned in cages [...]

Family Night with Perera & Perera

HORIZON CAMPUS DESIGNS DEGREE TO PRODUCE EDUCATORS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

“Education is the most powerful weapon which can change the world”- Nelson Mandela. Since, Education is becoming a professional qualification and the country currently facing a national shortage of qualified teachers with the ability to inspire the next generation to excel in studies at school level, mainly at the GCE (Ordinary Level) and (Advanced Level) [...]

Visit the Rivil NZ Education Fair– 01ST Sept.2019 in Mount Lavinia– Organised by Rivil International (riviledu.com)

New Zealand is becoming a popular education destination for Sri Lankan students and it has shown an increase of 50% student arrivals for the current year. New Zealand is one of the most attractive and welcoming study destinations in the world with a high quality of life. Two of its key metropolitan cities, Auckland and [...]

NCHS Alumni Night

The Nawaloka College of Higher Studies organized a get-together for NCHS Alumni students in Melbourne on the 8th of August at Beer Deluxe, Hawthorn. The event was exclusively for current students as well as those who have already graduated from the Swinburne University Australia. The highly anticipated event was enjoyed by students, as they had a night filled with fun and [...]

Which SLMUN 2019 Committee best fits you?

Commission on the status of women Women and children and the role they play has taken an increasingly importance stance. It is because of this that the Commission on the Status of Women was first established. It functions as an intergovernmental body that recognizes as well as promotes women’s rights. However, it doesn’t really stop [...]

Baby boomers back on campus as US universities surf silver wave

Ruth Silin particularly likes the poetry courses she takes at Lasell College, a small university near Boston where she lives on the campus. When she is not in class, she keeps busy with extracurricular activities, most recently producing and modelling in a student fashion show. But Ms Silin differs from her classmates in one important way: [...]

Joseph Stalin Born : Dec 18th1878 Gori Tiflis Governorate of the Russian Empire(now Georgia) Died : March 05th 1953 (at the age of 74) Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union Nationality : Georgian Political party : Communist [...]

Obtain your MBBS from a highest ranked University in Malaysia

International Medical Campus (IMC) the Sri Lanka’s undisputed leader in Overseas Medical Placements to world’s leading Medical Universities across the Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia and South America is inviting applicants to apply for the Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program offered at the Management and Science University (MSU), Malaysia. ABOUT MANAGEMENT AND SCIENCE [...]

First time in Sri Lanka Higher Diploma directly by a UK university at ICBT Campus

ICBT Campus the leader in private sector Higher Education industry has introduced another first by offering Higher Diplomas (HD) directly from a UK University. Liverpool John Moores University in UK is collaborating with ICBT Campus to offer their own Higher Diplomas (HD) to Sri Lankan students. These HDs at British level 5 are academically controlled [...]

ANC – MMI little Stars Graduation Day 2019!

ANC – Modern Montessori International (MMI) celebrated ‘The Graduation Day’ of their pre-school students held on 9th August 2019 at the Nelum Pokuna Auditorium. It was a day of euphoric celebrations as the preschool students, graduating to primary school, experienced one of the most significant moments of their life. The 164 little graduating stars took [...]

Teaching is an art and a science that has been developed from the ancient times. Dhisapamok and Socrates are well-known teachers of ancient times. Teaching systems that have been developed in all parts of the world have taken cognisance of the fact that learning is a logical process. Hence school systems wittingly or unwittingly resorted [...]

Forestpin & The University of Sri Jayewardenepura sign MoU to give students access to Forestpin Analytics

The University of Sri Jayewardenepura recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Forestpin, in which undergraduate and postgraduate students will have opportunities to enhanced learning experiences in data analytics. Forestpin Analytics is used by some of the largest and most respected conglomerates in Sri Lanka. As part of the MOU, students of the Faculty of [...]

Qualified with a renowned British Degree in Psychology at SLIIT

Day to day stress even without being aware of the meaning of stress, seep into our lives on a regular basis; as humans stressful situations in life are unavoidable. What if you can learn about aspects related to stress and many other subjects which influence the mental well-being of an individual? Mental health, emotions, personality, [...]

Appreciating the extraordinary services…

An honours ceremony of a country is celebrated to highlight the people who have contributed from their sweat and blood to build up a country in an extraordinary manner. The purpose of awarding these titles is to felicitate and appreciate the great service rendered to the country to uplift the standards and its pride, as [...]

SLIIT hosts Open Day 2019 to showcase endless possibilities for prospective students

SLIIT will host an Open Day in September to showcase the endless possibilities for prospective students as they prepare and explore exciting future career pathways. The Open Day is an annual calendar event of SLIIT. This year it is scheduled on 07 September 2019 from 9.00 am onwards at the SLIIT premises in Malabe and [...]

“Research for Impact” organized by the Sri Lankan Academy of Young Scientists (SLAYS)in October

SLAYS Conference 2019 titled “Research for Impact” organized by the Sri Lankan Academy of Young Scientists (SLAYS) will be held in October, 2019 in Colombo. Profound international and national scientists will be sharing their experiences in this forum with the local young scientists. The target audience for the conference is early/mid-career scientists from academia and [...]

The 2020 intake of the Graduateship in Chemistry Programme begins

The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, established in 1971 as the successor to the Chemical Society of Ceylon (founded 1941) is a professional body responsible for the maintenance and enhancement of the profession of chemistry in Sri Lanka. The educational arm of the Institute, the College of Chemical Sciences (CCS) was established at the Diamond [...]

Registration for 17th Intake of Bachelor of Information Technology, University of Moratuwa open now! The prestigious University of Moratuwa has commenced registering students for the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) for the academic year commencing from October 2019. It is a three year, 100 credit degree with six semesters. The main highlight of the revised [...]

Blood donation camp by AAT Sri Lanka

A blood donation camp was held by the Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka (AAT Sri Lanka) recently at AAT Head Office, Narahenpita. This was conducted under the AAT CSR programme theme of “AAT Samaja Mehewara” and this was the second project conducted by AAT Sri Lanka. The blood donation camp started at 9am [...]

The difference that matters at HRMI

The difference that matters most… is Leadership. HRMI provides multiple opportunities for leadership development of students at all stages from certificate to Masters Degrees.

Gender Analysis (in Economics) at Peradeniya (GAP)

Policy makers, civil society and development agencies are increasingly concerned about gender equality, a major Sustainable Development Goal, (SDG5) as well as an important component of the other 16 SDGs. Gender Analysis (in Economics) at Peradeniya (GAP) is an initiative of the Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences that is geared towards giving analysts [...]

CA Sri Lanka to break gender barriers in boardrooms with ‘Board Ready Female Members Directory’

In a landmark initiative aimed at breaking gender barriers across boardrooms, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) recently launched the ‘Board Ready Female Members Directory’ which promotes more female representation across boards in corporate Sri Lanka. The directory which features a list of female Chartered Accountants who possess extensive experience [...]

Horizon Campus launches Internationally renowned early childhood Degree

Despite increasing global awarenessofthe importance of early childhood education, Sri Lanka unfortunately currently lacks professionally run early childhood degrees of international standards with the right curriculum in place and the model classrooms and faculties to produce competent early childhood specialist teachers. The Montessori, kindergarten, and nursery schools in the country today are little more than [...]

CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2019 & CMA National Management Accounting Conference 2019 and Commonwealth Accountants Conference

This year CMA Sri Lanka will be celebrating its 20th anniversary. The first conference was held in 2005 and this year CMA is holding the 15th annual flagship event which will be held on 9th and 10th September 2019 and the International Integrated Reporting Workshop on the 11th September at the Taj Samudra, Colombo. The [...]

BCAS organizes timely seminar on cyber-crimes in Sri Lanka

British College of Applied Studies popularly known as BCAS CAMPUS, established in 1999, has rapidly grown into one of the leading vocational and tertiary education providers in Sri Lanka. BCAS has comparatively a large number of students in the private sector higher education with strong collaboration with some of the renowned UK universities . BCAS [...]

How Steve Jobs Started – The Winding Path

As people around the world wondered if innovation at Apple had stopped with Steve Jobs, we want to share with you a snapshot of the genius’s life. How did Steve Jobs start? His life story is not a straight line, but more like a winding path. From his early years it’s clear that Jobs had [...]

Japanese researchers ‘nervous about sharing data’

Japanese academics are less likely than many foreign counterparts to share their original research data publicly, often because they fear it will be misused. Instead, they distribute it within their private networks in ways that can make it vulnerable to misuse. Research by publisher Springer Nature has unearthed incongruous attitudes to data sharing in the [...]

RMIT Foundation programme at ICBT Campus, transfer to Australia in 9 months after your O/L’s

Pursuing higher education is a goal in any student’s life. While many travel abroad, some prefer to be in their home country for their degree. In Sri Lanka, there are many private higher education institutes that promise the best education for students. Out of them, ICBT Campus has been around as a potential higher education [...]

The 10th Kandy Open International Chess Festival in full swing

Turning a new page in Sri Lankan chess, the most awaited event in the chess calendar: the 10th Kandy Open International Chess Festival organized by the 64 Squares International Chess Academy ceremonially commenced at Oak Ray Regency- Kandy recently. The opening ceremony was graced by chief guests: Prof Baratha Dodankotuwa, Mr. Luxman Wijesuriya, the Managing [...]

Kids Essays

Books – one’s silent companion Most of us love to read. Books, for some, mean a lot. Everyone must be aware that reading is not merely wasting time, but adding something to your brain. Whether it’s a biography, comic or encyclopedia you read; everything helps you in success. Technology has introduced readers to a way [...]

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