Towards a Precious Diploma
Gem & Jewellery Diploma Students of the Maradana Technical College, carefully go through items on display at the annual FACETS Gem & Jewellery Show at the BMICH. – Pix by Indika Handuwala
Rs 3,000m for National College of Education of Technology by 2022
A National College of Education of Technology (NCET) is to be constructed at a cost of Rs 3,000 million, to provide Trained Teachers for schools. The foundation stone for the College, to be ready by 2022, was due to be laid by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in Kuliyapitiya yesterday. The College is being set up [...]
Unique number for Public Exam candidates- Exams Dept.
A Unique number for students sitting public examinations will be introduced with effect from next year, said Commissioner General of Examinations Sanath Pujitha. He said that, from next years Grade 5 Scholarship exam, followed by the GCE O/L and A/L exams, the number will be used. “With the use of the number, all exam results [...]
School Evaluation programme to improve Education standards- MoE
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has devised a school evaluation programme to improve the standard of Education. The evaluation was conducted through a school inspection service, according to MoE’s 2018 Annual Report. As part of the programme the MoE conducted capacity development programmes for Deputy Principals of schools, which had an Education Quality Index less [...]
O/L Classes during holidays for good results
Tamil schools in the Walapane Education Zone (WEZ) continue to hold classes for the Ordinary Level (O/L) 2019 during their 2nd term holidays. The Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU), Nuwara Eliya district, said that principals of most Tamil schools have requested their teachers to hold classes in Maths, Religion and English Language in order to coach [...]
Uni. non-academic staff on strike from Sept.10 over salary anomaly
University non-academic staff will launch a continuous strike from September 10 onwards, if the Government fails to provide solutions to a longstanding salary anomaly, Unions warned. A group of 20 Unions comprising the University Trade Union Joint Committee (UTUJC) staged a 48-hour token strike and a series of protests on August 28-29, demanding solutions to [...]
Pakistan Govt Higher Education Scholarships to 15 Lankans
The Government of Pakistan, last week, awarded Aaalalama Iqbal Higher Education Scholarships to 15 Sri Lankan students in the fields of Computer & Software Engineering, Mechanical & Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Management Sciences, International Relations and Biochemistry, The scholarships were granted to promote mutual understanding, collaboration and exchanges in diverse areas, between GoP and the [...]
Moratuwa University Convocation 2019 on Sept. 2-3
The University of Moratuwa will hold its 40th General Convocation 2019 at the BMICH, on September 2-3, with its Chancellor declaring open the Convocation to be held in 4 sessions. Over 1,900 Graduands will be awarded their Degrees in MPhil, Masters, Postgraduate, Bachelors and Academic Distinctions.
Scrap Uniform Vouchers and distribute Uniform Material- CTU
The Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) last week said that it would be profitable for the Government to scrap the Uniform Voucher (UV) system and revert to the distribution of school Uniform material to schoolchildren. This comes in the wake of the revelations made by a Ministry of Education (MOE) officer at the Presidential Commission of [...]
US$50m fully fledged Ocean University from South Korea
The Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) sector is poised to receive its largest project funding in its history, of a US$ 50 million facility for a fully fledged Ocean University in Sri Lanka. This includes 9 new hi-tech training facilities across the country, modelled on the lines of the ground-breaking, ultra-modern South Korean-backed KTEC Training [...]
MoE strengthens Education Policy Planning, Research through Monitoring, Evaluation
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has conducted results based monitoring and evaluation to strengthen the education policy planning and research. According to the Moe Annual Report, it had empowered the planning process by preparing and printing the Mid-term strategic 2019-2025 plan along with the mid-term Budget Framework and Annual Plan. Copies of the Budget framework [...]
Get equipped with Communication Skills for Success
Are you after O/Ls, A/Ls or an Undergraduate getting ready for the next step? Your exam results have come. The doors are now open to you for a bright future. In the competitive environment of today, how does a young adult get that cutting edge to face the next steps with confidence and make an [...]
Adventus International Education Expo 2019
The much awaited Adventus International Education Expo 2019 will be held on the 7th of September 2019, at the Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo from 10.00 am – 5.00 pm, for the sixth consecutive year. The event will showcase educational opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate studies from the best universities in the UK, USA, New [...]
Study Hospitality Management at AAH with Guaranteed Paid Internships
Australasian Academy of Hospitality (AAH) in Partnership with Evolution Hospitality Institute Sydney, Australia offers Australian Hospitality Management programmes in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan students have the opportunity to complete the entire Hospitality Management programme right here in Sri Lanka at cost less than 20% of studying the same programme in Australia. Why Study Australian Hospitality [...]
The Australian Degree Transfer Pathway with a track record of 100% Visa Success
Nawaloka College of Higher studies (NCHS) is a provider of globally recognised higher education qualifications. Located in the heart of Colombo, the NCHS campus consists of modern facilities, providing students with an international learning environment. With a strong commitment to provide high quality education, NCHS offers distinctive benefits that are tailor made to suit the [...]
Higher Diploma directly by a UK university at ICBT Campus
First time in Sri Lanka 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 [...]
Nidumi Wijerathne of 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 [...]
A timeless legacy of reinforcing holistic academia with Nawaloka College of Higher Studies
George Weah visualized education as a bicycle; it’s continual process where a person remains stagnant without moving forward if one forgets to paddle. An investment in knowledge pays the best interest, as Benjamin Franklyn rightfully pointed out. It is fundamentally crucial to decide on a source which updates seasonally to fit the tentative market educational [...]
Panel Discussion & Open Day
ANC Education congratulates all the students who received their London O/L and A/L results,and those who sat for their local A/L exams recently. Determining your higher education pathway and choosing a suitable degree programme can be overwhelming, because it no longer depends on your interests in a particular field but also on how applicable and [...]
Exceptional 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 and Kavindu Rankothge (3 A*s) who will qualify for [...]
Get all information to study & even secure scholarships
Australia has 40 universities in total with 3 being private universities and one an open university. Edlocate represents 28 of these universities through valid agreements which include all the Group of Eight (Go8) universities, which are ranked within the best 150 universities in the world. Studying in Australia at tertiary level enables students to obtain [...]
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 [...]
Solving today’s challenges at the University of Melbourne
Ranked sixth in the world for graduate employability*, the University of Melbourne is the institution of choice for 10,000 engineering and IT students from over 100 countries around the world. Taught by leading academics, the Master of Engineering offers graduates access to industry and research projects, problem-based learning and a degree they can take around [...]
CINEC Campus holds 2019 Convocation for 450 Graduands
The annual graduation ceremony of CINEC Campus was held on a grand scale at the Main Conference Hall of BMICH on the 21st of August 2019 with a participation of over 1700. A record number of 450 graduands received their Postgraduate & Undergraduate Degrees, Advanced Diplomas & Diplomas respectively in the fields of Maritime Science, [...]
A promising path to your Computing Carrier with our Excellence at SLIIT
Q1: – Among many universities operating in Sri Lanka, what is the uniqueness of SLIIT? SLIIT was established little less than 20 years ago. During the last two decades, the SLIIT was able to develop locally and internationally by a considerable magnitude. All educational programmes we introduced are based on the applied education and targets [...]
1-year London A/Level and Pre-Medicine programme with Admission to World Leading Medical Universities
Career Opportunities in USA, Canada, Australia, UK and Europe. International Medical Campus (IMC) the leading medical education pathway provider and the largest medical university placement centre in Sri Lanka, offers an ideal program that prepare O/Level students for International Medical University admission within one years’ time. Local A/Level and Local Medical School Admission has become [...]
ACCA Sri Lanka appoints New Board for 2019-2020
ACCA Sri Lanka appointed, Mr. Suren Rajakarier, Partner, Head of Audit and People Learning and Development, KPMG Sri Lanka, as the Chairman, ACCA Sri Lanka Member Network Panel, for the year 2019/2020 at the ACCA Annual General Meeting held recently at the Cinnamon Grand in Colombo. Rajakarier who has been instrumental in carrying out a [...]
AOD | School of Design student Tehani Walpola
Tehani joins a steady stream of AOD students who have become Spikes Creative Academy alumni over the years: Her experience at one of the world’s most respected training programmes for young creative thinkers has positioned Tehani among the most employable designers to enter the industry in 2019 when she graduates this year. Tehani is a [...]
World Class Manipal MBBS October 2019 Intake is Now On
IMC Education – The only accredited Learning Centre in Sri Lanka & the largest student recruitment organisation for Melaka Manipal Medical College (MMMC) Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC) The Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC) is an esteemed private medical institution with a hallmark of academic excellence and an enviable track record in providing quality medical education. The [...]
Study to Migrate – Australia, the most popular destination among Sri Lankans
The trust Sri Lankan students have on higher education options leading to permanent settlement in Australia cannot be compared with any other study destination in the world. Since the early nineties, Sri Lankan students have been going to Australia to build their career based on the solid educational foundation received from the Australian tertiary educational [...]
The first Issue of Sri Lanka Journal of Management Studies (SLJMS) launched
The first issue of the Sri Lanka Journal of Management Studies (SLJMS) is launched align with the inauguration ceremony of Faculty of Management Studies at the Open University of Sri Lanka. The first issue was dedicated for late professor Sudatta Ranasinghe, Professor of Management Studies, Open University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Management [...]
Google to shut down online job service Hire in 2020
Google will shut down its job application tracking system ‘Google Hire’ that was launched just two years ago, the company said in a statement. The company had built ‘Hire’ with Diane Greene, a former Alphabet board member. The aim was to simplify the hiring process, with a workflow that integrated things like searching for applicants [...]
SIST a proud symbol of Sri Lanka in the international arena of life science education
SIST is built on a strong foundation of educational experience and has shown strong commitment to quality and excellence in education for almost two decades. Spectrum Institute of Science & Technology was incorporated under the laws of BOI in 2001 with the main aim of providing cutting edge science and technology education in Sri Lanka. [...]
Invest in your Future @ ICBT Campus…
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 [...]
Learning to Live , Love and Play
What you spend for your childrens’ education is the greatest investment for their future. Equipped with knowledge and confidence, they will grow up to lead healthier and more productive lives. It is not even a year since its inception but this institution has already attracted many parents as a unique place to educate the children. [...]
Pan Asia Bank’s “Aspire” education loans – The way to lay a solid foundation for your Child’s/Siblings’ future
“Aspire” is a value added education loan scheme from Pan Asia Bank which is known for its innovative line of banking products. It is a unique education loan scheme introduced by Pan Asia bank to support financing education in Sri Lanka or abroad. Aspire loan scheme caters mainly for Parents or Siblings of who wish [...]
Which SLMUN 2019 Committee best fits you?
United Nations Human Rights Council Established in 2006 by resolution A/RES/60/251, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a subsidiary organ of the United Nations. Responsible for the strengthening and protection of human rights across the globe, the UNHRC looks into a number of important rights, such as the freedom of association and assembly, [...]
Neptune Edification opens their 24th intake for the ACCA Qualification
Neptune Edification ( NEP ) has been the leading education provider for the ACCA qualification throughout the Central Province for the last eight years, with enrolment numbers increasing each year due to their student’s consistent achievements of exceeding ACCA’s worldwide pass rates, as well as producing Sri Lankan Prize winners. In order to further enhance [...]
Become a Management Accountant with a University degree at the age of 22
There was a time when a Sri Lankan youth come out of school, he either went to university or went nowhere at all. Times have changed and opportunities after school are plenty, now. However, one should make an educated decision about the career path one takes. It is important to know what would be involved [...]
Tokyo International University Awards Scholarships to Study in Japan in English medium
Tokyo International University (TIU) in Japan offers attractive scholarships for Sri Lankan students to study undergraduate programmes in English medium in Japan. Programmes are offered under three fields of study, namely: Business Economics, International Relations and Digital Business and Innovation. Within each area of study there are a number of specializations to choose from. For [...]
Modern universities are not neoliberal – but many academics are
One thing social scientists excel at is the radical pose in the academic prose. Take anything with “Foucault”, “labour process” or “performativity” in the title. Now toss it in the rubbish: such formulaic discussions of “the neoliberal university” do not spark joy, as decluttering guru Marie Kondo would say. For its long line of big-name [...]
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 [...]
UCL reinforces partnership with University of Central Lancashire
Universal College Lanka (UCL) has carved out a niche as the premier tertiary education institute reputed for establishing partnerships with top ranked universities in the world, in their mission to offer higher quality higher education to discerning students in Sri Lanka. Having set foot on this path in the year 2015, with their exclusive partnership [...]
Study & Work in European Union
Higher Educational Seminar on September 8, 9.00am at REC Campus, Nugegoda Do you have 3 simple passes or are you in pending AL results? Do you have a bachelor degree? Here you have a golden opportunity to, Study in Europewith Schengen visa & Part Time Jobs BACHELOR & MASTER Riga Technical University – Latvia The [...]
IIT Graduate shines in software engineering
ITH over 3,000 graduates that are currently empowering over 250 multinational and local blue-chip companies, the Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) is renowned for producing innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders. Ridmi Rangika is an all-round graduate from IIT who has achieved much success following graduation. Ridmi is currently employed as a Software Engineer at WSO2, [...]
Premier Centre for Pearson HND Studies in Sri Lanka at HRMI
A British degree is the stamp of excellence in higher education. The decision on a degree has a lifelong impact. When embarking on a degree pathway, a prospective student must establish without doubt the credentials of the awarding institution and its academic reputation. The esteem and admiration, recognition and respect for a qualification are derived [...]
BIT programme from University of Moratuwa at Kandy and Kalutara study centers of Horizon Campus
With a strong belief that valued partnerships with the top academic entities will create the synergy that would enable to produce graduates and Software Engineers of high caliber. Horizon Campus who had signed an MOU with the University of Moratuwa, who offers the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) programme of University of Moratuwa which is [...]
Take Charge of Your Future – Study in Germany Apply for the 2020 Summer Intake through MIT
MEASA Institute of Technology MIT currently invites qualified Sri Lankan students and young professionals to pursue their higher studies in globally renowned Universities in Germany. Germany is a higher education bliss where you find top ranked universities. Countless courses to choose from; be it undergraduate or post graduate programs. Engineering, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Agriculture, Nutritional [...]
EDEX Mid-Year Expo 2019 Celebrates 16years of Excellence in Educational and Career Guidance
The annual EDEX Mid-Year Expo and Job Fair 2019, the much looked forward event catering to all Sri Lankan youth wishing to pursue higher education or contemplating their career choice, is set to be held from 07th to 08th September 2019 at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC). The official press conference launching [...]
Visit RIVIL NZ Education Fair – September 1, 2019- WWW.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 [...]
‘Ananda Mithusara’ Sunil Perera with Kings
The Old Boy’s Association of Ananda College takes pride in organising Ananda Mithusara ‘ a much awaited Event, where the young & the old Anandians could come with their families to enjoy and meet the old colleagues of all groups at an Event to be held on 1st September, from 9.00 a.m. to 10.30 p.m. at [...]
Data Never Sleep: Sri Lankan Businesses need harvest potential!
Business Redefined: Adapt or Diminish, saw a convergence of industry experts on the subject of Data Analytics, which took place on Friday the 16th of August 2019 at the RIC premises. The symposium featured Dr James Abdey, Associate Academic Director of London School of Economics and Political Sciences (LSE) aconstituent of the University of London; [...]
Becoming a Doctor How? Where? How Much? When? Will it be a dream?
Quality of Education There is no such thing as the more you pay, the more you experience. The quality of education cost and quality are two different entities when it comes to medicine. As students are not able to evaluate procedure for foreign universities, clarify information with the present students and with passed out doctors [...]
OES a pioneer in the New Zealand Education
OES has come a long way since it started recruiting Sri Lankan students for overseas studies. Among the many study destinations that OES works with, New Zealand is the main destination which attracts the highest number of students. The very first student to New Zealand was recruited in 2009 and since then, over 300 Sri [...]
Ielts Exam Fee Waiver for Students Planning To Study In Australia
The IELTS Exam defines a significant milestone in the life of a student who is about to embark on the dream journey of studying in Australia. In addition to the fear of failing the exam, the burden of paying the IELTS exam fee, though it might seem an insignificant amount, could haunt many Sri Lankan [...]
Jeewa Education Joins Hands With Knowledge First
2019 EDUCATION EXHIBITION AS AN “ GOLD PARTNER” Energise your future with Jeewa Australian Education Roadshow 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 [...]
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 [...]
Free Seminar to educate students on ‘Interest Free loan scheme’ To read for BIT degree of University of Moratuwa
The External Degree offered by the University of Moratuwa is a highly reputable degree in the field of Information Technology since the year 2006. The 17th intake for this degree has been extended to the 12th of September 2019. This is truly a great opportunity for students who have not gained entry to the government [...]
Student Life at College of Chemical Sciences, in a Nutshell
Are you a “chemistry enthusiast”? A science geek perhaps? Have you ever been fascinated by the wonders and applications of ‘the central science’? Are you longing to quench that thirst for knowledge and pursue your passion in science? If you’re someone who’s always had a passion for chemistry, then CCS is the place to be! [...]
Biomedical Science at MSI for Edexcel / Cambridge (O/L) or GCE (A/L) students
The Diploma in Biomedical Science programme leading to the Bachelors (Hons) Degree, provides you a career pathway in the Biomedical, Medical or any of the Health Science Fields. This programme has a strong emphasis on Research, which will be a great advantage for students who are inclined towards Health Science Research. The competence in both [...]
Why we live
Written by Anna Vital Wanting impact goes back to the question of why we are alive. Often we answer it by saying what we want to do in life. To grow, to learn, to experience, etc. Counting the people we impact, there is another way to think of this. You can focus on the impact [...]
A Letter To you From…
Dear Friends, “Failure is an option here. If things are not failing, you are not innovating enough.” I am a native of South African, born in 1971 to my parents who later divorced. My father was an engineer and my mother, originally from Canada—was a nutritionist. From a young age I was fascinated by science [...]