Students being cautious because of Coronavirus concerns
Due to concerns about the spread of the Coronavirus, students took precautions on their own before the Government decided to close schools. A scene captured outside a school in Colombo. Pix by Indika Handuwala.
New student admission system next year
A competitive exam or interview system for student admissions will be introduced, for all grades except grade one and grade six The Education Ministry is to introduce a competitive exam or interview system where students could gain admission to all grades, except grade one and grade six. A senior Education Ministry official said the objective [...]
Education Ministry aims for a thousand national schools
The Education Ministry is planning to establish 125 more national schools throughout the country, within this year. The move is a part of a plan to increase the number of national schools from 373 to 1,000. A senior Education Ministry official said a survey carried out revealed 134 divisional secretariat areas were not covered by [...]
London O/L, A/L exams to take place as scheduled
The Cambridge and Edexcel Examinations scheduled to take place this May/June will take place as usual in spite of the current situation, a British Council official said. Any changes in the usual plan will take place depending on the progress of the situation and after discussions with the relevant partners and authorities. Private Colombo school [...]
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Gateway students victorious once again at COMUN 2020
Within the gladiators’ arena, the hard working and determined students of Gateway College emerged victorious by securing five Best Delegate awards across the breadth of six committees. The upper ranks of the First General Assembly were dominated by Gateway, with Andrew Surendran and Damion De Motte securing the Higher Commendations, while Basith Nawshard claimed both the [...]
Tips to make your Child a Leader
Some parents complain about children. They claim that children are not motivated, not interested in studies, don’t spend sufficient time doing homework etc. Other parents are proud that their children are shining. They want to make them do even better. What parents often fail to realize, is that their own parents may have said the [...]
Study local, go global with Asian Aviation Centre and Aviation Australia
Ever considered studying overseas? Kalana Isuranga did just that, joining the aircraft maintenance engineering program at Aviation Australia. Kalana had aspirations of becoming a qualified aircraft maintenance engineer, with prospects of gaining an European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) and U.A.E. General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) approved license. “Amongst all of the EASA Part 147 approved training organisations, Aviation [...]
Study in Australia
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Management & Science Institute (MSI) 2020 Academic Excellence awards ceremony
Management and Science Institute (MSI), Colombo affiliated with Management Science University (MSU), Malaysia recently hosted the Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony for year 2020. The event was to celebrate and to recognise the outstanding academic achievements of the students in Hospitality & Tourism Management, Biomedical Science, Business Management, International Business and Event Management programmes. President of [...]
Royal International School Kurunegala and Singer team up to promote the benefits of sport
To develop a well-rounded child who eventually grows into a capable and successful adult the education they receive during those crucial, formative years must go beyond the classroom. To ensure this Royal International School Kurunegala has consistently incorporated a range of extracurricular activities that are aimed at helping students improve their social skills, grow in [...]
TVS sponsors Inter-School Big Match Competitions
In a revolutionary initiative, the renowned multi-national automobile brand, TVS partners with two of the biggest cricketing encounters in Sri Lanka, in a bid to drive inter-school sportsmanship and to encourage student participation in a distinguished game which is loved the world over. Stepping in as sponsor for the Battle of the Brothers, the much-awaited [...]
Josephian Vehicle Parade going strong with more colour and more glamour
With a proud history of over 100 years, St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10, continue to be at the forefront in both education and sports, nurturing thousands of youngsters to become great leaders and role models in Sri Lanka and all over the world. The annual Joe-Pete one day encounter the oldest in the country is [...]
Swinburne Innovation recognised at Global Awards
Swinburne has received global recognition as a leader in engagement and entrepreneurship at the inaugural 2020 Asia-Pacific Triple E Entrepreneurship and Engagement Excellence Awards in Higher Education held in Kochi, India. Swinburne’s TOM@University programme won the Innovation Challenge of the Year category, while the Swinburne Fire Station – Swinburne’s Innovation Hub – was named first [...]
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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 [...]
COVID-19 situation puts a pause on education
Schools, preschools given early April vacation on Friday (March 13), universities closed from Saturday (March 14) for two weeks. Education authorities should be prepared to extend school holiday if COVID-19 infects more people within the country. Government schools will have to find a way to cover their syllabuses when students return after the extended holiday [...]
Ex-Ramanathians Get-Together Cancelled
The Annual Get-Together of the former Ramanathian hall residents, of the University of Peradeniya, which was scheduled to be held on March 28, has been cancelled due to unavoidable circumstances, said Amaradasa Gunawardene (Contact – 011-2863129/0716810978) on behalf of the event’s organisers.
Dhama English medium dhamma school
Arrangements had been made to open a new English medium dhamma school at Udupila-Delgoda Daham Medura under the administration of the Venerable Bandarawela Amithananda Thero for the purpose of providing dhamma education towards a society full of virtues and wisdom. For more information visit or contact Rev. Walimada Sarada Thero, (0112403074/0714629813). Get your application immediately [...]
CTU calls for investigation into Police conduct at recent Facebook party
The Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) said it had written to the National Police Commission and the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) to order an investigation into the Police failure to exercise discretion when students at a recent Pannipitiya Facebook party were arrested. CTU General Secretary Joseph Stalin said among the 77 arrested, there had been [...]
A different fashion show
A fashion show featuring children with Down’s Syndrome was held at the Galle courts square recently. Galle International College, Senehasa institute and Ismail institute students participated in the event. The event was organised by ‘Hold Hands with Hesara’ Foundation guided by Ms Kumudini Ambagahawatta and Mr Pethum Liyanage. Several voluntary organisations also held programmes. Pic [...]
University Admission Handbook 2019/2020 released
The University Grants Commission (UGC) released the University Admission Handbook for the year 2019/2020 last week. The handbook, which costs Rs 500, has been printed in Sinhala, Tamil and English and can be obtained from designated bookshops around the country. Students were requested to apply online for registration and those who do not have internet [...]
World Education Fair – March 2020
The World Education Fair was hosted by Campus Direct UK (Pvt) Ltd for the 8th consecutive year. It was held at the Hilton residencies Colombo (Union Place) on the 1st of March 2020. CDUK, as they are also known by students and university have been giving potential students and parents the opportunities to speak with [...]