O/L exams proceed under COVID guidelines
The G.C.E. O/L examinations were conducted smoothly under strict health guidelines in most exam centres. The exams end on Wednesday. Here is a group of students at Thurstan College in Colombo after sitting for a paper. Pic by M. D. Nissanka
COPA learns about key issues in Govt. schools
A shortage of primary class teachers, limited subject selections for secondary level students, limited space, inadequate water and improper sanitation facilities are among the top reasons for schools with a low student population to close, Parliament’s Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) report revealed recently. The committee told the Education Ministry to immediately prepare an infrastructure [...]
More support for state and private universities from the AHEAD project
Results Area 2 of the Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) Operation recognises the importance of strengthening systems in the state and non-state universities and therefore supports the Quality Assurance (QA) process and the Sri Lankan Qualifications Framework (SLQF). The quality of the state universities is monitored and reviewed by the Quality Assurance Council [...]
Certificates for students who complete studies up to grade nine
The Government is planning to issue a certificate for students who complete up to grade nine so students will have a certificate to show they have completed their studies up to that grade. The Government planned to issue the certificate by the end of the year, Education Reforms Ministry State Secretary Upali Sedera said. “Currently, [...]
Ed. unions against unqualified SLEAS officers as school principals
The Cabinet decision to recruit 4600 Sri Lanka Education Administrative (SLEAS) officers as principals of Government schools without holding competitive exams, has come under heavy criticism from education unions. A proposal for teachers already serving as acting and performing principals in schools to be considered for the positions was made by the Education Ministry and approved by the Cabinet last [...]
Ganlaths Migration launches into a new platform of education
More often than not, students in Sri Lanka may choose to pursue their higher education, overseas. Hence, the many enquiries from students to obtain offer-letters from recognised Universities have propelled Ganlaths Migration; a renowned law firm in Sri Lanka and registered migration agents for Australia and New Zealand, to cater to their requirements. Mr. Don [...]
Edexcel – Trinity’s Next Step Forward
For nearly 150 years now, Trinity College has been one of the foremost and celebrated schools in not only the Kandy district but the island as a whole, and in almost all inter-school competitions that have happened in Sri Lankan history, you can be certain to find at least one student representing our name. For [...]
Middlesex University-backed study discovers changing attitudes towards personal data during COVID-19 pandemic
The research found 61% of people were willing to share personal data such as age, location and medical compared to just 14% before the pandemic A significant number of people who wouldn’t normally share data are happy to disclose personal information if it helps to save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study has [...]
Join CFPS to start your career in Law
In an unpredictable and ever-changing postgraduate job market, students must be fully prepared to deal with professional realities. Today, when employers open their doors to new recruits, they look for ‘well-rounded’ candidates. They look for someone who not only excels at the practical aspects of his job, but who also clearly demonstrates the academic prowess, [...]
Excellent academic path for Hospitality & Tourism management studies at one of the best world-ranked universities
The name Management and Science University (MSU) has become synonymous with quality education that is both transformative and enriching. Making an impact in Malaysia, Asia, as well as globally, MSU focuses on developing and delivering quality human capital in critical-need areas including Hospitality and Leisure Management. MSU currently in the top 47 per cent,ranked 551stplace [...]
Head-start for Sri Lankan O-level students
Highly regarded qualification This highly regarded qualification opens the door to an impressive range of undergraduate programmes at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia’s number one young university. Designed in collaboration with UTS, the course has been devised to meet the needs of international students. It builds skills in areas such as mathematics, society [...]
STUDY MEDICINE AT A SRI LANKAN MEDICAL COUNCIL RECOGNISED UNIVERSITY, WITH THE LOWEST TUITION FEE
Sri Lankan Medical Council (SLMC) recognized and ranked 1 state medical university in Eurasia. The University’s Sri Lankan Representative and Assistant General Manager of ANC Education Dr. Harry Prasad talks to Sunday Times about the University, Country and the Medical degree program. TELL US ABOUT YEREVAN STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY Yerevan State Medical University (YSMU) is [...]
Rotary support GoSL in the vaccination drive
Rotary Sri Lanka supported the Government of Sri Lanka with IT data entry in selected vaccination centers in Colombo and Gampaha areas for the over 60 age group which was a unique partnership. The uniqueness is that way back in April last year Rotary launched a structured ‘ Awareness campaign’ on the new normal behaviour [...]
Strong Biceps and Weak Mind Muscles
As you step into the town you will be able to see many koththu roti shops, similarly gyms have become so famous amongst the people. Men and women are completely convinced that they have become so busy improving their body tone. Their utmost intention is not merely being physically strong but they also intend to [...]
Exceptional European Education for an affordable fee
Most of the students currently struggle to start their higher education due to COVID 19 pandemic and most of the countries do not allow entering and some countries have high risk of COVID 19 threat. Do not let this pandemic stop your dreams coming true. Join with us to make your dream a reality and [...]
Lyceum International Kurunegala celebrates Independence Day with a Tree Planting Campaign
The school in question is Lyceum International, Kurunegala, part of the Lyceum International Group of Sri Lanka, which has, within a couple of decades, established a presence in several districts, island-wide. Lyceum, Kurunegala has launched a campaign to plant 100,000 plants, to commemorate Sri Lanka’s 73rd Independence Day celebrations, having obtained the enthusiastic participation of [...]
Get on the fast track for your Design BA and MA degrees with AOD’s post O/L Design Foundation Programme
For many students at the cusp of their higher education journey, the period between their O/Ls and A/Ls is a time of great indecision; having not completely convinced themselves of the course they want their lives to take. Others however, can already feel the surge of design and creativity running through their veins, confident that [...]
Start Your Future – Experience is Everything
If you are an enthusiastic individual with a passion for either Hospitality, Cookery, Patisserie, Events or Travel and Tourism then studying in either of these fields will open many global and domestic opportunities. William Angliss Institute @ SLIIT, delivers Australian curriculum that is based on practical skills and knowledge whilst delivering in state-of-the-art facilities. In [...]
After O/L’s – Access over 200 universities in Australiam, USA Canada and UK
Prospects Academy in partnership with ACT USA, offers the International Foundation programme, also known as the Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) for the benefit of students who have completed their O/L’s. This internationally recognised and accredited qualification is recognised by over 200 universities in Australia, USA, Canada, and UK and provides students with entry into a [...]
Restless for Change at SLMUN 2021
Sri Lanka Model United Nations (SLMUN), the largest student-run UN simulation in Asia, is back for the 14th consecutive year and will be held at the BMICH on the 11th and 12th of September 2021. SLMUN 2021 will be under the theme “Restless for Change”, where we believe that it is essential for the youth [...]
IQSSL COLLEGE OF QUANTITY SURVEYING (GUARANTEE) LIMITED
In every construction project, large or small, the Quantity Surveyor plays a significant role in determining and controlling the cost of the project. It is all about the economical, effective, and efficient utilisation of scarce resources in the construction process. The role of the Quantity Surveyor could be defined as the financial manager of resources [...]
Dream different with SLITA for Your Future
Of the institutes, renowned to offer textile and apparel related services, Sri Lanka Institute of Textile & Apparel, SLITA, stands out as the pioneering institute, the unique arm of the government to represent the textile and apparel sector, and has been in the continuous business world of Textile and Apparel for the last several decades. [...]
Annual Biology Teachers Conference 2021
ANC Education the leading higher educational institution in Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Institute of Biology successfully hosted the 1st Biology Teachers Conference on the 12th of February 2021 at Cinnamon Grand Colombo. The event was held to empower educators in the country to help students achieve their higher educational goals in the field of science. [...]
Shukra Shumsdeen, past pupil of Ilma International Girls’ School, excells at ACCA
Shukra Shumsdeen , completed her primary and secondary education at Ilma International Girls’ School having joined from pre- grade. She excelled academically and in extracurricular activities throughout her years in school. She achieved 3A* and 5 A’s at the Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level Examination in June 2016 and 3A* and 1A at the Advanced Level [...]
Miami Ad School Sri Lanka launches Social Media Bootcamp
After an epic start to 2021 with the ongoing Strategy Bootcamp that commenced in February, featuring instructors from 8 countries (including those mapping out the future for brands like Google, IBM, Heinz and Instagram) led by Programme Director Mallika Shankarnarayan – a renowned global strategy leader – Miami Ad School is amping up its offerings [...]