Additional security given for O/L centres
The G.C.E (O/L) examinations concluded on Wednesday. On the final day additional policemen were placed outside schools to prevent clashes between rival factions. A string of incidents including throwing coloured water and paint at each other, and a few clashes were reported. One such security alert seen placed around one school in the Puttalam district. Pic by [...]
New plan for intermediate classes in national schools says Ed. Ministry
The Education Ministry has suspended student admission to intermediate classes in all national schools in the country, and has devised a new system of advertising the vacancies on the Ministry website and calling for applications. The intermediate classes are grade two to five, grade seven to ten and grade 12. An Education Ministry official said [...]
O/L exam evaluations to begin on March 27, practical exams to be held in May
The 2021 Ordinary Level evaluation process will begin on March 27 and the practical exam for aesthetic subjects will be held in May, Education Minister G. L. Peiris said recently. “More than 622,300 candidates sat for the examinations for ten days at 4,513 centres throughout the country,” Prof. Peiris said. There were 40 special examination [...]
Strict action to be taken against Govt.’s move to appoint SLEAS officers as school principals
The Education unions have collectively written a letter to the Education Ministry calling on the Government to immediately scrap its decision on filling up vacant positions for principal posts in schools without holding relevant competitive exams, the Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) said last week. This follows the Government’s move to fill 4600 vacancies existing in national [...]
National Defence Academy to be accredited under KDU
The Cabinet has announced a decision to accredit the National Defence Academy (NDA) under the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU). This will be done so that postgraduate degrees can be provided for NDA students. Accordingly approval has been granted to draft a Sri Lanka National Defence Academy Act for the NDA to be incorporated by the Act [...]
MoU to be signed between KDU and Pakistan’s University of Comstats
The Cabinet has granted approval for the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Kotelawela Defence University (KDU) and Pakistan’s University of Comstats. The MoU will enable the exchange of knowledge in bio-materials, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, sensors and bio-sensors. This will also allow the two countries to conduct partnership research for sectors important to both [...]
Ed. Ministry to hold open online exams to recruit teachers
The Education Ministry has decided to hold online open competitive examinations to recruit teachers to grade 3-1(C) of the Sri Lanka teachers service. The exams will be conducted to fill in the vacancies for the 2021 academic year that exist in national and provincial schools. Accordingly open competitive exams will be held for the recruitment of English teachers for schools across the [...]
CCC and AHEAD join hands to promote new food products and processes
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) Operation jointly organised a first ever virtual exhibition to promote food sector innovations ready for commercialisation in February this year. The World- Bank funded AHEAD operation supports universities in Sri Lanka to promote innovations to the private sector through its University [...]
NVQ Level 3 certification for those qualified in electrical engineering
The Government plans to award some 40,000 people who have studied electrical engineering courses with NVQ Level 3 (National Vocational Qualification) level certification after reevaluating their knowledge, Power Minister Dullas Alahapperuma said. Addressing an event organised by the Vocational Training Authority in Kamburupitiya under the “Gamin Gamata” national programme, the Minister said at present only [...]
Diploma for developing leadership skills at grassroots level
A Diploma in Community Leadership and Development has been launched by the Uva Wellassa University under a UNDP programme for the capacity development of local governments. The programme aims to empower women in leadership skills at grassroots level. Under the first programme women in local government institutions have been selected. Uva Province Govenor A. J. [...]
SAARC Season 2020- Ecosystem Hero of the Year award for Sri Lanka
Nevindaree Premarathne of ICT Agency of Sri Lanka was announced the winner of the SAARC Season 2020 under the Ecosystem Hero of the Year category competing with well reputed competitors from Bangladesh such as Nirjohr Rahman the CEO of Bangladesh heroes, Siddhartho Goushami a senior consultant from Startup Bangladesh and Bijon Islam CEO of Light [...]
Education through Sports
Education and Sports are like two sides of the same coin. They are so much inter connected and linked. Sports is an integral part of the Education System in Sri Lanka. Moreover,. Annual Sports Meets and Big matches along with rugby and various other sports disciplines are mandatory events in the School Academic Calendar,. The [...]
UCL International Foundation Year student Raya excels as World’s No. 2
Universal College Lanka (UCL)is Sri Lanka’s premier transnational higher education institute delivering world-class education via exclusive partnerships with high-ranking universities and awarding bodies, including NCC Education UK. Founded in 1976, NCC Education UK is a global provider of British education in more than 40 countries worldwide. UCL has a proven track-record with its internationally recognised [...]
Gateway College sweeps the board at COMUN 2021
Colombo Model United Nations conference, organised by the Overseas School of Colombo is one of the most prestigious model UN conferences held in Sri Lanka. This year the conference was held online from the 6th to the 8th of March. Following three days of tireless debate, the students of Gateway College proved their dominance in [...]
Emergence education provides students access to leading Universities & Colleges worldwide
Emergence Education Consultants (Pvt) Ltd was established in May 2010 with the scope of providing consultancy service in education & career guidance to students who aspire to pursue higher studies overseas. With over 11 years of experience in the industry, Emergence Education is now on its way to becoming a sought-after study abroad consultancy in [...]
Excelsia College, Sydney presents the world’s first ‘Global Online Music Audition’ for aspiring future musicians!
Excelsia College, Sydney helps their students to leap into their creativity by providing technical, artisticand analytical training required to become professional musicians, songwriters or singers, Having a strong educational ethos firmly built into its foundations, Excelsia College believes each student who walks through its doors is a unique individual who requires their own tailored approach [...]
Transform your career at the Cannes Future Lion School of the Year – Miami Ad School, now in Colombo!
M.AD Grads build the world as we know it The best way to tell how great and effective a school is, to look at their graduates. After graduation we are proud to see our alumni running the world– from Creative Lead at TikTok, Brand Planner at VMLY&R, Strategist at Wieden+Kennedy, Global Creative Director at Facebook, [...]
Visa success for UTS Sri Lanka students
Four excited graduates of UTS Sri Lanka have made another important step towards their dream of studying abroad. They have now been granted their visas to study in Australia. This means that as soon as borders reopen, Vishnie Babeendran, Muzammil, Nuvin Perera and Insaaf Zuhree, who are currently studying remotely with the University of Technology [...]
The War Between your Flesh and your Mind
A never-ending battle constantly prevails within you, a battle that you are often unaware of. It is just like two dogs who live in the same house roaring at each other, trying to prove each one’s authority to the other, in order to validate who the main controller of the house is. This battle is [...]
ICON Business School launches next generation learning management system
ICON business school a leading educational service provider in the fields of accounting, finance and business management is set to lead the way in the shift toward online learning with the launch of a new world-class, advanced Learning Management System (LMS), an initiative that would benefit their current and future population of students and their [...]
After O/L’s – Access over 200 Universities in Australia, 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 [...]
SLASSCOM partners with Royal College Union Skills Centre Board for TechKids
Passionate in grooming Sri Lanka’s next generation with capabilities to take the island into a new era of knowledge-based innovation and growth, Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) has always dedicated itself to the cause of technology education for children. As an initiative of the association’s Capacity Forum, TechKids has been one [...]
Why read for a “Gold Standard” Bachelor of Laws from the University of London at Horizon Campus?
Q : What is the University of London LLB and how long has it been in operation in Sri Lanka A: The University of London International Programmes are offered in over 150 countries worldwide with over 50,000 students reading for degrees at Recognised Institutions around the World. The University of London has been offering degrees [...]
CIPM Sri Lanka 2020 Graduation Ceremony at BMICH – A huge success
CIPM Sri Lanka – the Nation’s leader in human resource management held its 2020 graduation ceremony at the BMICH, Colombo on Wednesday 24th February 2021 where over 800 graduates from the CIPM Business School received their well-deserved honors. The graduands represented students who followed the M. Sc in HRM & Development from the University of [...]
Over 4,500 students sit for CA Sri Lanka’s Corporate and Strategic Level exams locally and overseas
Over 4,500 students of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) sat for the Corporate and Strategic Level exams recently which was conducted in four main cities in the country as well as overseas. The Corporate and Strategic Level exams which were conducted as a physical exam in February and March [...]
Convent of Our Lady of Victories heralds her legacy of 135 years
The 9th of March 2021 is yet another historical day to the Convent of Our Lady of Victories, Moratuwa, the lady who stands by the murmuring ocean as she commemorates 135 years of excellence. Hidden among the thick foliage of the coconut trees, stands the Convent in all its grandeur. Far back in 1884, the [...]
Study in the USA with the assistance of Ganlaths Migration
Ganlaths Migration, a renowned law firm in Sri Lanka and registered migration agents for Australia and New Zealand, was propelled to cater to students’ migration requirements when keen young applicants approached the law firm regarding help to obtain offer-letters from recognised Universities. Mr Don Lalith Hilary (Don) Ganlath, the founder of Ganlaths Migration states that [...]
Rotary supports the country’s vaccination drive
Rotary Sri Lanka supported the Country agenda by supporting the Government with IT data entry in selected vaccination centers in Colombo and Gampaha areas which was a unique partnership. We are very keen to get the school children to start usual school life again said Governor Rotary Sri Lanka & Maldives Ajith Weerasinghe. When the [...]
Start your AOD Design Foundation after O/L’s and get direct entry to Northumbria University UK BA Hons Programmes
The Academy of Design (AOD) is now ready to welcome O/L graduates into its Design Foundation Program for March 2021; an all-encompassing course that sets the stage for every aspiring designer’s entry into the limelight of design, creativity, and innovation. With the Design Foundation Program, O/L graduates who have already set their eyes on a [...]
Commemoration Ceremony of the 77th Birth Anniversary and the 6th Death Anniversary of Emeritus late Professor J N Oleap Fernando organised by the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon
The 77th birth anniversary and the 6th death anniversary of Emeritus late Professor J N Oleap Fernando were commemorated on 3rd March 2021 at Adamantane House, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon. In honour of Professor J N O Fernando, needy items were donated to Sunshine Home for Elders, Holy Emmanuel Church, Moratuwa in the morning. The [...]
New Students Attended ANC Orientation Day to Begin their Higher Studies in US/Canada Transfer and Australian Foundation & Diploma Programmes
Over 155 new students eagerly attended ANC Orientation day in February 2021 to commence their U.S & Canada University Transfer programme, U.S Degree Completion program and Australian Foundation and Diploma programme. The Orientation session was held in person and via online platform during the first week of February at ANC Flagship Campus and ANC Branch [...]
SLIM unveils, Agri Saviya – Sri Lanka’s first Agri business management and entrepreneurial programme
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) recently unveiled Sri Lanka’s first Agri entrepreneurship programme in transforming today’s farmers into tomorrow’s Agripreneurs, a revolutionary step towards strengthening the Sri Lankan economy and to build 21st Century agricultural mindsets. For the very first time in Sri Lanka six collaborative partners; Agripreneurs Forum, Federation of Sri Lanka [...]
The conference was a great success
Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, has collaborated with Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi, in conducting their three-day International e conference on “Advances in Business and Management” (IECBM), on 4th -6th March 2021. This is the first conference in the history of University of Delhi (Shaheed Bhagat Singh College) which [...]
World Class Overseas Medical Education through IMC Education Applications for MBBS/MD & Pre-Medicine is now on
Students can now apply on Pending AL results for March/April/ September 2021 Intakes. IMC Education (http://www.imcedu.com/) Sri Lanka’s undisputed leader in Overseas Medical student Placements to world’s leading Medical Universities across Europe, Eastern Europe and Asia is inviting applicants to apply for the MBBS/MD programmes offered at its partner universities for 2021 intake. IMC Education [...]
First ever 5 Star welcome for Freshers – School of BCAS Undergraduates at Cinnamon Grand Hotel
Sri Lanka’s leading private higher educational provider, the British College of Applied Studies (BCAS) recently organised the first ever five-star welcoming for undergraduate students in Sri Lanka aptly named “Fresher’s Eve”, which was held at the Cinnamon Grand hotel on 20th February 2021. The theme of the event entitled “It Starts with us” involved the [...]