A/L exams have begun. Stress levels build up, nerves wracking, nails bitten, fear of exams rise as approximately 270,000 students all over the country scurry to prepare for these examinations. This period of time is possibly the most important in one's school career, as for most students university entrance or choice of study depends on the results of these exams. This of course leads to added pressure.
Whether you are in the Science stream hoping to be a doctor, or in the Maths field hoping to be an engineer, or in the Commerce field wanting to be in business, for each of you these exams are equally important as you all know how competitive they are. Whichever career you choose, the first thing that comes to your mind is doing well at these exams to gain the passport to your future that is entrance to the university.
Past trends indicate that from the hundreds of thousands of students sitting these life changing examinations every year, only 5% - 10% gain entrance into local universities. For instance in 2009, there were approximately 225,000 students sitting the A/Ls, out of which about 125,000 students were eligible for university entrance, out of which only 20,000 students actually got a place in university (approximately 9%).
What next?
If you are one of the many students around the country to have been denied the opportunity of a place in a local university, "what do I do now" is a question that pops into your mind ever so often. "Do I spend another year and retake my A/Ls", or "do I look for other avenues", are some questions which many students are faced with. Nowadays the choices for higher education are endless and students are bombarded with various different options. Wouldn't it be great to have one qualification that can give you access to many different careers, so your options are limitless?
Why CIMA?
The key aspect of a CIMA qualified professional lies in differentiation. CIMA produces professionals who are financially qualified business leaders, who possess the competence to function in all areas of an organisation. Further to instilling strong accounting fundamentals, the CIMA curriculum incorporates Strategic Business and Management, enabling you to work across an organization and not just in finance. To put it simply, A CIMA graduate can operate in any area of an organisation thus infinitely increasing opportunities.
An important point to note about this qualification is that there are many students in University who also pursue CIMA as a secondary qualification. The diverse nature of CIMA makes it compatible with practically any career so much so that some students studying to be doctors also see this qualification as being beneficial to their careers in the future. Further, a survey done by the labour department in Sri Lanka indicates that the CIMA qualification is the No. 1 choice for employers. Currently CIMA students have a 90% employability rate in Sri Lanka.
Wouldn't it be great for you to have a qualification that gives you the highest chance of successful employment?
CIMA at Imperial College
As important as deciding on the right qualification to pursue, it is equally important to find the right place to study at. This is a decision about your future and the best chance you have at being successful. Hence you have to choose simply the best! Imperial college provides you with an ideal stepping stone, guided by a prominent panel of lecturers, who believe in a holistic approach to learning. Accredited by CIMA (UK) as a 'Learning Partner Institute' in 2004, Imperial College has established itself as a leading Business School in Sri Lanka and a premier CIMA tuition provider. With the growing demand for CIMA in other parts of the country and the world, Imperial College has also established a presence in Kandy, Kurunegala, Batticaloa, Jaffna, Bangladesh, India and China.
As a student at Imperial College, you can be sure of a challenging and fulfilling study experience with the expert tuition and support you will receive and you are assured to receive the best. We offer you a wealth of facilities that will help you make the most of your time with us. Be it full time or part time, the standard of tutoring offered is of the highest quality. The lectures are structured to be directly relevant to industry, commerce and professions in various fields.
It's all about you
The decision to pursue higher education is an important one. It is not just a decision about which career path to undertake, it is a decision about your future since the investment you make in terms of your valuable time and money over the next few years will reap its dividends in the future providing you with unlimited opportunities for a successful career.
We at Imperial College wish you the very best at the A/L examinations and encourage you to make the right investment and build for yourself a future bright with promise and potential.
For more information on CIMA at Imperial College in,
- Colombo - visit us at No. 3, St. Kilda's Lane, Colombo 3, or call us on 0773 918 777
- Kandy - visit us at No 15, George E. De Silva Mawatha, or call us on 0773 919 777
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