Peace-building: Lankan student wins award in Tokyo
Lankan student Kasmira Jayaweera was awarded the “Most Peaceful Prize” for her eloquent presentation on peace-building at the 4th Children’s World Peace Summit held in Tokyo this week, at the International Conference Hall in the First Members’ Office Building at the House of Representatives of Japan. The event was organised by the Hiroshima-based World Peace [...]
Compulsory courses for students after GCE O/L and A/L to prep them for employment
The Education Ministry will soon introduce compulsory courses for English and Information Technology for students who complete the GCE O/L and A/L exams. The students will be required to follow the courses soon after completing their examination until the results are released. They would also be given the option of selecting a job-oriented vocational training [...]
PSC recommends National Higher Education Commission to replace UGC and Vocational Training Authority
A Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) has recommended the replacement of both the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka by an independent National Higher Education Commission (NHEC) by way of a legislative enactment. The recommendation has been made in the final report submitted by the PSC appointed to make suitable recommendations [...]
Pre-school staff must be qualified in Montessori education: Edu Minister
Pre-schools will not be permitted to operate if their director and teaching staff have not obtained recognised qualification in Montessori education, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said. He said there are about 19,000 pre-schools in the country with a teacher population of about 40,000. “In countries like Japan, pre-school education is given priority as they provide [...]
Vocational education sector faces many challenges: Edu Ministry Performance Report
Inadequate funding for research and innovation, lack of qualified staff due to low remuneration, brain drain, delay in embracing new technology are some of the challenges faced by the country’s vocational education sector. The Annual Performance Report 2022 of the Skills Development, Vocational Education, Research and Innovation Division of the Education Ministry also stated the [...]
FUTA waiting on tax revision, bond reduction
High taxation of university lecturers is a main cause for them to leave, Vice President and Media Spokesperson of the Federation of University Teacher’s Association (FUTA), Senior Lecturer Charudaththe Illangasinghe claimed. He said that a survey done by the University Grants Commission (UGC) revealed that as of January this year, there was a shortage of [...]
MSI Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony 2023
The Management & Science Institute (MSI), Colombo affiliated with Management and Science University (MSU), Malaysia was recently held a reception the Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony for year 2023. The students involved are comprised of outstanding students pursuing their diploma and bachelor’s degree levels from various areas of specialisation including of hospitality and tourism management, biomedical [...]
AIT appoint APIIT to drive DBA in Sri Lanka
The global university of the world Asian Institute of Technology( AIT) appointed the leading Sri Lankan education campus APIIT to offer the Doctoral Degree in Business Administration(DBA) programme in Sri Lanka in a landmark event. It is not only a win for APIIT but a win for Sri Lanka said Bandula Egodage the Chairman of [...]
50+ Institutions from Canada, UK, Ireland and USA can be met at the IDP Education Fair
11th August | 11 am | Grand Kandyan Hotel, Kandy 12th August | 11am | Taj Samudra Hotel, Grand Marquee, Colombo. Sri Lanka’s largest Study Abroad Fair hosted by IDP Education who are International Education Specialist will be held on 11th of August 2023 from 11 am to 4pm at the Grand Kandyan Hotel in [...]
Word of Mouth to Word of Mouse part ii
(Manipulation of reviews to attract customers) It was emphasised in a recent post how crucial it is to focus on online social media marketing, especially in the services industry. I must write on the other side of the coin, from the perspective of the consumer. We examined the possibilities taken into account while choosing goods [...]
Passed Finalists Certificate Awarding Ceremony of AAT Sri Lanka 2023
AAT Sri Lanka held its Passed Finalists’ Certificate Awarding Ceremony on 26th July 2023 at the Main Conference and Concert Hall of the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo. The students who were awarded with certificates at the ceremony included those who have successfully completed all the AAT Examinations held in March 2023. 1,040 [...]
Empowering Sri Lankan Students: The World Education Fair 2023
The World Education Fair 2023 is just around the corner, providing students with an exceptional opportunity to explore global education options. Organised by Campus Direct, the event will take place at two prime locations, Kandy and Colombo, ensuring accessibility for aspiring students from different regions in Sri Lanka. Make sure to mark your calendars for [...]
How Parents Can Support Students in Exam Preparation
As parents, you play a crucial role in supporting your child’s academic journey, especially during exam periods. By providing the right guidance, encouragement, and resources, you can help your child face exams with confidence and maximize their chances of success. This article outlines essential ways parents can support their children in exam preparation. Create a [...]
Proven Success in USA
Join NCHS and have guaranteed support for success Studying in the US indicates that you have excellent English language skills and international experience.it shows recruiters that you are the product of one of the best higher education systems in the world. It means that you have developed soft skills and have received in-depth knowledge, have [...]
How to conduct a professional Job interview
Conducting a Job Interview is not an easy task. It requires pre-planning and preparation. When prospective candidates turn up for interviews, the corporate image and reputation of the organisation is at stake. Hence, conducting the Job Interview in a professional manner is critical. Given below are a few tips on conducting Job Interviews successfully. 1. [...]
How to Curb Cell Phone Addiction in Students and Kids
In today’s digital age, cell phones have become an integral part of our lives, providing us with instant access to information, communication, and entertainment. However, excessive cell phone use can lead to addiction, especially among students and children. This addiction can negatively impact their academic performance, social interactions, and overall well-being. In this article, we [...]
“Celebrating a Marketing Maestro: His Legacy Lives on in Dilmah Tea”
In the early 2000s, as an eager undergraduate, I vividly recall the captivating stories that echoed through our marketing classes about a visionary entrepreneur who was on a mission to transform Ceylon tea into a global brand. Little did I know that these tales would stay with me for years to come, inspiring my pursuit [...]
Investing in Dreams: SLIIT partners with The Lalith Athulathmudali Foundation to award 50 scholarships to deserving students
Education is a transformative force that has the power to uplift individuals and shape societies. In pursuit of this vision, the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), in collaboration with the Lalith Athulathmudali Foundation, is dedicated to supporting talented young students with financial constraints who are in their quest for higher education. By awarding [...]
Avinya Academy Graduates Empower Programme Students
Avinya Academy in Bandaragama proudly announces the graduation of its first batch of Empower Programme students on August 4, 2023. The programme, initiated by the Avinya Foundation, aims to uplift less-privileged students by equipping them with essential skills for successful careers in healthcare, hospitality, or IT. The 6-month full-time Empower Programme utilizes project-based learning, focusing [...]
A Sweet Pudding out of Bitter Gourd
Last week I met an enthusiastic youngster who said he quit his job as an internal auditor. I inquired why he had made this move and he said that this job was training his mind to constantly see the faults, issues, problems and errors. This is the exact mind set of many Sri Lankans who [...]
Unlocking Global Opportunities: Your Path to International Education
Join us on Wednesday, August 16th, in Colombo, and Thursday, August 17th, in Kandy for Edlocate’s Study Abroad Open Days, where you can explore the world of international education. The two events will take place from 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm in Colombo and from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm in Kandy. Mark your calendars [...]
Rev.Fr.Ranjith Andradi- The Rector/Principal of St.Joseph’s College, Colombo 10 Celebrates 30th Ordination Anniversary
“A VISIONARY RECTOR; TREASURE TROVE TO THE JOSEPHIANS” St.Joseph’s College, Colombo 10, is the Premier Catholic Educational Institute in Sri Lanka, which stands majestically today having done yeoman service to the students past and the present besides our Motherland. The College has proven that it has been been well known for Education, Sports, Co-Curricular and [...]
Footprints of Devians: Empowering young scholars
A special occasion that celebrates the history and chronicle of the school took place at the esteemed Dr. Wimala de Silva Auditorium, of the Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo 08, bringing together school’s stake holders especially the young scholars who joined during the past two years. The event started at 8:00 AM, with Mrs. Lilian Rathnayake [...]
21st Century Teacher
High quality teacher workforce is not because of traditional teachers who emphasise mainly teacher – centred education. Teachers with deliberate thinking power and nurture leadership with the intention of increasing student achievements with activity-based , child-centred education is the main factor affecting for preparing teaching workforce with high- quality. It is important to pay a [...]
Better than ever, Sri Lanka Airport & Aviation Academy…
The Sri Lanka Airport & Aviation Academy (SLAAA), the training institution operated by Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Pvt) Ltd., is now a gateway to earn an internationally recognised Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management. The prestigious Massey University of New Zealand now offers transfer credits to holders of the Diploma in Aviation Management offered [...]
Graduate in London & Sri Lanka with a UK degree in 12 months! Earn a global qualification at ACBT!
ACBT is the pioneer in providing overseas higher education in Sri Lanka since 1998, and partnered with world renowned Navitas group, with 130 colleges around the world in over 31 countries. ACBT, having partnered with Middlesex University in London, offers an integrated pathway into Middlesex University (MDX) degrees, through a wide range of International University [...]
Diploma in Laboratory Technology 2023 Results Released
Diploma in Laboratory Technology (DLT) released its 2023 results on the 2nd of August 2023. We are proud to announce that we were able to produce 50 diplomates this year comprising 6 Honours passes, 21 Merit passes, and 23 Ordinary passes. First in Batch Dr. G C N Jayasuriya Award – Ms. K S T [...]