ESOFT Computer Studies, which is a well known name in the Sri Lankan Training and Education field, also offers Edexcel International's Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes. As we have our finger on the pulse of the masses, we have decided to offer the HND programme at a very competitive price of Rs. 125,000 which is a 50% reduction on the usual fee.

The study options that are available include HNDs in

" Computing
" Business (General)
" Business (Management)
" Business (HR)
" Business (IT)

The HND is an 18 to 24 month academic programme that can be completed either on a full- time or part-time basis, thereby giving the student a valuable qualification equivalent to the first two years of a three year British Degree. Students can then do one more year of studies to top-up their qualification with a B.Sc (Hons) Degree from a prestigious UK University, thereby earning their Degree in record time, with a minimal investment, directly via ESOFT. The pathway can be further extended via our Master's programmes. This partnership will be launched officially on May 26. Students that wish to study for the final year overseas can also be facilitated via ESOFT, as we have several partnerships with Universities in Britain and Australia.

ESOFT is well known in the training and education sector for leading the market in several products including the University of Colombo BIT Degree, University of Moratuwa BIT Degree, and the British Computer Society Professional Examinations.

Even absolute beginners can join into ESOFT's HND Programme as our goal is to ensure that everyone receives the maximum benefit of what we have to offer. Students that do not have any exposure to IT can first enter into our bridging programme (if needed).

Successfully completing this bridging programme entitles the student to a valued certificate as well. The student can then proceed onto the HND programme and continue with the normal studies with the confidence that he or she can perform well.

ESOFT has been involved in the education sector since the year 2000 and has 27 branches islandwide. Amongst these, the branches that conduct the Edexcel HND are Colombo, Kandy, Kurunegala, Kiribathgoda, Negombo, Galle, Matara, Jaffna, Batticaloa, Kalmunai and many more.

Think wisely before investing your time and money in generic HNDs, as this is an investment in your future. Edexcel's HND is the wise choice to make as it is a British qualification. ESOFT offers comprehensive textbooks for each module and the batches are kept small so as to provide better attention. The discounted course fee that is being offered is an added incentive.

For further information, please call us on 077 309 9 301 or 011 7 555 545. You can also get more information by visiting our website at www.esoft.lk