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Former Secretary General of Parliament visits APIIT Law School
First year students of APIIT Law School had a distinguished visitor on Friday who enthralled them with British Parliament and the changing UK Constitution. Ms Priyanee Wijesekara, a Retired Secretary General of Parliament opened her interactive lecture by giving a graphic description of a Waterglass Painting by Charles Westcope which depicts King Charles I entering the [...]
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Access to over 100 universities after O/Levels with the Monash University Foundation Year
If you are a parent with a child who recently completed Local O/Level examinations and you want your child to complete their Higher Education, you now have to determine the best choice in terms of a pathway for your child to enter the best possible universities. While A/levels are a more familiar option, as parents [...]
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Exhibition and Sale by Special Children of Diamonds
Special Children of Diamonds will be organizing an Exhibition and Sale prepared by the children with the support of our teachers and parents. This exhibition will be on this Sunday and next Monday at Diamonds Centre for Special Need Children, 648/8, St.Jude’s Mawatha, Mabola, Wattala from 9.30 am – 4.30pm. The Chief Guest will be [...]
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Students of Mercury carry away 15 Sri Lankan prizes at ACCA exams
Mercury Institute of Management affirmed it’s status as to why they are currently the only platinum accredited ACCA tuition provider in Sri Lanka by carrying away 15 prizes at the recently held ACCA prize winners awards for December 2011 and June 2012 examinations and attaining high marks in terms of world rankings. Amongst them was [...]
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Guangzhou Civil Aviation College visits ACHE
It is with great pleasure and pride American College of Higher Education announce that on 28th of November, a six member delegation headed by Prof Wu Wanmin (president of Guangzhou Civil Aviation College) paid a visit to American College of Higher Education. The visit was to appreciate and to strengthen the partnership between American College [...]
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APIIT Law Graduates create history
First batch of APIIT law school students graduated last week, they were the first batch of law graduates produced by the APIIT law school awarding LLB (Hons) degree from the Staffordshire University, UK. Overall 30 students graduated while seven students transferred to Staffordshire University, UK to graduate. This marks a milestone in the history of [...]
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Another Success Story of IIT- Thilan Warnakulage, Engineering Manager, Zone 24×7
Past student of IIT Thilan Warnakulage is a young IT professional, ambitious with a vision of Technopreneurship which is a technology savvy entrepreneur who is visionary, innovative, creative, dynamic and highly passionate about bridging the technology and business needs. Thilan recommended IIT as one of the best options for students seeking a qualification from not [...]
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Transfer study programmes to Malaysia after O/Ls
There are so many options these days that parents and students have to think wisely and consider very carefully when deciding where and what to study. One study destination that is increasingly popular with international students is Malaysia. According to the Malaysian Insider Website (June 25, 2012), it’s projected that by 2020 the international student [...]
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Yamini; the interior design entrepreneur joining the business of interior-architecture with ‘a-design studio’
The growing industry of interior design is one of the most crucial sectors that bring in aesthetic and value to massive industries of architecture and engineering. All across the world, the most successful architectural and construction practices have interior designers working hand in hand with architects and engineers to create the most astoundingly beautiful and [...]
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Scholarships key to success for study in Australia
High achievers have many opportunities to earn a scholarship for study abroad – and the University of Wollongong (UOW) in Australia is one university that likes to reward high achievers. One of the highlights of its scholarship program is the UOW Undergraduate Excellence Scholarships which offer a 25% reduction of the normal annual course tuition [...]
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Get creative with Raffles Colombo- Register now for the January 2013 intake
Choosing the right college to pursue your ambition in design is a major decision which will affect your plans. The decision to study at Raffles Institute of Higher Education Colombo will be beneficial to your future as the college believes in producing mature and dedicated professionals through the compulsory internship programme, where students can develop [...]
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Many career choices for students
Options like government services, teaching, allied medical services, farming, graphic designing, sports, movie production and Armed Forces can prove to be equally lucrative Graduating from high school can be both an exhilarating as well as terrifying experience. Exhilarating because you are finally out of restrictive environs of a school and a world of opportunities opens [...]
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A taste of APIIT Law School
The students waited with bated breath as their Lecturer illustrated on the board, a picture of a coconut palm and a girl in a flowery beach dress beneath it. The students were asked to imagine that they were survivors of a plane that had crashed in a remote part of the Pacific. They were also [...]
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Edexcel, UK awarded BCAS Campus in Sri Lanka
The Edexcel, UK the internationally recognized qualification awarding body has recognized BCAS (British College of Applied Studies) as the best performer in Sri Lanka for the year 2011 and presented with the Performance Excellence Award. The award was accepted by BCAS? Chief Operations Manager Mr M S M Fouzer on behalf of the organization at [...]
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Plan Your Future After O/Levels
Are you wondering what to do with your child’s future after the exams? The ever so popular option will be to do A/Levels. Doing A/Level is the traditional option. According to University Grants Commission (UGC) only 10% out of two hundred and thirty thousand (230,000) A/Level candidates are privileged to study the the state university [...]
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Intra University Best Speaker Contest – 2012
The Intra University Best Speaker Contest 2012, organized by the Gavel Club of the University of Kelaniya in collaboration with the Career Guidance Unit was held on Thursday, the 29th of November, 2012 at the Sri Dharmaloka Convocation Hall of the University of Kelaniya. Since the initiation of the Gavel Club of the University of [...]
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The prestigious FTMSGLOBAL academy opens up in Sri Lanka
FTMSGlobal Academy, established in 1986 in Singapore, with 14 centers in 12 countries, offering ACCA and many other globally accredited finance qualifications, is proud to announce the launch of Sri Lanka operations. FTMSGlobal Academy is one of the top institutes in the industry and the largest outside UK to offer professional accounting and finance Through [...]
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“Building Caring Minds for the World”
Hon Dr. Sarath Amunugama, Senior Minister of International Monetary Co-operation and Deputy Minister of Finance & Planning graced the IIHS Graduation Ceremony on 3rd December, 2012 at Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo. Twenty students graduated as Postgraduate Diploma holders in Hospital Administration pathway for the final year of the Master of Health Services Management at ECU & La [...]
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For Your Continuous Professional Development
University of Sri Jayewardenepura is a leading member in the Sri Lankan university system. The vision of the University is founded upon the Pali tenet ‘Vijja Uppa tatam Setta’ – Of things that arise, knowledge is the greatest. Inspired by this motto, the University, as its mission statement recounts, is to excel as an institution [...]
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A colourful event from Kuda Kusum Balika M.V.Bandarawela
The year end primary concert of Kuda Kusum Balika M.V.Bandarawela was held on 7th December, 2012 at the college. The principal of the college Mrs.A.C.Padmini and the board of vice principals were invited as the chief guests for that colourful event. Most of the students from grade one to five, chipped in at least one [...]
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Students of Oxford College of Business attend the Heriot Watt University Graduation in Malaysia
Heriot-Watt University (HWU) together with Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Steve Chapman, lecturers and other staff, honorary graduates of the University, members of the Senate, and of the Court, Deans of the University and Heads of School/Institutes and many other high dignitaries were among the guest of honour at the Graduation Ceremony held at JW Marriot [...]
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“Guru Sewana”
The 23rd annual Concert of “Guru Sewana” Pre-school was held on 1st of December, 2012 at “Bodhimaluwa, Bentota. There was a big gathering in the day and 20 students of “Guru Sewana” Pre-school decorated this event with wonderful dramas, eye catching dances, poems, tiny speeches etc.. in all three languages. The huge effort taken by [...]
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Forging bonds at LSE
Maryann Thomas shares her rich encounters at London School of Economics. Expectations are high for any student who travels overseas to study. I landed at Heathrow airport and stood in immediate awe of London’s cosmopolitan bustle, ready to start my Masters in Media & Communication at the London School of Economics & Political Science. In [...]
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Giant strides by Sri Sumangala Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa Sri Sumangala is a National School with a high-flying and long history extending over 144 years. It has produced good citizens to the society who has always been superiors in both provincial and national level as well as extracurricular activities. The beginnings of the Sri Sumangala NS goes back over 142 years. It was [...]
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Batapola MMV Ambalangoda produces sons of the soil
Batapola Madya Maha Vidyalaya is the only Madya Maha Vidyalaya in the Ambalangoda Electorate which is situated in a scenic and pleasant environment. It has set an example to their counterparts giving priority to agriculture by cultivating in the school environment. With the intention of starting an English medium school at Batapola, the Buddhist School [...]
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Elizabeth Moir School 2nd best international school in world
Elizabeth Moir School has the 2nd best exam results in the world in a survey of top international schools taking British exams. Over 75% of all IGCSE papers sat at Elizabeth Moir School were graded A* or A, an incredible statistic that ranks it above some of the best known schools in the world such [...]
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Stafford Laurelled at the “Marketing Rocks 2012”
Stafford international School, Colombo 7 emerged champions, beating 17 participating schools at the all island marketing competition entitled “Marketing Rocks”, organized by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), held at Aquinas College, Borella. St, Lawrence College and Royal College were adjudged the 1st and 2nd runners up, respectively, at this competition. The competition which [...]
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New Torch Bearers at St. Nicholas’ International School Colombo
“Be a torch bearer whose glowing light shows the path to your fellow students and at the end of your turn pass it on to the next person who takes over from you” was the sublime message of Rev.Fr. David Hore. CssR. to the newly inducted prefects of St. Nicholas’ International College Colombo, when he [...]
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Gateway College – from Foundation to Graduation
Having strengthened their position in the Primary and Secondary sectors, Gateway Colleges – Rajagiriya, Kandy and Negombo have now embarked into the tertiary sector. With this initiative, Gateway College brings a new dimension to the institution where they provide education from Play Group (2 ½ years+) to Degree Level, with the focus and theme – [...]
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The Overseas School of Colombo- a better choice
The Overseas School of Colombo, the premier international school will host “Open Day” on 12th January 2013, at 9.30am at the school premises. With an astounding mix of 45 nationalities, it is truly international. Established in 1957, OSC is the only school to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme from Pre-school to Grade 12. The [...]
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INTER SCHOOLS DANCE COMPETITION 2012
There were as many as 15 different schools to battle it out on stage with intricate steps, graceful moves and pulsating beats at the Bishops College Auditorium. The Inter School Dance Competition, organized by Alethea International School and sponsored by Aspirations Educations was indeed an affair to remember. Nothing was spared with dancers opting for [...]
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Harcourts International School – Inspires Excellence – Creating Women Leaders of Tomorrow
A 25yr. old dedicated Girls School with moral based education structured at Anderson Road, Dehiwala is a force to reckon with not much concern about numbers but quality education classes from kindergarten to London A/L. Edexcel has excellent teachers with adequate experience in teaching & have been in the school from the inception. HIS – [...]
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Horizon students shine at Edexcel exam
Horizon College International (HCI), marked its fourth anniversary in September 2012 and since venturing into the field of education, she has once again in this short period of time, achieved a remarkable feat at the Primary and Lower Secondary achievement tests for those within 8-14 years in English, Mathematics and Science conducted by Edexcel. The [...]
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A small school of high quality
When we talk of enrolment in schools these days , figures of thousands come to mind. Imagine a school which has maintained an enrolment below 250 from its inception in January 1996. College of World Education Keeps the total enrolment below 250 by limiting their classes to a maximum of 15. The Principal assures us [...]
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Al Manar International School at the forefront
Parents are children’s first and most lasting carers. Every parent aspires for their children to be worthy citizens. Children have a remarkable ability to learn. They want to learn to fulfil their dreams. Whether it is the aspirations of parents or dreams of children, they all seek. Al-Manar to reach their goals we strive for [...]
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“My Journey from Wycherley to Cambridge University”…….. Oshini Sivakumar
Just four weeks ago, I commenced the penultimate year of my medical degree. Having completed my pre-clinical years at the University of Cambridge, I transferred to Imperial College to gain Clinical knowledge from the London Hospitals. Wycherley International School has played a significant role in my path to achieve my ambition of becoming a doctor. [...]
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With a century of experience in providing knowledge
M. D. GUNASENA OASIS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL is a part of M.D. GUNASENA and Company Limited, an organisation that has been synonymous with education throughout its illustrious hundred year history. As a Publisher, Printer and Bookseller to the nation, M.D.GUNASENA, since its inception in 1913, has sought to widen the boundaries of knowledge and education. M.D.GUNASENA [...]
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MMI celebrates christmas with a difference
Modern Montessori International (MMI) celebrated Christmas by inviting children from Vajira Infants Home-Etul Kotte to join in the festivities at the MMI premises. Children started the celebrations with Christmas carols performed by each form. Activities continued with a magic show by Dinesh the Dynamic, lots of goodies to eat. A Christmas Party is never complete [...]
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A free Workshop for Parents on “How to prepare your child for the world of education”
Mount Royal International School (MRIS) has arranged the above workshop for parents, who have got children below the age of seven in Dehiwala Mount Lavinia area. MRIS’s consultant as well as an eminent scholar in the field of Pre-school education Mrs. Azra Mohamed will conduct this workshop. The venue of the workshop will be at [...]
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SOARING TO EXCELLENCE
Colombo Grammar International School was established in 2010, to add value and to offer the best of education in a disciplined environment. Their motto is to produce students to be able to face the growing demand in the work force for the 21st century developing their confidence and their skills. CGS is equipped with state [...]
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The American International School A quality Education Provider
The American International School located at Galvihara Road, Dehiwala is one of the prestigious schools in the Colombo District. It is the brain child of Mrs. Sherryn Yaseen Mangalagama, CEO of the American International School and the American College of Higher Education who believes that an appropriate education is the most precious gift that can [...]
