Dawn of 2020 marked with pirith ceremony
A pirith ceremony was held at the Pushparamaya in Colombo to mark the dawn of 2020 and invoke blessings on the country and its people. It was organised by chief incumbent the Ven. Elkaduwe Nagitha Thera. Pragna Pradeepa founder Jayantha de Silva was among those who participated in the pirith ceremony.
Students visit Galle Cement Factory
Students made a visit to the Galle Cement factory, during the school vacation. Educational visits are usually arranged for school children during school holidays. Pic by W.A. Nelka
Committee for Grade one admissions to be set up
A special committee to review issues regarding Grade one admissions will be setup next week by the Education Ministry. An Education ministry official said the seven member committee will review cases on Grade one applications which have been rejected. The committee will also look into such cases which can be appealed. On Wednesday the ministry [...]
Degree opportunities for all students qualified with GCE A/Ls
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has asked the Higher Education Ministry to draw up a plan that allows all students who passed the last GCE A/L exams to follow a degree programme. Higher Education Minister Bandula Gunawardena said two months will be needed to prepare the programme to accommodate all 180,000 students who qualified to enter a [...]
School textbook distribution delayed once again
The Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) said last week that the delay in distributing textbooks to 4.3 million school children is because of bureaucratic bungling. CTU General Secretary Joseph Stalin said the Education Ministry officials have repeatedly blundered with text book distribution over the last three years causing a delay. Despite spending Rs 3499 million to [...]
India’s Institute of Economic Studies hosted award ceremony in Colombo
Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena was the Chief Guest at an Institute of Economic Studies (IES) of India award ceremony, held on Friday, December 27 2019, at Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo. The theme of the ceremony was “Indo-Sri Lanka Economic Cooperation.” Minister Gunawardena presented awards to the graduates of IES. Among those who attended were the [...]
More opportunities for higher education, employment, says President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that young people need more opportunities to pursue higher education and technical education. “We have to ensure that our future generation will become productive citizens, by nurturing them with the required knowledge, skills and abilities. The opportunities young people have to pursue higher education and technical education should be increased,” the [...]
Matugama Principal wins 2019 Integrity Icon contest
P.A.C. Priyadarshani, Principal of St Mary’s College, Matugama became the winner of the 2019 Integrity Icon contest after receiving the highest number of votes in the public SMS poll. She had gained over 20,000 votes. The contest was organised by Transparency International Sri Lanka, an NGO that recognises and appreciates honest employees of the public [...]
O/L paper marking ends, schools reopen tomorrow
The Education Ministry said last week, that all national and provincial schools will reopen tomorrow (January 6). Although certain schools reopened on January 02, 47 other schools remained closed because of O/L exam paper marking activities. The Examination Department had set up paper marking centres in 84 schools. Of these 37 schools were handed back [...]
Education Minister to visit Eastern University tomorrow
Education Minister Bandula Gunawardena is to visit the Eastern University of Sri Lanka tomorrow to look into certain complaints on issues faced by the students. The Minister said he received complaints about buildings constructed for university students had not been declared open. The Minister said he will discuss these issues with the students and try [...]
SLIATE courses to be upgraded to degree status
The Government is planning to upgrade some of the courses offered by the Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education (SLIATE) to degree status. State Minister of technology and Innovations Thilanga Sumathipala told the Sunday Times, courses such as SLIATE’s Higher National Diploma in Engineering (HNDE) lasted about four and a half years, a long [...]
Extended deadline for Nehru Memorial Scholarship & Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship
The deadline for the Nehru Memorial Scholarship Scheme and the Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship Scheme has been extended to January 6 (tomorrow). The Nehru Memorial Scholarship Scheme covers all undergraduate courses, except Medical/Paramedical and Fashion Design courses. This includes Engineering, Science, Business, Economics, Commerce, Humanities and Arts. Under the Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship Scheme courses in the [...]
Anti-narcotic campaign to be launched in national and provincial schools
The Education Ministry said an anti-narcotic campaign will soon be launched in schools. As a part of this campaign national and provincial schools will need to carry out anti-narcotic programmes every month. School principals have been advised to take steps to stop drugs being smuggled into schools. They have also been asked to help detect [...]
Tree planting takes place in Mahaweli zones
A tree planting campaign coinciding with the national tree planting campaign was organised in the Mahaweli zones recently. One of the events was held in Hambantota. pictured here is a student taking part in the campaign. Pic by Rahul Samantha Hettiaarachchi.
Grade nine student of Ananda College releases book
“Ryan Neville: Smoke and Mirrors,” a mystery novel written by Cheka Mendis, a Grade 9 student of Ananda College, Colombo was launched recently at a ceremony held at the school’s Kularathna Hall. Cricketing legend Kumar Sangakkara was the Chief Guest. The novel is published by Sarasavi Publishers (Pvt) Ltd.
School books for 8000 Nuwara Eliya children
Nuwara Eliya Municipal Council Member Ajith Kumara has spent Rs 2.6 million of his own money to distribute school books for children in the area. Mr Kumara, is a new member of the Council and he distributed books to about 8,000 children. Children from low income families and those affected by bad weather conditions were [...]
An evening to cherish by Gothami BV dancers
‘Nalanga Ranga Sanni 19’ an elegant dancing concert presented by the students of Gothami Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo, was held last Sunday at the BMICH. The concert included colourful dancing items varying from Eastern to Western and styles from all over the world. The concert was conducted with the blessings of the school Principal, Subhashini Dematagoda [...]
UCL International Foundation Programme leads to a British Software Engineering Degree in Sri Lanka
University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is a well-known provider of career-focused education degrees that gives students the tools needed to thrive on the global stage and is benchmarked as a university that is at the forefront of developing degrees in evolving disciplines like Software Engineering.In 2010, UCLan became the first UK modern university to appear [...]
New Year in Australia
New Year’s Day is on the first of January and is the first day of a new year in the Gregorian calendar, which is used in Australia. Due to its geographical position and close proximity to the International Date Line, Australia is one of the first countries in the world to welcome the New Year! [...]
Start 2020 as a Confident Communicator and Leader for Adults, Youth and Children
Do you want to Shine as a Leader? Persuade someone? Succeed in Sales? The power of the presentation, makes the difference between the individual’s and company’s success or failure. Ability to make powerful presentations and speak confidently in public, also enables students to have a cutting edge and earn high grades. Rainbow Institute, a center [...]
After A/L’s receive a scholarship from Horizon Campus to read for University of London LL.B.
With A/L results out, the most important question that one would require an answer is as to “what career paths are available in the job market and what degree programmes are available that would make you suitable to enter into that potential market.?” Current available degree pathways and institutions that offer such pathways are many. [...]
Saegis Campus Sponsors EDEX Expo 2020 as Gold Sponsor
Saegis Campus is proud to be associated with the EDEX Expo 2020, as a Gold Sponsor. Saegis Campus stand out as a leading Non State Higher Education Institute in Sri Lanka, approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Cultural Affairs. They offer Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degrees in association with reputed international universities and also [...]
Saegis Campus Sponsors EDEX Expo 2020 as Gold Sponsor
Saegis Campus is proud to be associated with the EDEX Expo 2020, as a Gold Sponsor. Saegis Campus stand out as a leading Non State Higher Education Institute in Sri Lanka, approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Cultural Affairs. They offer Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degrees in association with reputed international universities and also [...]
Becoming A Doctor How? Where? How Much? When? Will It Be A Dream?
Quality of The Education There is no such thing as the more you pay, the more you experience the quality of education. Cost and quality are two different entities when it comes to medicine. As students are not able to evaluate procedure for foreign universities, clarify information with the present students and with passed out [...]
Bristol Institute launches Foundation Programs leading to UWE, Bristol Undergraduate Programmes
In the span of just over a year, Bristol Institute set out on an extraordinary journey to provide arguably the best educational experience in the country. The University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol and BIBM were quick to capitalize on the superior ranking of their University when they launched their MBA programme, making [...]
SLTC Entech – Sri Lanka’s First A/L result-based Scholarship
Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC) has always strived to bring research-based learning, innovation, and ease of access into the Sri Lankan educational industry. SLTC EnTech Scholarship is the unique and coveted A/L result-based scholarship programme introduced by the university for the first time in Sri Lanka, in order to offer high achieving A/L students a [...]
Just Graduated & already enjoying success IIT Graduate speaks of her journey towards success….
Over 3,000 graduates that are currently empowering over 250 multinational and local blue-chip companies, the Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) is renowned for producing innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders. Savani Kavishka De Silva is an all-round BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems graduate from IIT who has achieved much success following graduation. Savani is currently employed [...]
Study with CfPS Law School and graduate with a First Class LL.B from the University of London
Nadumi Wijerathne – a Student of CfPS Law School obtained a First Class honours LL.B ( Bachelor of Laws) degree from the University of London at the 2019 examinations. Among thousands of students around the world who sat the University of London LL.B exams in 2019, only 8 students including Nedumi obtained a first class. [...]
High-flyers of 2019 GCE Advanced Level exam awarded CA Sri Lanka scholarships
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), recently awarded scholarships to 11 high-flyers including the island top ten of the 2019 GCE Advanced Level examination. The scholarships which were awarded to the top achievers of the commerce and physical science stream, enables students to embark on a successful professional journey to [...]
Admission for Medicine / Engineering in Russia and Europe Attend the series of introductory seminars
REC Campus has been sending students abroad for more than 23 years and recently located in a new location of No:181, High Level Road, Nugegoda (near the fly over), giving the excellent service to send students to Russia, Europe, Belarus, Australia and other countries. REC Campus has become the number 01 Foreign Educational Provider in [...]
NSBM Faculty of Engineering: Grooming Graduates towards Industry 4.0
The industry has now evolved into the fourth revolutionary era. Everything is set to be interconnected through worldwide networks via fiber, satellite and wireless technology. Any physical device will be controlled and monitored from anywhere in the world, by your fingertips. In the very near future, you can order your luxury car through your smart [...]
Nuera Ellia to Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya, a city in Sri Lanka, previously called as Nuera Ellia in the 1800 is depicted through this picture which was a second edition of the original painting; done by Jonathan Needham after the original of Charles D.C. O’Brien. This picture of Nuwara Eliya is dated back to 1864, 1 January. Exemplified by Sir [...]
SLIIT Faculty of Humanities and Sciences – Education par Excellence
SLIIT, the leading higher education institute in Sri Lanka continues to receive world acclaim in the field of education for establishing the Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, which is the latest addition in its rapid-paced education-based milestones that offers the widest range of programmes offered by a Faculty within the Campus. The vast spectrum on [...]
Pristine Montessori Graduation 2019
The Pristine Montessori School of Sirimal Uyana, Ratmalana held its annual Graduation Ceremony at the S.de. S. Jayasinghe Auditorium, Dehiwela recently under the distinguished patronage of the Chief Guest Dr Rajitha Silva a Senior Lecturer at the University of Colombo. The Senior Pristinites who are leaving Pristine Montessori School received their credentials from the Chief [...]
JCU College Diploma Launch with scholarships up to 25%!
JCU College has officially launched its pathway diplomas designed for students who miss out on direct entry to James Cook University and want a fast track to the second year of an undergraduate degree. To coincide with the launch, scholarships of up to 25% will be available in 2020 for Diplomas in Engineering, Science, Technology [...]
Your pathway to a prestigious British Law degree at Nawaloka College
The 2+1 Law Degree offered by Nawaloka College of Higher Studies (NCHS) in collaboration with the Ulster University Law School is an attractive arrangement for Sri Lankan students who have just completed the A/L Examination. They will spend the first two years following classes that mirror what is being taught at Ulster and will then [...]
Provide Guaranteed Pathway to Leading Australian Universities
ANC AUSTRALIAN FOUNDATION AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMS ANC Education has consistently revolutionized the Sri Lankan education industry by its progressive ideology and has more than a decade’s expertise in fulfilling young students’ dreams of becoming globally recognized professionals. During the tenure over the past decade, ANC has diligently worked to secure the confidence of many [...]
Why studying in India is an attractive choice now
Your future depends on where you choose to study. So, it is important to select a country and college that will help you sharpen the skills a student will need to succeed. While globally recognized qualifications are great, you need to be able to apply your knowledge to the real world. Employees who are able [...]
Premium Services and Facilities at Northampton – HRMI Central Campus Colombo
Undergraduate students studying for University of Northampton Degrees and Pearson HNDs enjoy an array of Premium Services and Facilities at the Central Campus Colombo. These Premium Services position the Central Campus amongst the best in private universities in Sri Lanka. Academic Value Additions Students have a choice of unique value additions unheard of in the [...]
APIIT joins hand with knowledge first 2020
The Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) – Sri Lanka is a truly multinational operation established in partnership with Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Malaysia (APU) and Staffordshire University, UK. We provide internationally recognised higher education with a view to producing globally competitive graduates who will meet the demands of modern society [...]
NSBM GREEN UNIVERSITY TOWN JOINS HAND WITH KNOWLEDGE FIRST 2020 GALLE EDUCATION EXHIBITION AS A “ MAIN SPONSOR”
NSBM Green University Town (National School of Business Management) is the first of its kind in South Asia. Offering undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in the fields of Business, Computing, and Engineering under the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation. NSBM has forged strategic collaborations with leading universities such as University College Dublin, Ireland, [...]
EduLanka offers admission to study at Dalian Medical University, China
Found in the year 1947, Dalian Medical University has been developed to a multi-disciplinary medical university located in the coastal city of Dalian. Dalian is an important International shipping centre, logistics centre and financial centre in the Northeast Asia Owning excellent environment and temperate climate. The Dalian city was firstly listed as the “Best Tourist [...]
New Zealand’s leading Massey University accepts Pathway Students from GISM, Sri Lanka
GISM is the only Education & Research partner in Sri Lanka to prestigious Massey University in New Zealand. Students after GCE O/L’s and A/L’s (Local or London) can join GISM Campus and study first/second years locally and go to either New Zealand or Scotland in the UK to complete the Degree. Similarly Postgraduate Degree pathway [...]
After GCE A/L and O/L MSI offers a range of top MSU Malaysian Diplomas that meet future industry needs
Committed towards ensuring a high rate of student’s success, Management & Science Institute (MSI) is a fully affiliated higher educational establishment within the Management and Science University (MSU) Malaysia that is recognised by many other leading universities worldwide including those in the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany and Japan. The Management and Science institute is fully [...]
SLIM RECEIVES GOLD AWARD FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR AT THE ANNUAL REPORT AWARDS CEREMONY 2019
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing competed in the 55th Annual Report Awards conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka and was rewarded with a Gold award for the second consecutive year in the Not for Profit Organisations, which also included the Non-Governmental Organisations category. While SLIM has been producing comprehensive annual [...]
SLTC the Platinum Plus partner at EDEX Expo
From Left - Mr. Nadun Hettiarachchi – Committee Member- EDEX, Mr. Tharanga Perera –Director-Sponsorship – EDEX, Mr. Mahinda Galagedera – Chairman EDEX, Eng Ranjith G Rubasinghe Founder President, CEO -SLTC , Ms. Manduli Katugampola, Head of University Advancement – SLTC Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC) has collaborated with EDEX Expo as the Platinum Plus [...]
SIST will lead you to an array of valuable opportunities
Spectrum Institute of Science & Technology (SIST) is the pioneering higher education provider in the field of life sciences. It was initiated in 2001 with the aim of providing young scientists an opportunity to reach their goals and exhibit their capabilities to the best of their ability. Edinburgh Napier University, a prestigious university in Scotland [...]
CMA Professional Qualification with UGC Approved University Degree
A few hundred thousand of Sri Lankan youths may be looking for a path that would lead them to study for a professional management accountancy qualification, to develop their skills through practical training and obtain a better job with a good salary. This is the fast track route for A/L students to lay a solid [...]
CINEC Campus Sponsors EDEX Expo 2020 as Platinum Sponsor
CINEC Campus Education Consortium is proud to be associated with the EDEX Expo 2020, as a Platinum Sponsor. Colombo International Nautical & Engineering College, popularly known as CINEC Campus is located in Malabe a quiet picturesque suburb in the capital city of Colombo with branches in popular suburbs Nugegoda and cities of Jaffna and Trincomalee. [...]
Study in Russia
The Russian Cultural Centre to Sri Lanka was founded in the year 1973, and since then have been enabling Sri Lankans and Russian expatriates to stay in touch with the Russian culture while offering a variety of services including to those who want to pursue their higher studies in the Russian Federation. In discussion with [...]
Venturing Into the Land Down Under- Discovering Unseen Potential with James Cook University!
Australia has always been the go-to destination for Sri Lankan students and has the reputation for academic excellence and one of the best countries in the world to study and live. There are well over 9,000 Sri Lankan students studying in Australia at any given time with diverse range of study options to choose from [...]
Randev wins ‘Gold’- Sri Lanka Schools Karate Championships
Peterite Karate Captain and Senior Prefect Randev Athukorala won the Under 20 Heavy weight Black Belt Category Kumitae, the top award at the Sri Lanka Schools Karate Championship staged at Sugathadasa Stadium. Randev who captained the Sri Lanka Schools Karate team to the Asian Karate Cup 2019 In Malaysia winning the Under 19 – [...]
Aiming high to reach for the sky: an account of a Graduate Chemist of the College of Chemical Sciences
Imagine yourself at crossroads, lost; the future blank before your eyes. Seven years ago, Mr. Prasad Sanjeewa was at the same crossroad, unsure on which path he should take. Today he is a well-reputed teaching assistant at the College of Chemical Sciences (CCS). Raised in Minuwangoda, Prasad was the second in his family, being born [...]
SL Economic Association elects new executive committee
The Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Economic Association (SLEA) was held on December 18th 2019 at the auditorium of The Organization of Professional Association of Sri Lanka (OPA). A new Executive Council of SLEA for 2020 was elected unanimously at the AGM. Dr. Upananda Vidanapathirana was re-elected as president. Rev. Prof. W. Wimalarathana, [...]
ACBT partners EDEX Expo 2020 as a Gold Sponsor
ACBT is the pioneer in Australian Higher Education in Sri Lanka since 1998, and partnered by world renowned Navitas group, with 130 colleges around the world in over 31 countries. ACBT offers an integrated pathway into Edith Cowan University’s undergraduate degrees, through a wide range of University Foundation Programmes (UFP’s). There are Australian accredited Diplomas [...]
European University Transfer Program (EUTP) at AIC Campus
Sri Lankan students now have the privilege of studying at two state-of-the-art European Universities by joining the most affordable European University Transfer Programme. Students can study the first two years of their Engineering or Business degrees at the Belarusian National Technical University (BNTU), Republic of Belarus, in the capital of Minsk. Upon the completion of [...]
Prof. Kshanika Hirimburegama awarded with a Doctor of Science (D Sc) (Honoris Causa)
Professor Kshanika Hirimburegama was a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Colombo. She was also former Chairperson University Grants Commission in Sri Lanka. She could serve only for two years and with the change of government in 2015 she was removed by then Minister of Higher Education. She pioneered banana tissue culture technology and introduced [...]
Lanka Institute of Fashion Technology ( LIFT ) Alumni Spotlight: Success Story of Ayodya Heenatigala
Entrepreneurship requires bold action! Today we are proud to feature our alumnus who took this challenge and transformed her business dream into reality. Ayodya Heenatigala graduated with an Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design from Lanka Institute of Fashion Technology (LIFT). She also secured an award for “best design category” designed for the winner of Mister [...]
The Best Place to Learn English …
One of the major difficulties faced by our employed educated youth in the government sector and in the private sector today is the lack of confidence in the use of the English language in their day to day activities. The University of Colombo, rightly realizing this issue several years ago, came to the assistance of [...]
Santa visits Polymath Daycare
Christmas is a season of joy, peace and love. It is the special season to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior. Though this was the original purpose the celebration of Christmas has grown to become a symbolic time for living in peace and love. Christmas is essentially a reminder to touch the deepest [...]
SIST collaborates with the prestigious Lincoln University College
Lincoln University College in Malaysia was established in the year 2002 as Lincoln College and then upgraded to Lincoln University College in the year 2011. The university received a 5 star ranking in the year 2017 by the Ministry of Higher Education in Malaysia. The university is also a member of the Association of Commonwealth [...]
QS World ranking top universities
ETH Zurich also famous as Einstein’s University is established in the city of Zürich, Switzerland and functions as a science, technology, engineering and mathematics university. It was started as the Federal Polytechnic School in the year 1855 and later changed its name to ETH Zurich which is now at the top most universities in the world. ETH Zurich has [...]
SLIIT Students inducted to ‘Winners Circle’ at NBQSA Awards 2019 showcasing innovative ICT projects
Final Year Research students from the Faculty of Computing SLIIT, Sri Lanka’s premier higher education institute, were inducted to the ‘Winners Circle’ winning multiple National Best Quality ICT Awards 2019 (NBQSA) recently showcasing their talents. SLIIT teams clinched Silver and Bronze awards in the Business and Technological categories respectively for Tertiary projects. The competition held [...]
OKI International School – Wattala, Language Day
The Language Day of OKI International Junior School Wattala was held recently at the Main Hall, with the gracious participation of our Chief Guest Mrs. Sulakshana Fernando, Director/ CEO, Soft Skillz International, Sri Lanka. The Chairperson, Mrs. Nirmalie Saparamadu, the Management, Principals, Headmistresses, Students and Parents were present at this memorable occasion. – Pix by [...]
QS World university ranking #2 Stanford University
Founded by the California senator Leland Stanford and his wife Jane Lathrop Stanford in 1885, its legal name stands as Leland Stanford Junior University in the loving memory of their beloved son who died of typhoid. It was opened in 1891 with the motive “to promote the public welfare by exercising an influence in behalf [...]