Overcrowded classrooms as schools reopen
The issue of overcrowded classrooms has become blatantly obvious in light of the physical distancing regulations that schools must now adjust to. The subject of much controversy over the past few years, many petitions and legal battles have been fought over the 2011 Supreme Court Decision to cap students at a maximum of 35 for [...]
Final instructions given
Preparations are underway to reopen selected classes in schools tomorrow (July 6) after prolonged closure due to the COVID-19 situation. In this picture, education officials can be seen providing final instructions to teachers at Kannangara Vidyalaya in Anamaduwa. Pic by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe
International school teachers for paper marking: Exams Department to go ahead with plan
The Examinations Department will go ahead with a proposal to enlist teachers from international schools for paper marking despite objections from trade unions, a senior Education Ministry official said. The Examinations Commissioner General Sanath Pujitha said the Ministry plans to obtain the services of international school teachers to mark English medium papers due to the [...]
2020 A/L exams: Education Ministry conducts online survey about date
The Education Ministry has decided to conduct an online survey to obtain opinions on the GCE Advanced Level Examination due to be held on September 7 2020. The initial circular released by the Education Ministry announced that 2020 the Advanced Level examinations will be held from September 7 to October 2. Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) [...]
Increased payments proposed for teachers involved in paper marking
A proposal has been submitted to the Cabinet to pay a special allowance to teachers involved in paper marking, in addition to the existing payments they receive, a senior Education Ministry official said. An allowance over Rs. 10,000 has been proposed. “The objective is to encourage more teachers to take part in paper marking, as [...]
AOD launches ‘BE THE CALLING IN THIS BRAVE NEW WORLD’ Campaign to inspire the Next Generation to be future job Creators & Entrepreneurs
AOD OPEN DAY on the 11th of July to Reveal More AOD (The Academy of Design) officially launches its “Be the Calling in this Brave New World” campaign to engage the next generation with the changes required to be successful in tomorrow’s post pandemic world, giving them an opportunity to be inspired by like-minded people from [...]
UCL International Foundation
Established with the vision of providing quality higher education for Sri Lankan students from top globally ranked universities, Universal College Lanka (UCL) has a proven track-record with its internationally recognised Foundation programmes for students after O/L’s (local or Edexcel/ Cambridge) who wish to fast track to a degree programme locally or internationally. Upon successful completion [...]
Gateway College gears up for next phase
The introduction of the new theme for 2020/21 ‘Brave the Present, Rise to the Future’, encapsulates Gateway’s determination to embrace the ‘new normal’ that will be challenging and different to what prevailed in mid-March when schools had to shut down abruptly. Gateway schools did not leave any stone unturned during the period of lockdown and [...]
Royal College’s Kaif Sally receives the ‘Most Outstanding Delegate’ award at the Harvard Model United Nations 2020
Doing Sri Lanka proud, Kaif Sally of Royal College received high honors as the ‘Most Outstanding Delegate’ of the Social Cultural and Humanitarian Committee at the recently held edition, held virtually from the 11th to the 15th of June. The Harvard Model United Nations is an annual travelling conference organized by the Harvard University to [...]
Northshore steps to provide course waivers for COVID-19 frontline heroes
Giving back to all armed forces, police and government healthcare professionals who tirelessly serve as our frontliners in the fight against COVID-19, Northshore International Campus, Sri Lanka’s state-of-the-art modern university, recently stepped in to provide fee waivers on its courses. Northshore offers internationally recognized British degree programmes in Engineering, Business Management, Health Sciences and Computing/IT [...]
SJC OBU Jaela Wattala branch 33rd AGM on July 18
Notice is hereby given for the 33rd Annual General meeting of St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10, Old Boys’ Union Ja Ela – Wattala Branch, which will be held on Saturday the 18th July 2020 at Clements Restaurant, Wattala commencing at 7.00 pm and the agenda will be as follows. 1. Table the Annual Report for [...]
SLIM effort to uplift the service excellence in the country with CSM
Clearly, the global pandemic caused by the spread of the new corona virus (COVID-19) already has an impact on the world economy and the broader market. No industry or economy has been spared by the devastating effects of the pandemic. But the service sector has naturally taken the impact much harder than others due to [...]
NSBM Launches Professional Programmes
NSBM Green University is taking an unprecedented step this month, by launching professional programmes targeting individuals in all areas who wish to sharpen their knowledge. Thus, there is a variety of programs to accommodate all working professionals in government or private sector and entrepreneurs. Established under the Ministry of Higher Education, NSBM offers this plethora [...]
Exploring the role of a journalist in the diplomatic world: International Press Corps at SLMUN
In the midst of the intense debate and resolution-making at a typical Model United Nations (MUN) conference, the International Press Corps (IPC) gives a unique perspective into the world of diplomacy. Unlike the usual committees made up of delegates who represent countries, IPC comprises of a team of journalists who are each assigned a well-known [...]
Covid-19 is no longer a short-term crisis for higher education
As Lenin put it, there are decades when nothing happens and then weeks when decades happen. And we aren’t out of the woods yet. In fact, we are still heading inwards. For universities and students, hopes of a return to normal campus life in the autumn term are long gone, and hopes for a return [...]
CB report highlights regional disparities in education
The Central Bank has pointed out disparities in education based on regions and suggested remedial action. The Central Bank in its 2019 report released recently has pointed out that where science education is concerned, according to the School Census – 2017 conducted by the Census and Statistics Department, of 10,194 schools in the country, 2,847 [...]
Allowances granted for student teachers, internships during stay-at-home period
Measures have been taken by the Education Ministry to grant a Rs. 5000 allowance to student teachers of National Colleges of Education. The financial benefits will be granted for first year and second year students of the Diploma. All internships scheduled to end after a three year period, will also be provided with an allowance [...]
Govt. allocation for school health precautions inadequate: CTU
The Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) said the Government’s allocation of Rs. 191 million to prepare schools to reopen next month is inadequate, and the schools will be compelled to compromise on the COVID-19 Task Force health restrictions. It was learned that 10,074 schools in the country would get a sum of Rs. 15,000 to Rs. [...]
Foreign students in US coping with online shift better than locals
Foreign students enrolled in US research universities are largely satisfied with their online experience, reflecting their greater experience and competency with the format, a 30,000-student poll has found. Three-fifths of foreign undergraduates said that they had adapted well to remote instruction during the coronavirus crisis, according to the survey responses collected in May and June by the [...]
Schools to reopen next week for selected grades
The Education Ministry has issued guidelines for tomorrow’s (July 6) reopening of selected classes in schools. The Ministry has advised the teachers to choose appropriate methods to assess children on covering the syllabus for the 2020 academic year. The Ministry has also said it is not necessary for all teachers to stay until 3.30 pm [...]
England bans ‘conditional, unconditional’ offers during pandemic
English universities have been banned from making controversial “conditional unconditional” offers to students during the coronavirus pandemic. Institutions making the offers – which only become unconditional once an applicant accepts them as their firm choice – would be in breach of a new regulatory condition introduced by the Office for Students and could face a [...]
Australia set to ease visa hardship for foreign students
Australia appears set to address international students’ visa gripes, just as a resurgence of coronavirus cases on both sides of the Tasman Sea threatens to neutralise antipodean universities’ upper hand in the race to revive student flows. Times Higher Education understands that the Australian government may announce new visa arrangements next week, bringing rules for foreign [...]
Digital marketing for education sector
The education space has become very competitive than ever before globally, that makes education providers to invest and be more strategic in their marketing approach to make it more appealing to their target audience. It has become more challenging for education providers to attract students who are determined to purse qualifications that’s globally recognised and [...]
Stafford International School (SIS) students offered places in top ranked universities in the world
This year, many students of Stafford International School (SIS) have been offered places in top ranked universities in the world. Academic Director, Mr Suvin Wettimuny, speaking on behalf of the school stated, “We are proud of their achievements as they have consistently worked towards their goals pushing themselves beyond their comfort zone” All-rounder, Deputy Head Prefect [...]
SLIIT Undergraduate together with friends design Robot to Assist Karapitiya Teaching Hospital Medical Staff Battle Covid-19
Understanding the importance of protecting health workers in their fight against coronavirus, especially while attending to patients, SLIIT student, fourth-year Harsha de Silva together with friends from the Wayamba and Rajarata Universities developed a novel remotely operated robot recently. The innovation was designed with the aim of helping medical staff minimize any risk of catching [...]
From UTS Insearch Sri Lanka to a career in IT
Students who are looking to take the next step in their education and have a passion for Information Technology are warmly invited to enrol this month at the new UTS Insearch Colombo campus to pursue their university plans. UTS Insearch Sri Lanka offers pathways to the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia’s number one young [...]
REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN FOR SLMUN 2020 CONFERENCE
The first Model United Nations conference was held in 1949 in the United States of America. Over the years, MUN has evolved and become a key factor in gathering and educating youth about global issues in many countries. Established in 2008, SLMUN is the primary simulation of the United Nations conference in Sri Lanka, and [...]
Downshifters threatening brands?
“There are people who have put together the connection between overconsumption and the degradation of the environment, but there are also baby boomers who are just saturated with material life,” explains Elaine Stover of Greensboro, N.C., who, along with her husband, teaches a one-day seminar called “Lifestyle Simplification.” “I felt if I took less money [...]
The Best Choice for Your Career – Join the MSc in Project Management at BCAS Awarded from UK’s Solent University!
The UK’s Solent University MSc in Project Management is now offered in Sri Lanka through BCAS Campus. With over 20 years’ experience in the private education sector, BCAS partnered up with Solent University in 2019. Sri Lankan students are now able to study a range of Undergraduate and Postgraduate level courses right here in Sri [...]
ACCA Member Insights – A better focus towards a digital economy to revive the business landscape
ACCA members have always played a key role in assessing the financial implications and risks faced by Sri Lanka in any crisis and now with the Covid-19 pandemic, are helping to guide organizations through this challenge and playing a critical part in business continuity and planning for recovery. ACCA Member Suren Rajakarier, Partner and Head [...]
ANC offers the right Freshman Program to transfer to a Top 30 Canadian Universities
Up to LKR 4.5 Mn Cost Saving 100% Academic Credit Transfer Work while studying Apply for PR in Canada ANC’s partnership with the Top 30 Canadian Universities offers students a Value for Money degree program that guarantees your ANC Academic Credits are 100% transferable to the Top 30 Canadian University. Students can join the ANC [...]
Study in Europe with Schengen visa & Part Time Jobs
The Dream of every student is to enter a State University in Sri Lanka after completing the Advanced Level Exam but according to the current situation in the Education System, most of the children are unable to fulfill the eligibility and fails to find the correct path for Higher Education. RTU is a modern internationally [...]
Three-year visas for PhD graduates in £300 million UK science plan
Plans to invest £300 million in scientific infrastructure, extend post-study work visas for PhD graduates and establish an “Office for Talent” to attract top international researchers have been unveiled as part of a research “road map” designed to “cement the UK as a science superpower”. Under wide-ranging plans announced by the business secretary, Alok Sharma, [...]
Only University Transfer Program with Degree Assurance (USA and Europe)
Ask for Degree Assurance – Contact AIC Campus AIC Campus offers a unique facility for the first time in Sri Lanka. Since many students and parents have been misled with false promise of overseas transfer and overseas visa it’s important to get DEGREE ASSURANCE. In Case if the Student has any issues with their financial, language [...]
8 Reasons why reading is a good habit
The habit of reading is one of the best qualities that a person can possess. Books are known to be your best friend for a reason. Reading helps a great deal in building your confidence, reduces the stress and puts you in a better mood. Once you start reading books and make it your habit, [...]