A/L results released online this year
Due to the COVID-19 situation the 2020 GCE A/L results were released online to the candidates. Even though in the past, the day the exam results were released turned into a day of celebration for most, this time students had no choice but to view their results online. Pic by Indika Handuwala
Ed. Ministry to further develop online education in schools
The Education Ministry has decided to develop the online education system in the country, due to the regular interruption of education activities due to the COVID-19 situation. An Additional Secretary to the Education Ministry has been appointed to look into this aspect under the subject of improving qualitative education, Education MInistry Secretary Kapila Perera said. [...]
O/Ls in August, A/Ls in December, from 2023 onwards
The Government’s decision to revise the examination schedule for the G.C.E. O/L and A/L exams will be put into effect from 2023 onwards ensuring there is no disadvantage to any of the students, Education Ministry Secretary Kapila Perera said. According to the revised system approved by the Cabinet this week, the O/L exams will be [...]
Education institutions closed until further notice
Due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic, all schools, pre-schools, pirivenas, universities and tuition classes will remain closed until further notice, Education Minister G.L. Peiris announced on Friday. While the Government is extremely keen on allowing school students to continue their studies without interruption, the decision to keep all education institutions closed was taken while keeping [...]
CB report encourages more online and distance learning initiatives
The experiences faced during the COVID-19 pandemic must be used in designing any future transition initiatives for online education and other alternatives to ‘in-school’ learning, the 2020 Central Bank Annual Report has suggested. While commending the multi-sector solutions developed by the Education Ministry to tackle the challenges arising from COVID-19, the report said the pandemic [...]
UoK research team invents helmet as an alternative to facemasks
A research team from the University of Kelaniya has introduced an easy-to-use eco-friendly helmet to protect against the COVID virus. This was invented by the research team because of the huge amount of plastic waste disposed into the environment due to the current pandemic. The helmet fits around the neck and covers the entire head [...]
2020 A/L results: More than 60 percent of students eligible for university entrance
As many as 64 percent of the students who sat the G.C.E A/L examinations last year will be eligible to apply to state universities, but less than a quarter of those students will be able to make to state universities, Education Ministry statistics revealed recently. A total of 301,771 candidates – including 277,625 for the [...]
Prof. N. G. S. Shantha Gamage: First IPSL President from J’pura University
Prof. N. G. S. Shantha Gamage, attached to the Department of Physics at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, has been elected as the President of the Institute of Physics Sri Lanka (IPSL) at the 41st Annual General Meeting held recently. The Institute of Physics Sri Lanka is the apex body of physicists in Sri Lanka [...]
2021 Ratnapura Scouts Association AGM: Open scouts groups for schoolchildren
The Annual General Meeting of the Ratnapura District Scout Association was held recently at Savon Rest in Kuruwita. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Sri Lanka Scout Association Deputy Chief Commissioner Janaprith Fernando. He is a senior attorney-at-law and a World Scout Committee member. The presentation of the Annual Report and Accounts for last [...]
Present education system can be used to take lessons from classrooms to homes: EFSL
Referring to the continuous school closures and the Government’s failure to come up with a proper system to educate school children during the pandemic, The Education Forum Sri Lanka (EFSL) recently said the Education Ministry lacked preparedness to disseminate education to students during emergency times . Despite school closures in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic which extended through the entire year until 2021, the [...]
Guaranteed entry to a Top 100 UK Degree in Sri Lanka or a wide choice of reputed universities internationally
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 to offer International Drama and Sport qualifications along with ALs
Among the many choices of subjects and courses available at Advanced Level, Gateway College has included two new exciting courses in Drama and Sport, to provide further options for students. Having introduced Drama and Sport qualifications very successfully at International GCSE (OL) in all campuses, Gateway College wishes to extend these disciplines to AL as [...]
HSBC Sri Lanka conducts webinar to share global insights on overseas education
HSBC Sri Lanka held its second webinar on ‘overseas education in a post pandemic world’’ to support parents and prospective students who wish to pursue overseas education in 2021/22. The webinar featured education experts from Australia, the United Kingdom (UK) which are popular destinations and emerging corridor – Canada for overseas study among Sri Lankan [...]
Study Engineering at Kyoto University of Advanced Science in Japan
Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS) is an accredited private university located in Kyoto, Japan, one of the most technology-driven country. KUAS is offering an innovative Engineering programme in English language to meet the global demand for street-smart engineers. KUAS ensures that all its graduates will be ready for career opportunities not only in Japan [...]
SLT-MOBITEL Partners STEMUP for ‘Hack:bit 2020’
SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT and Mobile Services Provider partnered with STEMUP Educational Foundation to conduct Hack:bit 2020, a virtual inter-school and inter-university nationwide hackathon with the aim of inspiring creativity amongst Sri Lankan youth. The grand finals of the Hack:bit 2020 took place recently with prizes worth Rs. 1.5 million presented to winners who represented [...]
Remote lab ensures seamless resumption of lab exercises
Nations all over were forced to impose varying degrees of lockdown to stem the tide of the pandemic. However, education advocates were unanimous in their calls to ensure that lessons continued for students. Even though online learning was already in existence, for academics whose subjects include computer systems – that involve the hands-on practice of [...]
Study an Australian Degree in Sri Lanka with ECU, ranked in the top 2.5% of universities worldwide
ECU Sri Lanka – Bringing World Ready Home Edith Cowan University’s campus in Sri Lanka represents the future of university education: local, accessible and integrated with industry, delivering an ideal learning environment and access to world-class learning experiences and teaching quality. Study at a top ranked university ECU is ranked in the Top 100 for [...]
The Energing International Legal Landscape and Unprecedented Opportunities for Young Lawyers
On the legal profession, a popular quotation is from Dick the butcher in William Shakespeare’s Henry VI, Part 2, Act IV, Scene 2: “The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers.” Legal institutions and lawyers form the ultimate bulwark against tyrannical rule. Prior to the enactment of the Republican Constitution of 1972, the [...]
Don’t Gift Pearls to Donkeys
The term “donkey” and “ass” have emerged to encounter a critical and insulting meaning in several languages, as it generally describes someone who is obstinate, stupid or silly. A “Donkey” is commonly known as a silly animal, with a reputation for stubbornness as a result of their highly developed sense of self preservation. It is [...]
Rotary Stop the Spread Ambassordor say ‘ Wear a Mask’
Given the escalating infection in Sri Lanka of the Covid-19 virus and death rate crossing 750 odd, the only fighter brand Rotary’s STOP THE SPREAD project saw its flagship brand Ambassordor Dimuth KARUNARATNE – shine out last week with the brilliant performance on the sports field and then making a comment ‘ Wear your Mask [...]
BCI Negombo offers UGC Recognised IT & Business Degrees for students of all A/L streams
The BCI Campus, Negombo, recognised by the UGC as a degree awarding institute has opened admissions for undergraduate degree programmes in Business Management – BBM (Hons) and Information Technology – BSc. IT (Hons). The programmes are open for any student who has successfully completed A/Ls with a minimum of 3 S passes in any subject [...]
Thank you Mom
To Mothers, we are eternally grateful To some of us who are oblivious to dates and times due to the pandemic merging months into days and days into hours, today is the 9th of May, Sunday. It also happens to be Mother’s Day. Yes, it’s commercialised, people take every opportunity to make a couple hundred [...]
Study Telecommunications Network Engineering at Australian Technical College Western Australia
Perth Technical College, trading as Australian Technical College Western Australia (ATCWA) is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO Code: 41279) and CRICOS Provider (CRICOS Code: 03437B) approved by Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) located in Perth, Western Australia. ATCWA ATCWA offers a range of courses in the business, management, leadership and management, hospitality, commercial cookery, telecommunications [...]
READ FOR YOUR B.S. BIOTECHNOLOGY DEGREE AT HORIZON CAMPUS WITH DEGREE COMPLETION AT ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, USA
Horizon Campus, the only fully privately owned degree awarding institution, approved by the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) and has achieved accreditation and membership in the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) & American Council of education (ACE), has relaunched its education partnership with Arkansas State University, in providing viable and affordable higher education opportunities for [...]
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. [...]
SLIIT Students Published in Globally Acclaimed Journals with 300 H-index (SJR)
SLIIT Business School is the leading education entity in Sri Lanka, recognized for its excellence in higher education and its renown among the corporate community. The distinctive educational scope offered is a portal to the multifaceted business environment of the modern world. Four exemplary students, Venuri Mallikarachchi, Dhanushka Ranawaka, Nishali Perera and Sheron Joachim supervised [...]
Seminar on “Important Aspects of Cosmetics” conducted by Institute of Chemistry Ceylon
Cosmetics have been widely defined as ‘a substance or preparation intended for placement in contact with any external part of the human body.’ Humans have been using various cosmetic substances for at lesser 10,000 years for purposes of beauty and maintenance. Cosmetics have turned into a huge need in society today and is now one [...]
APIIT launches a scholarship scheme for deserving undergraduates with financial needs
APIIT hopefuls can now apply for merit scholarships and performance sports scholarships The Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT), the largest provider of foreign degrees in Sri Lanka, recently kicked off a new scholarship scheme for undergraduate students in need of financial aid. The newly introduced merit scholarships and sports scholarships will be awarded to [...]
Virtual learning is a success at USJ: Snr. Prof. Sudantha Liyanage
Over the past year, Sri Lanka’s university students have been confined to their homes, adapting to a new virtual learning environment. While much of the defining features of a student’s university life have been amiss during the past year, Vice Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) Senior Prof. Sudantha Liyanage says there are [...]
CA Sri Lanka’s BSc. Degree Graduates can fast-track their way to become Chartered Accountants by completing only the final level
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), which is the country’s sole professional body offering a recognised professional qualification and an academic qualification under one roof, is providing a unique opportunity for the graduates of its BSc. Applied Accounting (Special) Degree to become Chartered Accountants and climb the ladder of professional [...]
Qualify as an MBBS/MD DOCTOR. Pay later
What are the reasons to select Yerevan State Medical University in Armenia in Eastern Europe? The university is sanctioned by the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) and the University Grants Commission (UGC) and once a student completes the degree programme with ERPM, he/she can enroll in the Sri Lanka Medical profession. Moreover, it is the [...]
AMRAK: The premier School of Nursing in Sri Lanka
Healthcare has remained one of the most highly competitive fields throughout the years. Amrak Institute of Medical Sciences is an educational provider that enables students to break into the healthcare industry. Located in the heart of Colombo, Amrak delivers application-based, career-targeted courses that aim to produce professionals who are armed to meet the challenges of [...]
GISM uses Intelligent-based Action Learning techniques in its New Zealand
The Graduate Institute of Science and Management, known as “GISM Campus”, has a strong relationship with world-class Massey University in New Zealand to conduct both undergraduate and Postgraduate-level Degree pathway programmes in Sri Lanka. This campus envisages students’ both academic and career success through job-oriented quality education programmes in the view of producing suitable workforce [...]
AIS students awarded scholarships by prestigious US universities
Students of Asian International School have been recognised by prestigious global universities for many years through generous scholarships for undergraduate study programmes. This year has been no exception as two outstanding young ladies of AIS have been successful in securing generous scholarships to top notch US universities. Tehani Chandrasena has been awarded a 95% scholarship [...]
HCL Technologies: One of the world’s fastest-growing technology company, reshaping IT landscape in Lanka
HCL Technologies is a next-generation global technology company that helps enterprises reimagine their businesses for the digital age. HCL technology products, services and engineering are built on four decades of innovation, with a world-renowned management philosophy, a strong culture of invention and risk-taking, and a relentless focus on customer relationships. With a worldwide network of [...]
Icon Business School Produces Three World Prize Winners
ICON Business School has today placed themselves as a leader in delivering exceptional results for ACCA study programs, due to having produced the largest number of Sri Lankan prize winners that comprise of over 40 prize winners from 2017 up to date. Adding to these achievements, ICON was a recent recipient of three world prize [...]
The opportunity is only for the first 10 students of the September Intake – Admission interview for this Education Grant will end on 14th of May 2021
France Education Grant 2021 France is the ideal place to study abroad for your degree thanks to its rich culture, gastronomy, architecture, and thriving student life! Studying in France gives you the opportunity to learn the language and gain cultural perspective. The experience will give you the upper hand when pursuing an international career and [...]
Excelsia’s College, Sydney ‘Global Online Music Audition’ now on!
Excelsia College was thrilled to unveil young talents in Indonesia with the launch of Global Online Music Auditions which is currently ongoing. “More than 50 students have performed virtually to date, showcasing their talents in vocal, music, and dramatic arts. Excelsia College is greatly overwhelmed by these young students who enthusiastically participated and showcased their [...]
Step into a successful future as a CA Sri Lanka qualified Chartered Accountant
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) has played an influential role in enhancing the professional landscape across the country by producing distinguished Chartered Accountants who play a key role in the dynamic corporate world. The CA Sri Lanka Chartered Accounting qualification which is globally recognised also stakes claim to being one [...]
Thinking of Studying Aboard? Choose VIEC Sri Lanka
In today’s world the life – changing choices we make are of paramount importance and the battle is won if we choose the correct partner to help us achieve our goals. For those who wish to study the ideal partner in your journey to success is VIEC. VIEC offers you the most knowledgeable, friendlyservice in [...]
Study at ACBT and transfer to Australia
Australian College of Business Technology (ACBT) with its long-standing academic partner, Edith Cowan University (ECU), awards undergraduate degrees in a range of disciplines such as Commerce, Computing, Engineering, Health Studies and Design & Gaming. In addition to providing an all-inclusive ideal learning environment, students also have a number of pathways to choose in order to [...]
Top Alumni of UWL Master’s Programme are among the cream of the crop in Sri Lanka
ANC School of Postgraduate Education and the University of West London long standing partnership have enabled Sri Lankan students to gain a World-Class Postgraduate Education ranked among the best in the world. ANC partnership with UWL have produced outstanding graduates of the highest caliber, and among them include Group CEO’s, Managing Director’s, Head of Legal, [...]
‘A Growth Model for the Sri Lankan ICT/BPM Industry’ presented to CSSL President
Dr. Yasas Vishuddhi Abeywickrama presented his book titled ‘A Growth Model for the Sri Lankan ICT/BPM Industry’, to Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) President Eng. Damith Hettihewa at the CSSL Secretariat recently. Dr. Abeywickrama is a past President (2017-18) of CSSL and has published his doctoral dissertation for the benefit of the industry and [...]
Social customer relationship management goes mainstream: Critical factors underpinning its adoption
In this contemporary business landscape, organisations witnessed the significance of meeting customer needs as the epitome of the notion of marketing. Thus, the emphasis on marketing has moved from a transaction orientation compelled by the exchange paradigm to a relationship orientation grounded in the relational paradigm. Because of this evolving trend, research in marketing has [...]
The MSc in Accounting and Finance by Bristol Institute paves pathways for top careers in Finance
Helping business professionals be equipped with the skills needed to work as successful decision-makers in the increasingly complex financial industry environment, the MSc in Accounting and Finance delivered by the Bristol Institute of Business Management in collaboration with the University of West of England, has been instrumental in enhancing the career prospects of many finance [...]
Step into a successful future as a CA Sri Lanka qualified Chartered Accountant
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) has played an influential role in enhancing the professional landscape across the country by producing distinguished Chartered Accountants who play a key role in the dynamic corporate world. The CA Sri Lanka Chartered Accounting qualification which is globally recognised also stakes claim to being one [...]
Important facts to know before gaining Foreign Medical Education
After releasing A / L results, many parents do not have an understanding of how to enter a foreign education when their child’s educational path is being misled by fraudulent agents who conduct heavy advertising campaigns to attract more students. After conducting few surveys about foreign education providers, I thought to inform all the Sri [...]
Express and Impress – as an Impactful Public Speaker
As the world is adjusting to the challenges of the Covid 19 era, only the smartest and most effective people will be able to make an impact and go forward. The ability to speak out and make presentations online and physically will give you a cutting edge as you face new challenges in your life [...]
Deforestation in Sri Lanka
Are we just fighting or do we have a strategy? “Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky.” Khalil Gibran, Sand and Foam If there is one place on this earth that you have loved from your childhood till date, I’m sure first you would say “home’ and then you would say ‘forest’. I [...]
Why Sri Lankan students are attracted to Sydney
How UTS Sri Lanka prepares the way While Sri Lankan students who aspire to international study may have found the last 12-months discouraging, they should not lose sight of their goal. Local students have an excellent opportunity to keep their options open without delaying their study pathway. They can prepare for an exciting and formative [...]
Inauguration Ceremony 2021- Faculty of Graduate Studies, KDU
The Inauguration Ceremony 2021 of Master’s Programmes of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) was successfully held on 30th March 2021 at the Auditorium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, KDU, Ratmalana. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University is known as one of the best, highly recognized, Higher Education Institutes in Sri Lanka. KDU is affiliated to International Association of Universities [...]
List of Degrees Overview
Many options exist for potential college students when it comes to selecting a possible degree and field of study. Included in these choices are undergraduate degrees, graduate programmes and professional degrees, making it possible for anybody with the desire to seek an educational path that fits them the best to do so, especially in areas [...]
Asian International Academy ( AIA) Ventures into World Recognised Engineering Programmes
AIA was incorporated in 2011 to serve the educational needs of the country. The mission of AIA has been to equip and empower the next generation to reach the highest goals in their chosen fields. AIA is one of the fastest growing educational groups in Sri Lanka and in keeping with our goals provide expert [...]
Enrollment Scholarships for Prospective Students of the College of Chemical Sciences
Congratulations on passing your A/Ls! What’s next for you? Are you someone who dreamed of pursuing a career in science? If you’re someone who has always had a passion for Chemistry, then the College of Chemical Sciences is the place to be! The College of Chemical Sciences (CCS), acts as the educational arm of the [...]
“Think like A Lawyer!”Join CFPS to start your career in Law
In an unpredictable and ever-changing postgraduate job market, students must be fully prepared to deal with professional realities. Today, when employers open their doors to new recruits, they look for ‘well-rounded’ candidates. They look for someone who not only excels at the practical aspects of his job, but who also clearly demonstrates the academic prowess, [...]
ANC Career Fair 2021 Goes All-Hybrid
Over 200 Participants and 21 Companies attended Virtually& in-Person ANC Education successfully held it’s first-ever hybrid Career Fair on 8th April 2021 at ANC Premises. It marked the first time students and corporates could interact virtually via online platform and in-person at the ANC Career Fair. This gave certain companies and students that couldn’t travel [...]
SLTC hosts RaIN 2021
Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC) recently concluded its Research and Innovation Awards Night – RaIN 2021 – to felicitate achievers who have won international and national recognition for research and innovation. The event was held at the SLTC Padukka Campus and was attended by many dignitaries including Hon Min. Namal Rajapaksa, Minister of Youth & [...]
Serial Entrepreneurs – How To Pursue Multiple Opportunities
We know that entrepreneurs focus on one thing until it becomes a reality. We also know that entrepreneurs recognize business opportunities upon their arrival. These two qualities can be contradicted: to concentrate on one thing and to look for other possibilities contradicts oneself. For many new entrepreneurs, there is a real dilemma. Do you have [...]
SHMA brings the best of Swiss hospitality to Sri Lanka with the launch of VET by EHL
The Swiss Hotel Management Academy (SHMA) launched VET by EHL, a Vocational Education Training Program by Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), Switzerland on the 25th of March 2021 at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo. The event was graced by its chief guest Hon Minister of Education Prof G L Pieris and saw the participation of many industry [...]
Prefects’ Investiture of Bright Zone International School 2021 /2022
INSPIRING EXCELLENCE being the motto of Brightzone Intetnational School Colombo, located in the heart of a highly commercial area amidst main cities at either sides, where a highly popoulated number of residents occupy in Wellampitiya. The school was born in the year 2007 and at the initial stages like every other school started with 5 [...]
AOD Grad School presents Sri Lanka’s first Startup School for Creatives
A pathway to launch, innovate, incubate, create leadership for organisations and create change in industries, all whilst graduating with a MA in Design Management and Entrepreneurship. Startup school will be the catalyst to build the ‘reset generation’ of entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs that will lead change. AOD Graduate School was well timed in its launch as [...]
Applications for MBBS/MD & Pre-Medicine is Now On
World Class Overseas Medical Education through IMC Education Students can now apply on Pending AL results for March/April/ September 2021 Intakes IMC Education (http://www.imcedu.com/) Sri Lanka’s undisputed leader in Overseas Medical student Placements to world’s leading Medical Universities across Europe, Eastern Europe and Asia is inviting applicants to apply for the MBBS/MD programmes offered at [...]
Got Your Al Results? But Are You Under Lockdown?
A midst the rise of Covid-19 cases, new variants and increasing death numbers, the day 4th of May 2021 dawned with the release of Advanced level results. However, still most of the you who faced the examination are stuck at home, some with the joy of obtaining high grades and some with a huge CONFUSION [...]
Quality education for students who want to study abroad
Seekers Worldwide was founded over a decade ago with the objective of providing quality information to students hoping to engage in higher studies abroad. We represent universities in the United Kingdom, United States, Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Students are also able to complete their degree at one third the cost of studying in [...]
Building a new city, a new life – Horizon Campus launches at Knowledge City Malabe (KCM)
Opening up a new chapter of offering world class education to students across the country, Horizon Campus in collaboration with the Access Group of Companies including Foresight Engineering (Pvt) Ltd, recently launched a next-generation multi story, multi-space university facility at the futuristic “Knowledge City Malabe’(KCM) themed as “ a new city , a new life”. [...]
Flexible pathway for higher studies with MBus and MPA from University of Kelaniya
The Department of Accountancy (DoA) of University of Kelaniya, as a leading department in accounting education in Sri Lanka, proudly offers Master of Business Accounting / Finance (MBus) programme, which is the first ever online Master’s degree offered by a national university. The Master of Business is a high quality programme that fulfils aspiring corporate [...]
Skills and Thrills: Virtual Talent Hunt organised by ICBT Campus
Are you a musician or a singer? Perhaps a dancer? Why not virtually showcase your talent through an online platform with no cost? ICBT Campus has given the opportunity for talented individuals all over the country to exhibit their talents to the world through the support of “Skills N Thrills” event organised by ICBT Campus. [...]