Passing the GCE O/L examination is a defining moment in the education of Sri Lankan students. A large number of O/L qualified students aspiring to a university education take the traditional A/L route in spite of the fact that eventually only a handful would succeed in entering a state university.
According to the statistics published by the University Grants Commission, 207,436 students sat the A/Ls in 2009 and 130,236 of these satisfied minimum requirements for university entrance. However, only 20,270, a mere 9.8% of students who sat the A/Ls, were offered a place in the university system. The competition for the limited number of university places was so fierce that a few hundred students with three "A" passes were not selected. Further, most of those selected did not receive the programme they were interested in following or the university they preferred to study at. In the circumstances, quite a number of students seem to have opted against joining the universities.
This loss of direction the students face is further compounded by an uncertain future as graduate unemployment is high in Sri Lanka. Not surprisingly, increasing numbers of O/L students and their parents are becoming disillusioned and realise that the A/L route, more often than not, leads nowhere. Understandably, they look for alternatives that guarantee university education of a high standard. APIIT Foundation Programme is one such opportunity that leads to a British degree and a rewarding career.
Students with A/Ls may join the British degree programmes directly. To minimise the student waiting time after O/Ls and A/Ls, academic programmes at APIIT commence three times a year in February, June and September. The next intake of students for the Foundation Course and Degree Programmes is scheduled for June 14 2010.
APIIT - Sri Lanka is a renowned higher education institute in the island with links to a number of foreign universities. APIIT's mission is to offer internationally accredited higher education qualifications with a view to producing globally competitive graduates. The employment market is becoming borderless. On the one hand, with increasing out-sourcing, jobs literally cross borders in search of the best talent. On the other hand, enterprising graduates must be able to cross borders in search of rewarding careers. The ability to compete on a global scale has become an important attribute of employable graduates.
In the production of employable graduates who are globally competitive, APIIT Sri Lanka focuses on 5 important parameters outlined below. Known as unique advantages of studying at APIIT, these help APIIT distinguish itself as a reputable higher education institute in the country.
Global Reputation for
Academic Excellence
APIIT- Sri Lanka offers several degree programmes in Computing/IT, Business and Law in collaboration with Staffordshire University in UK. These are internationally accredited internal degree programmes. Unlike distance education or external degree programmes, APIIT internal degree programmes ensure comparability of student learning experience with that of full-time students studying on campus in the UK.
Further, APIIT Sri Lanka has in place a comprehensive quality assurance framework consisting of external audits by Staffordshire University and internal quality processes. This quality assurance framework ensures the quality of education at APIIT is of international standard.
Innovative Learning,
Teaching and Assessment
Close interaction with international partner organisations helps APIIT keep abreast of international developments and trends in teaching, learning and assessment. APIIT adopts international best practices that promote high quality of teaching and learning and a high degree of integrity and reliability of assessments. For example, innovative approaches to teaching and learning have given the academic programmes a practical orientation with project work, individual and group assignments and exposure to the industry.
Cutting-edge Technology and Premium Facilities
Being a modern and futuristic higher education institution, APIIT Sri Lanka readily embraces latest technological advances to facilitate its teaching/ learning process as well as academic management. APIIT infrastructure and facilities for teaching and learning are amongst the best in Sri Lanka and comparable to those in developed countries.
Professional culture
and value system
APIIT possesses a unique professional culture and value system. Students are trained from day one to conduct themselves like professionals.
They are encouraged to dress smartly, take responsibility for their actions and adhere to a code of conduct. While providing facilities and creating opportunities for student recreation, APIIT also places importance on discipline and respect for each other. The result is the moulding of outstanding professionals who contribute to the society they live in while pursuing fulfilling careers.
In conclusion, APIIT, in collaboration with its international partners, has developed an innovative and holistic approach to higher education. APIIT School of Computing, APIIT Business School, and APIIT Law School share a vision of being leading providers of top-quality higher education in the region. The overarching objective is to produce professionals who are immediately employable on graduation, who will go on to have rewarding careers and contribute substantially to the societies they live in.
APIIT is pleased to invite prospective students, including those with pending results, to visit the City Campus at 388, Union Place, Colombo 02; APIIT City Campus is open on weekdays from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm and on Saturdays from 8.30 am to 1.00 pm. You may also call Senani, Kanchana, Erandi or Ruzlie (2675060) or visit APIIT web site (www.apiit.edu.lk) for more information.
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