At least 12,000 undergrads still without hostel facilities
At least 12,000 more undergraduates require hostel facilities, as issues over accommodation within universities continues. The Sabaragamuwa and Peradeniya Universities have the most number of students eligible for hostel facilities, but are yet to receive them, with 1,953 and 1,875 students respectively, needing hostel facilities. According to the Higher Education Ministry, of a student population [...]
Meetings, shows, public address systems banned near exam centres
A ban on election meetings, musical shows and use of pubic address systems around GCE (Advanced Level) exam and Year 5 scholarship exam centres and in areas where provincial council elections are being held will be strictly enforced, said Commissioner General of Elections Mahinda Deshapriya on Friday. He said the ban will apply in the [...]
Students spoon-fed can’t think for themselves: Foreign experts
Two international education experts have cautioned that the present education system in Sri Lanka is not producing any intelligent and skilled children for the nation. “The students are isolated. They are not in a position to apply what they learnt to their practical lives. This system should be changed to produce a skillful generation” said [...]
Second Doctorate for Sinhala Literary Lion Prof Sunil Ariyaratne
The University of Sri Jayawardenapura conferred Prof Sunil Ariyaratne with his second ‘Doctor of Literature’ honorary Degree, on Thursday at the BMICH. Prof Ariyaratne who is a senior Professor of Sinhala Language and Mass Media in the Communication Faculty at Sri Jayawardenapura University, received his first ‘Doctor of Literature’ Degree in 2011, from the University [...]
‘Driving Research Towards Economy’ by SL Academy of Young Scientists
An International Conference on “Driving Research Towards Economy: Opportunities and Challenges” was held on July 5, 2013, at the National Science Foundation with over a 100 distinguished gathering of local and international participants. The aim of the conference, organized by the Sri Lankan Academy of Young Scientist (web: slays.org), was to bring together various authorities [...]
Uva Wellassa University to hold 3rd convocation
The third convocation of Uva Wellassa University will be held on July 18, 2013, at the University Auditorium, for the third batch of graduates who are equipped with the best possible tools provided by the university to face a challenging and competitive world. Uva Wellassa University Chancellor, the Most Rev. Dr Aluthwewe Soratha Thera will [...]
Produce disciplined, balanced individuals with correct, proper values: Headmaster
The primary objective of a successful school should be to produce individuals who are disciplined, balanced in their outlook to life and who are imbued with correct and proper values, noted St. Thomas’s Preparatory School Headmaster N.Y. Casie Chetty. He made the observation in the Headmaster’s report for 2012, at the annual Prize-giving of the [...]
SIIP- Whiz Kids’ exhibition to showcase their talents
The Ministry of Higher Education is to host an exhibition where students could showcase their inventions to a national audience. The exhibition titled SIIP (Solutions, Inventions, Innovations and Products) will recognise the inventive and innovative talents of students from State universities, non-State higher education institutes, advanced technological institutes and vocational training and technical institutes. “We [...]
Gateway College and Nottingham University Malaysia on a CSR initiative to provide training to Government teachers
As a part of continuous professional development, Gateway College conducts an annual in-house training programme for all its teachers. This year’s programme was carried out on the 5th and 6th of July at Cinnamon Bey Hotel, Beruwela. Three hundred and sixty teachers from all Gateway Collegesparticipated in the event which had an excellent blend of [...]
After O/Levels? The Monash University Foundation Year at ANC offers a head start for a world class degree
MUFY is a world recognized equivalent to A/Levels and is accepted for entry into all Australian Universities and other top universities around the world. For a student after O/Levels, the Monash University Foundation Year has been designed and developed by Monash academics especially to assist with their transition to university. ANC Education is the provider [...]
First Ever Gold for Sri Lanka at Cannes Lions
The two young marketers – Lakshitha Wijesinghe and Hiruni Mendis of Etisalt Lanka (Pvt) Ltd picked by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) for the Cannes Advertising Festival 2013 scored a ‘first’ by winning the Gold at the Cannes Young Lions Marketer Competition. “The winning of such a prestigious award has brought glory and [...]
Enroll for ACCA at Neptune Edification and enjoy valuable free benefits
ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the world’s largest and fastest growing global professional accountancy body. Neptune Edification is the only official learning provider for ACCA in Kandy facilitating students to complete the entire professional qualification while being in their home town. The Board of Directors comprising professionally qualified accountants has devised the Neptune [...]
After A/L’s? Horizon Campus offers your child a recognised degree for the future
The following questions remain for parents, at the end of 13 years of primary & secondary education completed by your children. -what next? -what field of higher studies is most appropriate? -what university programme is the best? -how expensive is it/is it affordable? -which local institution should my child study? as things stand, a large [...]
through the ANC Executive Development Programme
“Our past EDP students have gained 30% – 300% increase in their salaries and significant promotions and career advancement within the first two years of completing the programme” Are you at a point in your life where your qualifications need a boost? Does your career need a kick start? So many of us are striving [...]
Australia | Malaysia | South Africa
After O/Levels After A/Levels If you are looking to provide your child with the best higher education opportunities, then a Monash College programme is your best option. Delivered through ANC Education in Sri Lanka, Monash College programmes provides guaranteed direct entry into 1st or 2nd year of a range of Monash University degrees after satisfying [...]
Evaluation for Change
Evaluation is an integral part of conceptualisation and management for the achievement of development results, be it for policies, programmes and projects. Conducted by independent persons, evaluations provide policy makers and programme managers valuable insights that can be used to improve effectiveness and efficiency of development initiatives. Evaluation entails the systematic assessment of a planned, [...]
Social Media & the MBA – Will the bubble burst? Ask the Expert
Social networking sites – they’re the latest craze to hit the internet, but just how long will it take until the bubble bursts? After all, many employers have already banned Facebook during the hours of 9am-5pm and surely we want our politicians to work on policies rather than updating us with tweets? According to some [...]
Akash Hettiarachchi laurelled PQHRM HR Professional of the Year
Akash Hettiarachchi, Manager Human Resource and Administration at MAS Intimates Slimline Division, was laurelled with the IPM’s esteemed PQHRM HR Professional of the Year award at the recently concluded National HR Conference 2013. The National HR Conference is an annual event organized by the Institute of Personnel Management (IPM) which provides a platform for both [...]
I am Glad that Sri Lanka has IIHE to Offer Quality Education
“I am happy that Sri Lanka has centres like IIHE, which gives our youngsters a world class degree at an affordable cost”, Says Mrs. Goolbi Gunasekara, Former Principal of Asian International School (AIS). She further states that “there is a plethora of Colleges in the island, all of them advertising aggressively almost every day. It [...]
Rajendra Theagarajah and Melanie J Kanaka appointed to CIMA Global Council
The Global Council of CIMA, the governing body of CIMA UK, consisting of 57 Members from around the world has announced the appointment of 2 Sri Lankans Rajendra Theagarajah and Melanie J Kanaka two long standing members of CIMA to the Global Council for a period of 3 years commencing 13 June,2013. Mr. Rajendra Theagarajah’s [...]
Aspirations Education International Exhibition 2013
Aspirations Education, an international career guidance and student placement center in Sri Lanka this week announced the launch of the Seventh Annual International Education Exhibition to be held from July 13 and 14 at Galadari Hotel, Colombo from 9.00 a.m. onwards. Aspiration Foundation and Aspirations Educations Chairman, AjithAbeysekara told a news conference that Education is [...]
International Professional Qualifications at HRMI
Chaturangi Perera who recently finished the Executive Diploma at HRMI said, ‘HRMI sent me to Bodyline Horana for an internship. I worked hard and never thought as an intern. I did my utmost and was totally committed during my internship and I was so happy when I was offered a permanent job at Bodyline. That’s [...]
NSBM computing students’ participation in an industrial visit at WSO2
NSBM Computer Science Batch 12.2 organized an industrial visit to WSO2, a world famous open source middle-ware company, for a seminar for undergraduate students about the industry. The seminar covered a wide range of topics including the necessary skills a computing student should acquire an introduction to mobile and cloud computing and an insight about the various [...]
Akila makes it to the top
Akila Himal Rajapakshe,a student of Leeds International School, Horana won the Island wide 1st place at the voice over Festival of Performing Arts (bafa)held on 07th July 2013 at the Russian Cultural Center
EM Special Revision with GAJENDRA
Why did you develop this EM Special Revision? Enterprise management paper tests the ability of a student considering variety of measures based on key issues associated with the modern business environment. This is a different paper compared with the other subjects at the same level which primarily tests the knowledge. There is every chance that [...]
IVS: Providing proper guidance in foreign higher education
The Institute of Vocational Studies (IVS) is a pioneer institute that has been providing proper guidance for the past 18 years in foreign higher education. IVS, directs students to Bangladesh, Australia, Malaysia, UK and India to study Medicine, Engineering (Electronics & Communication Engg, Electrical Engg, Automobile Engg, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics, Environmental Engg, Information [...]
The University of Bedfordshire, UK enteres into an MoC with SLF
Professor Ashraf Jawaid, Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Bedfordshire and Mr Nicolae Pavel, International Marketing Director visited Sri Lanka Foundation (SLF) for a review meeting as an initial step to commence graduate and post graduate degree programmes and entered into a memorandum of cooperation. The University of Bedfordshire is a large UK university [...]
Kalutara Vidyalaya moves forward to produce balanced personalities
Kalutara Vidyalaya National School is one of the foremost schools in Sri Lanka. It has produced a large amount of well disciplined great personalities to the mother land. Kalutara Vidyalaya was founded on January 6, 1941 by Sir Cyril De Zoysa. The college was born as the twin of Kalutara Balika Vidyalaya, the popular girls school [...]
C. W. W. Kannangara , Mathugama, the first Central College in the Island
C.W.W.Kannangara Central College has the honour of being called the first Central College in the island set up by the father of free education Dr. C. W. W. Kannangara. The school has produced many outstanding personalities in the field of Engineering, Medicine, Business and Entrepreneurship locally and internationally. C. W. W. Kannangara Central College Mathugama [...]
Holy Cross Walk 2013 & Musical Night with Marians
Holy Cross Collge Kalutra has put into action a string of events to raise funds for its Swimming Pool project. Two of the fund raising campaigns have got off already with more events to follow. The Old Boys Union has organized a college walk titled “Holy Cross Walk 2013” next Sunday. The scheduled walk will [...]
Pathway to a bright future – Study AUSMAT @ Sunway University, Malaysia
Sunway College’s pre-university progammes are unique, holistic and designed to cater to the different learning needs of students. They are specially formulated for those who are searching for an ideal education pathway into good universities all over the world. Through programmes that foster critical thinking and independent thinking skills, Sunway students continue to outperform other [...]
Scholarship Examination 2013 – For Local and London School Leavers
University education may be expensive, but the only thing more expensive than getting a university degree is not getting one. The income differential empowers you to make choices that enrich your life. Unlike most purchases, the value of university education appreciates instead of depreciating. A degree qualification from a world recognized international university can cost around 16 [...]
TOPCIMA (T4) with Channa @ Wisdom
The test of professional competence in management accounting (TOPCIMA) is unlike any other CIMA exams. It needs a whole new approach to pass and wisdom business academy is one of the best places to prepare for this challenging test of competency. What is TOPCIMA? TOPCIMA is the final competency exam that students have to sit [...]
PATHE Congratulates 2013 Medical Graduates
World Leading Medical Degree at an affordable cost in Europe…! PATHE Study Medicine – the leader in Sri Lanka Medical Education brings an exciting option for Sri Lankan students. Over the last 12 years PATHE Study Medicine has successfully guided more than 1500 Medical practitioners, with many holding high positions in Sri Lankan health care [...]
A celebration of graduation and beyond…
ATMC SriLanka is proud to announce the achievement of its 15 students being granted their MBA’s by the University of Ballarat. The graduation ceremony was held last week in the presence of the Minister of Higher Education Hon. S.B. Dissanayake and Her Excellency Ms. Sonya Koppe, Acting Australian High Commissioner along with the University and [...]
Medical University Admissions Free Seminar
NO IELTS and Sponsors needed “Medical University Admission” seminar is a one-stop destination for students and parents to explore unbiased information about Medical universities, MBBS/MD programs, Medical and Health science education and career opportunities abroad. This seminar will be unique and will be the first of its kind in Sri Lanka. The organizers of “Study [...]
CTC’S management trainee programme begins 2013 intake
Ceylon Tobacco Company’s acclaimed International Management Trainee Programme is once again, beginning its annual search for Sri Lanka’s brightest young minds, to train into international management professionals. The programme has over the years, attracted many participants and its two-year process has resulted in producing some of the organisation’s top management personnel. The programme, which will [...]
IIT Cutting Edge 2013 – “Pushing the Boundaries of Technology”
The Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) which takes pride in nurturing students and gearing them to take on the challenges of the modern working world , recently held the “ Cutting Edge” exhibition for the 11th consecutive year in June 2013. This is a showcase for all final year students studying Software Engineering and Information Systems [...]
The annual prize giving – ‘Celebration of Excellence’ of Hejaaz International
The annual prize giving – ‘Celebration of Excellence’ of Hejaaz International School was held on the 9th June 2013 at the Bishop’s college Auditorium, Colombo 02. It was indeed an occasion to celebrate the excellence in achievement where hard work saw its reward. Mr. Faisz Musthapha PC Former High Commissioner for the United Kingdom and [...]
FTMSGlobal Academy launches its Operation in Sri Lanka!!!
FTMSGlobal Academy has its roots originating from Singapore where it was established in 1986. This global campus network is currently functioning with 14 Campuses in 12 countries worldwide, where Professional Accounting and Finance Courses are being offered alongside an array of other academic programs such as Business, Information Technology, Accounting and Finance and Hospitality ranging [...]
The 2013 American University Transfer Programme at ANC for Students after O/Levels and A/Levels
With close to 750,000 international students, America remains the No. 1 destination for international students, including tens of thousands of students from the UK, Australia, and Canada. America could indeed be called the “World’s University”! Reduce Your Education Investment – Save Rs 7 Million or more! For the past 10 years ANC Education, a member [...]
CATC produces its second batch of Diploma holders
The 2nd batch of students who successfully completed the “Diploma in Aviation Studies” programme conducted by the Civil Aviation Training Centre (CATC) were awarded their diploma at an award ceremony held on 11th July, 2013 at the Mt. Lavinia Hotel. Chairman, Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd. Mr. Prasanna J Wickramasuriya was the chief [...]
Art exhibition at D.S. Senanayake College
D.S.Senanayake College Colombo 07 conducted their annual Art exhibition at the primary division on 4TH July 2013.. The chief guest at the occasion was Hon. Bandula Gunawardena. Minister of Education.. The principal thanked the Minister for his gracious presence despite the busy schedule. The minister thanked the members of the staff and parents for extending [...]
Learn Inrternational Business from University of London: Open Day Bonanza
‘University of London International Business qualification provides an edge simply because of its reputation and quality. Great degree for ambitious young persons!’ said Ms Deshika Rodrigo, the Head of Human Resources at Standard Chartered Bank endorsing the prestigious BSc (Honours) Degree in Business Administration with International Business which will be launched on 21st July at [...]
T4 Case Study at Achievers Lanka Business School – Your place for CIMA
The T4 Case Study exam is the final hurdle of the CIMA Professional Qualification and primarily involves application of strategic management accounting techniques to analyse, recommend and support decisions. Students must deal with material in a less structured situation than in previous strategic level papers, and integrate a variety of skills to arrive at a [...]
Chapters… Cool kids read challenge
Be challenged to read is the theme this July/August holidays at the Chapters Bookstore, #35 Staple Street, Colombo 02 for kids between 8-12 years. If you stop reading now because your child is not a reader then you are not even giving your kid a chance so keep reading and don’t lose out. Moms & [...]
Samaa Shazuli receives the best student award
Samaa Shazuli is awarded ‘Best Primary Student of the year ’ of the Kotehena Branch of Atamie International School in its Annual Awards Night held recently at the Atamie Head School in Wattala. The picture shows the principal of Atamie International School- Kotahena Branch Ms.Narmada Spelmen giving away the Trophy to the winner.
BCAS Students Study to tour INTI university Malaysia
BCAS campus in collaboration with INTI International University Malaysia organized a familiarization tour to the University from 2 July 2013 to 9 July 2013. 27 students from various schools of BCAS (School of Computing, School of Engineering, School of Law, School, School of Management, School of Building Studies and School of Health) accompanied by 07 [...]
CfPS Law School open day on July 21 at Kingsbury Hotel
The undisputed iconic market leader in private legal education in the country, the CfPS Law School will hold held its open day for the University of London Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Diploma in Law programmes on 21 July at the Kingsbury Hotel at 230 p.m. The event will be graced by senior academics like [...]
SLIIT hosts ISBM Conference for 7th consecutive year
The SLIIT Faculty of Business student community recently hosted the Information Systems and Business Management Students Conference (ISBMSC) 2013 at the auditorium of SLIIT’s expansive Malabe campus. The conference, now in its seventh year, focused on the theme “Re-shaping Tomorrow’s Destiny”, with emphasis placed on the importance of soft skills in the workplace, considered an [...]
Environment Day at MMI Pre School
Environment is a vivid topic which every body from an ordinary man to most sophisticated scientists talk about this days. It would not surprise us to learn that all the people stress the fact that we should protect the Environment for the future generations. When talk about Environment with regard to children it is the [...]
Faheem Shaffie adjuged the all island champion speaker at the Voice Over Festival of Performing Arts 2013
Faheem Shaffie, a student of Lyceum International School, Nugegoda was adjuged the all Island Champion Speaker in the 13 year age group at the Grand Final of the Voice Over Festival Of Performing Arts at the Russian Cultural Centre recently. In addition to Public Speaking, he also clinched the all island champion award for Prose [...]
Wycherley graduation and prize giving – 2013
The Annual Graduation and Prize Giving of Wycherley International School was held on 25th June 2013 at the BMICH. It is one of the most celebrated events in the Academic Calendar of the School. The Chief Guest at this occasion was Dr. Frank Jayasinghe who was the founder Principal of Wycherley and also the Chairman [...]
Institute of Human Resource Advancement-University of Colombo Introduces Project Management Education to Sri Lanka
The Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA) is one of the Institutes attached to the University of Colombo (IHRA-UOC) and established under the Ordinance No.11 of 1979 which was amended by Ordinance No. 01 of 2006. IHRA is advancing according to the global and local developments through the “knowledge economy”. IHRA depends on the University [...]
First special needs school for children suffering from autism and cerebral palsy
The Shivan Foundation will open the Kandy-Teldeniya Special Needs School and Ayurveda Centre on July 20. The centre will be inaugurated by Mahindananda Aluthgamage, Minister of Sports, with the participation of. Douglas Devananda, Minister of Traditional Industries and Small Enterprise Development, G.A.Chandrasiri, Governor, Northern Province and Ganeswaran Velautham, Founder of the Shivan Foundation. Also attending [...]
8th Installation Ceremony of BCIS Toastmasters club on July 19
Bcis Toastmasters club which is one of the foremost Toastmasters Clubs in Sri Lanka will be launching its 8th Office Bearers’ installation ceremony on 19th July, 2013 from 6.00pm onwards at Olympic house Auditorium Colombo 07. Bcis Toastmasters Club was chartered on 12th June 2006 affiliated with the Toastmasters International, consisting 40 founder members from [...]
HR Challenge: Newest Book on HR Issues
The newest book on HR published in Sri Lanka was launched as the first publication of its kind by the Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka , at the recently concluded National HR Conference. It is titled, “HR Challenge: Dynamics of value creation and competitiveness through people and was co-edited by late Prof. Sudatta Ranasinghe [...]
