Passing the GCE Advance Level (A/L) examination is a significant milestone, but failing to do so doesn’t mean the end of your dreams. The exam’s memory-based structure and extensive syllabus make it challenging, and many factors can contribute to not achieving the desired results. However, there are numerous alternative pathways available for those who did not pass the A/Ls, opening doors to a successful career and fulfilling life.

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For students who have only obtained an Ordinary Level qualification, there are pathways to prestigious degrees from the world’s top hundred universities. Many affordable opportunities exist for interested students to undertake higher education. It’s important not to let negativity overshadow your potential. Instead, explore the foundation options available on www.eduwire.lk to find the best fit for your career aspirations.
EduWire is a recognized and up-to-date website that covers all higher education opportunities in Sri Lanka and abroad. It offers programs that provide pathway study in leading universities overseas. If you didn’t achieve three passes at the A/Ls, you can consider pathway programs in Australia, the UK, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, China, Belarus, and Canada.

In Sri Lanka, there are various foundation programs offered by institutions such as ANC Education, ACBT, UTS Insearch, Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT), Royal Institute of Colombo (RIC), Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), Universal College Lanka (UCL), ICBT Campus, NSBM Green University, NIBM, Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), Academy of Design (AOD), CINEC Campus, FLITS Vocational Training Institute, and the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL).

These foundation programs cover a wide range of subjects, including business, engineering, design, psychology, counseling, data science, and more. Additionally, vocational education and training programs leading to Bachelor’s degrees are available.

Failing the A/Ls does not mean the end of your journey. It’s an opportunity to explore alternative paths, correct mistakes, and pursue your dream goal. Restart your life in a different manner by starting a foundation program and working towards a brighter future. Explore the various foundation programs offered in Sri Lanka and take the first step towards a successful career and fulfilling life.

Foundation programmes offered in Sri Lanka:

1. ACBT Foundation program at ACBT
2. ANC Foundation program at ANC Education
3. CINEC Orientation Programme at CINEC Campus
4. City & Guilds UK Automobile Technology at FLITS Vocational Training Institute
5. Deakin College Foundation at Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT)
6. Deakin College Foundation at Royal Institute of Colombo (RIC)
7. Deakin College Foundation at Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)
8. Design Foundation Program at Academy of Design (AOD)
9. Foundation Certificate in Higher Education – Business at Informatics Institute of Technology – IIT
10. Foundation Certificate in Higher Education at Informatics Institute of Technology – IIT
11. Foundation Course in Database Management at NIBM
12. Foundation Course in Mobile Application Development [Android] at NIBM
13. Foundation Course in Psychology & Counselling at NIBM
14. Foundation Courses for Science and Engineering Degree at Open University of Sri Lanka – OUSL
15. Foundation in Data Science at NIBM
16. Foundation in Design at NIBM
17. Foundation in Logistics Management at NIBM
18. Foundation in Python Programming at NIBM
19. Foundation Programme for Bachelor’s Degree at NIBM
20. Monash University Foundation Year at Universal College Lanka – UCL
21. NCUK Foundation at Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT)
22. Proficiency in business Writing at NIBM
23. RMIT Foundation at ICBT Campus
24. Technology Foundation Programme (Engineering) at CINEC Campus
25. Technology Foundation Programme (IT) at CINEC Campus
26. UCL International Foundation Year (UIFY) at Universal College Lanka – UCL
27. UTS Insearch Foundation – UTS Sri Lanka
28. Victoria University Foundation at NSBM Green University
29. Vocational education and training – Certificate III and Certificate IV and Diploma programms leading to Bachelor’s