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Gateway’s Adheesha and Imad win World and Asian Youth Scrabble Championships

Four members of the Gateway College Colombo Scrabble team participated in the Asia Cup Youth Scrabble Championship held in New Delhi earlier this month. The tournament featured competition amongst some of the best youth players from several countries across Asia, and consisted of 24 games. Adheesha Dissanayake (15) emerged Overall Champion, winning 19 matches and Gateway’s Adheesha and Imad win World and Asian Youth Scrabble Championships

Adelaide: the perfect place to live and learn

AUSTRALIA’s newest major university will bring a whole new generation of learners and innovators to Adelaide – one of the most liveable and beautiful cities in the world. Launching in 2026, Adelaide University is a place for progress, much like its home city. Adelaide is at the centre of future industries and technological advances across Adelaide: the perfect place to live and learn

Spectrum Overseas Kandy Branch Honoured with Recruiter of the Year 2024 – Regional Award

Celebrating Professional Excellence at the Friends of Deakin Awards Kandy, Sri Lanka – Spectrum Overseas Education Consultancy’s Kandy Branch has been awarded the prestigious Recruiter of the Year 2024 – Regional Award at the Friends of Deakin Awards, coinciding with Deakin University’s 50th anniversary celebrations. This accolade underscores Spectrum’s unwavering commitment to guiding students in Spectrum Overseas Kandy Branch Honoured with Recruiter of the Year 2024 – Regional Award

CA Sri Lanka’s APFASL recognises public sector financial excellence at BARA Awards 2024

The Association of Public Finance Accountants of Sri Lanka (APFASL), the Public Sector Wing of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), showcased the pinnacle of financial reporting excellence in the public sector with the announcement of the winners of the eighth annual Best Annual Report & Accounts (BARA) awards at CA Sri Lanka’s APFASL recognises public sector financial excellence at BARA Awards 2024

Gateway students achieve the Best awards for iGCSEat the Pearson Edexcel High Achievers’ Awards 2024

Chelini MitharaMadarasinghe and MethukiSandulyaAsuramanna were recognized for achieving the Best International GCSE results in Sri Lanka at the Pearson Edexcel High Achievers’ Awards 2024, held recently at the BMICH. Both students achieved an outstanding twelve Grade 9s, marking a significant accomplishment in the country’s academic landscape. In addition, Joel Shankar delivered exceptional overall results at Gateway students achieve the Best awards for iGCSEat the Pearson Edexcel High Achievers’ Awards 2024

The Inspiring Journey of Ding Liren: From Wenzhou to World Chess Championship Glory

Ding Liren, born on October 24, 1992, in Wenzhou, China, has risen to the pinnacle of the chess world, becoming an icon of perseverance and brilliance. His journey from a young boy fascinated by chess to a world champion exemplifies the power of passion, hard work, and resilience, inspiring countless students and young enthusiasts globally. The Inspiring Journey of Ding Liren: From Wenzhou to World Chess Championship Glory

Gukesh Dommaraju: A Beacon of Inspiration for Young Aspirants

Gukesh Dommaraju, born on May 29, 2006, in Chennai, India, is a name that has become synonymous with brilliance in the world of chess. As of 2024, Gukesh holds the title of the youngest chess player to compete for and win the FIDE World Chess Championship. His journey from a curious child to a global Gukesh Dommaraju: A Beacon of Inspiration for Young Aspirants

NSBM celebrates the success of the graduating Class of 2024 at the grandiose NSBM Convocation Week!

NSBM Green University celebrated its annual Convocation Week 2024 from Monday, 9th December, to Wednesday, 11th December, with grandeur and pride. This ceremonious event, held at the NSBM Auditorium, marked the graduation of over 1,500 students representing the faculties of Business, Computing, Engineering, Science, and Postgraduate Studies. The vibrant gathering included esteemed dignitaries, scholars, parents, NSBM celebrates the success of the graduating Class of 2024 at the grandiose NSBM Convocation Week!

Gateway’s Adheesha Wins National Scrabble Championship

Adheesha Disanayake of Gateway College Colombo has been crowned the National Scrabble Champion for 2024, securing first place in the prestigious tournament organized by the Scrabble Federation of Sri Lanka. The event, held from December 6th to 8th, was supported by Cloud Solutions International. Over fifty of the country’s top Scrabble players gathered to compete Gateway’s Adheesha Wins National Scrabble Championship

ACCA celebrates 120 years and counting

Global accountancy body marks major milestone ACCA, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, will mark a significant occasion this weekend as it celebrates 120 years since its creation. Founded in London by a group of eight accountants on 30 November 1904, it has since grown into a global network of more than 252,500 members and ACCA celebrates 120 years and counting

Victory for ANC Education on UN World Human Rights Day

The Capital Maharaja Group (CMG) held its third consecutive year of Inter University Human Rights Debates this year.  This witnessed private and state universities from across Sri Lanka competing to win the title of CMG University Champions in English, Sinhala and Tamil. The ANC Education Debating team, aptly named “Rhetoric Reign” was looking to retain Victory for ANC Education on UN World Human Rights Day

SLIIT achieves historic success and shines as star performerat 26th National ICT Awards – NBQSA 2024

SLIIT achieved historic success and shone brightly as a star performer at the 26th National ICT Awards – NBQSA 2024, held recently. Over the years, SLIIT has consistently pioneered innovative projects and garnered numerous prestigious awards. This year, SLIIT secured an impressive collection of awards, including one Gold, two Silver, and one Bronze. The prestigious SLIIT achieves historic success and shines as star performerat 26th National ICT Awards – NBQSA 2024

Triple Championships for Gateway College in Football

Gateway College Colombo once again demonstrated their dominance in the recently concluded Under-20 Inter-International Schools Football Tournament, held at Gateway College Ratmalana from October 25 to November 3. From the outset, Gateway showcased exceptional control, with their formidable midfield trio—Zaki Ashraff, Ahamed Hijaazy, and Aidan Perera—dictating possession. Their creative attacking play and relentless pursuit of goals resulted in Triple Championships for Gateway College in Football

Fastest growing international exam board OxfordAQA appoints Country Manager for Sri Lanka and the Maldives

OxfordAQA — a partnership between Oxford University Press, a department of the University of Oxford, and AQA, the largest provider of GCSEs and A-levels in the UK — has appointed Panchalika Kulatunga as their first Country Manager for Sri Lanka and the Maldives. OxfordAQA has recently seen exponential growth internationally and is now aiming to Fastest growing international exam board OxfordAQA appoints Country Manager for Sri Lanka and the Maldives

Distinguished Corporate Leader Mr. Sujeewa Mudalige Awarded Honourary Doctorate at NSBM Convocation Week 2024

Distinguished Chartered Accountant and corporate leader, Mr. Sujeewa Mudalige, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Plymouth, UK, during the NSBM Convocation Week 2024. Mr. Mudalige is a celebrated figure in Sri Lanka’s accounting and business sectors with a career spanning over 35 years. A Chartered Accountant since 1991, he is a Fellow Distinguished Corporate Leader Mr. Sujeewa Mudalige Awarded Honourary Doctorate at NSBM Convocation Week 2024