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Students of ISC Education celebrate academic success at the highly-anticipated Annual Graduation Ceremony

The International Study Centre (ISC), the leading Sri Lankan organisation dedicated to international education, recently celebrated the academic excellence and hard work of its graduating cohort of students at a grand Graduation Ceremony held at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel. The event, which took place on 3rd August 2024, was a testament to the dedication and Students of ISC Education celebrate academic success at the highly-anticipated Annual Graduation Ceremony

The Overseas School of Colombo Sets a Global Benchmark in Environmental Education and Practices

The Overseas School of Colombo (OSC) is no stranger to setting exemplary standards in environmental education and sustainable practices and has earned many a notable distinction in recent times. OSC has yet again earned a remarkable global recognition, this time being the only school in the world to be awarded the prestigious MSA Programme of The Overseas School of Colombo Sets a Global Benchmark in Environmental Education and Practices

School admissions : Statement from Education Ministry

The Ministry of Education has provided a clarification on recent claims made by a trade unionist from the Education Sector about admissions for school students and transfers of officials.  The ministry said the admission of students to intermediate grades in government schools and government-approved private schools for 2024, as per the Education Ministry’s circular, has School admissions : Statement from Education Ministry

India-funded teacher training program for estate schools officially launched

A teacher training program in STEM subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English and Biology) funded by the Government of India for schools in the plantation regions was formally inaugurated at the Prime Minister’s Office in Colombo on Monday. According to the Indian High Commission in Colombo, the programme is being conducted under the multi-sectoral Indian grant India-funded teacher training program for estate schools officially launched

SLASSCOM-Deloitte Survey Reveals Crucial Insights on Employability Skills in Sri Lanka’s IT Industry

Upekha Ukuwela – Director – Human Capital Consulting, Deloitte, handing over the report to the SLASSCOM Team SLASSCOM recently conducted an Employability Skills Survey aimed at assessing the current skills landscape and evaluating the readiness of candidates from Sri Lankan universities and higher educational institutes for the IT industry. The survey, conducted in collaboration with Deloitte, SLASSCOM-Deloitte Survey Reveals Crucial Insights on Employability Skills in Sri Lanka’s IT Industry

Wavenet Takes Centre Stage at DTW – Ignite 2024 in Copenhagen

Wavenet’s Chief Executive Officer, Suren Pinto, speaking to the audience at the ‘AI at Scale’ forum. Wavenet, a pioneering technology company renowned for its advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation, showcased its innovative prowess at the DTW – Ignite 2024 event. This prestigious gathering of global telecom industry leaders highlighted the pivotal role Wavenet Takes Centre Stage at DTW – Ignite 2024 in Copenhagen

Wisdom Business Academy Awarded The Gold ACCA Approved Learning Partner Status

Nilusha Ranasinghe, Head of South Asia at ACCA, handed over the Gold Accreditation certificate to Sanka Abeywarna, Country Director at Wisdom Business Academy. Wisdom Business Academy (Pvt) Ltd has achieved a significant milestone by being awarded the distinguished Gold ACCA Approved Learning Partner (ALP) status. This prestigious recognition underscores the academy’s commitment to excellence and Wisdom Business Academy Awarded The Gold ACCA Approved Learning Partner Status

Transform Your Future with the University of West London MBA at ANC Education

The University of West London (UWL), known as the “Career University,” has brought its globally respected Master of Business Administration (MBA) program to Sri Lanka through its strategic partnership with ANC Education. This collaboration offers ambitious professionals a chance to gain a world-class qualification without leaving their home country. The UWL MBA program is designed Transform Your Future with the University of West London MBA at ANC Education

COYLE  Pioneers Green Entrepreneurship and Mangrove Restoration in Sri Lanka

Mr. Ravi Pratap Singh , MD-iLEAD Academy The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) hosted “The Big Lunch,” along with iLEAD International Academy and Centre for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF); a groundbreaking event aimed at bringing together stakeholders for the promotion of green entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka. This gathering marked a significant COYLE  Pioneers Green Entrepreneurship and Mangrove Restoration in Sri Lanka

St.Joseph’s College Honours A Mammoth Total of Achievers in Sports

The Annual Colours Day of St.Joseph’s College, Colombo 10, titled “2019 to 2022 Courage, Quadrennial Sports Awards Ceremony” to honour the Josephians who excelled in sports, was held recently at the Rev.Fr. (Dr.) Stanley Abeysekara Sports Complex, recently. A distinguished old Josephian, veteran world class player and Sri Lankan Cricketer, Mr.Chaminda Vaas, graced the occasion St.Joseph’s College Honours A Mammoth Total of Achievers in Sports

The Power of Professional Communication Skills and Specialists

EXPERT’S COLUMN “Excellent Communication does not just happen naturally. It is a product of process, skill, climate, relationship and hard work”. – Pat McMillan, Author, CEO In my three decades of experiences in Sales, Marketing, business and Service sector including Education, Religious, Spirituality and Media, I have found out that the Communication is the cornerstone The Power of Professional Communication Skills and Specialists

President’s Fund Scholarship August instalment transferred to recipients

Scholarship instalments for August 2024, under the President’s Fund Scholarship Programme, have been directly credited to the bank accounts of eligible recipients today (Aug 01), the President’s Media Division (PMD) announced.  According to the PMD, an SMS has been sent to all scholarship recipients notifying them of the transfer, while over Rs. 5 billion will President’s Fund Scholarship August instalment transferred to recipients

Suraksha Student insurance scheme begins from today : New update

The government will recommence the Suraksha Student Insurance Coverage programme for a period of three years, starting today, Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha announced. The minister said the Suraksha Student Insurance Coverage programme will be implemented for students of government, government-approved private schools, Piriven, and special schools.  He made the announcement at the ceremony held Suraksha Student insurance scheme begins from today : New update

UTS College Sri Lanka Graduation Ceremony 2024

UTS College Sri Lanka successfully held their graduation ceremony 2024 at the Monarch Imperial on 11th July 2024  for Graduating classes of  Semester 2 2023, Semester 3 2023 and semester 1 2024 comprised over 400 UTS College Sri Lanka Foundation and Diploma graduates. Distinguished guests included, His Excellency Mr. Paul Stephens – High Commissioner of UTS College Sri Lanka Graduation Ceremony 2024

NCHS USA Freshers’ Night

26th July was a night to remember as the freshers let their hair down and danced the night away. Friendships were made and bonds were forged, as students started their future together.