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Chevening Scholarship : Update from British HC

The British High Commission in Sri Lanka has issued a reminder to students interested in the United Kingdom’s Chevening Scholarship programme to start preparing their applications. In a post on Facebook, the British High Commission announced that the applications for the scholarship programme will open in a month.  For more details : chevening.org/guidance   The Chevening Scholarship Chevening Scholarship : Update from British HC

SLIIT leads way with unmatched offerings in Higher Education as perfect education partner

Choosing the right higher education institution is a critical decision that shapes any student’s future aspirations. Today, SLIIT stands at the forefront of educational innovation in Sri Lanka and a beacon of excellence, offering compelling reasons as the preferred higher education partner. Unveiling a legacy of excellence in Sri Lankan education, SLIIT has over 25 SLIIT leads way with unmatched offerings in Higher Education as perfect education partner

2023 (2024) O/L exam : Announcement from Exam Department

Aesthetic Subject Practical Tests for the 2023 (2024) GCE Ordinary Level Examinations will be held in July. According to the Department of Examinations, the Practical Tests will be held from 09- 19 July 2024.  Following are the instructions issued by the Department of Examinations for the Aesthetic Subject Practical Tests : 

Unlock Your Teaching Potential with Gateway Graduate School

If you want to become a great teacher, Gateway Graduate School’s Bachelor of Education (Hons) Degree is perfect for you. Approved by the Ministry of Education and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), this program ensures you get top-notch education essential for a successful teaching career. At Gateway Graduate School, teaching methods are always Unlock Your Teaching Potential with Gateway Graduate School

6th Annual SLASSCOM Ingenuity Awards 2024 Honors Sri Lanka’s Leading Innovators

The SLASSCOM Ingenuity Awards 2024, held at the Shangri-La Hotel on June 19th, honored and celebrated Sri Lanka’s most brilliant minds and innovative breakthroughs. The event brought together distinguished guests, industry leaders, and promising innovators to recognize and applaud the exceptional contributions made across various fields. The event was also attended by distinguished Chief Guest 6th Annual SLASSCOM Ingenuity Awards 2024 Honors Sri Lanka’s Leading Innovators

Australia doubles foreign student visa fee in migration crackdown

The Australian Government announced on Monday that it had more than doubled the visa fee for international students. According to Reuters, the latest move by the government is to rein in record migration that has intensified pressure on an already tight housing market. From July 1, the international student visa fee has risen to A$1,600 ($1,068) Australia doubles foreign student visa fee in migration crackdown

Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI): A Reason to Believe?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries from healthcare to finance, transforming how we live and work. Yet, despite its vast potential, AI often remains a black box, making decisions that are difficult to interpret or understand. This lack of transparency can lead to mistrust, misuse, and even ethical concerns. Enter Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI), a Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI): A Reason to Believe?

The International Baccalaureate (IB) – A Pathway to Global Success

The International Baccalaureate (IB) programme is a globally recognised educational curriculum that prepares students for success in higher education and beyond. The IB syllabus is designed to provide a well-rounded education that focuses on academic rigour, personal development, and global perspectives. The IB programme is divided into three levels: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the The International Baccalaureate (IB) – A Pathway to Global Success

Grade 01 admission 2025 : Circulars issued

The relevant circular to admit students to Grade 01 for the year 2025 has been released. Sinhala & Tamil circular can be downloaded clicking this link 

EY GDS Sri Lanka awarded as an ACCA Approved Employer for Professional and Trainee Development

The EY GDS Sri Lanka Team being handed over the Approved Employer for Professional and Trainee Development status by the ACCA Sri Lanka Team In a significant milestone for EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) Sri Lanka, the company has been awarded as an Approved Employer for Professional and Trainee Development by the Association of Chartered EY GDS Sri Lanka awarded as an ACCA Approved Employer for Professional and Trainee Development

Police fire tear gas to disperse protest by teachers & principals

Police have fired water cannons and tear gas to disperse a protest staged by teachers and principals over salary anomalies. The teachers and principals launched a protest march from the Fort Railway Station and headed towards Lotus Road in Colombo, where the Police took measures to disperse the protest.  The teacher-principal trade unions today launched Police fire tear gas to disperse protest by teachers & principals

10,000 schools closed today due to strike – Stalin

At least 10,026 state schools were forced to close today due to a strike action launched by teachers and principals over salary anomalies, General Secretary of the Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) Joseph Stalin said. Addressing the media today, Joseph Stalin urged the authorities to address their demands, including salary issues faced by teachers and principals, 10,000 schools closed today due to strike – Stalin

Cabinet nod to introduce Digital Technology for Piriven Education

Cabinet approval has been granted to provide the necessary equipment for the introduction of Digital Technology for Piriven Education in Sri Lanka.   The Ministries of Technology and Education have jointly planned to implement a program to empower private education by introducing digital technology.  According to the government, this will enable Piriven teachers and clergy/lay students Cabinet nod to introduce Digital Technology for Piriven Education

Advanced Level student shoots himself

An Advanced Level student from a prominent school in Kandy is reported to have died by suicide at his residence in Gampola, it was reported. According to Lankadeepa Newspaper, the student had locked himself in his room and had shot himself with a firearm belonging to his father. Preliminary investigations reveal that on the day of the Advanced Level student shoots himself

Cabinet nod for agreement on educational cooperation between Sri Lanka & Vietnam

The proposal to enter into an agreement on educational cooperation between Sri Lanka and Vietnam for the period 2024 – 2026 has received a Cabinet nod. The government states that the need to further develop cooperation in the field of higher education between Sri Lanka and Vietnam has been identified due to which the two Cabinet nod for agreement on educational cooperation between Sri Lanka & Vietnam