Google’s Good to Know campaign aims to help people stay safe on the Internet and manage the information they share online.

Sunday Times reports that Google is partnering with Sri Lanka’s Information Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) and the Ministry of Child Development and Women’s Affairs to launch the campaign on 29th November at the Mount Lavinia Hotel.  A trilingual website is to be launched to commemorate the commencement of this campaign.




Around 150 representatives from student leaders, government officials, media, teachers, NGOs’ and other stakeholders have been invited for the event, according to a media statement issued by Rohan Jayaweera, Google Sri Lanka’s Country Consultant.

“One of Google’s top priorities is ensuring that users have a positive and meaningful experience when they use the Internet. Every day thousands of Sri Lankans, primarily students and users under the age of 18, go online for the first time, hence we all have a responsibility to make sure that Sri Lankan users know how to stay safe online,” he said.

The statement added that Sri Lanka’s youth often are more familiar with the Internet than their parents or teachers. “We hope that these tools/information/access to knowledge will be especially useful to Sri Lankan parents and teachers so they can make sure their children and students are staying safe online,” it said.

You can access to Google get to know information from their web site: http://www.google.lk/goodtoknow/

Stay safe online - Choosing strong passwords and avoiding malware and advice on keeping your family safe online.

Your data on the web - Learn how cookies work and how your IP address helps websites guess your location.

Your data on Google - Learn what’s stored in Google search logs, and how they use data to show you relevant results and even predict disease

Manage your data - Show you how to manage your cookies, browsing in private, and moving your data in and out of Google products

The United States Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission organizes a discussion on “The Standardized Tests Required for US Applications,
(SATs/ GRE/ GMAT/ TOEFL/ IELTS)”. This will be held on Wednesday, 28th November from 3.00 – 4.30 p.m. at the Commission’s Auditorium – 55, Abdul Caffoor Mawatha, Colombo 03.




United States Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission is the Commission for Educational Exchange between Sri Lanka and the United States.
These are part of their programs on the theme of “EXPLORE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE USA.”
A discussion will be held on

Topics to be discussed:
Why Should I Take This Test?
What Does Each Test Measure?
Test Preparation & Material
Test Dates and Registration Deadlines
Test Registration & Payment Policies
Identification Requirements
Testing Site Procedures and Regulations

Admission Free – Seats reservations on a first-come first served basis
Contact : advising@fulbrightsrilanka.com / 0112564176 /0112564153

Higher National Diploma (HND) in Information Technology is offered by Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education (SLIATE). The SLIATE is a government educational institution for higher education coming under the purview of Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka. Compared to other technical education courses in Sri Lanka, recognition for these courses is higher as these institutes are managed manged under Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka.

After completion of this Higher Diploma you can register for other IT degree courses.




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HNDIT holders can get subject exemptions for following degree programs.

B. Sc. in Software Engineering and Information Technology – Open University of Sri Lanka
Two year exemption from University of Moratuwa BIT program.
B. Eng. in University of Vocational Technology
Degree in City and Guilds
2 Year exemptions for B. Sc. in Software Engineering – Birmingham City University of UK
Degrees awarded by Barcllay and Lincon Universities.

HNDIT is a 6 semester (3 Year) course conducted in English medium. You get NVQ Level 6  qualification after this HNDIT course.

Subjects: According to Kurunagala ATI web site this course includes following subjects:

Program design and Programming with C++, System Analysis and Design (SA & D), Fundamentals of Digital Systems and Computer Hardware, PC Application and Operating System, PC Application and Operating System, Mathematics for Computing, Web Design, Communication Skills 1

Data Structures and Algorithms, Software Engineering, Data Communication Technology, Computer Architecture, Project Management, Mini Project

Relational Database Management Systems, Computer Network and Network Programming, Rapid Development Application with .Net Platform, Enterprise Solutions(J2EE), Business Management and QT, Communication Skills 3

Graphics & Multimedia Systems, Computational Intelligence, Computer Security, E-Commerce, IT Specialization Project, Communication Skills 4

Three Specialization Paths: Developer, Administrator and Analyst.

The Entire program is divided into 3 specialized paths: Developer, Administrator and Analyst. After first year, student can select one of these three pathways to study and become a specialist in that particluar field.
Developer path is  further divided into Software Engineering and Multimedia Developer
Administrator path is divided into Network Engineering and Database Administrator
Analyst path is divided into Business Analyst and Quality Assurance

Three Specialization pathways of HND in IT

Qualification:

G.C.E.(A/L) Science or commerce stream with Ordinary passes in English & Mathematics in G.C.E (O/L)

Details for 2012 intake:  

Closing date of Applications 30 November 2012
http://www.dailynews.lk/2001/pix/gov_gazette12-11-09.html

IT Lab at Dehiwala ATI

These HNDIT courses are offered by following Institutions: 

Advanced Technological Institute, Mattakkuliya
No. 42, Rodrigo Place, Colombo 15.

Advanced Technological Institute, Dehiwala.
Waidya Rd., Dehiwala.

Galle Advanced Technological Institute, Labuduwa
Siridamma Mw, Labuduwa, Akmeemana.

Advanced Technological Institute, Kandy.
No. 16, Keppetipola Rd., Kandy.

Advanced Technological Institute, Kurunegala.
No.22/1, Wilgoda Rd, Kurunegala.

Advanced Technological Institute, Badulla.
Greenland Drive, Badulla.

Advanced Technological Institute, Jaffna.
No. 665/5,Beach Rd., Guru Nagar,Jaffna.

Advanced Technological Institute, Naiwala.
Naiwala, Essalla, Veyangoda.

Hardy Advanced Technological Institute, Ampara.
Inginiyagala Rd., Ampara.

Advanced Technological Institute, Trincomalee.
Kanniya Rd,Varodayanagar, Trincomalee

Advanced Technological Institute , Kegalle.
Bandaranayake Mawatha ,Kegalle.

More Details:

You can contact AITs listed above to get more details.
HNDIT students at Dehiwala AIT are very active and you can reach their facebook group for more details. According to that page you may contact:
E-Mail : hndit.info@yahoo.in
Call us : Venura - 0713536462, Banuka - 071916642, Promod - 0771957462

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Foreign students can now enter Sri Lankan National universities,  under the initiative launched by Higher Education Ministry and University Grants Commission. In 2011, Sri Lanka opened up its universities for foreign students on a big scale.

Sri Lankan Universities:

You can enter into undergraduate and postgraduate courses in following Sri Lankan National Universities:




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CBO – University of Colombo
PDN – University of Peradeniya
SJP – University of Sri Jayewardenepura
KLN – University of Kelaniya
MRT – University of Moratuwa
UJA – University of Jaffna
RUH – University of Ruhuna
EUSL – Eastern University, Sri Lanka
SEUSL – South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
RUSL – Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
SUSL – Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
WUSL – Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
UWU – Uwa Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
UVPA – The University of the Visual & Performing Arts
OUSL – The Open University of Sri Lanka
IIM – Institute of Indigenous Medicine
GWAI – Gampaha Wickramaarachchi Ayurveda Institute
UCSC – University of Colombo School of Computing
SVIAS – Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies
RAFA – Ramanathan Academy of Fine Arts

Courses of Study

The following Courses of Study are offered at first degree level in the Universities in Sri Lanka.
The duration of each of these courses of study is indicated against them.
1. Medicine – 5 years
2. Dental Surgery – 4 years
3. Veterinary Science – 4 years
4. Agriculture – 4 years
5. Food Science & Nutrition – 4 years
6. Biological Science – 3 years (Special 4 years)
7. Applied Sciences (Bio. Science) – 3 years
8. Engineering – 4 years
9. Engineering (EM) – 4 years
10. Engineering (TM) – 4 years
11. Quantity Surveying – 4 years
12. Computer Science – 3 years (Special 4 years)
13. Physical Science – 3 years (Special 4 years)
14. Surveying Science – 4 years
15. Applied Sciences (Phy. Science) – 3 years
16. Management – 4 years
17. Estate Management & Valuation – 4 years
18. Commerce – 4 years
19. Arts – 3 years (Special 4 years)
20. Arts (SP) – Mass Media – 4 years
21. Arts (SAB) – 3 years
22. Management Studies (TV) – 3 years
23. Architecture – 5 years
24. Design (Architecture) – 3 years
25. Law – 4 years
26. Information Technology – 4 years
27. Management & Information Technology – 4 years
28. Public Management (Special) – 4 years
29. Communication Sudies – 3 years
30. Town & Country Planning – 4 years
31. Peace & Conflict Resolution – 3 years
32. Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery – 6 years
33. Unani Medicine & Surgery – 6 years
34. Fashion Design & Product Development – 5 years
35. Food Science & Technology – 4 years
36. Siddha Medicine – 6 years
37. Nursing – 3 years
38. Information & Communication Technology – 3 years
39. Agricultural Technology & Management – 4 years
40. Arts (SP) Performing Arts – 4 years
41. Health Promotion – 3 years
42. Pharmacy – 3 years
43. Medical Laboratory Sciences – 3 years
44. Radiography – 3 years
45. Physiotherapy – 3 years
46. Environmental Conservation & Management – 3 years
47. Facilities Management – 4 years
48. Transport & Logistics Management – 4 years
49. Molecular Biology and Biochemistry – 3 years (Special 4 years)
50. Industrial Statistics & Mathematical Finance – 3 years (Special 4 years)
51. Statistics & Operations Research – 4 years
52. Computation & Management – 4 years
53. Fisheries & Marine Sciences – 4 years
54. Islamic Studies – 3 years
55. Science & Technology – 4 years
56. Computer Science & Technology – 4 years
57. Entrepreneurship & Management – 4 years
58. Animal Science – 4 years
59. Music – 4 years
60. Dance – 4 years
61. Art & Design – 4 years
62. Drama & Theatre – 4 years
63. Visual & Technological Arts – 4 years
64. Export Agriculture – 4 years
65. Tea Technology & Value Addition – 4 years
66. Industrial Information Technology – 4 years
67. Mineral Resources & Technology – 4 years
68. Business Information Systems (Special) – 4 years
69. Management & Information Technology (SEUSL) – 3 years
70. Computing & Information Systems – 4 years
71. Physical Education – 4 years
72. Sports Science & Management – 4 years
73. Speech & Hearing Sciences – 4 years
74. Arabic Language – 3 years
75. Visual Arts – 4 years
76. Animal Sciences & Fisheries – 4 years
77. Food Production & Technology Management – 4 years
78. Aquatic Resources Technology – 4 years
79. Palm & Latex Technology and Value Addition – 4 years
80. Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management – 4 years
81. Information Technology & Management – 4 years
82. Tourism & Hospitality Management – 4 years
83. Agricultural Resource Management & Technology – 4 years
84. Agric Business Management – 4 years
85. Green Technology – 4 years
86. Information Systems – 3 years
87. Landscape Architecture – 4 years

Annual Course fees: For Academic year 2011/ 2012

The annual course fee for Medical and Dental Sciences is US$12,000 whereas it is US$10,000 for Para Medical Courses such as Nursing and Radiography. The course fee for Law is US$5,000; for Management Studies and Commerce US$4,000 and for Agriculture, Science and Technology US $ 6,000.  The fee for Engineering Design and Architecture is US$8,000.

For detailed course fees for each course please visit Ministry of Higher Education website. http://www.mohe.gov.lk/

Details:
Foreign students seeking admission to universities in Sri Lanka can obtain more details from:
Additional Secretary (Academic Affairs & University Admissions),
University Grants Commission, No 20,
Ward Place, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka.
Telephone : 94-011-2695301 Fax : 09-011-2691678
E-mail : admission@ugc.ac.lk Web site : www.ugc.ac.lk
Download Instructions and Application book from UGC web site. 

Scholarships 

Scholarships are also offered to foreign students by Ministry of higher Education, No.18, Ward Place, Colombo, Sri Lanka. These Scholarships are offered to prospective foreign students from 48 countries for undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs at several universities in Sri Lanka.

The fields of studies for the scholarship offers include: Law, Agriculture Technology , IT, Engineering, Architecture, Applied Sciences, Management, Buddhism, Economics, Geography, Biodiversity and Conservation, Archaeology, Business Management  and several others.

Scholarship offer includes: exemption from tuition fees; monthly stipend, one time settlement allowance; medical cover for treatment at Government Hospitals etc.

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You can now follow MBA/ MPM/ MSc degrees and Phd programs with a research in Management offered by Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce of University of Sri Jayewardnepura.




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The University of Sri Jayewardenepura is one of the leading members of the Sri Lankan university system. In its illustrious history of 52 years of academic excellence, the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce has spearheaded the development of management education in Sri Lanka through its programmes designed to meet the needs of wider Sri Lankan society as well as of Sri Lanka’s corporate sector. It offers a range of highly recognized postgraduate programmes, including MBAs, MPA and M.Sc. in Management. The Faculty has a long established research culture and offers a pedagogical sphere heightened by cutting-edge research with a rare combination of practical and theoretical knowledge.

MBA is a 2-year part time course, and the Doctoral Programme is a 3 year full-time programme.

MBA/ MPM/ MSc in Management
Phd in Management

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ITN telecasts an educational program series for GCE Ordinary Level students, telecast early morning from 5.00 am. Popular teachers conduct lessons in this program series. The program is titled as Thakshilawa.




You can watch and download videos of these programs from ITN web site.

O/L Science http://www.v2.itn.lk/?p=6069
You can also download these programs from this site. Download O/L Science Revision

O/L Mathematics (Maths) http://www.v2.itn.lk/?p=6359

O/L Sinhala http://www.v2.itn.lk/?p=6393

O/L English http://www.v2.itn.lk/?p=6323

O/L History http://www.v2.itn.lk/?p=6429

ITN TV Thakshilawa A/L Programs 

Postgraduate Institute of Management of University of Sri Jayewardenepura called applications Master of Public Administration degree. Applications are called upto 31 January 2013.

MPA offered by PIM

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) called applications for their very popular BIT degree program. Students with one or more A/L passes can apply. This is a three-year (six semester) programme of study approved by the University Grants Commission . This degree programme is designed in such a manner that the candidates have several entry and exit options as indicated in the study pathway.

According to SLIIT you those who aspire to become following professions can apply for this course.
Software Engineers
Software Developers
Systems Engineers
Software Quality Assurance Engineers
IT Business Analysts
Interactive Multimedia Designers
Game Technologists
Multimedia Technology Consultants




Admission Requirements
Minimum of one pass in any subject stream in one and the same sitting and a pass at the Aptitude Test to be conducted by SLIIT. Students awaiting results of the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) 2012 are also eligible to apply.

BIT @ SLIIT 2013

Are you looking for best tuition teachers for 2015 Advanced Level examination, after your O/L examination?
First, you have to decide on the stream you are going to study: Science (Biological science), Mathematics (Physical Science), Commerce or Arts.
Science stream has two options: Physics, Chemistry and (Biology or Combined Mathematics). Instead of Physics you can also follow Agriculture,
Commerce stream has three subject combination- Economics, Business Studies and Accounting.
Arts stream contains more than twenty five (25) subjects in four different subject areas (Social Sciences, Religious and Civilization, Aesthetics and Languages) for the A/L.




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Some of the best teachers around Colombo
Biology
Hiran Amarasekera, Mahinda Bandaranayake, Asanga Abeysundara, Nissanka de Silva, Dananjaya Ariyadasa, Indrajith Wickramage, Ruwan Muthugala
Physics
Jagath Patabedi, Samitha Rathnayake, Amith Pussella, Tilney De Silva, K C Jayeratne, Sunil Mendis, Duminda Rathnayake, Nilantha Jayasooriya, Prasad Siriwardana, Sujeewa Dissanayake, Upul Kearminiyawatta
Chemistry
Prassana Baddewithana, K Siri Vithanage, Jeewaka Premaraj, Devruwan Alwis. Shrinath Wickramasinghe, Majula Abeysinghe, Kapila Siriwardena, Charitha Dissanayake, Waruna Samarakoon, Lalinda Karunarathna, Nihal Liyanage, Chmila Kathirarachchi, Mahesh Dheerasinghe
Combined Mathematics
D W Dangalla, Praja Renuka, Nirosh Chaminda, Dushyantha Mahabaduge, Amal Patabandige, Ruwan Dharshana, D S Attanayake, Kapila Gunasinghe, Wilfred Silva
Agriculture
Jayantha Dandunna, Saman Attygalla
Economics
Bandara Dissanayake, Amaranath Batagoda, Tilak Mahanama, Rohitha Kahatapitiya, Priyantha Dissanayake, Mahendra Wickramasinghe
Business Studies
Bandara Dissanayake, Rohitha Kahatapitiya, Prasad Weerasekera
Accounting
Auna Rajamanthri, Kumudu Liyanage, Ajith Nandalal, Besley Kumara Pathirana, Jagath Wijenayake, Piyasiri Jayewardena, Asitha Geethkumara, Susith Fernando
Sinhala
Upul Shantha Sannasgala, Senarathna Kariyawasam, Premadasa Ranasinghe, P B Dissanayake, Boseth Kalahepathirana
Buddhist Civilization
Malimboda Pannasara Thero, Mr. Sanath Undugoda, Aruna Gunasekera
Logic
M Micqdad, Anuradha Abeysekera, Gamini Gunasinghe
Political Science
W. Palliyaguru, Senadhi Athukorala
Geography
Lenard Kumaragamage, Sampath Aldeniya
History
Sirira Kumara Atthidiya, Wasantha Athukorala
Media and Communication
Udam Satharasinghe, A Nanayakkara
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Sanath S Gamlath

General English
Susil Nanayakkara, Supun Jayasinghe, S. Wijesinghe, Suresh Rathnayaka, Sampath Wanaguru, T M Hewage

Spoken English
Susil Nanayakara, Pujitha Wijesinghe, Kithsiri Jayasooriya, Suresh Rathnayaka, Sampath Wanaguru, Mahesh Ariyarathna, Lional Lankapura, More on Learning English in Sri Lanka – classes and courses

Some popular tuition teachers in Sri Lanka

Other subjects:

Drama - Jayalal Rohana
Statistics - Namal Perera
Dancing – Anoma Kalubowila
English Literature – Troy Mahamohottala
Japanese - Udyani Kashishka
German - S Jayathilaka
Chinese – Piumi Perera
French – Kanchana Coorey
Tamil – Chandrasiri Wanniarachchi
Hindi - Lilumika Jayasekera  

English Medium Classes:

English medium classes are also available at Louvre Institute, Nugegoda. (Tel 2852694)
Biology – Nissanka de Silva, Maho Kalupahana
Physics – Siri Edirisinghe, S Waidyasekera
Chemistry – Jeewaka Premaraj, Douglus Perera
Combined Mathematics – Sumedha Udawatta, Daham Perera, Mahinda Wijesekera
Economics/ Business Studies – Harsha Jayathunga
Accounting – Rohan Wimalsuriya

Major Tuition centers in Colombo area
In Colombo area, the major tuition centers are:
Rotary Hall Nugegoda (Telephone 2820095),
Sakya Institute Nugegoda/ Kohuwala (2814908/ 2816882),
Acme Institute, Delknda, Nuegogda (077 0749835)
Sasip Institue, Nugegoda (Tel: 2825193),
Louvre Institute Nugegoda (2814908/ 2816882),
Shakthi – Bambalapitiya (5555592-4) and Colombo 7 (5334501-2)
Spina,  Bambalapitya (4519158)
Sigma Institute, Colombo 6 (500835)

Details of tuition centers in other towns (Gampaha, Kurunegala, Mathara, Galle, Tangalle, Ratnapura, Negombo, Kandy, Kalutara)

You may also like to read:

A/L Biology Classes
Subject Options for GCE Advanced Level
Higher Education oppertunities in Biological Science
Courses you can do after Advanced Level
A/L Syllabuses

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Ministry of Higher Education announced that military-led leadership training for the newly-selected university students entering the universities in 2013 will commence on 27 December 2012.
Two week Leadership and Positive Attitude Development Programme will be conducted in three batches.




The programme Schedule during 2012 December – 2013 February is as follows:
1st Batch
27-12-2012 to 12-01-2013
2nd Batch
16-01-2013 to 01-02-2013
3rd Batch
12-02-2013 to 28-02-2013
Enter your full National Identity Card Number in this website to check you are included in the program.
http://pop.nodes.lk/mohesys/
The program is scheduled to start at 25 Army Camps islandwide with the participation of 26,721 students.





Many School websites are hosted at Ministry of Education SchoolNet Sri Lanka web hosting facility, under sch.lk domain. Some other schools and Colleges have their own websites hosted externally.




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Ananda Balika Vidyalaya – www.anandabalika.sch.lk

Ananda Sastralaya – www.ananda-sastralaya.sch.lk

Asoka Vidyalaya – www.asoka.sch.lk

Ananda College. Colombo 10 – www.ananda.sch.lk

Anula Vidyalaya. Nugegoda – www.anula.sch.lk

Bope Rajasinghe M.V. – www.boperajasin.sch.lk

Boralesgamuwa M.V. – www.bmvi.sch.lk

C.W.W.Kannangara M.V. – www.cwwkmmv.sch.lk

C/Fathima Muslim Ladies College – www.fmlc.sch.lk

Central College, Piliyandala – www.pilicentral.sch.lk

D.S.Senanayake College – www.dsscnet.sch.lk

Defence Services College – www.dsc.sch.lk

Devi Balika Vidyalaya – www.devibalika.com     www.devibalika.slt.lk

Dudley Senanayake Vidyalaya – www.dudleycmb.sch.lk

Dharmapala Vidyalaya, Pannipitiya – www.dharmapala.sch.lk

Dharmapala Vidyalaya, Pannipitiya – www.gbv.sch.lk

Harward B.V. – www.harward.sch.lk

Hermann Gmeiner School – www.hgs.sch.lk

Homagama M.M.V. – www.hmmv.sch.lk

Isuru Schools – www.isuru.sch.lk

Kahapola K.V. – www.kahapola.sch.lk

Khairiyamus B.M.V. – www.khairiya.sch.lk

Kolonnawa B.V. – www.kolonnawabv.sch.lk

Kosgama M.V. – www.kosgamamv.sch.lk

Kosgama Sumedha K.V. – www.sumedha.sch.lk

Kotahena M.M.V. – www.kotahenacc.sch.lk

Kotahena M.V. – www.kothalawalamv.sch.lk

Kothalawalpura M.V. – www.kpmv.sch.lk

Kottawa Dharmapala V. – www.kdmv.sch.lk

Kandawala M.V. – kandawalamv.sch.lk

Lalith Ethulathmudali M.V. – www.lacmtl.sch.lk

Lanka Sabha K.V. – www.lankasaba.sch.lk

Lumbini M.V. – www.lumbini.sch.lk

Magammana M.V. – www.homgmv.sch.lk

Mahamaya B.V. – www.mbvn.sch.lk

Maharagama M.M.V. – www.mcentral.sch.lk

Malabe Boy’s Model School – www.bms.sch.lk

Mattegoda Vidyadeepa M.V. – www.mvdmv.sch.lk

Meegoda M.V. – www.meegoda.sch.lk

Moratuwa M.V. – www.morav.sch.lk

Muslim Ladies College – www.mlc.sch.lk

Nalanda College – www.nalandasch.com    www.nalanda.sch.lk

Niyandagala Vidyakeerthi K.V. – www.nvkv.sch.lk

Nugegoda Tamil M.V. – www.ntmv.sch.lk

Padukka Siripiyarathana M.M.V. – www.piyarathanamv.sch.lk

Philip Attygala M.V. – www.phillipmv.sch.lk

Pinnawala Rajapola M.V. -  www.rajapola.sch.lk

Pitipana M.V. – www.pmvh.sch.lk

Presbyterian B.M.V. – www.pgs.sch.lk

Puwakpitiya C.C. Tamil V. – www.pcctmv.sch.lk

President’s College – www.presidentscollege.sch.lk  www.presidentscollege.edu.lk

Prince of Wales College – www.pwc.sch.lk

Princess of Wales College – www.princess.sch.lk

Rajasinghe C.C. Hanwella – www.rajasing.sch.lk

Rathmalana Hindu Ladies Coleege – www.rhlc.sch.lk

Rathnawali B.M.V. – www.rtvbv.sch.lk

Royal College – www.royal.sch.lk     www.inforoyal.com

S. De S. Jayasinghe  M.M.V. – www.sdsj.sch.lk

Samudra Devi B.V. – www.samudradevi.sch.lk

Seethawaka M.M.V. – www.seethawaka.sch.lk

Sir John Kothalawala K.V. – www.sirjohn.sch.lk

Sirimavo Bandaranayake V. – www.sirimavo.sch.lk

Somaweera Chandrasiri K.V. – www.somaweera.sch.lk

Sri Dharmarama M.V. – www.dharmarama.sch.lk

Sri Subhuthi M.M.V. – www.srisubhuthi.sch.lk

Sri Yasodhara M.V – www.sriymv.sch.lk

St. Anthony’s B.M.V. – www.anthonysbmv.sch.lk

St. Clare’s B.M.V. – www.stclaresbmv.sch.lk

St. John’s V. – www.stjohns.sch.lk

Sri Jayawardanapura Boy’s School – www.sjmv.sch.lk

Sri Parakrama maha vidyalaya – www.spmv.sch.lk

Sri Rahula Balika Maha Vidyalaya – www.rahulabalika.sch.lk

St.Anthony’s B.M.V. – www.abmv.sch.lk

St Joseph’s Girls’ School – www.sjgs.sch.lk

St.John’s College,Nugegoda – www.stjohnscollegenu.sch.lk

St.Thomas’ College,Kotte – www.stckotte.sch.lk

Thurstan College www.thurstancollege.net

Urapola M.M.V. – www.urapolammv.sch.lk

Vidyaloka M.V. – www.vlmv.sch.lk

Visakha Vidyalaya – www.visakhav.org    www.visakha.sch.lk

Wethara M.V. – www.wetharamv.sch.lk

Wp/Pil/ Holy Family Convent – www.hfcdehiwala.sch.lk

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These mottos were collected by a survey conducted among facebook users. They were provided by students of different schools,

If you find motto of your school or college is missing or incorrect, please comment as website comment or facebook comment at the bottom of this page.




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Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) is the act of transferring (Outsourcing) some business processes to an outside service provider to achieve cost reductions while improving service quality. Outsourcing is the delegation of work from an organization/company to a service provider company.

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How big is BPO industry in Sri Lanka? 

According to the recent study by A.T. Kearney (Consultancy work done for ICTA, Sri Lanka) more than 300 IT and BPO companies have operations in Sri Lanka, more than 60,000 working in IT or BPO jobs. Sri Lanka is ranked among the Top 50 Global Outsourcing destinations and ranked among Top 20 Emerging Cities by Global Services Magazine.

With basic computer and communication skills you can get a job in a BPO company. Accountants, lawyers, doctors, and architects can enter professional KPO careers.

What are the skills required for getting in to a BPO? 

The skills requirement varies significantly from company to company based on what business process they provide for the clients. Skills required to get in to a BPO can vary from just having good communication and analytics skills, OL/ALs to MBA’s & PhDs.

With basic level of skills (computer skills, communication skills and English knowledge) many people can get a good job in a BPO company. (Source: Getting in to a Career in BPO: http://www.itpro.lk/node/221 )

The Higher end BPOs, also called KPOs (Knowledge Process Outsourcing) generally requires a specialized skills. Sri Lankann professionals such as  accountants, lawyers, doctors, and architects can enter these careers. Students graduating higher education degrees in technical (engineering) and business (management) disciplines can also enter into this field.

Sri Lanka has the the second-highest number of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) students in the world and thousands of students also have qualifications from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).  Sri Lanka also boasts a significant number of graduates and prospective graduates with U.S. qualifications such as certified public accountants (CPA). These students can enter into financial and accounting outsourcing (FAO) sector.

Several well-known international firms such as HSBC, IFS, Motorola, HP subsidiary MphasiS, RR Donnelley, and WNS have established R&D, IT, and BPO centers in Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka-based firms provide advanced services to blue-chip global clients, including Google, Lenovo, Microsoft, Nokia, JPMorgan, the London Stock Exchange, Santander Bank, and Emirates Airlines.
(Source: Competitive Benchmarking: Sri Lanka Knowledge Services – AT Kearney,
http://www.atkearney.com/index.php/Publications/competitive-benchmarking-sri-lanka-knowledge-services.html)

How to get a  Job in a Sri Lankan BPO Company?

All most, all the BPO companies hire people though out the year and the best way is to approach the company direct. Most of the companies, have information and instructions on how to apply on their web sites. Increasingly, BPO companies are also focusing on career fairs and special hiring events to recruit people. (See www.ITpro.lk Events section for such events). Some companies, will do walk-in-interviews at these events and it pays for you to come prepared with a CV. You may even walk out with a job!

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Findings of recent debate on Higher Education hosted by the Guardian, in association with the Higher Education Academy appeared on  ”The Guardian” Newspaper (UK). These findings focused on whether students are getting all the information they need to make the right choices.

We list some the key findings here as some of them are relevant in selecting courses, degrees, careers and Institutes by Sri Lankan students and parents.




• Students do not always make rational decisions about what and where they will study.

• Peer pressure can be an influential factor in the decisions people make about higher education. In Sri Lanka also students make choices based on  the opinions of their friends and family.

• The lack of independent careers advice and guidance makes it more difficult for young people – particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds – to make decisions about their future.

• Used in isolation, the Key Information Set (Information such as student satisfaction, graduate destinations, and accommodation and other costs) has limited value for prospective university applicants. In Sri Lanka many Educational Institutes do not provide these information available, and even students or parents do not bother to consider them.

• The increase in tuition fees has not greatly influenced students’ choices about where to study – if anything it has made them more determined to apply to elite universities. In Sri Lanka some parents think that if you spend more on education, that will secure a better employment.

• Today’s students who are paying higher tuition fees want a marketable degree that offers a return on investment in their future earnings.

Source: The Guardian Website: http://www.guardian.co.uk/higher-education-network/blog/2012/dec/11/student-choice-higher-education?INTCMP=ILCNETTXT3487

Student loans help students to pay tuition, books and living expenses for local or oversees education.

If you are one of the lucky ones selected for a National University then you do not have to pay any tuition fees and you are even eligible to get Mahapola scholarships and Bursaries for other expenses.

However if you apply for a private national or overseas degree course or international professional exams and postgraduate studies then then you have to pay for tuition fees, airfare, textbooks & other equipment, overseas accommodation, living expenses and examination fees. To cover these expenses without burdening your parents you can apply for various loan schemes offered by Sri Lankan banks, and even Parents can apply for these loans.




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Following are the student loan systems offered by Sri Lankan Banks.

Selylan Bank – Seylan Scholar
The loan scheme will fund Overseas Education and Local Education (Eg CIMA, CIM, SLIM, IPM, IIT & MBA)
Maximum loan of LKR 7.5 Million, repayment up to 7 years.
http://www.seylanscholar.lk/About_Scholar.php
You can use loan calculator of Seylan bank to determine loan installments.

BOC (Bank of Ceylon) Educational Loans
They offer two student loan systems:

BoC Comprehensive Educational Loan Scheme
Loans upto Rs. 4.0 Mn
http://web.boc.lk/index.php?route=product/category&path=87_165_166

Educational Loan Scheme For Students of Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka
http://web.boc.lk/index.php?route=product/category&path=87_165_168

Peoples Bank Educational Loans 
Facilities are considered for your local or foreign education needs to cover university fees, living and medical expenses, based on repayment ability, requirement and security offered.
http://www.peoplesbank.lk/products/educationloan

Commercial Bank Educational Loans
Student preparing for a professional examination or a parent or guardian of such student can apply.
Loans upto Rs. Rs 3,000,000/-
http://www.combank.net/newweb/personal/loans?product=16

Student loans help students to pay tuition and living expenses for local or oversees education. Several student loan systems are offered by Sri Lankan Banks . 

DFCC Vardhana Bank Nenasa Educational Loans
A loan scheme for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies
Loan amount determined by the loan Installment that you can pay based on your budget.
http://www.dfcc.lk/personal-banking/loans/nenasa-educational-loans

HSBC Sri Lanka Lifestyle Education Loans
You can apply if you are currently employed in a confirmed post.
Loans upto Rs. 2,500,000
http://www.hsbc.lk/1/2/personal/lifestyle-loans/education-loan

Sampath Bank PIM loans
They provide loans to students follow MBA Programmes at the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) affiliated to the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
http://www.sampath.lk/pim.php

Loan for Specific Courses:
This Educational Student Loan Programme facilitates are also available for courses offered by following institutes: Manipal University degree programme, India; Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA-UK), Institute of Personal Management (IPM), Postgraduate Institute of Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura(PIM), Royal Institute of Colombo(RIC), Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT).
http://studentlanka.com/si/2010/02/10/educational-student-loan-schemes-offered-by-banks-in-sri-lanka/

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Finally your GCE O/L Examinations are over! All that hard working study sessions, all those endless exam are over and you are finally free! Before you start celebrating, you have some important decisions to make. 

1. Select a subject stream to continue your School education and do A/L

First you have to settle on which stream you are going to study. Take a look at the information we have provided for selecting subject streams.
Subject options for GCE Advanced Level





For selection of courses you may also like to check the subject options offered by Sri Lankan public National Universities:
Select Universities and Courses in Sri Lankan Universities

If you want to plan ahead you may also like to know courses you can do after Advanced Level.

2. Select Advanced Level classes

Many Science stream A/L classes start in First First week of January, sometimes even last week of December. If you are going to do Commerce or Arts stream, then those classes will commence in March, April or May, sometimes after the results are released.

You can check following posts to get more information on Classes, Tuition teachers and Institutes:

A/L 2015 Tuition Classes and Teachers after O/L exam

Major Tuition Institutes Centers in Sri Lanka

3. Develop your soft skills

This period, before you get the maximum A/L work load, is ideal time to improve you English language (Communication skills), IT/ Computer skills or other skills you wish to acquire

4. Follow a professional course

Students with G.C.E.(O/L) Examination are eligible to register for professional accounting, management and IT courses such as AAT or ACCA. You can either do these courses while doing A/L or you can select them as a starting point to a future career.

5. Follow higher education without doing A/L

You can start university education shortly after O/Levels by following programs at some private universities, or even enter into Open University or External degree programs such as BIT (BSc degree in Information Technology).  For this option you have to do some foundation courses and examination and then go on to register for University degree (Local or Foreign).

6. Find a job and continue higher education through Technical Colleges and Technical Universities

Select a subject stream and A/L classes, Develop soft skills, Follow a professional course, Univeristy education wihout A/L,Find a job with technical education

In Sri Lanka there are many educational choices outside Public University System. We bring you a template which can be used to assess various course options. You can use this form when calling an Insititute to get information or visiting an Educational/ career exhibition such as EDEX,  Adyapana or Future Mind.




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You can fill a separate form for each Fields of study (Management, IT/Computing, Medicine/ Health care/ Science/ Engineering/ Others).

Following information can be collected: Institute Name with category (Public/Private/ Professional body)
Course Name with level (Certificate/ Diploma/Degree/ Postgraduate)
Length of study (Years/ Months)
No of Semesters
Affiliation (Degree awarding authority. eg. UGC for National University, UGC recognized local degree, Foreign awarding Institution)
Total Cost

In addition to these data you can also assess the quality of the programs by: (a) recognition of affiliated (degree awarding) institute, (b) track record of past students (visit studentlanka.com for student comments), and (c) qualification of teaching staff etc.

Example usage: Private IT degrees in Sri Lanka – Cost and study options

Download:  

EDEX Expo 2013, Education & Careers exhibition will be held on January 18th, 19th & 20th at BMICH, Colombo (10.30 am to 7 pm) and on January 25th & 26th at Kandy City Center (9.30 am to 6 pm) .




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How to select Educational Institutes, Fields of Study, Courses (Certificate/Diploma/Degree programs): 

Course Name with level (Certificate/ Diploma/Degree/ Postgraduate)
Length of study (Years/ Months)
No of Semesters
Affiliation (Degree awarding authority. eg. UGC for National University, UGC recognized local degree, Foreign awarding Institution)
Total Cost (tuition fees and other costs/ Expenses)

In addition to these data you should also assess the quality of the programs by asking questions on: (a) recognition of affiliated (degree awarding) institute, (b) track record of past students and (c) qualification of teaching staff etc

Download Degree and Course selection template

Educational Stalls at EDEX:

In the Colombo event this year (2013) we have over 275 standards size stalls and nearly 200 exhibitors, representing the cream of service providers in tertiary education, vocational training and technical training, professional institutes and even some employers who will be participating to recruit their future employees, said Organizers, the Royal College Union (Daily News, 8th January 2013). So we have a domestic exhibition hall where the local service providers will be participating.

International Exhibition Hall: 
They have the international exhibition hall where the foreign universities and their local agents will be showcasing the opportunities in higher education outside Sri Lanka. So historically we have had over 20 countries being represented. Over 250 Universities will be represented either directly or indirectly through their agents. We also have a new feature where there will be a demarcated area for career guidance and recruitment will take place.”

After O/L and A/L:
Every year during the third week of January, the exhibition is held. That is the time just after the O/Level exam and A/level results have been just released. They are in a mindset to look for the next step. “Kandy we will be having 80 booths, so altogether we will have around 350 stalls both in Colombo and Kandy.

However not all the participants in Colombo will be going to Kandy. This is the eighth year we are having it both in Colombo and Kandy. 2013, in terms of what is offered, it will facilitate spot admissions for those who seek courses or enrollment into universities, they can stand to get scholarships – full and partial scholarships.

Then there can be other concessionary offers, like waving off the registration fees or they can expect discounts and access to a host of other ancillary educational related facilities. We had over 35,000 in Colombo and about 18,000 in Kandy

You can find out educational Choices, Options and Opportunities in the post-secondary, graduate and postgraduate fields, technical and vocational training leading to gainful employment.

Green Zone: 

This exhibition also contains a Green Zone to promote sustainable living. You can visit stalls of Department of Forestry and Environment Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura and Young Biologists’ Association here.
Edex is the oldest Career exhibition in Sri Lanka and other exhibitions in this category are  Adyapana and Future Mind.

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National School of Business Management (NSBM) is the newest Degree awarding School, established in 2012, operated by NIBM. NSBM is an independent and self financing body which comes under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Skills Development. NSBM offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in the fields of Business, Computing and Engineering. NSBM has only few months of history but the mother institute NIBM was established in 1968. Both NSBM and NIBM degrees are approved by The University Grants Commission (UGC).




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NSBM is situated at Nugegoda facing to the High level road under the address No- 309, High Level Rd, Colombo 05. However later they hope to move to a new ‘Green University Town’ which will be built in Homagama with an investment of Rs 7.2 billion.

NSBM consists of three schools, namely the the School of Computing,  School of Business  and the School of Engineering. All three specialised streams have established partnerships with foreign universities. NSBM offers courses from the University College Dublin (UCD) of Ireland, the Limkokwing University of Malaysia and Plymouth

Courses

Courses conducting by NSBM can be categorized under three main groups.

• Computing
• Engineering
• Management

An artistic sketch of the proposed Green University of the NSBM. The first ever ‘Green University Town’ will be built in Sri Lanka with an investment of Rs 7.2 billion.

IT (Information Technology) Courses 

Undergraduate Courses
Degrees offered by National School of Business Management
• BSc (Hons) in Management Information Systems – Special (University Grant Commission Approved)

Degrees offered by Plymouth University-United Kingdom
• BSc (Honours) Computer Networks
• BSc (Honours) Information Security
• BSc (Honours) Software Engineering

Degrees offered by Limkokwing University of Creative Technology-Malaysia
• BSc (Hons) in Web Design and Technology
• BA (Hons) in Creative Multimedia
• BA (Hons) in Animation
• BA (Hons) in Digital Imaging and Illustration

Management Courses

Degrees offered by National School of Business Management
• BSc in Human Resource Management – Special (University Grant Commission Approved)
• BSc in Logistics Management – Special (University Grant Commission Approved)
• BSc in Industrial Management – Special (University Grant Commission Approved)
• BSc in Project Management – Special (University Grant Commission Approved)

Degrees offered by University College of Dublin
• BSc (Hons) in Business Management
• BSc (Hons) in Human Resource Management

Degrees offered by Plymouth University-United Kingdom
• BSc (Hons) Marketing Management
• BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance
• BSc (Hons) Operations and Logistics Management
• BSc (Hons) International Management and Business
• BSc (Hons) Events, Tourism and Hospitality

Degrees offered by Limkokwing University of Creative Technology-Malaysia
• BA in Interior Design

Engineering Courses 
For engineering they only have started a course in software engineering. They are planning to start the other engineering courses in the near future.

Course fee/ Cost/ Tuition Fees
1st year – Rs. 160,000/-
2nd year – Rs. 300,000/-
3rdyear – Rs. 400,000/-
Fee can be paid installment basis. It has to be discussed with NSBM management.

Post graduate degrees

You can start following  NSBM degree programs after GCE A/L (Advanced Level Examination) and can study up to degree and  postgraduate degree level.

Postgraduate Courses in IT

• MSc in Information Technology (University College of Dublin)
• Postgraduate Diploma In Computer Networks
• Postgraduate Diploma In Software Engineering

Postgraduate Courses in Management

• MSc in Management (University College of Dublin)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management

NSBM also provides a pathway for higher studies in the UK.

Contact Details
• Address: 309, High Level Road, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka.
• Tel : +94(11) 544 500
• Website: http://www.nsbm.lk/
• E-mail : info@nsbm.lk
• Details on NIBM Courses, Degrees.

About the author	Hashan Subasingha
	Hashan is a past student of Mahanama College, Colombo and at present he is an Undergraduate at ICBT following Civil Engineering. Facebook username is hashan.subasingha. Posts by Hashan

Accountant is a qualified person who is trained in bookkeeping and in preparation, auditing and analysis of accounts. Accountants prepare annual reports and financial statements for planning and decision making, and advise on tax laws and investment opportunities.

The term “Accounting Technician” is of recent origin. Accounting Technicians are Middle Level Professional Accountants.




AAT – The Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka

AATSL was established in 1987 on the model of the AAT (UK) by Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka). AAT institute is an Associate Membership of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) which is a key body for Accountants, and it has the distinction of being the first Associate Member of the Confederation of Asian Pacific Accountants (CAPA), a leading network of accounting bodies in the region.

AAT Examinations

AAT Examinations are held at three levels namely, Foundation, Intermediate and Final, in all three language media i.e. Sinhala, English & Tamil, twice a year in June and December. The duration of each level is six months; thus three levels can be completed within 1 ½ years by G.C.E. (A/L) and (O/L) students and in 1 year by G.C.E. (A/L) Commerce stream students.

AATSL EXAMINATION SYLLABUS AND STRUCTURE 

• AAT Syllabus Sinhala Medium
• AAT Syllabus Tamil Medium
• AAT Syllabus English Medium

Benefits of following AAT (Higher education and career prospects)

AAT qualification is the easiest way to get into other higher education and getting a job in Accounting or Management field. After AAT you can enter into Chartered Accountancy, CIMA or University degrees (in Accounting, Management, Law or Administration).

Accounting Technicians are Middle Level Professional Accountants immediately after obtaining the Associate Membership (MAAT). However by gaining experience in the field of Accountancy they can reach to Senior Technician Level (SAT) and Fellow Technician Level (FMAAT), which are considered as well groomed Professional Accountants. One can add more value and recognition to this qualification by gaining qualifications in other Professional Accountancy bodies.

AAT Sri Lanka students have fared exceptionally well in exams both within Sri Lanka and overseas. AAT Sri Lanka members are employed in different organizations across the country both in the public and private sectors.

Education (Tuition) Centres – AAT classes                                          

Lectures / Classes are conducted in various towns for AATSL Examinations by the

(a) AATSL
(b) Registered Private Education Centres (PEC’s)
(c) At various tuition centers around the country eg. Rotary Hall- Nugegoda, Sipwin-Kurunegala

Download AAT past papers
http://www.aatsl.lk/students/mode-of-education/past-papers.html

For details contact:

Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka
No.540, Thimbirigasyaya Road, Colombo – 05.
Telephone: 011-2559669, 011-2595857, 011-2500450
Fax: 011-2559299

Website: http://www.aatsl.lk