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Sri Lankan Students Shine at APICTA Awards 2025 in Taiwan, Supported by ESOFT

Sri Lanka recorded a proud moment on the international stage at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards 2025 in Taiwan, with several young innovators earning top honours. ESOFT, the country’s largest provider of British Transnational Education, served as the Main Sponsor for the national delegation, reinforcing its commitment to advancing the nation’s innovation and Sri Lankan Students Shine at APICTA Awards 2025 in Taiwan, Supported by ESOFT

ABEC Premier Wins Best Educational Service Provider Award at South Asian Business Excellence Awards 2025

ABEC Premier has been named the Best Educational Service Provider (International Education) at the 9th South Asian Business Excellence Awards 2025 — becoming the first Sri Lankan institution to secure this prestigious regional title. The awards ceremony, held on 27 November at Cinnamon Life – City of Dreams in Colombo, brought together distinguished regional leaders ABEC Premier Wins Best Educational Service Provider Award at South Asian Business Excellence Awards 2025

ESOFT UNI Unveils New Jaffna Campus, Strengthening Access to Higher Education Across Northern Sri Lanka

ESOFT UNI Unveils New Jaffna Campus

ESOFT UNI (ESU) marked a major milestone in its national expansion with the inauguration of ESU Jaffna reinforcing ESOFT UNI’s long-standing commitment to advancing higher education in the Northern Province, where it has been a pioneer for more than 15 years. Established in 2009 on Navalar Road, Jaffna, ESOFT Metro Campus Jaffna has supported thousands ESOFT UNI Unveils New Jaffna Campus, Strengthening Access to Higher Education Across Northern Sri Lanka

Football at Gateway College reach new Heights

Defeats Elizabeth Moir 6–0 in the TISSL Final and overcome Royal College 3–0 to secure third place at the All-Island A Division Tournament. Gateway College Colombo, despite missing three key players who were away on national duty, retained their crown as U20 International Schools’ Football Champions with another dominant performance in this year’s Under 20 Football at Gateway College reach new Heights

Government’s 2026 Budget boosts support for state universities and students

The government’s 2026 Budget has raised allocations for higher education aiming to strengthen infrastructure, support student welfare, and improve access to tertiary studies, including for differently-abled students. Key allocations and student support Government position and broader context According to the government, education spending for 2026 accounts for 2.04% of GDP, or a total appropriation of Government’s 2026 Budget boosts support for state universities and students

GATEWAY WRITERS SHINE ON THE GLOBAL STAGE

Nirshraya Gajan

Record-Breaking Triumph at the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2025 Gateway College has once again reaffirmed its place among the world’s finest centres of young literary talent with an exceptional achievement at the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2025. Students across the Gateway network secured an outstanding 71 Gold, 123 Silver, and 99 Bronze Awards, with Nirshraya GATEWAY WRITERS SHINE ON THE GLOBAL STAGE

Gateway College Student Wins Gold at ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2025

Shaviru Kasthuriarachchi

Shaviru Kasthuriarachchi, a 13 year old student of Gateway College Colombo won the Gold Award in the Emerging Technologies Track (Secondary/Junior College Level) at the ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2025. Competing against over 13,000 students from 13 territories across Asia and the Pacific, Shaviru emerged as the only Sri Lankan medallist across all categories, bringing Gateway College Student Wins Gold at ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2025

Flinders University and Gateway Graduate School Launch Sri Lanka’s First Online Australian Master of Education programme with Local Support

Gateway Graduate School has partnered with Flinders University, one of Australia’s top-ranked institutions, to introduce Sri Lanka’s first fully online Australian Master of Education (M.Ed.) programme. This landmark initiative provides Sri Lankan educators and professionals with direct access to a globally recognised postgraduate qualification delivered through an innovative and flexible learning model. Ranked among the Flinders University and Gateway Graduate School Launch Sri Lanka’s First Online Australian Master of Education programme with Local Support

Griffith University, Queensland, Australia & Study Queensland, Queensland Government Bring Global Education Opportunities to Sri Lanka

A major Australian education delegation led by Griffith University, Queensland and Study Queensland, Queensland Government, is visiting Sri Lanka this weekend to engage with prospective students and academic partners. The event, facilitated by Spectrum Overseas Education Consultancy, will be held on Saturday, 29 November 2025, at the Courtyard Hall, Cinnamon Grand Colombo, starting at 10:00 Griffith University, Queensland, Australia & Study Queensland, Queensland Government Bring Global Education Opportunities to Sri Lanka

Opposition MP alleges A/L Economics Paper Leak linked to Nugegoda Tuition Class

Opposition MP Chamara Sampath has made a serious allegation regarding this year’s G.C.E. Advanced Level Economics examination, claiming that the question papers had been leaked through a well-known tuition class in Nugegoda. Speaking in Parliament, the MP alleged that the examination paper had originated from the well-known tuition class, stating that a significant number of Opposition MP alleges A/L Economics Paper Leak linked to Nugegoda Tuition Class

Wesley College Class of 2000 launches “Reunion of the Millennium” to power major Campbell Park sight-screen upgrade

The Wesley College Colombo Class of 2000 today announced plans for the Reunion of the Millennium, a landmark gathering to be held on 4 December 2025 at The Kingsbury, Colombo. While celebrating 25 years since leaving their alma mater, the Millennium Batch is rallying fellow Wesleyites around a significant cause: funding the refurbishment and upgrading Wesley College Class of 2000 launches “Reunion of the Millennium” to power major Campbell Park sight-screen upgrade

Oxford College of Business among Sri Lanka’s Ten Best Integrated Reports at CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025

Oxford College of Business, Sri Lanka’s foremost private higher education institution, has reaffirmed its leadership in governance excellence, with its Annual Report 2024/2025 titled “Lasting Change” being adjudged one of Sri Lanka’s Ten Best Integrated Reports at the CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025. Oxford College of Business also secured a second honor — Oxford College of Business among Sri Lanka’s Ten Best Integrated Reports at CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025

On loving memory of father of Golden Sons; R.I.T. Alles Sir

The 12th Commemoration Ceremony of the founder of our alma mater, D. S. Senanayake College, is scheduled to take place on the 27th of November 2025 at the college premises, with our proud alumnus, Senanayakian Aravinda de Silva, former member of the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team, gracing the occasion. Born on 3rd October 1932 On loving memory of father of Golden Sons; R.I.T. Alles Sir

Curtin University Strengthens Sri Lanka Ties as Prof. Jeff Brooks Leads Key Education Reform Talks

Professor Jeff S. Brooks, Head of the School of Education at Curtin University, Australia, recognised as one the world’s leading voices in educational leadership and social justice, visited Colombo sharing a message of collaboration, courage, and change. His discussions with Sri Lankan educators opened new pathways for academic partnership and leadership innovation, reasserting Curtin University’s Curtin University Strengthens Sri Lanka Ties as Prof. Jeff Brooks Leads Key Education Reform Talks

Big Opportunities for Sri Lankans as Australia Expands Skilled Migration

Australia has recently introduced important updates to its Skilled Migration and Work Visa programs announcing the Migration Program for the financial year 2025/26 commenced in July this year. Australian Government announced 185,000 new migration places, with 132,000 dedicated to skilled migration, this is a clear reflection of the nation’s strong and continuing demand for skilled Big Opportunities for Sri Lankans as Australia Expands Skilled Migration