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Two more state exams postponed

The Department of Examinations has announced the postponement of two state examinations due to adverse weather conditions experienced in Sri Lanka. The Commissioner General of Examinations Amith Jayasundara announced that the 2024 Sri Lanka Law College General Entrance Examination and the First Efficiency Bar Examination for Senior Statisticians / Statisticians of the Department of Census Two more state exams postponed

A/L exam further postponed

The 2024 GCE Advanced Level Examination has been postponed to December due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in Sri Lanka.  The Commissioner General of Examinations Amith Jayasundara said that the examination has been postponed until 03 December 2024. Amith Jayasundara further said that the examination will recommence on 04 December 2024.  The 2024 GCE A/L exam further postponed

ESOFT Metro Campus launches Cambridge Authorised Exam Centre

ESOFT Metro Campus celebrated the launch of Cambridge Authorised Exam Centre, featuring esteemed guests representing both ESOFT and Cambridge University Press & Assessment, collaborating together in advancing language education for the advancement of Sri Lankan students. The distinguished panel featured ESOFT Metro CampusChairman and Managing DirectorDr. Dayan Rajapakse, CEONishan Sembacuttiaratchy, COO – Group Business Development Amila ESOFT Metro Campus launches Cambridge Authorised Exam Centre

Subject Awards – Pearson High Achievers’ Awards 2024

The Pearson High Achievers’ Awards 2024, celebrating Sri Lanka’s top-performing students in Pearson Edexcel qualifications, will take place today, November 26, at BMICH. Organized in collaboration with Pearson Edexcel and the British Council, this prestigious event highlights exceptional accomplishments in iPrimary, iLower Secondary, International GCSE, and International A Levels. This year, the spotlight also shines Subject Awards – Pearson High Achievers’ Awards 2024

Adverse weather : Notice for A/Level students

The Department of Examinations has made alternative arrangements for students sitting the 2024 GCE Advanced Level Examination who are unable to reach their examination centres due to adverse weather conditions.  The Exam Department has announced that students who are unable to reach their respective examination centres due to bad weather can sit for today’s exam Adverse weather : Notice for A/Level students

Pearson High Achievers’ Awards 2024

The highly anticipated Pearson High Achievers’ Awards 2024 will take place today, Tuesday, 26th November, at the BMICH. The event recognizes outstanding achievements and celebrates the hard work and dedication of students across the country. Held in collaboration with Pearson Edexcel and the British Council, the awards honour top-performing Sri Lankan students who have achieved Pearson High Achievers’ Awards 2024

2024 A/Level Exam commences

The 2024 GCE Advanced Level Examination commenced today (25 Nov). The examination will be conducted until 20 December 2024. According to the Examination Department, a total of 333,185 candidates are eligible to sit for the examination this year.   Candidates have been informed to carry their National Identity Card (NIC) and exam admission cards to be 2024 A/Level Exam commences

TEQSA registers Excelsia College as a University College in Australia

TEQSA has decided to register Excelsia College as a University College. The TEQSA Commission made this decision on 6 November 2024 after Excelsia lodged an application seeking to be registered in the University College category. Quotes attributable to TEQSA Acting Chief Commissioner Adrienne Nieuwenhuis: “TEQSA congratulates Excelsia College on achieving registration as Australia’s ninth University TEQSA registers Excelsia College as a University College in Australia

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

Commence your Victoria University degree pathway in Business or IT @ PCHE

Prospects College of Higher Education (PCHE) offers degree pathways in Business and Information Technology to Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia. Students can commence the 1st year @ PCHE in Sri Lanka, by enrolling for the Diploma in Business or Information Technology, and on successful completion, transfer to Victoria University Australia, with guaranteed credit transfer of 1 Commence your Victoria University degree pathway in Business or IT @ PCHE

A/L exam 2024 : Important notice for all students

The Ministry of Education has announced that the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination will be held as planned from November 25, 2024, to December 20, 2024, putting an end to speculation about a possible postponement. In a statement, the Ministry acknowledged receiving requests from various parties to delay the exam. However, it emphasized that A/L exam 2024 : Important notice for all students

Leadership Development Seminar 2024: Illuminate the Unknown

The much-anticipated Leadership Development Seminar (LDS) 2024 is set to take place on November 17, 2024, at the serene Wasana Nature Resort in Kandana. Organized by the AIESEC in University of Kelaniya, this annual seminar aims to inspire and equip future leaders with essential skills, insights, and connections to make a tangible impact in their Leadership Development Seminar 2024: Illuminate the Unknown

International Education Week Promotes Education in the USA for Sri Lankans

Colombo, November 18,2024 – The United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission and EducationUSA join educational institutions across the world to promote International Education Week. From November 18 through 22, the US-SLFC and EducationUSA , along with the U.S. Department of State and the U.S Department of Education, will invite American students to explore opportunities to study International Education Week Promotes Education in the USA for Sri Lankans

Sri Lankan AI Engineer Chameera De Silva Explores the Transformative Power of AI in Accounting for CPA Members.

In an insightful and forward-looking session hosted by CPA Australia, Sri Lankan AI Engineer Chameera De Silva presented a compelling talk on “AI and its Impact on the Accounting Profession.” Held recently, the event attracted CPA members keen on understanding how artificial intelligence is reshaping the accounting landscape. Chameera’s expertise in AI and data analytics Sri Lankan AI Engineer Chameera De Silva Explores the Transformative Power of AI in Accounting for CPA Members.

School social media groups: Ministry of Education issues guidelines

The Ministry of Education has issued a circular requiring social media platforms like WhatsApp, Viber, and Telegram, used for educational activities in schools, to be continuously monitored by school authorities. Education Ministry Secretary J.M. Thilaka Jayasundara stated that principals, vice principals, and department heads must serve as administrators of these groups. She noted that the School social media groups: Ministry of Education issues guidelines