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Nawaloka College of Higher Studies (NCHS) proudly marks its 10th anniversary as a leading provider of higher education in Sri Lanka, enabling students to pursue globally recognised degrees. Established in 2014 as an extension of Nawaloka Holdings’ legacy, NCHS bridges the educational gap by offering high-quality academic pathways locally. Chairman Dr. Jayantha Dharmadasa highlighted the
The Pearson BTEC Higher Education Forum 2024, held at the Lotus Ballroom, Shangri-La Colombo, celebrated the achievements of top-performing Pearson-approved BTEC centres in Sri Lanka. British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Andrew Patrick, graced the event as the Chief Guest, highlighting the strong educational ties between the UK and Sri Lanka. This annual forum, hosted
The 2024 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, released by the US Embassy in Colombo, revealed a 10% increase in Sri Lankan students attending US colleges and universities during the 2023-2024 academic year. This surge reflects Sri Lanka’s growing engagement with world-class US educational institutions and highlights the strength of the Sri Lanka-US educational
The Pakistan High Commission in Colombo, in partnership with Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission, hosted a scholarship award ceremony on October 30 to distribute the prestigious Allama Iqbal Scholarships to Sri Lankan students. Named after the renowned philosopher and poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal, also known as the “Poet of the East,” the scholarship program is designed
The People’s Republic of China has pledged an impressive 11.82 million meters of fabric for Sri Lankan school uniforms, benefiting students across the nation for the 2025 school year. The Cabinet of Ministers approved this generous grant, valued at over Rs. 5.2 billion, during their meeting on Monday. Cabinet Spokesman Minister Vijitha Herath, speaking at
The government is working on establishing a comprehensive standard operating procedure (SOP) to oversee and regulate private universities, covering both those currently in operation and future institutions, an official disclosed. This SOP aims to introduce new guidelines that will be presented to the Cabinet for initial approval before seeking parliamentary consent. Building on initiatives from
Sysco LABS has joined the 2024 FastTrack Summer Internship Program, collaborating with John Keells Holdings and Brandix to offer undergraduates a hands-on, immersive corporate experience. FastTrack, a well-regarded internship initiative, provides a four-week program aimed at helping young professionals apply academic knowledge in real-world settings across leading Sri Lankan industries. This year, Sysco LABS contributed
The Institute of British Examinations (IBE) has proudly achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, a prestigious milestone affirming its commitment to maintaining high standards in educational quality and operational excellence. This achievement further underscores IBE’s dedication to delivering top-tier Cambridge English qualifications and establishes its growing influence in Cambridge English education in Sri Lanka. Looking ahead, IBE
A three-month-long teacher-training program in STEM subjects, funded by an Indian grant, successfully concluded last week with a closing ceremony held on Friday, October 18. The program was aimed at enhancing the teaching skills of educators in schools across Sri Lanka’s plantation regions. The ceremony took place at the Ministry of Environment, Wildlife, Forest Resources,
Kelani Cables PLC has successfully continued its award-winning Kelani Saviya skill development CSR program for the 17th consecutive year, enrolling 70 students for its 12th intake at a recent ceremony held at the University of Peradeniya. The program was launched with a total sponsorship of Rs 1.7 million. The inauguration ceremony took place at the