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Educational Opportunities

Times School of Higher Education Signs MoU with Thailand’s College of Industrial Technology for Academic Collaboration

September 3, 2024

In a landmark move to boost international educational cooperation, Sri Lanka’s Times School of Higher Education has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) at King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). The MoU, signed in Thailand, aims to promote academic partnerships, research collaboration, and student exchange programs

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ACCA and Colombo Stock Exchange Sign MoU to Enhance Financial Education and Employability

July 31, 2024

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on offering ACCA educational courses through CSE branches. This initiative includes a Capital Market Module, co-branding the educational courses with ACCA and CSE, and providing access to ACCA’s professional development and learning resources.

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Rajarata University and CSE Launch Innovative Collaborative Diplomas

July 29, 2024

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced a groundbreaking initiative in collaboration with Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (RUSL) and the CSE Education Academy: the introduction of the first-ever university and industry collaborative diplomas. These pioneering programmes, recently unveiled, include the Diploma in Business Economics and the Diploma in Agripreneurship. This collaboration represents a significant

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1,250 Schools to Become ‘Smart Schools’ with $20 Million Chinese Grant

July 29, 2024

Education Minister Dr. Susil Premajayantha announced that 1,250 main schools in Sri Lanka will be developed as ‘Smart Schools’ in the coming months, managed through a unified network under the Education Ministry. This initiative is supported by a $20 million grant from the Chinese government. The announcement was made during the inauguration of new smart

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China Boosts Sri Lanka’s Smart Classroom Initiative with 1,000 Smart Boards

July 23, 2024

China has pledged to donate 1,000 smart boards to Sri Lankan schools, advancing the country’s digital education efforts. This announcement follows an Indian grant project that recently provided digital equipment for 200 smart classrooms and 2,200 smart tablets in the Southern Province, according to Education Minister Susil Premajayantha. The Sri Lankan government, led by President

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Sri Lanka and Poland Explore New Labor Agreement

July 22, 2024

Sri Lanka and Poland are discussing a new government-to-government (G2G) agreement to facilitate employment opportunities for Sri Lankan workers in specific sectors. Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, M.U.M. Ali Sabry, revealed this development during his official visit to Poland. Sabry announced on X (Twitter) that Poland is considering the inclusion of Sri Lankan workers

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Sri Lanka to Streamline Post-School Education and Revamp NVQ System

July 22, 2024

At the Sri Lanka Human Capital Summit 2024 held on July 18 at Temple Trees, President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted the need for significant reforms in the country’s post-school education system. “We have too many agencies, departments, and ministries overseeing post-school education,” said Wickremesinghe. “I propose creating a single agency to manage all aspects of post-school

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Onlineaccounting.lk Achieves ACCA UK’s Gold Accreditation

July 16, 2024

In a significant milestone for Sri Lanka’s education sector, onlineaccounting.lk has earned the prestigious Gold Accreditation from ACCA UK, becoming the first Sri Lankan institute to achieve this honor as a fully online learning partner. The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the largest professional accounting body globally, is recognized in over 180 countries, and

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Sri Lanka Mulls Essential Service Status for Teaching

June 27, 2024

Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe has indicated plans to designate teaching as an essential service to safeguard children’s education, emphasizing the necessity for teachers to be present in schools during crucial morning hours. He warned of potential measures if educational continuity is disrupted due to teacher absences. These remarks were made during a discussion with