International Institute of Health Sciences-

The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) is certainly beyond doubt one of the very few educational institutes in Sri Lanka that thrusts not only its young and mature learners to shine in not only academia but to also gain confidence and exercise their own aptitude to be all round achievers. IIHS believes in ‘creating SMART people’ and continues to soar in the Sri Lankan and South Asian education sectors as it stands out as one of the very few private institutes to offer unique international pathways to courses in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Bio Medical Sciences, Health Administration and Business Management.

IIHS is proud to be the home of hard working, ambitious, critical thinking and determined students who continue to take large strides in the academic world. These students not only thrive in the classroom but bring vibrancy to the multiple endeavors that IIHS thrusts their students into. With guidance by the academic staff, the culture inculcated at IIHS ensures that students from the most diverse backgrounds are able to gain the highest achievements with unlimited opportunities.

SHALUNI TISSERA

“When I enrolled in the Advanced Diploma in Nursing at IIHS, my dream at the time was to be a Registered Nurse in Australia. I never believed that I would be presented with such opportunities and the guidance I have received from the staff at IIHS has been humbling. I know that the world is my oyster and I patiently anticipate the future openings that will be sent my way”.

22 year old Shaluni Tisserais one of many IIHS students who bears evidence that IIHS transforms students to the best version of what they can possibly be. Young Shaluni, a past pupil from Holy Family Convent, Vennappuwa, is currently completing the Advanced Diploma in General Nursing at IIHS provides a direct pathway to Deakin University, Australia. Whilst her vibrant personality compliments her academic achievements, she is currently leading the research sphere in Sri Lanka. Having recently presented at the 13thInternational Congress on Nursing Informatics in Geneva, Switzerland, she is currently one of the most aspiring students in the health care sector in Sri Lanka.

MARIYAM SHAZRA

Program: Advanced Diploma in General Nursing Status: Current student of IIHS Country: Maldives “I am from Maldives and commenced my Advanced Diploma in General Nursing at IIHS and throughout the past 3 years I have published over 3 research articles and been a part of numerous community projects. I will be graduating from IIHS this year and I look forward to completing my Bachelors in Nursing Degree at Deakin University, Australia.”

Mariyam Shazra is now in her 3rd year of the Advanced Diploma in General Nursing and will be one of the very first Maldivian students to study at Deakin University Australia. During her time at IIHS she was a co-founder in the Gender; Equality campaign at IIHS where she presented research on factors that influence Gender Equality in Sri Lanka and Maldives. She is one of the highest achieving students in her batch.

LACHITHA CHENUKA

home for me!”

19 year old Lachitha joined IIHS after finishing his GCE Advanced Level (London) at Lyceum International School Wattala. He is following the Advanced Diploma in General Nursing with the hope of completing his Bachelors of Nursing Degree at Deakin University, Australia. Lachitha is engaged in a research in Ratnapura where he and his team of researchers assessed the health status of miners in the area. He is an all-rounder and one of Lyceum’s star athletes where he was directly involved in School Athletics and Cricket. Lachitha was school prefect and Deputy Games Captain in 2012/2013 and was the Champion in multiple Inter-House Athletic Competitions. Furthermore he won awards in District, International School and Zonal Levels. He is an active member in the IIHS Sports Council and is known for his pleasant and ambitious personality.

PUNEESHA PASQUAL

Program: Advanced Diploma in General Nursing Status: IIHS and DeakinAlumnus, Registered Nurse, Australia. School: Museaus College “The three years at IIHS was a very colorful period because as students we did not only gain a vast amount of knowledge but also participated in many cultural activities and sport. The friendships developed still remain the same although we reside in different parts of the world. The best experience was that the staff were always willing to help us out and most of all we were able to build lifelong friendships”

Puneesha Pasqual recently graduated as a Registered Nurse from Deakin University. She is one of IIHS’s many exceptional students who not only excelled in academia but also possessed an illustrious personal life. Having entered IIHS as a teenager at the budding age of 16, she demonstrated that age should not stand as an obstacle when an individual is determined to achieve personal goals. Her ambitious and vivacious personality allowed the young girl to accomplish far more than a certificate in Nursing. Puneesha exhibited great interest in the research field where she was able to on numerous events yield fascinating research articles and present it at national and international forums. She succeeded in attaining the Best Poster Award at the 163rd OMICS International Conference on Nursing and Emergency Medicine held in Nevada, USA whilst winning the Best Award for the Paper Presentation at the 1st International Nursing Research Forum in Sri Lanka. Whilst excelling in the research forefront Puneesha represented Sri Lanka in the 2012 Yonex BWF World Junior Badminton Championships held in Chiba, Japan. Her striking personality alongside her inherent eagerness towards academia and sport allowed her to acquire the Most Outstanding Student in the Diploma in General Nursing (2014) and IIHS Overall Most Outstanding Student (2014).

KISARA AREMBAPOLA

Program: Certificate In Health Sciences and Aged Care Status: IIHS Alumnus, Enrolled Nurse, Australia School: Royal Institute, Colombo “By completing the TAFE course and the Certificate in Aged Care simultaneously I was employed instantly in Australia and was therefore was able to live an independent life where I supported myself financially while studying. As a part time aged care nurse I am able to earn an adequate income. It is highly empowering to be able to support myself at this age as I can pay for my food and lodging through my own income”.

Following her GCE Ordinary Level, MsKisaraArembapola, completed the Certificate in Health Sciences (through