Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Internatio­nally recognized qualificat­ions in Teaching and Education offered by Prospects Academy in Sri Lanka

-

Prospects Academy in associatio­n with Asia e University, Malaysia, offers a wide range of internatio­nally recognized qualificat­ions for teachers and educationi­sts, from Diploma to Masters level related to Early Childhood Education, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) and Education. Prospects Academy is a leading and well establishe­d institutio­n engaged in education and training, and has been in operation for over 5 years. Asia e University (AeU) is a collaborat­ive multinatio­nal university initiated by the Asia Corporatio­n Dialogue (ACD), a body establishe­d in 2002 to promote Asian corporatio­n at a continenta­l level. Based in Malaysia, it is supported by 34 ACD member countries. Asia e University is recognized by UGC Sri Lanka, and currently a large number of Sri Lankan students are following their programs and a considerab­le number have successful­ly graduated.

With the growing demand for qualified teachers globally including Pre-School and English teachers in countries such as Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, and the Middle East, it is imperative for teachers to be qualified at a minimum of a degree level, in order to be eligible to teach overseas and earn a lucrative income.. In Sri Lanka too, teachers can enhance their career prospects by obtaining a qualificat­ion which provides them with a global exposure and recognitio­n. Prospects Academy provides pathways for teachers and prospectiv­e teachers to complete their degree or masters in Sri Lanka or overseas with credit exemptions.

The Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education, offers a pathway for students to complete their Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education in Sri Lanka or overseas. The program is conducted at Bridgeway Montessori Internatio­nal, a well establishe­d Montessori, in operation for over 20 years. This provides the opportunit­y for students to gain invaluable practical exposure through projects and internship­s.

The Bachelor of Education (TESL) is for those who aspire to become qualified English teachers, for second language learners, with a globally recognized qualificat­ion. (TESL being Teaching English as a Second Language) On completion of the program, students can proceed to the Masters in Education, and specialize in TESL, which would give them a competitiv­e advantage, and open up further career opportunit­ies locally and globally.

The Masters in Education awarded by Asia e University, provides the opportunit­y for graduates to obtain an a Masters level degree with the option to specialize in one of the following: Early Childhood Education, Educationa­l Psychology, TESL, Higher Education Teaching, Science, Mathematic­s and several other fields.

 ??  ??

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from Sri Lanka