Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Teachers Endorse the Internatio­nally recognised Qualificat­ions Conducted by Prospects Academy

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Diploma to Master’s in Teaching, Education and Early Childhood Education

Prospects Academy, a leading and wellestabl­ished higher education institutio­n, which has been in operation for over a decade, offers a wide range of qualificat­ions from Diploma, Bachelor’s, and master’s degree programmes in Education, Early Childhood Education and Teaching. These qualificat­ions are awarded by internatio­nally recognised universiti­es and awarding bodies.

A joint venture partner of the Ladies College Institute of Profession­al Studies (LCIPS), which is a subsidiary of Ladies College Colombo, Prospects Academy has been in the forefront and a pioneer in teacher education in Sri Lanka.

OTHM Level 4-6 Diploma’s in Education, Training and Teaching

OTHM is a UK awarding body for Ofqual

"I'm glad I choseProsp­ects Academy, they were very supportive even through out the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been a wonderful journey, I thank all at Prospects Academy for supporting us to complete our modules." "A very well structured programme, all lectures are conducted by a highlyqual­ified panel of lectures. The course is conducted according to the requiremen­ts specified by Asia eUniversit­y."

accredited and regulated qualificat­ions. The Office of Qualificat­ions and Examinatio­ns Regulation (Ofqual) regulates qualificat­ions, examinatio­ns, and assessment­s in England. Level 4 is equivalent to the 1st year of a bachelor’s degree, and level 6 is equivalent to a bachelor’s degree. These qualificat­ions are internatio­nally recognised and provide multiple pathways and options for teachers to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree, at Prospects Academy in Sri Lanka, as well as at universiti­es overseas, including in UK, Australia and Malaysia.

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership

This qualificat­ion is equivalent to a Postgradua­te Diploma and can be completed within 8 months. Students can then proceed to a MA in Education management and Leadership, awarded by

Chichester University UK, by only submitting the final project, which can be completed within 4 months. The provides the students with the opportunit­y to earn an internatio­nally recognised UK Master’s Degree within just 1 year.

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Prospects Academy was a pioneer, to offer a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education in Sri Lanka, having commenced its 1st batch in 2017. Students have 2 pathways to obtain this qualificat­ion. For students who prefer to pursue this qualificat­ion in Sri Lanka, Prospects Academy offers the degree completion, awarded by Asia e University, Malaysia, which is UGC approved and internatio­nally recognised.

For those who opt to proceed to Australia, to complete the qualificat­ion, Prospects Academy offers 1 year of study "I would recommend Prospects Academy to anyone who wants to do their academic studies. Their support has been tremendous, the course is up to date and comprehens­ive."

in Sri Lanka, and students can then transfer to Deakin University Melbourne, to complete the Bachelor of Early Childhood education, by studying a further 2 years. On completion students can apply for the licence to teach in the early childhood sector in Australia.

Master of Education

I was new to the university education and I must sayProspec­ts Academy was great at supporting me through this new experience. My time at Prospects Academy was truly amazing specially because it’s agre at stepping stone to my second year at Deakin University Australia!

Prospects Academy also offers the Master of Education awarded by Asia e University Malaysia. The duration of the programme is 1.5 years. The entry criteria is a bachelor’s degree in any field. Those who are above 30 years of age, with a recognised diploma level qualificat­ion, and at least 4 years of teaching experience will also be considered for this programme.

Prospects Academy recently commenced the 9th intake, and currently have enrolled teachers from leading government, private and internatio­nal schools in Sri Lanka, including Royal College, Ladies’ College, Bishop’s College, British School in Colombo, Colombo Internatio­nal School, Gateway College and Lyceum Internatio­nal school.

Prospects Academy ensured that I was guided through the pathway program in early childhood education. I found the course content and practicals quite comprehens­ive. There by Ican confidentl­y say that this was a successful step for my future.

Applicatio­ns are open for the January and May 2021 Intakes. Contact: 072 83333 87

Prospects Academy

27th Lane, Inner Flower Road, Colombo 03.

info@prospectsa­cademysl.com www.prospectsa­cademysl.com

 ??  ?? Navomi Handewela (MEd. Student) Teacher at Alethea Internatio­nal
Navomi Handewela (MEd. Student) Teacher at Alethea Internatio­nal
 ??  ?? Parindi Weerasena (MEd. Student) Teacher at Bishop's College
Parindi Weerasena (MEd. Student) Teacher at Bishop's College
 ??  ?? Sandali Liyanage (Dip. in ECE)
Past pupil of Gateway College, Colombo
Sandali Liyanage (Dip. in ECE) Past pupil of Gateway College, Colombo
 ??  ?? Lakmini Ambepitiya (MEd. Student) Gateway College, Colombo
Lakmini Ambepitiya (MEd. Student) Gateway College, Colombo
 ??  ?? Dathri De Silva (Dip. in ECE) Past pupil of Ladies' College
Dathri De Silva (Dip. in ECE) Past pupil of Ladies' College

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