Pearson Sri Lanka Partners With The Old Boy’s Association Of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia For “Elevate” – A Futuristic Career Guidance Conference

Pearson Sri Lanka proudly announced its partnership with the Old Boy’s Association of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the 24th of November for the groundbreaking event “Elevate,” a career guidance speaker conference. The Elevate conference is scheduled to take place on the 20th of January at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).

The MOU signing ceremony between Pearson Sri Lanka, the event’s Principal Sponsor, and the OBA of S. Thomas’ College for the Elevate conference was a momentous occasion marked by the esteemed presence of Jane Baker Vice President, Business Development UK and International at Pearson, and Rev’d Marc Billimoria, Warden and Ex-Officio President of the OBA of S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia.

The event is set to offer a unique opportunity for young minds to connect with influential personalities and global educators. The event targets teenagers, guardians, parents, and young adults seeking guidance on career choices and can expect a dynamic lineup of speakers from various futuristic fields, offering practical advice and inspiration to navigate the complexities of the professional world.

“We are excited to be the principal sponsor with the OBA of S. Thomas’ College for the ‘Elevate’ education conference by bringing together the expertise of fostering educational excellence globally. This collaboration underscores our belief in the power of education to shape the future, and we look forward to making a meaningful impact on the educational landscape in Sri Lanka.” Premila Paulraj, Director Employability and Qualification – South Asia

UK’s largest awarding body, Pearson, has been offering Edexcel qualifications in Sri Lanka for over 50 years. The Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic is widely accepted by 3000+ universities, colleges, and professional bodies globally, and is also approved for various visa and immigration categories in the UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. Pearson-approved BTEC centers in Sri Lanka offer various qualifications across sectors and specializations, including business, computing, healthcare, and engineering.

St. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia is a School offering an all-round education to boys since 1851. St.Thomas’ offers academics from the Nursery (2+) to the Advanced Levels (GCE and Edexel), 27 Sports / Games, 56 Clubs / Societies and the best facilities for the students to gain an all-round learning experience. The Old Boy’s Association which was started in 1886 is one of the oldest alumni associations. The OBA assists the College through various events and programmes to uplift the facilities and infrastructure of the College and Elevate is one such programme which will provide a great opportunity for young learners to gain experience in planning their futures.