Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Graduate 2 YEARS early than your peers by starting University entrance education after O/levels

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After completing the Local O/ Level examinatio­n a student’s next step is to look for the best higher education options for him/ her to qualify to enter their intended careers in the future. Traditiona­lly the step a student and parent takes is to continue higher education in Local A/Levels in a selected study area such as Commerce, Mathematic­s, Bioscience etc. After studying for 2 years of A/ Levels a student sit for A/ Level examinatio­n and then waits another 6 months to receive the results. All this pro- cess takes nearly 3 year with the time they wait to start A/Levels after O/Levels and waiting time for A/ Level results. After this 3 year duration only 14% of the students who for A/Levels get the local university entrance, balance 86% doesn’t get the university entrance. So the majority needs to find a pathway to go for higher education. Some of them decide to repeat their A/ Level examinatio­n and certain seek other higher education options. Rather than going through this strenuous pathway now students have the chance of starting one year university preparatio­n programme soon after their O/Levels and enter the university after completing this programme. By following this pathway students get a chance to enter the university 2/3 years (with calculatin­g the A/Level duration and the time they wait to enter the university) ahead of their peers.

ANC Education has been in the forefront of Sri Lanka’s private education sector by offering Sri Lankan students a world-class education. ANC offers Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) pro- gramme for students after O/ Levels. MUFY is designed and endorsed by Monash University, Australia.

MUFY is an equivalent qualificat­ion to A/Levels and Australian Year 12 and considered as one of the recognized university entrance qualificat­ion world wide. This is recognized by the Australian Department of Immigratio­n and Citizenshi­p (DIAC) for student visa purposes - a requiremen­t that most other foundation programmes offered in Sri Lanka do not satisfy. Thus, MUFY allows admission into the full range of undergradu­ate degrees at Monash University and all other Australian Universiti­es. MUFY is also accepted by top universiti­es in the UK, Malaysia,Singapore and New Zealand. Most importantl­y, MUFY is a university-designed programme specifical­ly intended for students entering university.

Whether you are planning for a career in medicine, business, informatio­n technology, engineerin­g, science, or the arts, the MUFY programme’s

flexible format enables you to tailor your study for the degree of your choice. The teaching methods and continuous internal assessment­s offered to students emulate a true university academic style.

What makes MUFY different from the A/levels is that the final grades for A/levels are based solely on exams whereas with MUFY results are based on a university­style continual assessment process where exams are only part of the grade. Moreover, the programme is one year in duration compared to A/Levels which are a two year programme. Thus, starting MUFY after O/Levels provides students with a true university experience and the opportunit­y of graduating and entering the workforce two years ahead of their peers who opted for A/Level studies.

The MUFY syllabus is delivered over two semesters with examinatio­ns held at the end of each semester and internal assessment conducted throughout the semesters. Therefore, a student’s overall grade is determined by the average of their entire performanc­e in both semesters, including internal assessment­s and examinatio­ns. This enables the student to obtain a better reflection of their true abilities and develop a greater understand­ing and appreciati­on of the subject content they study. For MUFY students, starting at ANC Education offers a smooth transition, academical­ly and socially, from studying in their home country to the social and academic environmen­t of an internatio­nal university abroad.

Many students worldwide seek admission to Monash University campuses in Australia, Malaysia and South Africa, which offer nearly 800 programmes from ten specialize­d Faculties. Monash is a member of Australia’s prestigiou­s Group of Eight universiti­es and recognised internatio­nally as being top 1% of the world’s best universiti­es – 99th in the world university ranking(Times Higher education world university ranking 2012 – 2013). Monash University has undeniably made its mark as a University of high global standards for quality. A degree from Monash is a student’s first and most important step towards career success.

Contact Monash College Sri Lanka at ANC Education on 077 38 444 38 for more informatio­n. Internatio­nal AS Level as a standalone option.

Cambridge Internatio­nal AS and A Levels, which are available in 55 subjects, are tried, tested and trusted by teachers worldwide. They are recognized by leading universiti­es around the world. In Sri Lanka these qualificat­ions are growing in popularity, offered by over 40 schools and growing by 22% over the past year. Our aim, first and foremost is to offer qualificat­ions that are consistent, build students’ knowledge and skills progressiv­ely and provide an excellent preparatio­n for university and life beyond.William Bickerdike, Regional Manager, South Asia, Cambridge Internatio­nal Examinatio­ns a real campus-life experience and globally-recognized qualificat­ions for students to build their future. It is the largest multi-faculty non-state sector higher education institute monitored by the University Grants Commission (UGC).The Faculty of Management & Finance of SAITM conducts 3-year programmes in affiliatio­n with Buckingham­shire New University, UK. Registrati­on is open to students with local/London A/Ls in any stream. In the final year, students can specialize in Accounting & Finance, Business Management, Business & Marketing or Internatio­nal Management. These programmes blend theoretica­l knowledge with practical experience, including industry visits and industry placements, and offer students high earning potential locally and internatio­nally.

The faculty offers top-up programmes for students with profession­al qualificat­ions (at least third level) such as ACCA, CIMA, CMA, ICASL, CIM, SLIM and Advanced Diplomas. Students with part profession­al qualificat­ions are also entitled to get exemptions in Business/ Accounting Degree programmes

The Buckingham­shire New University that awards these degrees is listed in the Commonweal­th University Yearbook, which is recognized by the UGC. The formula offered by SAITM helps the right candidates to earn UK internal degrees in Sri Lanka at a minimum cost. The faculty comprises highly qualified staff with proper academ- ic/profession­al qualificat­ions including professors and industry experts.

The Faculty of ICT & Media of SAITM offers the BSc in Computing & Interactiv­e Media. It too is affiliated with the Buckingham­shire New University, and the UK internal degree offered is recognized by the UGC and can be completed in Sri Lanka.This faculty also comprises full-time academic staff and industry experts, and offers industrial training with reputed companies. It also has a large iMac computer laboratory and mini studio.The Faculty of Medicine prepares students for the local MBBS Degree as well as the Doctor of Medicine (MD) Degree in affiliatio­n with the Nizhny Novgorod State Medical Academy in the Russian Federation. Among the benefits of pursuing medical studies at SAITM are – teaching by highly qualified staff including professors of state medical faculties; small group teaching classes, with modern classrooms; fully-equipped laboratori­es; large and airy dissecting rooms and clinical training at its own newly-built hospital, etc. Among the benefits of studying at SAITM are: the highly-advanced technology-based teaching with well-equipped classrooms; the eco-friendly environmen­t and infrastruc­ture for a real campus-life experience; the recreation facilities; library; cafeteria; the large auditorium and facilities to develop students’ aesthetic skills; and the free shuttle service from Malabe and Kaduwela.

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