ANC the gateway to Higher Education at Monash University

Australia is one of the top Destinations for Sri Lankan and International students to study because the Australian higher education offers a complete range of programs leading to highly respected and internationally recognized qualifications. Furthermore, employment opportunities after graduation open up to those who have degrees from an Australian university.

Australia is a safe, friendly and harmonious country. It is exciting and vibrant, there is so much choice in selecting where to live, where to work and where to relax and holiday. The infrastructure is well developed and all major cities, regional locations and country areas are well serviced by up to date public transport systems.

Apart from the well known capital cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin and Canberra there are very large number of regional cities that also have a lot to offer the traveler or student. Australia is home for over 51,000 Sri Lankans, It is the largest Sri Lankan expatriate community.

Melbourne is Victoria’s capital city and the business, administrative, cultural and recreational hub of the state. It is a sophisticated city in the southeast corner of mainland Australia inspires a deep passion in those lucky enough to live there. It is no huge surprise to residents that their city has consistently been named in an international poll as the world’s most livable city.

The Australian Student Visa

International education is one of Australia’s largest export sectors generating income of AUD 16.4 billion in 2010-11. Since the previous student visa regulation did not permit much students in to Australia the government has reviewed the systems to make Australia a preferred destination for international students.

“Streamlined Vi s a Processing” a new form of visa process for international Students opting for bachelors degree level will be assessed as though they are a lower migration risk regardless of their country of origin. This will to reduce the visa time processing.

Post-study work visa The government allows university graduates in Bachelors qualification to access to post-study work visa for of 2 years after the completion of 2 years of study in Australia.

Improved work entitlements Before March 2012, international students were able to work up to a maximum of 20 hours per week. This has been changed to a more flexible 40 hours per fortnight during session and they are able to work unrestricted hours during course break. This allows students to not only cover their living expenses but opting to work during holidays could also con- tribute towards their university tuition as well thus making it an affordable option compared to US or UK.

Australian Education system

An Australian education is a truly international experience. Australian universities are linked to institutions in more than 100 countries and academic staff members are recruited from abroad. After graduating in Australia, you will be able to work in companies around the world.

An Australian university will provide you with a sound understanding of your chosen field, along with academic skills that can be applied to other areas. You won’t just be learning about health, science, engineering or the arts. You’ll also be learning how to think creatively and independently.

ANC Education is the No 1 tertiary education provider in Sri Lanka wh i ch provides Australian accredited programs for students who wish to complete their studies in Australia.

Students with A/Levels or a qualification comparable to A/ Levels may be accepted to the Diploma (Equivalent to first year university) and successful student’s progress to the second year of their chosen Australian University degree on completion of their diploma. Students can apply to the diploma program at ANC during the following intakes throughout an academic year. Next Intake Start date: OCTOBER 2013

Students with O/level qualification can access to the Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) at ANC Education, a program which provides an academic bridge between the current qualifications and commencement of their undergraduate studies of their chosen University in Australia. Monash University Foundation Year has been designed and developed by Monash academics especially to assist with their transition to university. ANC Education is the provider of the Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) in Sri Lanka. Locally, students can enter into pre-university studies with O/ Level results where they study one year of foundation study. This allows them to start a prestigious Australian university degree 2 ½ - 3 years ahead of their peers. Students can apply to the MUFY program at ANC during the following intakes throughout an academic year. Next Intake Start date: JANUARY 2014

Why settle for less? Give your child the best possible future with excellent options for career and lifetime success, at a price you can afford. Make an appointment now to obtain details regarding degree opportunities after O/Levels or A/Levels by calling 0777 66 22 55. In joining the MUFY program after O/Levels, students can be years ahead of the others.

ANC Education introduced its Australian higher education pathway through Monash College, Melbourne, which is a fully-owned subsidiary of the world r e n owned Monash University.

Monash College offers pathways into Monash University and has arrangements with a number of providers off shore including ANC to deliver relevant courses. “Without a doubt Monash is one of Australia’s most prestigious universities and is a member of the Group of Eight,” said Karen Demirtel, Associate Director, Diploma of Business, Monash College. Thus Monash University is among the highest ranked universities in the world, attracting high-achieving students and a significant percentage for government funding for research, “as they’re research intensive universities,” she continued.

Monash also prides itself in being an international university with a diverse student population from different parts of the world. Consequently approximately 60,000 students translate to 30 percent of international students with roughly 8000 of them being Sri Lankan. With high rankings internationally, the Times Education in their latest publication ranks Monash in the top one percent of the universities worldwide. “That’s the top 100 universities in the world. We rank high in local niches as well. In the ‘good universities guide’ that looks at student experiences, at universities and teaching quality, we rank as one of the highest, with a five star rating in these areas and on various other niches,” Demirtel added further.

There are four areas or divisions of Monash College, according to Adrian Puckering Associate D i re c t o r D i p l o m a s ( Engineering & Arts), Monash College namely, The Diploma Division, the MUFY ( Monash Unive r s i t y Foundation Year) division, the PPA or Professiona Pathways Australia, which facilitates employment or internship opportunities and lastly MUEL ( Monash University English Language Centre which supports the other divisions, working with students to support their English language study. “Because of our offshore operations including Sri Lanka, Singapore and Jakarta we have a truly international perspective,” he added.

At ANC Diploma Programmes in Business and Engineering and the MUFY programmes are offered to students. “If they are successful they can be absorbed into the second year of University. They are also accepted at other universities for instance through MUFY which paves way to all Australian Universities,” explains Adrian Puckering.

The MUFY programme and the Diploma Programmes at Monash College are closely overseen by the University with the curriculum and assessment tasks set out at the faculty level. “This ensures that the standards at Monash College campuses are equivalent to that of the University,” says Demirtel adding that, “at the end of each trimester there is a Board of Examiners and Board of study that oversee academy and other conducts at each of the locations.” Moreover the qualification is also well recognised by other overseas universities and notably MUFY has been accredited under the Commonwealth of Australia, National Foundation Programme Standards.

All programmes possess depth to ensure relevance, brought out through diverse ideas of teaching and learning. “Depending on the diploma, there is also accelerated learning which is often discussed between Australia and Sri Lanka with emphasis on the best method of teaching and learning,” adds Puckering. Monash University affords many opportunities for its international student population, through ten different faculties covering programmes like medicine all the way through to engineering.

Students can rest-assured that their education is being delivered within facilities that are second to none and by some of the leading academics in the world, according to Puckering. “Students can walk out of Monash University confident that they hold a degree that guarantees employability, as employers across world hold a high regard for Monash university graduates. It is a great opportunity for Sri Lankan students,” he concludes. Media Coordination: Glenda Parthipan,

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