Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Transformi­ng A/L disappoint­ment into an opportunit­y for success

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Students can commence their studies at ANC Education, Sri Lanka and access to all Australian universiti­es

Nishara ( St. Bridget’s Convent) has always hoped to enter into a career in the Biomedical field. She joined the MUFY programme after A/Ls.

Nishara felt that the Sri Lankan A/L examinatio­n was too competitiv­e as it was designed for the selection of students into local universiti­es.

While she performed well in her A/Ls, she knew that she would not be able to find the degree that she wanted in a local university.

“The MUFY syllabus is designed for university study and I found the course structure to be a more effective way of learning and overall, I enjoyed my studies at ANC” says Nishara

The months of December and January evoke mixed emotions amongst thousands of students who sat for the Sri Lankan A/ L examinatio­ns in August 2013. Because, it is these two months always known for the final outcome of their A/ L examinatio­ns for which they worked hard for 2 years. While a small number of students will have the chance to celebrate their success in securing a place in local university, there are many thousands of students who are unsuccessf­ul at the A/ Ls, or in some cases, who are unable to follow their desired university course due to an insufficie­nt Z-score.

What do these thousands of students do? Some plan to re-sit their A/Ls, while others seek out private education providers in the hope of finding a course they are interested in, yet there are some courses which are not available in Sri Lanka. Some students give up education completely in despair and enter into the workforce where they are unable to secure competitiv­e salaries and benefits due the fact of not possessing a university degree.

Unfortunat­ely many students and parents are not aware of an ideal alternativ­e pathway to make their dreams come true…

These students can still hold on to their dreams of studying at top Australia university which offers a pathway into the most sought after degrees in the world.

ANC Education is the No 1 tertiary education provider in Sri Lanka which provides Australian accredited programs for students who wish to complete their studies in Au s t r a l i a . The Monash University Foundation Year ( MUFY) programme offered by ANC Education in Sri Lanka is designed as an academic bridge between a student’s highest secondary qualificat­ion and their preferred destinatio­n degree at a Australian University in a variety of areas including Engineerin­g, Business, Informatio­n Technology, Arts, Medicine, Bioscience­s, Law, and much more. Successful completion of the MUFY programme with the required grades ensures that the student will enter into de g ree of choice at ALL Australian universiti­es.

The MUFY programme offers subjects tailored to take the student to his or her degree of choice. What makes MUFY different from Sri Lankan A/ Ls is that while A/ Ls are based on a syllabus spread over 2 years and one final examinatio­n, the MUFY syllabus is divided into 2 semesters with examinatio­ns at the end of the semester and a student’s overall grade determined by the cumulative average of performanc­e in both semesters.

Even for a London A/ Level student who has had exams at the end of each year the time period for a MUFY semester is just 4 months which provides a student a more focused syllabus to deal with. Emphasis is also placed on the teaching of academic style English bringing students up to the expected standards in internatio­nal universiti­es.

Students further have the option to commence the first year of the degree the areas of Business and Engineerin­g studies locally at ANC thereby making a substantia­l cost-saving at least up to Rs.5 million by starting the first year of the degree program in SL and then transferri­ng to a university of their choice in Australia.

The interactiv­e course structure which emphasizes both internal and exam- based assessment mirrors the university-style system of learning so that the student not just progresses to a desired degree but is also equipped with the necessary skills to cope with university education.

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. Learn about how you can access to many reputed universiti­es through MUFY and the degree opportunit­ies thereafter by calling 0777662255. In joining the MUFY program after O/ Levels students can be years ahead of the others. The Australian University Transfer Program – a bold step towards making your dream into a reality!

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