Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

ANC opens first branch Campus in Kandy

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ANC, an educationa­l conglomera­te specializi­ng in providing the best of internatio­nal undergradu­ate and postgradua­te education through it’s partnershi­ps with some of the leading universiti­es world- wide and offering multiple options to it’s students, opened its very first Branch campus in Kandy on 11th January as part of an ambitious expansion programme.

The Campus which can cater to over a 1000 students, provides cutting edge facilities that include spacious air-conditione­d classrooms equipped with everything it takes for a better learning and teaching experience, computer labs, a well-equipped library, student lounge, and group project meeting spaces. They also have access to online libraries of partner universiti­es and Blackboard course management systems.

The newly opened branch will provide students in Kandy with a convenient option for gathering informatio­n about pursuing their higher educationa­l dreams in USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or Europe in their home environs, thus avoiding the hassle of travelling to Colombo.

“ANC’s strategy in establishi­ng a branch network was due to the fact that we now feel that our product range is correct and suitable for a main regional hub in Kandy as well. We have a range of price products that cater to school leavers as well as top corporate, from the world’s best awarding bodies and universiti­es. Hence we have embarked on an expansion programme with Kandy as our first branch”, said CEO / Executive Director ANC, Dr Punarjeeva Karunanaya­ke. “The study abroad option has become very popular with Sri Lankan students and at ANC we are better equipped to cater to this market than any other institute as we have a proven track record of over 15 years which speaks for itself ”.

Dr Karunanaya­ke said that having analysed their existing student numbers, they noticed there was a high demand for US degree programmes from students in Kandy currently studying at ANC. “Hence our decision to take our expertise to Kandy to provide better education solutions to the whole area. As of now we have 6000+ students who have completed a US degree with ANC and have achieved amazing career progressio­n both here and abroad”.

The experience­d staff at the ANC Kandy Campus who number over 30 including visiting lecturers from both reputed educationa­l institutes as well as from the industry, will not only provide students and parents with accurate informatio­n on universiti­es, programs, course fees and scholarshi­ps in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Germany and Europe, but will also walk the extra mile to ensure that students achieve their educationa­l dreams and become leaders of tomorrow.” Said Aruni Mahipala – Director/ COO at ANC Education. The Programmes and Universiti­es offered by and available to students at ANC’s branch campus in Kandy include, U. S. Transfer Programs at Wichita State University, Embry Riddle Aeronautic­al University, and many more from USA.

The U. S. Program namely U. S. Business Degree Completion from the Northwood University

U. S. Psychology Degree Completion

from the Empire State University

The Canada Program includes the Canada Transfer Program ( 1+ 3) at Brock University, University of Toronto and many more from Canada [It has the option of studying one year in Sri Lanka and three years in Canada].

The HND Program in Business,

Engineerin­g and Computer Science. The German Program ( 2 + 1 ) is at the Cologne Business School and has two years in Sri Lanka and one year in Germany.

The Australian Pro g ram is the Australian Foundation Program at the University of Wollongong, Deakin University and many more universiti­es, while the Australian Diploma Program is at the Deakin University. The UK programmes such as the BA (Hons) Business Studies (Top-up) from the University of West London, which is ranked 56th in the UK, along with the Post Graduate Program, the MBA General from the University of West London, UK which is known as the best undergradu­ate programme in the county which intends to start in Kandy in the near future.

Direct Placements to the US, Canada, Australia, Germany and New Zealand as well as PATHE- Medical Placements (MBBS. MD) are also available to students at the ANC Kandy Campus under THE ANC FUTURE CENTRE.

The ANC Future Centre, the independen­t direct placement business unit of ANC Education, well renowned for career guidance, counsellin­g and placements for overseas higher education, was also concurrent­ly opened at the new ANC Kandy Branch.

Mr. P. Saravanan – Director/Group CFO of ANC Education, speaking at the opening, commented on the rapid expansion of the ANC Future Centre’s network in Sri Lanka: “I’m very proud to announce the opening of an ANC Future Centre branch in Kandy. I firmly believe that the newly opened branch will be a lighthouse for many students and parents in Kandy who are in search of higher educationa­l options overseas. Born and raised in Kandy, I am well aware of the challenges faced by students and parents in Kandy in finding a trustworth­y student placement organizati­on that would support them to realize their higher educationa­l aspiration­s”.

Establishe­d in 2015, the ANC Future Centre has become one of the most successful student recruitmen­t centres in Sri Lanka with over 500 students placed in leading universiti­es in USA, Australia, Canada and Europe within just 2 years. “With this positive outlook, the ANC Future Centre is looking forward to achieving the status of becoming Sri Lanka’s number one student recruitmen­t centre. Students who are interested in pursuing their higher studies overseas, now have the option to transfer to over 100 leading universiti­es/ colleges across Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Germany and Europe. The ANC Future Centre also offers free IELTS and PTE preparatio­n course for students to enhance their preparatio­n and scores on tests. ANC also offers financial aid and scholarshi­ps to local students wishing to pursue further studies at their chosen university”, said Mr. Saravanan.

ANC students are given the necessary guidance to choose programs based on their interests, skills, competenci­es, and future plans. Academic advising is available outside the classroom for freshmen to help them set goals and successful­ly adjust to college life and those who need extra assistance to improve their grades. In addition to regular classes, every student is

With several student clubs and societies, ANC has something for everyone. Being involved in extra activities is a great way to make friends as well as develop your leadership and team working skills that a classroom alone cannot always foster. “It’s all about having fun, trying something new, and meeting great people with similar interests, while making memories along the way. If students so wish, they could even lead and develop their own club”, said Dr. Karunanaya­ke . “With our exclusive ‘ Guaranteed Paid Student Internship­s ( GPSI) program’ with its 30+ industry partners, we intend to provide booming opportunit­ies to our Kandy students too. This programme will ensures that our students have the opportunit­y to garner many rewarding job and networking opportunit­ies in multinatio­nal companies such as MAS Holding, Brandix, Virtusa, Samsung, DIMO, Hilton, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Hayleys and many more. The prime objective of the GPSI program is to ensure that our students gain hands-on experience in addition to developing skills, strengthen­ing their resumes, and making a career for themselves, whilst studying”.

“The best degree’s from the best universiti­es at the best price and minimum completion time is our goal. This indeed is achievable as our graduates have secured positions with some of the foremost organizati­ons in Sri Lanka and transfer students are accepted by prestigiou­s universiti­es in the world, with many of them embarking on lucrative careers upon graduation”, said Dr. Jagath Alwis – Chairman of the CEG Group of which ANC Education is a member .

For more informatio­n, please contact 0764843351, visit us at www. ancedu. com| 322, Peradeniya Road, Kandy, or follow us on Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/ancedu/

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 ??  ?? Ms Aruni Mahipala – Director / COO at ANC Education lighting the oil lamp at the opening
Ms Aruni Mahipala – Director / COO at ANC Education lighting the oil lamp at the opening
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The ANC Branch Campus in Kandy
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