Icon Business School exceeds numbers for ACCA and moves to new premises
Interview with Managing Director of Icon Business School, Mr. Dilshad Jiffry
Could you tell us a bit about Icon Business School?
Icon Business School was formed in December 2017 by a group of experienced ACCA tutors who are household names in the industry and have produced multiple prizewinners across all subjects. Today, we are proud to acknowledge that we have grown to become one of the most sought-after tuition providers for ACCA in Sri Lanka, Maldives and India.
Why ACCA?
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK) is a forwardthinking professional accountancy qualification recognised by employers in over 180 countries, because it gives students the skills and flexibility to work in any sector, anywhere in the world. With a growing demand for a complete finance professional qualification like ACCA, the need for reliable tuition providers is also becoming more important in the eyes of prospective students, their parents and employers. We identified that there was a big gap in the market in terms of choice for quality ACCA tuition and I believe we have very successfully bridged this gap. Let me explain why.
1. We are the only ACCA institute with an experienced panel of world-class lecturers
Icon Business School’s lecturers are all academically and professionally qualified individuals who have over 14 years of lecturing experience for ACCA and other prestigious qualifications. They also have extensive and ongoing corporate exposure, which enables them to deliver the subject matter through the use of practical examples, and hence, are fully equipped to coach students from all backgrounds.
2. We have achieved pass rates higher than world pass rates and our lecturers have produced multiple prizewinners
At Icon Business School, our primary objective is to ensure that all students pass on the first attempt, and I am happy to state that we have, in fact, achieved pass rates that are higher than world pass rates. The lecturers of Icon Business School have also produced multiple Sri Lankan and World prizewinners for several subjects, which is a testament to their prowess as experienced academics and also speaks volumes about the study environment that enables our students to perform at their best.
3. We have the most experienced mentors for the Oxford Brookes University BSc. (Hons) Applied Accounting programme
All students pursuing the ACCA professional qualification have the opportunity to gain a BSc. ( Hons) in Applied Accounting from the prestigious Oxford Brookes University in UK, which recently celebrated 150 years of excellence. This university is set in a historic student city and is one of the UK’s leading modern universities. It enjoys an international reputation for teaching excellence and innovation as well as strong links with business and industry. In fact, it is ranked among the Top 60 Universities in the UK University League Tables, has high graduate employment and student satisfaction rankings and is the first university to be awarded the IiP Gold Standard. Oxford Brookes University is also recognised by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka.
The BSc. ( Hons) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University UK is a 360- credit internal British degree programme through which students would acquire up-to-date accounting and business knowledge, and also develop a range of soft skills including research, communication and presentation skills.
Dinusha Weerawardane ( MSc., BSc. ( Hons), LLB ( Hons) Business Law, ACCA, CMgr MCMI) is an experienced Oxford Brookes University Registered Mentor with a proven track record of producing world-class graduates. I am happy to note that under her tutelage, Oxford Brookes student numbers at Icon Business School is rapidly growing, and we are currently taking in registrations for the November submission session.
1. We offer quality ACCA tuition at affordable rates and have a range of special offers and discounts
Icon Business School is the only ACCA tuition provider in Sri Lanka to offer the ACCA initial registration fee and 2018 subscription FREE to students registering for the July intake. What’s more, original, UK-edition Kaplan Study Texts and Revision Kits are also provided free of charge for all subjects, and most importantly, all study material will be provided to all students on a very timely basis to ensure a smooth study experience, another unique characteristic that distinguishes Icon Business School.
2. Exemption fee waivers for CIMA, ICASL, CMA and AAT Passed Finalists
Passed finalists of CIMA, ICASL, CMA and AAT can claim exemptions for multiple subjects in ACCA with the exemption fees being waived off in full! We welcome such students to get in touch with us to get more information regarding these exemptions.
Where is Icon Business School located?
Icon Business School prides itself on ensuring maximum student comfort during lectures and with a growing demand for ACCA, we have now moved to the premises of Auston Management Institute in Colpetty ( near Vogue Jewellers), which can comfortably accommodate all our students.
When is your next intake?
Our next intake will commence in July and registrations have already commenced. You may visit the new Icon Business School premises located at Auston Institute of Management, No. 534, Galle Road, Colpetty, call us on 0772292962 or 0771529717 for more details or simply e-mail us at acca.iconbs@gmail.com.