Eliminate the wait and join London AL or SACE at Gateway
Gateway College has opened registration for post OL/ IGCSE students to complete their final stage of schooling both efficiently and successfully. Gateway’s newlydesigned programme of study that commences on the 21st of June not only offers students a wide range of options but grooms them with skills and competencies needed for University and Life.
There is no “one-size-fits-all” in education today in meeting a student’s career aspirations. Gateway College is proud to offer the largest and the most comprehensive selection of educational choices - so that parents and students can choose the most fitting education programme for academic growth and success. For the first time in Sri Lanka and South Asia, Gateway College Colombo introduces a choice between UK Advanced Level and Australian Secondary Certificate of Education (equivalent to AL).
Options available
The options available for the students after OL/IGCSE at Gateway are:
4 Advanced Level subjects – over 50 possible combinations are on offer through a mix of subjects 3 Advanced Level subjects and a Level 4 Diploma in Computing (equivalent to the first year of a UK/Australian University degree programme in Computing/IT) 3 Advanced Level subjects and a Level 4 Diploma in Business (equivalent to the first year of a UK/Australian University degree programme in Business-related subjects)
3 Advanced Level subjects and ATCL Diplomas in Performing (Speech and Drama)
2 A Level subjects and a Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Sport Australian Secondary Certificate of Education (SACE) which is equivalent to AL
The International Foundation
Programme as an alternative to the traditional ALs
All our courses are time bound and are guaranteed to complete in time no matter what challenges the country may face so that the parents and students are able to plan and prepare for Higher Education from the very beginning. The completion times for AL is June 2025, for SACE, November 2024 and the Foundation completes in June 2024.
Universities
Gateway students secure admission to the most prestigious universities in Australia, USA, UK, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, and Japan. They comprise prestigious seats of learning that include MIT, Stanford in the USA, Cambridge in the UK, Melbourne, ANU, Monash in Australia, Toronto, UBC in Canada, and HKU in Hong Kong. Many of our students have received handsome scholarships with some up to 100%.
Gateway has partnered with a leading international higher education counselling organisation in order to give their students the maximum support they need to gain admission to universities of their choice. Students in the higher grades now have the opportunity to receive one to one guidance in selecting universities, preparing their applications and writing their personal statements to apply to leading universities around the world.
Holistic development
Gateway provides the widest choices and numerous pathways for every learner to find fulfilment. During its 26 year journey, while fulfilling a void in the niche market, Gateway has taken education to the next level by combining state of the art facilities, up-to-date curricula, cutting edge technology and global best practices together with a wide-spectrum of sports, as well as clubs and societies, which contribute to the holistic development of the student.
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available for students who have excelled in academics, sports and extra-curricular activities.
Gateway Colleges are located at Rajagiriya: No. 185, Koswatte Road, Off Royal Gardens, Rajagiriya 011-2888288, Dehiwala: 285/1, Galvihara Road, Hill Street, Dehiwala, 0115757234 Kandy: No. 80, Wariyapola Sri Sumangala Mw., Asgiriya, Kandy 081 – 2200300 and Negombo: No. 62, Negombo Road, Kurana. 031-2227722.