Learning English is and investment for grasping the new world. English as the most abundant international or the link language in the world gives the prestige to people around the world in learning it. In Sri Lanka there are many ways and aspects can be found in English education. English as a language, English as a second language, literature studies, elocution, UK or USA based courses, home tuition, spoken English, English for international examinations such as IELTS and TOFEL, business English, and professional English are some of such ways and aspects of English education in Sri Lanka. English medium education catered in both government and private schools can also be taken in to the account. Intention of this post is to identify some of such English learning opportunities that might help you in selecting your way and mode of English education.





British Council

In Sri Lanka the standard and internationally recognized way of English learning is through the British Council</a>. Keeping direct contact with its administrative bodies in UK, BC cater different types of English courses for the students form primary level to the advanced levels. Primary young learners, senior young learners, teenagers and junior young learners are the four major course levels offered by the British Council. Yet it has higher standards, the course fees are even bit higher where 18,500 LKR needed to pay per one term for a four termed course level. All the courses can be followed either at Colombo branch or at Kandy.
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Aquinas University College

The other popular place to learn English in Sri Lanka is Aquinas Institute. Located within the city limits of Colombo, it caters different types of English learning opportunities for a reasonable price.  English as a Subject at G.C.E (A/L), Advanced Certificate in English for Business, Certificate in English for Business are some of courses available at Aquinas. Less than 10,000LKR you can complete any course in three, four or six months consecutively. Aquinas is also considered as one of the oldest institutes in Sri Lanka for English learning and many other study areas, which is now considered not just as an institute but a reputed private university.
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BCIS

BCIS, Bandaranayke Center of International Studies is also providing good English courses for you for affordable prices. Under its language teaching program it offers a 100 hours English language program for anyone who keen in studying this international language.

University of Colombo

University of Colombo has a well recognized English language study courses for both academics and professionals. Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA), University of Colombo, offers English Language certificate course and English certificate course for teachers. ELTU; English Language Teaching Unit affiliated to the Department of English also conduct these courses as part time diplomas during weekends. Most of Sri Lanka’s professionals and others tend to follow these courses as they fulfill their survival in the internationalized modern day world. If you are interested in governmental mode of English education you might follow this way.

• CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH FOR CAREERS (ECI)/CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT (PART I)

• CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH FOR CAREERS (ECII)/CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT(PART II)

• CERTIFICATE IN OFFICE ENGLISH SKILLS

• DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED ENGLISH FOR ADMINISTRATION AND ACADEMIC PURPOSES (DAE)

• CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH FOR LAW (EL)

• DIPLOMA IN ENGLISH FOR TEACHERS OF ENGLISH (DETE) ,
• DIPLOMA IN ENGLISH FOR ENGLISH MEDIUM INSTRUCTION TEACHERS (DEEMIT)

IEM

IEM- Institute of English Maharagama is also a reputed institute for English language learning. Dr. Kithsiri Jayasuriya as the founder and the present director of the institute has been introduced a monthly basis payment method to the students to overcome the bulk paying issue. Therefore students who study in IEM will get the prestige of attending classes without a pressure of a large sum of money. Though it is flexible in payments it has never being lost its reputation or the recognition among students. Grade parallel classes, English literature classes and diploma classes are available in IEM.

Popluar English Tuition Teachers

Apart from these pioneer institutions Susil Nanayakkara, Pujitha Wijesinghe, Noelin Hunter, Rathna Wijethunga, and many others are also conducting private institutions for learning English in Sri Lanka. Focusing mainly on spoken and the elocution paradigms of the language these institutions assist hundreds and thousands of students to improve their English. Home tuition, group tuition, night tuition, are some of the other minor but rather effective ways of learning English here.

Self Learning

Even though above all methods are said to be the best ways of learning English, there is one other way that you might use which will be the best and economic way of learning such language. Because it is a language, it has to be practiced by own. Therefore self learning is much essential even while studying at an institute. Reading English books, novels, newspapers, watching and listening to English news, watching English movies, following good speech accents, talk to friends and family and moreover being with the language is more worth.
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Course details

Following table will overview some pioneering English learning institutes in Sri Lanka, their course details and costs which might help you in finding the best way for you.

Related courses:

English certificate courses from University of Colombo
Courses you can do after Advanced Level

Online degrees in Sri Lanka 
External degrees in Sri Lanka
CIMA – a quick guide
Open university of Sri Lanka

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