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Learn English in Sri Lanka – select classes and courses

October 5, 2011 By Achintha Bandara 4 Comments

    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.
    Read More: https://studentlanka.com/2013/01/14/english-british-council/

    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.
    Read More: https://studentlanka.com/2012/10/18/aquinas-college/

    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.
    Check more English classes at our Class and Course finder: https://studentlanka.com/finder/

    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.

    Aquinas

    Advanced Certificate in English For Business

    For students who intend to improve their knowledge in English for Business Administration.

    6 Months

    Registration RS 250/=

    Course Fee Rs 7, 500/= + VAT & Other Taxes(15%)

    Certificate in English For Business

    The certificate course is for anyone who wants to improve the English skills that they need at work

    3 Months

    Registrati

    Course Fee Rs 5, 000/= + VAT & Other Taxes(15%)

    English as a Subject at G.C.E (A/L)

    G.C.E (A/L) Students or those who wish to improve their knowledge of English

    Two years / Four Terms per year ( 10 weeks per term )

    Registration RS 250/=

    Course Fee Rs 3, 000/= + VAT & Other Taxes(15%) per term - 10 weeks

    BCIS- Bandaranayke center for International Studies

    100 hour English language program

    Anyone

    100hours

    Course fee ( non refundable)* Rs.9,000/- + (Registration fee 1,000/- )

    British Council

    Primary young learners

    Children aged between 6 and 7.

    4 terms (Kandy and Colombo)

    18,500LKR per term

    Junior young learners

    Children aged between 8 and 10

    4 terms (Kandy and Colombo)

    18,500LKR per term

    Senior young learners

    Children aged between 10 and 13

    4 terms (Kandy and Colombo)

    18,500LKR per term

    Teenagers

    Children aged between fourteen and fifteen

    4 terms (Kandy and Colombo)

    18,500LKR per term

    IEM- Maharagama

    (Dr. Kithsiri Jayasuriya)

    Grade 01- 05

    NA

    Monthly basis

    800LKR per month

    Grade 6- 13

    NA

    Monthly basis

    750LKR per month

    Literature classes

    NA

    Monthly basis

    750LKR per month

    Diploma in English

    NA

    Monthly basis

    700LKR per month

    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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    1. Denuka Ashan says

      April 2, 2018 at 10:16 am

      Dear Dr. Jayasekara ,

      I want to join your class, I got your number from my friend , when I called your number, someone gave this number 0112840172 , so no one answered the phone, kindly pls advice your contact number …

      Contact Numb : 0767449949
      Thanks

      Denuka

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    2. Iresha says

      October 9, 2017 at 3:03 pm

      can anyone Please tell me about the IEM class contact number.

      Reply
      • Hiran says

        October 9, 2017 at 8:23 pm

        Sorry, We could not find IEM no or Mr Kithsiri Jayasooriya sirs no.

        Reply

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