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Colombo, March 21 (Daily Mirror) - The International Centre for Foreign Studies (ICFS) is set to host a special spot admissions program for students, especially in the North and East provinces, who aspire to pursue higher education opportunities in countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany for the upcoming September 2024 intake.
Chathurika Dissanayake, the CEO of ICFS Education Center said they plan to host a special two-day program called 'Project Education Yalpanan' on March 30 and 31 at the Jetwing Hotel in Jaffna, free of charge.
"There have been many overseas university representatives coming to Colombo, and there are numerous education events and exhibitions happening in and around Colombo. However, these types of events often do not reach Jaffna. We understand that there are many talented, qualified students in Jaffna who are capable of seeking these overseas opportunities," she said.
The Spot Admissions program allows students to participate in a specialized event where they can secure their offer letters within 30 to 40 minutes.
"We have joined hands with York St John University in the UK, and we will be accompanied by the country manager, Mrs. Bhagya Perera on both days. Students seeking study opportunities in the UK can visit us on March 30 and 31 in Jaffna and leave with an offer letter in hand," Dissanayake said.
"Getting an offer letter from a university is usually a lengthy process, taking weeks or even months. However, during the program, we have arranged for students to receive an offer letter from York St. John University within a few minutes. All students need to do is bring their documents, including passport, academic records and service letters, to ensure they leave with an offer letter for the upcoming intake," she explained.
She said Canada is also a preferred destination for many students in the North and East due to family ties. "ICFS is delighted to introduce a loan opportunity for postgraduate students in Jaffna for the first time," she said.
"We are introducing a loan facility that covers the full cost of studies in Canada. This makes studying in Canada achievable without making it just a dream. The assessment for the loan will be based purely on academic criteria and employability after graduation. No guarantors or properties are required for security; it is purely based on academic achievements," the CEO said.
ICFS has also identified Germany as a preferred destination for students. "Germany offers scholarships for students with higher academic achievements. Even for university courses in Germany, students can make a minimum payment of 3000 euros and pay the balance in installments. We will have an information session dedicated to Germany as well," added Dissanayake.
"All students interested in studying in Germany, whether undergraduate or postgraduate, can meet us at Jetwing Jaffna on March 30 and 31 from 9 a.m. onwards," she said.
She said that ICFS is committed to bringing more opportunities to the North and East under the education initiative 'Yalpanam.'
Jayampathi Thursday, 21 March 2024 04:50 PM
Students be careful of joining unknown universities. It will never take you anywhere Don't waste your precious assets and money. It is better you qualify here through open university, NIBM, NSBM etc and get a good foundation and then go to recognised foreign universities.
Cloy Thursday, 21 March 2024 06:06 PM
What kind of "discrimination" the so called tamil leaders are talking about? This news itself denies their bogus claim.
Jayantha Thursday, 21 March 2024 06:17 PM
These guys are trying to earn money by using the students in North and East. These guys get commission from universities so they do not care what happens to students after enrollment. Only a brainless person will go to Canada or UK. Both countries are no loger suitable for studies and settlement. Very difficult to find jobs and also canada has a major housing crisis. Then if someone wants to study in germany, one has to learn german first. It is not easy to find any part time jobs. Do your own research before going to anyone these countries. Dont trust these agencies who only get money as commission from universities. You can directly apply to universities without these agencies when it comes to studies.
Amara Thursday, 21 March 2024 06:32 PM
This is called discrimination! Why are they so special among Sri Lankans ? This mission should be prohibitted.
Jeanne Friday, 22 March 2024 10:26 AM
@Amara : Spoken like a true racist. Unfortunately people like you still exist in our wonderful diverse country. Shame on you. Haven't the northerners and easterners suffered enough discrimination by your type already?
Seth Thursday, 21 March 2024 07:06 PM
Why only north and east??? Everybody beyond Colombo having more or less iuuses. Many northern Tamil students lives in Colombo too
Sleuth Friday, 22 March 2024 02:29 AM
What is the catch? for your selfless concerned act?
navratne willamune Friday, 22 March 2024 08:40 AM
deserving students are in other parts of the country.must be an organistion of former LTTE,using the money and gold looted from the country?
Gert Jan, the Netherlands Friday, 22 March 2024 12:18 PM
Jayantha: you are very right. Most European countries even want to reduce the number of students from outside Europe, because universities are getting overloaded and also are not able to find accommodation for them.
Jeanne Friday, 22 March 2024 04:38 PM
While this is very noble and ambitious, it would be much more economical and socially beneficial if we were to employ lecturers from Singapore and India for this purpose. This way families aren't split up, mental health is not compromised, and the future of the student is guaranteed in Sri Lanka. Let's be realistic. Let's protect our intellectual talent - surely that's not too much to ask, especially when now more than ever, we desperately need it.
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