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ESOFT Metro Campus receiving the Pearson BTEC Platinum award 2023
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British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick
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The Pearson BTEC Higher Education Forum 2024 was held recently at Shangri-La Colombo, where British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Andrew Patrick was the Chief Guest.
Hosted by Pearson UK to honour excellence amongst higher education institutions offering Pearson BTEC qualifications, the annual event is a calendar highlight for Sri Lanka’s higher education sector. The forum brought together top-performing Pearson-approved BTEC centres from across the country, celebrating their commitment to delivering high-quality learning experiences leading to internationally-recognised Pearson BTEC qualifications.
The forum witnessed several Pearson-approved BTEC centres being awarded Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze rankings, alongside special awards that acknowledged their outstanding performances throughout 2023. The accolades recognised both academic success and the respective institutions’ unwavering commitment to providing top-tier education. This year’s Pearson BTEC Higher Education Forum was also particularly significant as it coincided with Pearson marking 50 years of dedicated service in Sri Lanka, including over 25 years of offering BTEC qualifications.
The British High Commissioner addressing the gathering, emphasised the strong relationship between the UK and Sri Lanka in the field of education, “Sri Lanka proudly stands as Pearson’s second-largest international market for BTEC qualifications, reflecting the strong educational ties between our two nations. For over 25 years, more than 100,000 students from over 40 institutions across the Island have benefitted from BTEC’s unique 2+1 model, offering an affordable route to a UK top-up degree. These diverse qualifications, spanning fields from Business and Engineering to Fashion Design and Psychology, are shaping Sri Lanka’s future workforce, equipping graduates with the practical skills needed to excel in today’s global economy.”
Premila Paulraj, Director Employability & Qualifications, Pearson South Asia added, “By choosing Pearson BTEC Qualifications, Sri Lankan students position themselves for higher education opportunities and enhance their employability in diverse sectors.”