12 August 2023 12:00 am Views - 265
By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya
The International Centre for Foreign Studies (ICFS) has introduced an initiative titled the Spot Admissions Programme for students aspiring to pursue higher education opportunities in foreign countries such as Australia, the UK, Canada, New Zealand and Ireland.
Accordingly, on August 19, ICFS will be organizing a special programme at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, from 12 noon to 7 pm.
During the event, students are requested to bring the necessary documents, ensuring a smooth and efficient application process.
This programme provides students with the unique opportunity to secure university admissions almost instantly, simplifying and expediting the often complicated process.
Recognizing the challenges and uncertainties faced by students during the university application and admission process, ICFS has devised a solution to alleviate these concerns. The Spot Admissions Programme allows students to participate in a specialized event where they can secure their offer letters within a matter of hours.
ICFS Director H.P. Vidanage announced during a press briefing that students can expect to receive their offer letters within approximately two hours on the same day. This expeditious admission process greatly simplifies the journey for students, eliminating lengthy waiting periods and reducing uncertainty.
This programme follows the immense success of a similar event held in Colombo last month, where numerous students were able to secure their university admissions within two hours. The overwhelming response and a large number of requests from students seeking this streamlined process prompted ICFS to organize another spot admission day.
She said the usual process for admission to a majority of the universities in the above-mentioned countries takes at least a month to be completed and the admission to be issued.
“This is probably the first time in Sri Lanka that Australian Institute is issuing spot offers. In addition, the ICFS planned to offer amazing benefits, such as fee waivers and scholarships, and also application fee waivers when it comes to Canada,” she said.
Meanwhile, David Samuel, head of Sri Lanka and Maldives for Wrexham University, UK and International Marketing consultant for Excelsia College Australia said that Wrexham, in Redwood City, is based in Wales in the United Kingdom and it has about 9,000 students and among them around 1,200 to 1,500 are international students.
Meanwhile, Thilina Rajapaksa, Senior Regional Manager at Apply Board who represents the Canadian Apply Board said that Canadian education has become ever more popular in Sri Lanka.
“We represent more than 130 public colleges and universities. There are many options for students ranging from O/L through to Advanced levels. The January intake is now open and among the few benefits of studying in Canada would be the quality of education and the affordability. Courses range in Canada from $15,000 to about $25,000. You will get an accredited engineering programme in Canada where you can study for approximately $70,000,” he said.
He said students who are participating in the ICFS spot admission programme will receive a considerable amount of application fee waivers ranging from about 100 Canadian dollars.