ICFS to offer spot admission for students seeking higher education abroad

• Programme at Cinnamon Grand Hotel, from 12 noon to 7 pm on August 19

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.