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International Schools in Sri Lanka

Hiran — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:06:05 +0000

In addition to government schools, there are International and Private schools in Sri Lanka. International Schools charge fees and they have separate curriculum and education is usually in English medium.

International Schools are popular among families who want their children to study in English medium, possible with a view to continuing their studies overseas. Some parents have to put their child in a private school when they are not selected to a popular government school.

Curriculum and Teaching
Most international schools teach according to British national curriculum ending in GCE Ordinary level and Advanced level examinations administered through various examination bodies in United Kingdom, such as London or Cambridge. Some offer UK-based GCSE system of assessment for for O/L students and some offer International Baccalaureate (IB) system. Some schools teach some parts of Sri Lankan national curriculum and many schools offer Sihnala or Tamil as second language. Different schools follow different types of curricula, some of the curricula are designed internally by school authorities. These schools do not provide knowledge relevant to national needs but they provide opportunities to enter a new world globally and may secure good employment. Students from these schools cannot enter the government-funded Universities with their qualifications. However if the students sit for government local A/L examination then they are also eligible to free University education in the country.

Many schools have traditional teacher-led approach, especially even in very young ages children are forced to learn heavy subject contents. These schools aim at teaching to help pass examinations, so they can claim that they produce students with best grades. However some sholls offer student-oriented inquiry based teaching methodologies.

Cost
Many popular intentional schools charge very high enrollment fees and tuition fees are also very high, especially when they are in Advanced Level classes. Also look for other hidden costs, as some of these places are established to earn huge profits.

Facilities and Quality
Some schools have excellent in-house facilities for extra-curricular activities, while others require children to travel to sports facilities in school buses. Quality of education and teaching also vary. Many teachers do not have any teacher training and many teachers do not have proper knowledge in education Psychology. International schools are registered under the Companies Act, and there is no government or private sector authority to monitor quality of these Institutes.

List of some International Schools in Colombo:

Colombo International School
The Overseas School Colombo
Gateway college
Asian International School
Elizabeth moir international,
Stafford international
Belvoir college international
Wycherley International School
Louvre International, Nugegoda
Lyceum International School
Royal Institute International School of Higher Education
Vidura College – Based on National English Medium Curriculum
Alethea International School-col
American International School
Amal International School
Asian International School
Belvoir College International
Buddhist Ladies College International
The British School in Colombo
Colombo South International College
Elizabeth Moir School
Gateway College, Colombo
J.M.C. International School
The Overseas School of Colombo
Oxford College International
Rotary International School
Royal Institute,
Stafford International School
St. Nicholas’ International School

Gel Electrophoresis – Biology Videos from Sirasa A3 TV program

Hiran — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 05:15:45 +0000

This video is from Sirasa A3 TV program, Sri Lanka, which was conducted for GCE A/L 2010 Biology Revision.

Part 3 of the Gel Electrophoresis – A/L Biology Dr Hiran Amarasekera & Dr Nissanka de Silva

Part 4

What is the best mobile-phone service in Sri Lanka?

KalanaTennakoon — Sat, 29 May 2010 03:26:56 +0000

There are five mobile phone service providers (mobile network operators) in Sri Lanka providing mobile connections to consumers. Dialog offers a wide coverage and undisturbed service. Mobitel also have good coverage now and specially a good 3G coverage. However if you are not traveling frequently Etisalat (earlier known as TIGO) or Airtel would be good options. They offer lower call rates. Some youths opt to Hutch as they can easily obtain a connection and easily switch for a new one. Hutch also offers lower call rates but there may be some network problems at peak times.

You should also have to take a decision between Pre-paid and Post-paid packages. If you are a student it’s better to go for a Pre-paid package. Then you can use the mobile as far as you can reload it. If you go for a Post-paid package each month you should settle the monthly bill. However post paid packages offer facilities such as free call time etc,.

As a user cast your vote on best mobile-phone service in Sri Lanka. You may consider things like coverage, quality of customer care, price of package, number of free minutes, cost per minute, value added services, technology etc.

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Chemistry books for A/L students

Hiran — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:28:08 +0000

Some great books on Chemistry.

Activites of Young Biologists, Sri Lanka

Hiran — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 08:06:54 +0000

Activites of Young Biologists, Sri Lanka

Originally uploaded by Hiran Amarasekera.

Sinharaja field trip 2007 and other student activites

University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Hiran — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 10:30:18 +0000

This is the oldest University in Sri Lanka located in urban centre of Colombo.

Address:
“College House”, 94, Cumaratunga Munidasa Mawatha, Colombo 03.
Tel.: 011 – 258 1835, 258 4695, 258 5509Faculties and Institutes:
Sripalee Campus, Wewala, Horana.
Tel. : 034 – 226 1371, 2261372

Faculty of Science
Tel.: 258 3106 / 7
94, Kumaratunga Munidasa Mawatha, Colombo 03.

Faculty of Arts
Reid Avenue,
Colombo 07
Tel.: 250 4319, 250 0443, 250 0474
Fax. 250 5758

Faculty of Education
Reid Avenue,
Colombo 07
Tel.: 258 8812, 259 6888
Fax. 258 8812

Faculty of Finance Management
Reid Avenue,
Colombo 07
Dean Tel.: 250 1295
Fax. 259 8325

Faculty of Graduate Studies
94, Kumaratunga Munidasa Mawatha,
Col 03
Tel.: 250 2127
Fax. 259 1395

Faculty of Law
Reid Avenue,
Col 07
Tel.: 250 0942
Fax. 250 2001

Faculty of Medicine
Kynsey Road,
Colombo 08
Tel.: 269 5300, 269 6243, 268 8748, 268 8479

University of Colombo School of Computing
Tel.: 258 1245, 258 1246, 258 1247

Institute of Indigenous Medicine
Rajagiriya. Tel.: 269 4308, 269 2385

Institute of Aesthetic Studies
21, Albert Crescent,
Colombo 07.
Tel.: 269 6971, 269 6972

Institute of Workers’Education
275, Bauddhaloka Mawatha,
Colombo 07.
Tel.: 258 7245, 250 3393

Determining ages of the stems

Hiran — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 17:29:52 +0000

How old is this stem?

You can determine the age by counting the annual rings. Check your answer here.

This stem is three (3) years old, because we can count 3 annual rings.
The most recently fromed annual ring is much narrower than the first two.
Wood age

Welcome to Student Lanka

Hiran — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 13:25:25 +0000

This is online community for Sri Lankan students.