ANC launches foundation and diploma programs leading to Deakin College and Deakin University

ANC Education CEO/ Executive Director Dr. Punarjeeva Karunanayake with Deakin University Pro Vice Chancellor (International) John Molony

ANC Education CEO/ Executive Director Dr. Punarjeeva Karunanayake addressing the audience

From left: Deakin University (Sri Lanka Office) Country Head David Samuels, Deakin Business School Department of Accounting Director of Teaching Dr. Luckmika Perera, Deakin University Faculty of Business and Law Executive Dean Prof. Mike Ewing, ANC Education CEO/ Executive Director Dr. Punarjeeva Karunanayake, Deakin University Pro Vice –Chancellor (International) John Molony, ANC Education Chairman Dr. Jagath Alwis, Deakin University School Education Associate Professor Prof. Indika Liyanage, Deakin University International Manager Carl Jones

ANC, the leading transnational educational provider, announces its new ANC Foundation and Diploma Programs. These programs lead to Deakin College and Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia, with the first intake scheduled for September 2016. These two programs have been launched to provide high quality education with one of the reputed international universities, giving transnational education opportunities to Sri Lankan students while delivering cost savings and guaranteed admission (subject to meeting entry requirements) to Deakin.

The program involves access to financial assistance with leading banks and free English language preparation. The ANC Foundation program will extend over one year at the cost of Rs. 290,000 and offers students who have completed Ordinary Levels a direct pathway to enter Deakin College Australia and then Deakin University, one of the most popular and highly respected universities in Australia, favoured by Sri Lankan students for its quality education and global accreditation. Deakin College located on Deakin Unive r s i t y ’s Burwood Campus students have the same campus experience as Deakin University students. After completing Deakin Col l e ge Dip loma program students can enter Deakin University (subject to meeting entry requirements). This foundation program creates pathways to Diplomas in Commerce, information systems, Management, Health Sciences, Science, Engineering, Media and Communication.

The ANC Diploma Program extends over one year and costs Rs. 345,000 and students having passed Advanced Levels can choose from Engineering, Business and Biomedical courses, leading to a guaranteed admission to Deakin University (subject to meeting entry requirements). ANC is offering local students the attractive opportunity to complete the first year in Sri Lanka before continuing the remaining univers ity education at Deakin. A Deakin University degree is a powerful academic qualification that is recognised by leading global employers

A Diploma in Business will lead to destination degrees in a Bachelor of Commerce wi th major s such as Accounting, Business analytics, Commercial law, Economics, Finance, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, I n t e r nat i o n a l T r a d e, Management, Management Informat ion Sys tems, Marketing and Bachelor of Management. ANC’s Diploma in Engineering will lead to destination degrees in Mechatronics E n g i n e e r i n g , C i v i l Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering a n d M e c h a n i c a l Engineering. Destination degrees for Diploma of Biomedical Science will be finalised by August 2016. ANC Education CEO/ Executive Director Dr. Punarjeeva Karunanayake commented on the launch of the two latest programs, “We are proud to announce the ANC Foundation and Diploma programs leading to Deakin College and Deakin University Australia. These two programmes will enhance the academic options for students in Sri Lanka and offer them guaranteed admission into Deakin College and Deakin University to pursue further studies.

“ANC Education provides comprehensive end-to-end service to students and parents providing not only a quality education program but also accurate visa guidance, application process done by experienced staff at ANC Education, financial assistance to students from leading banks in the country, free IELTS preparation for all students. Further, ANC is one of the most sought-after educational institutions with a proven track record of academic excellence. Moreover, these programs offer valuable cost savings for families and a wise alternative to going to Australia directly. Our programs will equip students to approach overseas education in a confident manner.” Today, ANC Education is the most experienced academic institute in delivering transnational education in Sri Lanka with 10 years of experience in delivering Australian academic programs.

ANC Education houses one of the most experienced academic faculty of Australian curriculum teaching leading to top universities in Australia. Having gone through the required training and exposure, the academic staff at ANC is well-equipped to guide students through the Australian curriculum in their first years of study.

Furthermore, educators at ANC supply a wealth of knowledge within the classroom, founded on years of industry experience in their respective fields. ANC also offers free IELTS and PTE preparations course for students to enhance their preparation and scores on the tests. These free preparation classes help them to prepare for the university. ANC also offers financial aid and scholarship to local students wishing to pursue further studies at Deakin in order to ease the financial burden on families and to make the students’ dreams come true.