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Cambridge International holds conference for principals in Sri Lanka

Cambridge International Examinations organized a conference in Colombo for principals and deputy principals in Sri Lanka. The conference aimed to support school leaders prepare their learners with the skills they need to be successful in higher education, the world of work and in the modern international world.


John Morris

More than 70 international, private and national schools from islandwide participated in the event.

All attending schools offer Cambridge programmes and qualifications. Some of the schools included Lyceum International schools, British School, Ladies College, Royal Institute, Ilma International Girls school, OKI International schools, Wycherley International School, St Nicholas Colombo, St Nicholas Negombo and Gateway College. Cambridge International Examinations, one of the world’s top universities and trusted for excellence in education. Cambridge programmes and qualifications are recognized in over 160 countries and are recognized by universities, education providers and employers across the world.

Schools in Sri Lanka offer a range of Cambridge programmes and qualifications including Cambridge Primary, Cambridge O/Levels, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS and A/Level. Entries grew by 18% in 2012-13.

John Morris, Senior Education Advisor for Cambridge International Examinations, former Headmaster at Auckland Grammar School and Principal of Takapuna Grammar School in New Zealand, led the conference. Speaking at the end of the event he said: “Cambridge qualifications have a proven reputation for being an excellent preparation for university, employment and life beyond.

“We support our schools in Sri Lanka and around the world to develop students who are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged. We are delighted that our community of schools in Sri Lanka continues to grow.

“Schools value our educational approach, which fosters an active learner who has a love of learning, is engaged at all levels with their education and has the skills and knowledge to compete successfully on a global stage.”

More information could be obtained from www.cie.org.uk

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