Department of English under University of Colombo start to conduct several English courses in Colombo university from their beginning and most of the programs under English language are much famous due to the higher standards.
Those who successfully follow bellow English courses in Colombo university can gain good basic knowledge on English language very effective manner.
There are so many English language programs available on so many private education institutes in Sri Lanka but to obtain a certificate on English courses in Colombo university is really prestigious and most of government and privates sector highly recommend this program due their higher standards.
University of Colombo is one of the leading state-owned university in Sri Lanka and obtain a diploma in such a university got a good recognition in the industry .
Mentioned programs will definitely useful for those who are wishing to get in to this field.
Following are two famous certificate course which conducted at Department of English under University of Colombo.
Certificate in English for Careers (EC) : English courses in Colombo university
Duration: two years program and this program divide in to part I and Part II for two years
Evaluation of Program: There is final examination of the end of each year and this program consist two written papers and oral examinations.
For those who successfully completed the oral and written examinations are eligible to obtain the Certificate in English for Careers (EC) which is conducted by the University Of Colombo Department Of English.
Entrance Eligible Qualifications:
Applicant should pass G.C.E ordinary Level examination at one sitting and He/She should be an employed
Unemployed applicant should pass G.C.E Advanced Level Examination or Unemployed university graduates can follow this program.
Certificate in English for Law (EL)
Certificate In English For Law (EL) is mainly target for law students to improve their usage of English language on legal and semi legal situation.
The Certificate in English for Law is awarded only to those who successfully complete Part II of the Certificate in English for Careers (EC).
Entrance Eligible Qualifications:
Those who have registered to study for a course in law at the University of Colombo as external students
or
Student at the Sri Lanka Law College or Open University of Sri Lanka or any other institute of higher education.
Contact Details of Colombo University
English courses in Colombo university has a separate office (Room 29) situated in the Arts Faculty Building at the University of Colombo.
The Co-ordinator,
English Extension Courses.
Tel: 011-2504735
Office hrs-9.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday & Saturday & Sunday
Office is closed on Mondays & Public Holidays.