Education providers approved by the New Zealand qualification authority - NZQA

http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers/index.do

New Zealand Qualifications Authority

The NZQA is the government agency responsible for quality assurance of qualifications.

If your qualification is not on the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment, or the List of Qualifications Recognised as an Exception you will need to get your qualification assessed by the NZQA (unless you have full or provisional registration and your qualification has been assessed by a New Zealand organisation as comparable with a New Zealand qualification on the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment).

Note that for the Silver Fern policy, only the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment or NZQA assessments are recognised.

Essential skills in demand list review 2013

Thursday, 19 December 2013

The Ministry  of Business, Innovation and Employment has completed its annual review of two  of the Essential Skills in Demand Lists – the Long Term Skill Shortage List and  the Immediate Skill Shortage List.   Changes will be made to these lists at the beginning of March 2014.

New Zealand allows students greater work rights

17 October 2013

In an attempt to attract a greater share of the world's international students, New Zealand education minister Steven Joyce and immigration minister Michael Woodhouse have announced reforms of New Zealand's rules governing students' work rights while in New Zealand.

They also announced a new 'streamlined and prioritised visa processing' system which will make it easier for some students to apply for visas.

Mr Joyce said international education…contributes NZ$2.6bn a year to our economy and 28,000 jobs for New Zealanders plus it helps build strong linkages with the countries that are our trading future'. He added 'Competition for international students is intensifying around the world and it's important that we stay competitive'.

Students can work during all scheduled course breaks

The main changes are

• Students studying full-time will be allowed to work during all scheduled course breaks (previously they were only allowed to work in the summer holidays)
• Doctoral and masters students will be allowed to work full-time
• English language students will be allowed to work part-time

Mr Joyce said that the changes were expected to result in a net increase in the number of jobs available to New Zealanders. He said that, while students would take some jobs that might otherwise have been taken by New Zealanders, this would be 'more than offset by the growth in the international education industry and the jobs it provides'.

Mr Woodhouse announced that the lowest category of education college –Category 4 colleges, would no longer be allowed to teach overseas students. He said 'while we want more students to come to our shores to study, our focus has to be on providing them with the highest quality education New Zealand has to offer'.

New 'streamlined and prioritised visa service

But for those studying at selected universities and polytechnics, there will be the possibility of being issued a visa via a new 'streamlined and prioritised' visa service. There will be a pilot of the scheme in 2014 and, if it is successful, all top-quality Category 1 providers will be using the new system in 2015.

The ministers also announced a new regime to ensure that international students who are ripped off by dishonest agents or colleges are able to get redress quickly. Mr Joyce announced a new 'Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students' to 'deal with bad apples in the system'.

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Institutions Licensed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to take Deposits from the Public

Institutions Licensed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
to take Deposits from the Public

http://www.cbsl.gov.lk/pics_n_docs/01_home/docs/banner_2_e.pdf








Institutions Licensed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka

to take Deposits from the Public

Licensed Commercial Banks
1. Amana Bank Ltd.
2. Axis Bank Ltd.
3. Bank of Ceylon
4. Citibank, N.A.
5. Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
6. Deutsche Bank AG
7. DFCC Vardhana Bank PLC
8. Habib Bank Ltd.
9. Hatton National Bank PLC
10. ICICI Bank Ltd.
11. Indian Bank
12. Indian Overseas Bank
13. MCB Bank Ltd.
14. National Development Bank PLC
15. Nations Trust Bank PLC
16. Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC
17. People’s Bank
18. Public Bank Berhad
19. Sampath Bank PLC
20. Seylan Bank PLC
21. Standard Chartered Bank
22. State Bank of India
23. The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking
 Corporation Ltd.
24. Union Bank of Colombo PLC


Licensed Specialised Banks
1. DFCC Bank
2. Housing Development Finance
 Corporation Bank of Sri Lanka
3. Lankaputhra Development Bank Ltd.
4. MBSL Savings Bank Ltd.
5. National Savings Bank
6. Pradeshiya Sanwardhana Bank
7. Sanasa Development Bank PLC
8. Sri Lanka Savings Bank Ltd.
9. State Mortgage and Investment Bank


Licensed Finance Companies
1. Abans Finance PLC
2. Alliance Finance Co. PLC
3. AMW Capital Leasing and Finance PLC
4. Arpico Finance Co. PLC
5. Asia Asset Finance PLC
6. Asian Finance Ltd.
7. Associated Motor Finance Co. PLC
8. Bartleet Finance PLC
9. Bimputh Finance PLC
10. Capital Alliance Finance PLC
11. Central Finance Co. PLC
12. Central Investments and Finance PLC*
13. Chilaw Finance PLC
14. Citizens Development Business
 Finance PLC
15. City Finance Corporation Ltd.
16. Commercial Credit and Finance PLC
17. Commercial Leasing and Finance PLC
18. Deshodaya Development
 Finance Co. Ltd.
19. ETI Finance Ltd.
20. George Steuart Finance PLC
21. Ideal Finance Ltd.
22. Indra Finance Ltd.
23. Kanrich Finance Ltd.
24. Lanka ORIX Finance PLC
25. LB Finance PLC
26. Melsta Regal Finance Ltd.
27. Mercantile Investments and
 Finance PLC
28. MCSL Financial Services Ltd.
29. Multi Finance PLC
30. Nanda Investments and Finance PLC
31. Nation Lanka Finance PLC
32. Orient Finance PLC
33. People’s Leasing & Finance PLC
34. People’s Merchant Finance PLC
35. Prime Grameen Micro Finance Ltd.
36. Richard Pieris Arpico Finance Ltd.
37. Senkadagala Finance PLC
38. Singer Finance (Lanka) PLC
39. Sinhaputhra Finance PLC
40. Siyapatha Finance Ltd.
41. Softlogic Finance PLC
42. Swarnamahal Financial Services PLC
43. The Finance Co. PLC
44. The Standard Credit Finance Ltd.
45. TKS Finance Ltd.
46. Trade Finance & Investments PLC
47. UB Finance Co. Ltd
48. Vallibel Finance PLC
Licensed Commercial Banks
Licensed Specialised Banks
Licensed Finance Companies
Matters to Keep in Mind
Central Bank of Sri Lanka

¾ The Central Bank is authorized to regulate and supervise the above named
institutions in order to promote prudence in their business operations
and thereby safeguard the deposits of the public. However, the Central
Bank does not have legal authority to guarantee deposits or assure that
any such institution will never fail. The Central Bank has introduced a
Deposit Insurance Scheme to guarantee the repayment of deposits upto
Rs.200,000 per depositor in the event of a failure of a bank or a finance
company supervised by it, with effect from 1st January 2012.
¾ When depositing money in any of the above institutions, please exercise
due care for the safety of your deposits.
Institutions Licensed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
to take Deposits from the Public
(As at 15.10.2013 , in Alphabetical Order)
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Banks - Tel: 2477100, 2477120, 2477129, 2398539 Fax: 2477711 Email: banksup@cbsl.lk
Finance Companies - Tel: 2477500, 2477504 Fax: 2477738 Email: secdsnbfi@cbsl.lk
* Managed by the Managing Agent appointed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and undergoing
 restructuring. In the meantime, deposits mobilisation has been suspended.

Australia relaxes student visa restrictions

Australia relaxes student visa restrictions

Students from Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan are no-longer categorized within the assessment level associated with high-risk visa applicants (Assessment Levels 4 and 5), which are scheduled to be abolished by January 2014 by the Australian Government.

Applicants from Sri Lanka will be categorized in Assessment Level 3. According to Barrister and Solicitor, Fairfields Lawyers Australia, Don Susantha Katugampala, this was disclosed by the Federal Education Minister Christopher Pine in his keynote address at the Australian Economic Education Conference recently. He firmly endorsed the Federal Government's commitment to reduce barriers to trade, enhance bi-lateral relations across the Asia-Pacific Region and develop comprehensive strategies to realize Australia's economic potential.

Following this address, broad reforms are in the process of being implemented, with the focus on enhancing opportunities for international students within Australia's higher education sector.

The Federal Immigration Minister Scott Morrison MP has further announced revolutionary changes to student visa rules complement these measures.

"This signals the end of indefinite delays in visa processing and the removal of restrictive financial conditions which previously discouraged many potential students from exploring higher education options in Australia," Katugampala said.

"Overall, the message is abundantly clear. This Government waste no time in taking action, and Australia is opening its doors for business. The proposed changes alone are expected to restore Australia's international student revenues to their pre-2011 peak of $ 19 billion, and offers a wide range of disciplines for international students who need only demonstrate access to sufficient funds covering 12 months of their combined expenses in Australia."

- See more at: http://www.dailynews.lk/business/australia-relaxes-student-visa-restrictions#sthash.wrlTDJdb.dpuf

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New Zealand Visa Application Centre – Sri Lanka

3rd Floor, No 28,

Abdeen Jewelers Building
Temple lane, Off Duplication Road 
Colombo 03
Sri Lanka

Website - https://www.ttsnzvisa.com/lk-en/Home

EMail:

ttslankanz@ttsvisas.com

Phone:

+94112506257/258,+94114334976/401

Cost Of Living New Zealand

Cost Of Living in New Zealand

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the cost of living varies depending on where you live in New Zealand. Auckland (- New Zealand’s largest city -) is the most expensive place to live, particularly for housing but this can be offset by the higher salaries often on offer there. The further south you choose to live, the less expensive the cost of living becomes.

Whilst you are looking for longer-term accommodation you may find staying in a hostel or independent backpackers for travelers the cheapest option; visit www.backpack.co.nz or www.yha.co.nz.
New Zealand offers a mixture of the usual ways for finding accommodation. Either purchase a copy of Saturday’s local newspaper (such as The Herald, the Dominion Post or The Press), use local real estate agencies or visit the following websites:

• www.trademe.co.nz
  
• www.flatfinder.co.nz
  

To find out your rights and obligations as a tenant, visit the Housing New Zealand website . Generally your first payment to a landlord will include 2 – 4 weeks rent in advance, as well as a bond equivalent to the same.
When looking for a room or property to rent, consider the following:

• If the room/property is fully, part or not furnished.
  
• Which bills are included in the cost of the rent.
  
• What the landlord’s expectations are at the end of the tenancy.
  
• Where the bond will be held for safe-keeping.
  

Table of other costs

Expense	Cost (NZD $)
Monthly Rent (two bed flat)	1,500
Monthly Rent for room	700
Food per week (for two)	130
Coffee	3.50
Cinema ticket	15.00
Litre of Petrol	1.80
Bottle of Beer (at pub)	6.00
Glass of Wine (at pub)	6.00
Night out for two	60.00
Litre of Milk	2.50
Loaf of Bread	1.00

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How To Convert An Overseas Driving License

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/licence/index.html

Although you are permitted to drive in New Zealand if you hold a valid driver’s license from another country, you will need to convert this license to a New Zealand one if you are staying here for 12 months or more. Here’s how you do it.

Where to go

You will need to apply in person at a New Zealand Transport driver licensing agent to get your current license converted. These agents are selected VTNZ and VINZ stations and most AA offices. Look these up online to see where your nearest or most convenient agent is.
When you get to your nearest or most convenient agent, find the relevant application for that you will need to complete.

What You’ll Need

You will need to present your current overseas driving license in order for you to be issued with a valid New Zealand license. You will also need to bring along another form of ID, a passport is preferable, and evidence of address. The evidence of address can be in the form of a bank statement or a utility bill, both no more than 12 months old.
You may also have to present a current medical certificate if required and pass an eyesight screening check.

Cost

Once you have filled out the relevant forms you need to pay a fee to get your new license. This varies between $70 and $120 depending on what license you need to get (learner, restricted or full).
After all the forms have been checked and your fee paid, you will then get your photograph taken and your new license will be sent to you by post.

Annual Update of Skilled Occupation List - 1 July 2013

Annual Update of Skilled Occupation List - 1 July 2013

The Skilled Occupation List

The Skilled Occupation List (SOL) will change from 1 July 2013, with five occupations to be removed. The SOL determines which occupations are eligible for independent and family sponsored skilled migration.
The updated SOL is based on expert advice from the Australian Workforce Productivity Agency (previously known as Skills Australia). The list of occupations reflects the Australian Government's commitment to a skilled migration program that delivers skills in need in Australia. The SOL will continue to deliver a skilled migration program focused on high value skills that will help to address Australia's future skill needs.


Summary of changes to the SOL
The following changes have been applied to the SOL.
Occupations removed from the SOL

ANZSCO Code	Occupation
251511	Hospital Pharmacist
251513	Retail Pharmacist
323111	Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
323112	Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
323113	Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)

Occupations on the SOL from 1 July 2013

ANZSCO Code	Occupation
133111	Construction Project Manager
133112	Project Builder
133211	Engineering Manager
133513	Production Manager (Mining)
134111	Child Care Centre Manager
134211	Medical Administrator
134212	Nursing Clinical Director
134213	Primary Health Organisation Manager
134214	Welfare Centre Manager
221111	Accountant (General)
221112	Management Accountant
221113	Taxation Accountant
221213	External Auditor
221214	Internal Auditor
224111	Actuary
224511	Land Economist
224512	Valuer
231212	Ship's Engineer
231213	Ship's Master
231214	Ship's Officer
232111	Architect
232112	Landscape Architect
232213	Cartographer
232214	Other Spatial Scientist
232212	Surveyor
232611	Urban and Regional Planner
233111	Chemical Engineer
233112	Materials Engineer
233211	Civil Engineer
233212	Geotechnical Engineer
233213	Quantity Surveyor
233214	Structural Engineer
233215	Transport Engineer
233311	Electrical Engineer
233411	Electronics Engineer
233511	Industrial Engineer
233512	Mechanical Engineer
233513	Production or Plant Engineer
233611	Mining Engineer (Excluding Petroleum)
233612	Petroleum Engineer
233911	Aeronautical Engineer
233912	Agricultural Engineer
233913	Biomedical Engineer
233914	Engineering Technologist
233915	Environmental Engineer
233916	Naval Architect
234111	Agricultural Consultant
234112	Agricultural Scientist
234113	Forester
234611	Medical Laboratory Scientist
234711	Veterinarian
234912	Metallurgist
234914	Physicist (Medical Physicist only)
241111	Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher
241411	Secondary School Teacher
241511	Special Needs Teacher
241512	Teacher of the Hearing Impaired
241513	Teacher of the Sight Impaired
241599	Special Education Teachers nec
251211	Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
251212	Medical Radiation Therapist
251213	Nuclear Medicine Technologist
251214	Sonographer
251311	Environmental Health Officer
251312	Occupational Health and Safety Advisor
251411	Optometrist
252111	Chiropractor
252112	Osteopath
252311	Dental Specialist
252312	Dentist
252411	Occupational Therapist
252511	Physiotherapist
252611	Podiatrist
252712	Speech Pathologist
253111	General Medical Practitioner
253211	Anaesthetist
253311	Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
253312	Cardiologist
253313	Clinical Haematologist
253314	Medical Oncologist
253315	Endocrinologist
253316	Gastroenterologist
253317	Intensive Care Specialist
253318	Neurologist
253321	Paediatrician
253322	Renal Medicine Specialist
253323	Rheumatologist
253324	Thoracic Medicine Specialist
253399	Specialist Physicians nec
253411	Psychiatrist
253511	Surgeon (General)
253512	Cardiothoracic Surgeon
253513	Neurosurgeon
253514	Orthopaedic Surgeon
253515	Otorhinolaryngologist
253516	Paediatric Surgeon
253517	Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
253518	Urologist
253521	Vascular Surgeon
253911	Dermatologist
253912	Emergency Medicine Specialist
253913	Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
253914	Ophthalmologist
253915	Pathologist
253917	Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
253918	Radiation Oncologist
253999	Medical Practitioners nec
254111	Midwife
254411	Nurse Practitioner
254412	Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
254413	Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
254414	Registered Nurse (Community Health)
254415	Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
254416	Registered Nurse (Development Disability)
254417	Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
254418	Registered Nurse (Medical)
254421	Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
254422	Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
254423	Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
254424	Registered Nurse (Surgical)
254499	Registered Nurse nec
261111	ICT business Analyst
261112	Systems Analyst
261311	Analyst Programmer
261312	Developer Programmer
261313	Software Engineer
263111	Computer Network and Systems Engineer
263311	Telecommunications Engineer
263312	Telecommunications Network Engineer
271111	Barrister
271311	Solicitor
272311	Clinical Psychologist
272312	Educational Psychologist
272313	Organisational Psychologist
272314	Psychotherapist
272399	Psychologists nec
272511	Social Worker
312211	Civil Engineering Draftsperson
312212	Civil Engineering Technician
312311	Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
312312	Electrical Engineering Technician
313211	Radio Communications Technician
313212	Telecommunications Field Engineer
313213	Telecommunications Network Planner
313214	Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist
321111	Automotive Electrician
321211	Motor Mechanic (General)
321212	Diesel Motor Mechanic
321213	Motorcycle Mechanic
321214	Small Engine Mechanic
322211	Sheetmetal Trades Worker
322311	Metal Fabricator
322312	Pressure Welder
322313	Welder (First Class)
323211	Fitter (General)
323212	Fitter and Turner
323213	Fitter-Welder
323214	Metal Machinist (First Class)
323313	Locksmith
331112	Stonemason
331211	Carpenter and Joiner
331212	Carpenter
331213	Joiner
332211	Painting trades workers
333111	Glazier
333211	Fibrous Plasterer
333212	Solid Plasterer
334111	Plumber (General)
334112	Airconditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber
334113	Drainer
334114	Gasfitter
334115	Roof plumber
341111	Electrician (General)
341112	Electrician (Special Class)
341113	Lift Mechanic
342111	Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
342211	Electrical Linesworker
342212	Technical Cable Jointer
342313	Electronic Equipment Trades Worker
342314	Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)
342315	Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class)
399111	Boat Builder and Repairer
399112	Shipwright
411211	Dental Hygienist
411212	Dental Prosthetist
411213	Dental Technician
411214	Dental Therapist

Australia to tighten skilled immigration rules from July 1

A number of changes will be made to 457 visa programme to prevent abuse

By

• Majorie van Leijen

Published Saturday, June 15, 2013

A number of changes will be implemented to the 457 visa programme beginning July 1.




According to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIC), the primary aim of the changes is to safeguard the integrity of the program.

The 457 visa program was developed with the purpose to enable employers to fill skills shortages by recruiting qualified overseas workers where appropriately skilled Australians are unavailable.

It is a temporary visa, lending a quick-fix solution to labour shortages. However, over the years, the program has been prone to misuse by employers as well as foreign employees.

As a result, the position of the local employee has been undercut, and the conditions of overseas employees have been neglected in certain cases.

“The 457 program has expanded well above the national employment growth rate, and while most employers are using the subclass 457 appropriately, the nature of the program’s use by some employers indicates that the objectives of the program are not being fully met,” the DIC explained on its website.

“Within the program, significant growth in applications was recorded in 2011-12 from working holiday maker and student visa holders. Many of these subclass 457 visa applicants were nominated to work in occupations and regions which are not experiencing widespread skills shortages, and in some industries, they accounted for over half of total grants. This trend suggests that usage of the program is being increasingly driven by temporary visa holders seeking to remain in Australia instead of the demands of the Australian labour force.”

With the changes to the program, the DIC hopes to increase its capacity to respond to the integrity concerns by strengthening current legislation. The following changes will be introduced by the beginning of next month:

- The position must be a genuine vacancy within the business. When there are concerns the position may have been created specifically to secure a 457 visa without consideration of whether there is an appropriately skilled Australian available, investigation may be carried out;

- DIC may take action against sponsors who engage in discriminatory recruitment practices;

- The market salary exemption threshold will be increased from $80,000 to $50,000 to ensure that higher paid salary workers are not able to be undercut through the employment of overseas labour at a cheaper rate;

- The English language exemptions for certain positions will be removed. In this way 457 visa who have an ongoing position with their employer and want to apply for permanent residence in the long-run will not disadvantaged because of their language ability;

- Applicants who are nominated with a salary greater than $92,000 will continue to be exempted from the English language requirement;

- The requirement for sponsors to train Australians will be strengthened with some amendments, introducing an ongoing and binding requirement to meet training thresholds for the duration of their approved sponsorship;

- Workers with a 457 visa must be engaged with the company through an employment contract, as opposed to a business contract for services;

- Sponsors will solely be responsible for recovery costs.

“The changes will not adversely affect the vast majority of employers who are using the program appropriately. The changes will, however, strengthen the government’s capacity to identify and prevent employer practices that are not in keeping with the purpose of the 457 program,” stated the DIC.

Likewise, existing 457 visa holders will not be affected by the rule, because presumed is that they are already doing the right thing. Potential applicants for the 457 visa program will have to take notice of the rules because they might be required to provide with additional evidence to prove their integrity, the DIC concluded.

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Changes to the Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) from 23 March 2013

Changes to the Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) from 23 March 2013

From 23 March 2013, in response to recommendations four and eight of the Strategic Review of the Student Visa Program 2011 (the Knight Review), new post-study work arrangements will be introduced for graduates of an Australian Bachelor Degree, Masters Degree or Doctorate. The post-study work arrangements are being introduced as a new stream of the existing Temporary Skilled Graduate (subclass 485), which will be renamed the Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485).
See: Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

Australia and NZ Jointly Manage Overseas Immigration Physicians

Australia and NZ Jointly Manage Overseas Immigration Physicians Tuesday, April 23, 2013 According to a recent announcement, New Zealand and Australia agreed to jointly manage an offshore network of panel physicians to improve the quality of health examinations visa applicants receive. Panel physicians consist of doctors and radiologists who undertake immigration health examinations for visa applicants. Australia and New Zealand signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) which creates a jointly managed network co-ordinated by Immigration New Zealand (INZ) and the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). The MOU is considered to bring several benefits to both countries, according to the Head of INZ, Nigel Bickle, and his Australian counterpart, the Secretary of DIAC, Martin Bowles. The benefits of alignment include: improved customer service targeted communication, administration, performance management and training for a single panel physician network, and related cost savings enhanced integrity through robust auditing and analysis expansion of tuberculosis screening and treatment networks, and progression of Five Country Conference objectives including the promotion of health protection and efficiency through effective shared management and quality assurance, and promoting best practice, partnership and shared investment. Mr Bowles said the arrangement would facilitate INZ implementing electronic processing of its immigration health examinations and support broader alignment of Australian and New Zealand immigration health policies and processes. The implementation of the network will occur in three phases and is expected to be fully implemented by July 2014. If you are interested in Australian visas, contact Migration Expert for information and advice on which visa is best suited to you. You can also try our visa eligibility assessment to see if you are eligible to apply for a visa to Australia. Hanna Eliasson | Migration Expert Australia

New Zealand Sri Lanka Foundation

Welcome

We are the New Zealand Sri Lanka Foundation (NZSLF), a community organization promoting communal harmony amongst the various ethnic groups within the Sri Lankan (SL) Community and between various ethnic groups living in New Zealand (NZ).


The New Zealand Sri Lanka Foundation was established in 1998 with a vision of building a common bond through the SL community. Based on our vision and mission we present in our website information about the NZSLF, information about SL for those who are going to SL and information about NZ for those who are coming from SL.

WEBSITE 

Student Loan

Selylan Bank – Seylan Scholar
The loan scheme will fund Overseas Education and Local Education (Eg CIMA, CIM, SLIM, IPM, IIT & MBA)
Maximum loan of LKR 7.5 Million, repayment up to 7 years.
http://www.seylanscholar.lk/About_Scholar.php
You can use loan calculator of Seylan bank to determine loan installments.


HNB (Hatton National Bank) Educational Loans
HNB provides three types of loans: (1) School/tuition fees, (2) Higher studies, (3) Career Development
Loans upto Rs 300,000/-
http://www.hnb.net/data/for_individuals/educational_loans.php

BOC (Bank of Ceylon) Educational Loans
They offer two student loan systems:
BoC Comprehensive Educational Loan Scheme
Loans upto Rs. 4.0 Mn
http://web.boc.lk/index.php?route=product/category&path=87_165_166
Educational Loan Scheme For Students of Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka
http://web.boc.lk/index.php?route=product/category&path=87_165_168

Peoples Bank Educational Loans 
Facilities are considered for your local or foreign education needs to cover university fees, living and medical expenses, based on repayment ability, requirement and security offered.
http://www.peoplesbank.lk/products/educationloan

Commercial Bank Educational Loans
Student preparing for a professional examination or a parent or guardian of such student can apply.
Loans upto Rs. Rs 3,000,000/-
http://www.combank.net/newweb/personal/loans?product=16

Educational Loans from NDB Bank
Funding for your local and foreign educational needs.
Loan amounts will range from Rs.100,000/- upwards, depending on your repayment capacity.
http://www.ndbbank.com/prsnl_serv/educat_loans.jsp

DFCC Vardhana Bank Nenasa Educational Loans
A loan scheme for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies
Loan amount determined by the loan Installment that you can pay based on your budget.
http://www.dfcc.lk/personal-banking/loans/nenasa-educational-loans

HSBC Sri Lanka Lifestyle Education Loans
You can apply if you are currently employed in a confirmed post.
Loans upto Rs. 2,500,000
http://www.hsbc.lk/1/2/personal/lifestyle-loans/education-loan

TFC (The Finance Company) Education Plan
Parents or guardians who wish to send their children overseas to study or students pursuing professional courses can apply.
http://www.thefinance.lk/eplan.php

Sampath Bank PIM loans
They provide loans to students follow MBA Programmes at the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) affiliated to the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
http://www.sampath.lk/pim.php

VETASSESS - Australia

About VETASSESS

VETASSESS is Australia’s leading vocational education and training (VET) assessment provider.  We help individuals, training providers and industry groups around the world define and achieve their learning and assessment goals.

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