The Open University of Sri Lanka invites applications for the above programme conducted by the Department of Language Studies.This programme consists of 02 parts:

Stage I

This Stage is relevant to those who need to develop language skills in English and enhance their career growth.

Stage II

This Stage pays special attention to communication skills in order that students could function efficiently in English particularly in their place of work.

A certificate will be issued to those who successfully complete both parts of the above programme.

To be conducted at the following centres (if there are 25 or more students per centre):

Ambalangoda, Ambalantota,Ampara, Anuradhapura, Badulla, Bandarawela, Batticaloa, Colombo, Galle, Gampaha (Miriswatte), Jaffna, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Kilinochchi, Kurunegala, Matara, Monaragala, Polonnaruwa, Puttalam, Ratnapura and Vavuniya.

Entry requirements

• All applicants should be above 18 years of age
• Successful completion of the G.C.E. (O/L) examination
• The Stage I/ll for which an applicant is selected will depend on his/her performance at a Placement Test to be held on 25^th January 2015.
• Applicants who have successfully completed the Final Examination of the Certificate in Basic English are eligible to apply for the Stage II of this programme. Such applicants are not required to sit this Placement Test Such applicants should send in duly completed application forms.

# Students who successfully complete this programme may gain entry to the ‘Diploma in English Language & Literature’ conducted by the Open University of Sri Lanka, based on their performance in the assessment.

Application forms and Brochures containing details of the above programme can be obtained from 16^th December 2014 to 16^th January 2015.

Cost of Application Form and Brochure – Rs.600/-

From the Public Information Office, Open University, Nawala,Nugegoda (Entrance at Nawala side) by calling over between 9.00 a.m.and 3.00 p.m. on any day except public holidays. Payment by cash or Credit card.

From Regional and Study centres listed above by calling over between 9.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. on any day (except Sundays, Mondays and public holidays).Payment by cash only.

A limited number of application forms will be issued on a first come first served basis at all centres listed above. Duly completed applications must reach the Asst. Director/Regional Officer/Co-ordinator of your centre on or before 16^th January 2015.

Department of Language Studies -011 2881430.

Prospective applicants could also submit applications online by visiting our webpage (www.ou.aclk). Relevant payment could be made online through Debit / Credit card.

Public Information Office : Tel. 0112 881256/ 327

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