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EVS introduces Global Study Partners facility for students who wish to study abroad
Leading visa consultancy agency Expo Visa Services (EVS) recently introduced a highly individualized, innovative, and scalable student recruitment platform called Global Study Partners (GSP) after becoming the first channel partner for GSP in Sri Lanka. The platform provides guidance — from application to enrolment — to prospective students and those wishing to migrate and study abroad. EVS will join an ecosystem of education agents, travel agents, schools, and other entities that GSP has identified as a source of international student recruitment and enrolment.
A free service, GSP offers a unique online two-sided EdTech marketplace, linking millions of students through their agents and channels to over 35,000 courses and 500 institutions globally. The gamut of courses accessible through GSP vary from Pathway Programs to Vocational Training, Private Higher Education and University. The platform will also provide post-study work visa opportunities, offering overseas graduates from Sri Lanka the option to apply for the right to stay on for job experience at the end of their university courses.
“While the global pandemic has dampened hopes of prospective students worldwide, we here at EVS have been working to help students surpass their preliminary doubts and fears into expanding their educational aspirations when choosing to pursue their higher and vocational education. The GSP facility helps students understand and assess the imperative decisions when choosing their place of study, preferred educational course, price range of the select mode of education, if the course is suitable to their career prospects and other key questions such as, if they can speak to someone locally in person or even compare courses,” said Chanaka Rajaratne, Head of EVS.
Through GSP, students may purchase additional products prior to their departure to their educational destination. These products include but are not limited to Compulsory Student Health Cover, Study Loans, Accommodation, Wi-Fi & Connectivity, Travel, and even extra tutoring. GSP is not only limited to the student’s educational prospects but also provides students with access to over 900 recruitment partners across the globe.
“The uniqueness of Global Study Partners is that it caters to transforms lives through education by providing access to expertise, platforms and services needed to empower students to study anywhere in the world. Such services are developed to put students at ease in a VUCA world such as ours. We encourage students to try out this free service and not to lose hope in fulfilling their vocational, educational and ultimately career prospects,” added Rajaratne.
Due to a high-cost factor when studying overseas, GSP offers Scholarships to eligible students in Australia, Tasmania, Ireland, UK, USA, Canada & Singapore. Students who may wish to utilize the GSP facility can now reach out to EVS and contact any trusted expert advisor who are available to deliver highly qualified counselling & provide insights into the world’s best study options.
Expo Visa Services operates as a fully-fledged Visa Consultancy provider. A subsidiary of the Leisure Arm of Expolanka Holdings PLC, the company facilitates the entire visa application process from filling applications, documentation, collecting and delivering documents, embassy submission and accompanying applicants to their visa submissions where necessary. With a proven record of success, EVS aims to ensure the highest convenience and accuracy throughout their wide portfolio of solutions.
Dr. R. A. D. Jeewantha was honoured as the Most Innovative Dentist of the Year at the Business World International Awards, 2025. Organised by the Business World International Organisation, the award ceremony was held recently at the Mount Lavinia Hotel. A graduate of the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Dr. Jeewantha has built a reputation as one of Sri Lanka’s most respected and forward-thinking dental surgeons. After gaining vital experience in Government hospitals, including the Teaching Hospital in Karapitiya, he also served at a leading private hospital before launching his own practice—Doctor J Premium Dental Care in Delkanda, Nugegoda.
His dental clinic is known for offering advanced, patient-focused treatments in restorative dentistry, cosmetic procedures, and implantology, using state-of-the-art technology. Dr. Jeewantha is especially skilled in dental implants, having completed the American Residency Course in Dental Implantology at Roseman University, accredited by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Dr. Jeewantha holds fellowships from the International College of Continuing Dental Education (FICCDE) and the Pierre Fauchard Academy (USA). His advanced skills include modern root canal treatments using Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) for both surgical and non-surgical procedures.
He has completed international trainings in digital dentistry, full-arch implantology techniques like All-on-Four and Zygomatic Systems, and smile design using digital 3D scans. He has participated in global dental events such as the Asia-Pacific Dental Congress and completed training at institutions including the University of Manchester and North Western State Medical University in Russia. His courses have covered everything from intraoral scanning to managing tooth wear. He has previously received many local and international awards. Dr. Jeewantha also serves the community as a Justice of the Peace for All Island.
The Foundation in Biological Studies at IIHS provides a unique alternative for students looking to fast-track their health careers after their Ordinary Level (O/L) exams. This programme offers a direct route to global health careers, bypassing traditional A/Ls. With over 1,000 students already advancing to universities in Australia, the UK, and Finland, IIHS has positioned the course as a reliable launchpad for careers in fields like medicine, nursing, biomedical sciences, and digital health. “This programme is a game-changer, offering a transformative journey into global healthcare education,” said IIHS CEO Dr. Kithsiri Edirisinghe.
Seylan Bank has recorded a Profit before Tax (PBT) of LKR 4,199 million in Q1 2025, marking a 13.36% growth compared to LKR 3,704 million in Q1 2024. Profit after Tax (PAT) rose by 20.29%, reaching LKR 2,761 million, up from LKR 2,295 million in the corresponding period of 2024.
Despite a decrease in net interest income by 8.37% due to market interest rate reductions, the bank’s net fee-based income grew by 13.83%, driven by fees from loans, cards, remittances, and other services. Total operating income for the quarter was LKR 11,258 million, a 3.83% decrease from the previous year, while operating expenses rose by 4.62%, largely due to increased personnel and other operating costs.
Impairment charges were significantly reduced by 83.17%, totaling LKR 262 million, reflecting the bank’s solid credit quality and proactive provisions. The bank’s impaired loan ratio improved to 1.98% from 2.10% in Q1 2024, with a provision cover ratio of 80.74%.
Seylan Bank’s total assets grew to LKR 785 billion, with loans and advances reaching LKR 469 billion and deposits totaling LKR 647 billion. The bank’s capital adequacy ratios remained strong, with the Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio at 13.67% and Total Capital Ratio at 17.64%.
In addition to its financial performance, Seylan Bank continued its commitment to education, opening 16 more “Seylan Pahasara Libraries,” bringing the total to 281 libraries across the island.Fitch Ratings upgraded Seylan Bank’s National Long-Term Rating to ‘A+(lka)’ with a Stable Outlook in January 2025, further underscoring the bank’s financial stability and growth trajectory.
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