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Sheron
Mar 27 2026
33In this ever-changing and fast-paced world, the industry demands competent individuals be produced as quickly as possible to satisfy the needs of the world.
In keeping with the latest trends, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), the #1 non-state university in Sri Lanka (according to the ScholarGPS Institutional Rankings 2026), identified that not every student is academically inclined or is interested in pursuing Advanced Level (A/L), and also understood the need for a programme quicker than A/L which could act as a stepping stone to studying for a degree that is globally recognized. Teenagers can be inspired to take on the world at a young age, and the roots of their dreams can be planted as children in school, but the path to making them reality can sometimes be lengthy, time-consuming and expensive.
The SLIIT International Foundation (SIF) conducted at SLIIT Connect, Malabe, is a one-year programme designed as a pathway towards foreign degrees in Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Business, Fashion Business & Management, Engineering, Psychology, Nursing, Quantity Surveying, and Interior Design, with transfers available to universities overseas.
Students enrolled in the SIF should complete a set of compulsory modules and can choose electives (optional modules) depending on the degree programme they intend to follow afterwards. Engaging in the SIF is a cost-effective method towards undergraduate studies and would enable students to possibly spend less than they would if they were to do their A/Ls at an international school.
The SLIIT International Foundation’s strong enrolment in its inaugural year stands as a testament to the exceptional standards SLIIT has upheld over its 25+ years in the higher education sector. SLIIT has witnessed success in the face of the constant and continuous demand for high-quality academic programmes and top-ranking graduates and has always matched international standards with the ever-evolving changes taking place on a local and global scale.
Students who have completed Sri Lankan, Edexcel and Cambridge O/Ls are all welcome to explore this opportunity and can gain exposure with support from the esteemed panel of academics and prepare themselves for a foreign-affiliated degree programme. As the SIF focuses on a skill-based learning approach, it reduces exam pressure and is recognized by universities with competitive entry such as The University of Queensland, Australia, which offers direct progression to specific degrees upon successful completion of the SLIIT International Foundation.
The SIF has a balanced curriculum catering to those who have not decided on a fixed university path and would prefer flexibility and versatility when advancing to higher education unlike the standard school system. If you are a student after O/L who is wondering what options you have next or if you are a parent whose child’s interests are in pursuing a qualification other than A/L, the SLIIT International Foundation is the right choice for an academic pathway to pursuing a degree programme.
Applications are now open. Call us on 011-7544801 to discuss your options or submit your details on apply.sliit.lk to receive more information on the SLIIT International Foundation.
