Diploma in English (Extension) Year 2023/2024
Applications are invited for the above course from those employed in the public and the private sectors and school
leavers. Applicants should possess the following entry requirements.
A. An Advanced Certificate in English from a recognized university OR
B. A candidate should have passed General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination, or an equivalent qualification or a course equivalent to SLQF level 2 (Sri Lanka Qualifications Framework) or NVQ 4 (National Vocational Qualification ) and
a. A pass (S) for General English at GCE (A/L) or
b. A credit pass (C)for English at GCE (O/L) or
c. Basic or Professional English Certificate from a recognized university or
d. A pass at the National Certificate in English (NCE) or
e. A pass at the compulsory English examination conducted by a university as a requirement for the award of a degree. or
f. A degree in English medium from a recognized university. or Any other qualification, the Board of Studies may, on case-by-case evaluation, consider suitable, and acceptable to the Senate
B. A candidate should have passed General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination, or an equivalent qualification or a course equivalent to SLQF level 2 (Sri Lanka Qualifications Framework) or NVQ 4 (National Vocational Qualification ) and
a. A pass (S) for General English at GCE (A/L) or
b. A credit pass (C)for English at GCE (O/L) or
c. Basic or Professional English Certificate from a recognized university or
d. A pass at the National Certificate in English (NCE) or
e. A pass at the compulsory English examination conducted by a university as a requirement for the award of a degree. or
f. A degree in English medium from a recognized university. or Any other qualification, the Board of Studies may, on case-by-case evaluation, consider suitable, and acceptable to the Senate
In addition, the candidates have to sit for a selection test conducted by the University. Those who possess a pass at
the Advanced Certificate in English (Extension) course conducted by a recognized university will be exempted from
the selection test.
Duration
One Year ( Saturday or Sunday)
Course
This course includes lessons and activities to improve advanced Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills and
Grammar. The course includes a Literature component as well.
The course is conducted both in the physical/in-campus mode and the online mode according to the preference of
the candidate. The examinations are conducted in-campus physically.
Fees
Course Fee - Rs. 32,500/= (With the option of paying in 2 installments: Rs. 20,000/=+Rs.12, 500/=)
Registration Fee- Rs. 1000/=
Applications
Application forms and further information could be downloaded from www.rjt.ac.lk or
http://cdce.rjt.ac.lk/cdce/news.php or obtained by personally visiting the university. Completed application should
be sent to Deputy Registrar, Centre for Distance & Continuing Education, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka,
Mihintale along with a copy of the birth certificate, Copies of educational certificates, and the bank slip after
depositing the selection fee of Rs.500.00 credited to Account No. 5022233 of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Bank
of Ceylon, Mihintale Branch (Payment could be made at any branch of Bank of Ceylon).
Closing Date of Applications
Applications will close on 30.05.2023
Inquiries: Department of English Language Teaching - 025 -2266802
Deputy Registrar, Center for Distance and Continuing Education - 0252260220
Registrar
Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
Mihintale
26.03.2023