Higher National Diploma in English is being conducted as full time and part time with the duration of 2 ½ years and 2 years respectively.
The full time course has 2 year course work and 06 months implant training in specialized fields where as the part time course has 2 years course work only.
Mode of conduct of programs
Full Time Course: Monday- Friday ( 8.30 am- 4.00 pm)
Part Time Course: Saturday and Sunday ( 8.00 am- 4.30 pm)
Assessment Method
The assessment method includes two semester end examinations per year and continuous assessment methods.
Selection Method
Short listed applicants will have to sit for a written test and face an interview for the selection. The selections of the students will be based on the merit performance in both written examination and interview.
The number of students to be recruited will be decided by the relevant institutes according to the availability of resources.
The decision of the Director General SLIATE will be the final decision on the admission of the students.
Date, Time and Venue of the interview and written examination and the necessary documents to be submitted in the interview will be notified in writing after receiving all the applications.
Entry Profile
The applicants should have one of the following
- Successful completion of GCE ( A/ L) Examination (Old syllabus ) in four subjects with “ C “ pass in English Language at GCE (O / L) Examination.
OR - Successful completion of GCE ( A/ L) Examination (New syllabus ) in three subjects with “ C “ pass in English Language at GCE (O / L) Examination.
OR - English specialist Teacher Training certificate; or the Diploma offered by the College of Education.
OR - Successful completion of GCE ( A/ L) Examination (New syllabus ) in three subjects and a pass at the National Certificate in English for Commerce, industry and further Education conducted by the Department of Technical Education & Training or equivalent qualifications
NOTE: The applicants for the Part Time course should have a permanent employment with one of the above mentioned qualifications.
Subjects and Credits
Year 1 – Semester 1
| Module Code | Module Title | Credits | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EN 1111 | Reading & Vocabulary Development | 03 | GPA |
| EN 1112 | Effective Communication Skills I | 02 | GPA |
| EN 1113 | Listening Skills I | 01 | GPA |
| EN 1114 | Language Structure, Usage & Linguistics I | 04 | GPA |
| EN 1115 | Introduction to Literature | 04 | GPA |
| EN 1116 | Professional Writing I | 02 | GPA |
| EN 1117 | Computer Assisted Language Learning & Study Skills I | 02 | NGPA |
| TOTAL | 18 |
Year 1 – Semester 2
| Module Code | Module Title | Credits | Status |
| EN 1211 | Intermediate Reading & Vocabulary Development | 03 | GPA |
| EN 1212 | Effective Communication Skills II | 02 | GPA |
| EN 1213 | Listening Skills II | 01 | GPA |
| EN 1214 | Language Structure, Usage & Linguistics II | 04 | GPA |
| EN 1215 | British & American literature | 04 | GPA |
| EN 1216 | Professional Writing II | 02 | GPA |
| EN 1217 | Computer Assisted Language Learning & Study Skills II | 02 | NGPA |
| TOTAL | 18 |
Year 2 – Semester 1
| Module Code | Module Title | Credits | Status |
| EN 2111 | Advanced Reading & Vocabulary Development I | 03 | GPA |
| EN 2112 | Technology based Communication Skills | 02 | GPA |
| EN 2113 | Language Structure, Usage & Linguistics III | 04 | GPA |
| EN 2114 | Commonwealth Literature | 04 | GPA |
| EN 2115 | Professional Writing III | 02 | GPA |
| EN 2116 | Research Methodology | 01 | GPA |
| EN 2117 EN 2118 EN 2119 | English Language Teaching Methodology I/Fundamental Business English I /Fundamental Journalism I | 04 | GPA |
| TOTAL | 20 |
Year 2 – Semester 2
| Module Code | Module Title | Credits | Status |
| EN 2211 | Advanced Reading & Vocabulary Development II | 03 | GPA |
| EN 2212 | Language Structure, Usage & Linguistics IV | 04 | GPA |
| EN 2213 | Sri Lankan Literature | 04 | GPA |
| EN 2214 | Advanced Professional Writing. | 02 | GPA |
| EN 2215EN 2216EN 2217 | English Language Teaching Methodology II/Fundamental Business English II / FundamentalJournalism II | 04 | GPA |
| EN 2218EN 2219EN 2220 | Principles of education /Intermediate Business English /Intermediate Journalism | 03 | GPA |
| EN 2221EN 2222EN 2223 | Educational Measurement /Advanced Business English I /Advanced Journalism I / | 03 | GPA |
| EN 2221EN 2222EN 2223 | Educational Psychology /Advanced Business English II /Advanced Journalism II | 03 | GPA |
| TOTAL | 26 |
Year 3 – Semester 1
| Module Code | Module Title | Credits | Status |
| EN 3111 | Implant Training/Project | 06 | GPA |
| TOTAL | 06 |
Course Fees
No course fees are levied for full time course. Course fees for the part time students will be Eight thousand Rupees ( Rs 12000 /-) per semester.
Conducted At
| No. | Name of the ATI/ATI section | Addresses | Full Time/Part Time | Telephone No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hardy Advanced Technological Institute, Ampara | Inginiyagala Rd., Ampara | Full Time Part Time | 0632222056 0632223035 0718100975 0717638653 |
| 02 | Advanced Technological Section Anuradhapura | Akkara 111, Anula Mw, Pandulagama, Anuradhapura. | Part Time Part Time | 0252234417 0716564572 0715177580 |
| 03 | Advanced Technological Institute, Badulla | Greenland Drive, Badulla | Full Time Part Time | 0552230218 0552223818 0778094573 0712347677 |
| 04 | Advanced Technological Section Batticaloa | Main Street, Kovil Kulam, Arayampathi, Batticaloa | Full Time Part Time | 0652247519 0652247470 0778641182 0716376307 |
| 05 | Advanced Technological Institute, Dehiwala. | Waidya Road, Dehiwala | Full Time Part Time | 0112738349 0718085371 0714407665 |
| 06 | Advanced Technological Institute, Jaffna. | No. 665/5, Beach Road, Guru Nagar, Jaffna | Full Time Part Time | 0212222595 0212229803 0718447486 0777113664 |
| 07 | Advanced Technological Institute, Kandy. | No. 16, Keppetipola Mw,Kandy | Full Time Part Time | 0812226644 0812232097 0719175285 0774538133 |
| 08 | Advanced Technological Institute, Kegalle. | Bandaranayake Mw, Kegalle | Full Time Part Time | 0352221297 0352221713 0714848210 0716254659 |
| 09 | Advanced Technological Institute, Kurunagala. | 22/1, Wilgoda Road, Kurunagala | Full Time Part Time | 0372229583 0372224911 0714882528 |
| 10 | Advanced Technological Institute, Galle. | Siridamma Mw, Labuduwa, Akmeemana. | Full Time Part Time | 0912246179 |
| 11 | Advanced Technological Section Rathnapura | New Town , Rathnapura | Full Time Part Time | 0452231492 0452231493 0718147124 0713930219 |
| 12 | Advanced Technological Section Samanthurai | ATI Avenue, Sammanthurai. | Part Time Full Time | 0672261304 0775153500 |
| 13 | Advanced Technological Section Tangalle | YYayawaththa, Netolpitiya, Tangalle | Full Time Part Time | 0472241845 0472241846 0714491932 |
| 14 | Advanced Technological Institute -Trincomalee | Inner Harbour Rd, Trincomalee | Full Time Part Time | 0262223232 0262050617 0773659589 |
| 15 | Advanced Technological Institute -Nawalapitiya | Old Urban Council Building, Nawalapitiya | Full Time Part Time | 0542050634 0713702889 |
| 16 | Advanced Technological Institute -Mannar | 201, PESC, Thalaimannar Road, Mannar | Full Time | 0233122555 0767966111 |
How to Apply
All duly filled applications should be directed to the relevant Advanced Technological Institute under a registered cover with a receipt obtained by crediting Rs 500 / – to the SLIATE account No 025-2-001-1-3397613 at peoples Bank, Park Street Branch ( Colombo) or any other branch of Peoples Bank in Sri Lanka.