Free Overseas Education Counselling
To take a decision on the right country and the most appropriate educational provider is an extremely difficult task. As such our skilled counsellors and our overseas experienced consultants in your desired educational field will assist you in streamlining your process of shortlisting the country and the educational provider best suiting your career goals as well as budget preferences. We offer a wide choice of countries, the most suitable educational providers and courses of studies.
It will be advantageous for students from Sri Lanka who will be guided by some of our Australian consultants who are Sri Lankan expatriates residing in Sydney and who can speak their language, all throughout the application process and until you fully settle down in Australia for your studies.
Our representation of different universities in Australia, UK, Canada, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Latvia, France, Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Estonia and across the globe ensures that with us, you have a lot to choose from. We can also guide you in securing admission in universities offering scholarships in countries such as Finland, Sweden, UK and Australia.
We also provide settlement support services in Australia, UK, Finland and Sweden free of charge for our clients.
Will studying abroad help me find a good job?
Your career prospects will benefit hugely from your experience of studying, living and socialising overseas. It’s an opportunity for you to develop a wealth of new skills, perspectives and stronger English language skills and seek work experience from the kind of employers you’d like to work for.
The skills and qualifications employers and professional registration bodies require will vary from country to country. If, for example, you are working towards a career with strict entry requirements such as medicine, engineering, law or teaching, do some research with the relevant registration bodies in Sri Lanka for advice?
There are a limited number of scholarships and bursaries available for international students. The amount varies by level of study and by institution. Scholarships are competitive and you need to demonstrate exceptional academic achievements. Governments and other organisations also provide scholarships and awards to help international students study overseas. Your WIS Education counsellor will have details of various scholarships.
Working while you study can complement your study and living experience. If you pursue a course at degree level or above you may be permitted to work while on an international student visa. Before you undertake any paid work, ensure that your visa permits it. The opportunity for students to work part-time during their studies varies from country to country. Generally, 20 hours during course of study and unlimited hours during the university holiday breaks.
Many universities have a dedicated job centre on-campus for students that advertise job opportunities to help students develop various skills. The university career service is also a useful source of information. Our Sri Lankan consultants who live in Australia could also help students to find jobs and provide referrals for jobs.
We recommend you begin your application process preferably one year in advance but should not in any case be less than six months to allow enough time for your applications to be processed. Bear in mind that the academic year begins at different times of the year and differ from country to country.