Course : Higher Nation Diploma in English
Benifit to us : UGC Circular for increments
http://www.sliate.ac.lk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=82&Itemid=59
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.
Course Fees
No course fees are levied for full time course. Course fees for the part time students will be Six thousand Rupees ( Rs 6000 /-) per semester.
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 application.
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 |
063-2222056 |
02 |
Advanced Technological Section |
No. 35/388, Harishchandra Mw, Anuradhapura |
Part Time |
025-2234417 |
03 |
Advanced Technological Institute, Badulla |
Greenland Drive, Badulla |
Full Time |
055-2230818 |
04 |
Advanced Technological Section |
Main Street, Kovil Kulam, Arayampathi, Batticaloa |
Part Time |
0652247519 |
05 |
Advanced Technological Institute, Dehiwala. |
Waidya Road, Dehiwala |
Full Time |
0112738349 |
06 |
Advanced Technological Institute, Jaffna. |
No. 665/5, Beach Road, Guru Nagar, Jaffna |
Full Time Part Time |
021-2222595 |
07 |
Advanced Technological Institute, Kandy. |
No. 16, Keppetipola Mw,Kandy |
Full Time Part Time |
0812226644 |
08 |
Advanced Technological Institute, Kegalle. |
Bandaranayake Mw, Kegalle |
Full Time Part Time |
035-2221297 |
09 |
Advanced Technological Institute, Kurunagala. |
22/1, Wilgoda Road, Kurunagala |
Full Time Part Time |
037-2224911 037-2229583 |
10 |
Advanced Technological Institute, Galle. |
Siridamma Mw, Labuduwa, Akmeemana. |
Full Time Part Time |
091-2246179 |
11 |
Advanced Technological Section Samanthurai |
Main Street, Samanthurai |
Full Time |
067-2261304 |
12 |
Advanced Technological Section Trincomalee |
Inner Harbour Rd, Trincomalle | Full Time | 026-2223232 |
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 |
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 2215 EN 2216 EN 2217 |
English Language Teaching Methodology II/ Fundamental Business English II / Fundamental Journalism II |
04 |
GPA |
EN 2218 EN 2219 EN 2220 |
Principles of education / Intermediate Business English / Intermediate Journalism |
03 |
GPA |
EN 2221 EN 2222 EN 2223 |
Educational Measurement / Advanced Business English I / Advanced Journalism I / |
03 |
GPA |
EN 2221 EN 2222 EN 2223 |
Educational Psychology / Advanced Business English II / Advanced Journalism II |
03 |
|
TOTAL |
26 |
Year 3 - Semester 1
Module Code |
Module Title |
Credits |
Status |
EN 3111 |
Implant Training/Project |
06 |
GPA |
TOTAL |
06 |
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.
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.
The course applied should be clearly stated on the top left hand corner of the envelope.