AIBS affirms leadership in delivery of internationally accredited STEM programs in Sri Lanka

Sealing a partnership of three years – AIBS Chairperson Rohini Nanayakkara, and Founder and Managing Director Hiran de Silva with Edge Hill University, United Kingdom Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. George Talbot

Heads of educational institutions and 

strategic partners among those who joined in the discussion 

• Enters transnational education with UK’s Edge Hill University affiliation 
• Currently offers seven undergraduate courses in Science, Business, IT 

Prof. George Talbot speaks on the importance of apt knowledge tools for young people

AIBS Founder and Managing Director Hiran de Silva retells AIBS journey from its beginnings in 2018

The Asian Institute of Business and Science (AIBS) founded in 2018 recently held a celebratory event marking its journey of six years – from humble beginnings to an entity that continues to raise the bar in imparting higher education excellence. 

Firmly embedded into the realm of world class transnational education with the affiliation etched with Edge Hill University, UK in 2022, AIBS currently offers 21 study courses and programs across 14 awarding bodies, universities and higher education institutions to 600 plus learners. 

Pro-Vice Chancellor of Edge Hill University, which is ranked 35th in the Guardian Rankings, 

Professor George Talbot stated that Edge Hill University was recognised as the Modern University of the Year in 2022. “We are renowned for our excellence in STEM education and our affiliation with AIBS assures a strong pathway for us to deliver an unparalleled educational experience, especially in the Life Sciences sector, for Sri Lankan students. Our partnership with AIBS ensures seamless delivery of academic curriculums meeting the highest standards demanded of international degrees, provides skills development and research support for AIBS academics. We plan to expand the portfolio of offerings in undergraduate studies covering Environmental Science, Food Science and Technology, Biochemistry, Business Analytics, Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence along with select post-graduate programs.” 

Built on the vision of establishing a science-centric institution, AIBS began its journey in higher education as an accredited centre to deliver Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Applied Sciences with two specialisations in biology and biotechnology. Subsequently, Business and Computing, with five specialisations, including Business, Marketing, Accounting and Finance, Computing and Software Engineering were added to the portfolio. Based on this success, AIBS moved into delivery of undergraduate programs in Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Genetics, International Business, Marketing, Computing and Software Engineering in partnership with Edge Hill University. 

 “We are a leading choice for STEM education in Sri Lanka,” said AIBS Founder and Managing Director Hiran de Silva addressing the gathering of heads of education institutions and strategic partners. “From 2019, our sights have been set on expanding our transnational education space. This we did with our partnerships with Pearson Education UK, Edge Hill University, Rosedale Global High School and NCC Education UK offering a suite of pre-university and postsecondary qualifications. We pioneered the Ontario Secondary School Diploma in Sri Lanka and offered International Foundation Diploma in Higher Education and Australian Foundation Year programs in Science, Business, IT and Engineering to overcome the disruptions created by COVID.” 

Tracing some milestones, de Silva stated that AIBS is now the top producer of NCC Level 3 graduates in Sri Lanka, setting a benchmark for pre-university education in the region. “The partnership with Rosedale Global International to introduce the prestigious Ontario Secondary School Diploma accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education in Canada now produce over one hundred OSSD graduates at AIBS annually.” 

Taking the lessons learned in the classroom to the practical world, AIBS now partners leading industry entities including Gene Labs Medical, Derana Medical Labs, and Institute for Research and Development among many others. 

With a strong focus on research in Life Sciences, Business, and IT, ensuring its contribution to academic innovation and societal development, AIBS remains steadfast in its mission to empower students with world-class education, preparing them to become leaders and innovators in a dynamic global landscape.