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British Council Sri Lanka
Registering for course

Our registration procedure helps you to find the course that is best for you, whatever your goals and ability may be.

What do I do first?
You will need to book a placement test. We use this placement test to discover your English level.
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How do I book a placement test?
Come to the British Council Teaching Centre during our opening hours and book your test

Colombo 0830 to 1930 (on weekdays) or
0800 to 1900 (on Saturday and Sunday)
Kandy 0900 to 1600 (from Tuesday to Saturday)

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Do I need to bring anything with me?
Yes. You need to bring a passport, National Identity Card or Postal ID, and Rs. 800/-, the non-refundable placement test fee. After the placement test we recommend that you register for the course on the same day, as places are limited. Therefore, you will need to bring the course fee.
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When can I take the test?
You will be given a time and a date for your test and a receipt, when you book a placement test.
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What do I do on the day of the placement test?
Bring your placement test receipt and arrive at the Teaching Centre 5 minutes before your test time.

When you arrive, there are 8 steps for you to follow
(this will take approximately 2 hours):

1

check in and complete a registration card


2


complete a short written test

3

test is marked and you will be required to wait in a classroom

4

complete a longer written test - see example

5

You have a short break while your second test is marked

6

meet with a teacher who will look at your test results and give you a spoken interview

7

speak with a counsellor about class availability and choose your preferred day and time for your class

8


register and pay for your course.
After the placement test we recommend that you register for the course on the same day, as places are limited. However, if you want to wait, your placement test results will remain valid for the next three terms (seven-and-a-half months) and you may register at a later time.

To register for your course you will need:

          the course fee
          your placement test fee receipt/certificate

On payment of your course fees you will get a receipt and your class schedule.

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How can I pay?
You can pay for the class by cash, cheque or credit card.
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What else do I need for my course?
You will need to buy your course book before the first lesson, from the CG Associates Bookshop in Colombo (23, Alfred House Gardens, Colombo 03) or the CG Associates agent at the British Council Kandy during the first week of the term.

Register for an English course for adults
General English [course details] [registration details]
Better Spoken English [course details] [registration details]
English for Further Studies [course details] [registration details]


Register for a Young Learner course
Primary - aged 6 to 7 [course details] [registration details]
Junior - aged 8 to 10 [course details] [registration details]
Senior - aged 11 to 13 [course details] [registration details]
Teens - aged 14 to 15 [course details] [registration details]


Register for an IELTS course
IELTS Preparation course [course details] [registration details]
IELTS Express course [course details] [registration details]


Register for a professional skills workshop


Soft Skills workshops - Interpersonal communication:

Communicate with Confidence [workshop details] [registration details]
Effective Presentation Skills [workshop details] [registration details]
Effective Presentation Skills- Advanced [workshop details] [registration details]
Effective Negotiation Skills [workshop details] [registration details]
Making Meetings Work [workshop details] [registration details]

Soft Skills workshops - Written communication:

Business Writing [workshop details] [registration details]
Better Emails and Letters [workshop details] [registration details]
Effective Report Writing [workshop details] [registration details]
Grammar for Business [workshop details] [registration details]

Soft Skills workshops - Personal performance:

Time Management [workshop details] [registration details]
Manage Your Work / Life Balance [workshop details] [registration details]
Creativity and Problem Solving [workshop details] [registration details]

Soft Skills workshops - Leadership:

Coaching, Counselling & Mentoring [workshop details] [registration details]
Train the Trainer [workshop details] [registration details]

Soft Skills workshops - Customer service:

Handling Difficult Colleagues and Customers [workshop details] [registration details]
Customer-focussed Telephone Skills [workshop details] [registration details]
Customer Service Essentials [workshop details] [registration details]

Courses

English for Specific Purposes (ESP) [course details] [registration details]
Customised Business Communication Skills (CBCS) [course details] [registration details]

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