Teach English- the need of the hour

Teach English- The need of the hour.
Teaching is one of the noblest professions. It is said that teachers are the builders of the nation. The teacher moulds and guides the student for the enhanced vision of their life. A good teacher is always a role model for the student. Teachers teach an assortment of subjects, but teaching English is a genuine profession, especially as second language.
‘Language is the dress of thoughts’ said the famous write Samuel Johnson. It can be any language that you articulate your thoughts, but in this sophisticated world, learning English is imperative. A day will come up to when English will become the universal language. We Asian’s are the second language learners of English. So the teachers who teach English must be perfect in English. They should be trained to teach English. This training is made available at PATHE Academy- Teaching English for the Speakers of Other Language – (TESOL). It endows with a thorough introduction to theory and methodology of teaching English to the speakers of other language through modern teaching technologies
Why TESOL at PATHE?
PATHE offer the best of training with classroom activities. These activities make your teach more effective and inspire the learners to learn. It pounds inquisitiveness to learn English.
Aims and Objectives:
It lends a hand to teach English for Primary, Secondary and Adult categories. The course will enable you to understand how language is acquired, what constitute error in a language, principles on which modern language teaching are based and which methodologies can be used to teach English and the use of materials and teaching aids ,also classroom organisation and designing of syllabuses
What do you learn?
The nature of language acquisition
Language learning Strategies
Principles of language teaching with basic educational psychology
Linguistics and structures of English
Word class and functional grammar
Pronunciation problems of non native speakers.
Modern teaching methodology
Language skills development
Lesson planning, classroom planning and preparation
Teaching materials and enrichment activities।
Successful student will be honoured with a Diploma in Teaching English for The Speakers of Other Language (TESOL)। The PATHE Diploma is recognized by most government and non-governmental organization। Further you are entitled to sit for the Univerisity of Cambridge examinations and gain a world recognised CELTA certificate or DELTA diploma from UK.
PATHE head office is positioned at No. 37, School lane, Bambalapity with two centers at 128/B1, Stanley Thilakarathne Mw, Nugegoda and 111-1/2, Maya Avenue Kirulapana Colombo 06 and affiliated with several foreign universities. For further details please feel free to call Ms. Anita Gamage, Coordinator English Programmes on 2502012 or write to anita@patheacademy.org

A world Class Tourism and Hospitality Diploma - CTH

A world Class Tourism and Hospitality Diploma, Now IN Sri Lanka from the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality - CTH 

With a surge in Tourism world over and especially in Sri Lanka the Hospitality and Tourism industry has become high competitive sector and faces a Shortage of highly-skilled, professional, qualified and internationally aware hotel employees. So it is imperative that training and self-development are key factors in getting you the career you want, with international hotel groups both in Sri Lanka and world wide.  

Since 1982 Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality CTH has steadily built a worldwide reputation for valuable qualifications for the tourism, travel and hospitality industries. CTH with its strong industry endorsements from Virgin Atlantic, GTMC and Star Alliance, students can be confident and they will have a first-class learning experience, leading to valuable qualifications. This is supported by the Institute of Hospitality endorsement of our Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications. The Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality will continue to specialize in unique professional qualifications which lead to rewarding careers in the industry, either directly or after final year university degree study

 FURTHER EDUCATION (BRIDGING PROGRAMMES): on completion of the CTH Diplomas and advance diplomas

The CTH qualifications are recognized by a number of British universities including Middlesex University - Dubai Campus, U.A.E , University College Birmingham , University of Sunderland, London South Bank University , The Hotel School Sydney, The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN), Sunway University College, Glion and Les Roches Hospitality Management Schools - Switzerland, HELP University College, University of Northampton, Salford University , Heriott Watt University to name a few of the universities.

Get the CTH benefit in Sri Lanka itself from PATHE Academy 

PATHE Academy is the Regional GSA representative for the international chain, bringing an internationally recognized and accepted programme to aspiring Sri Lanka students who do not have to spend huge sum of money to get qualification of international repute. PATHE Academy delivers the programme with a well industry experienced lecture panel. And to further your education PATHE Academy has agreement for guaranteed direct admissions to 2nd and 3rd year at West London College with a further year of study leading to an honours degree - Hotel Management awarded by Bournemouth University.

PATHE ‘s Distance education Department is affiliated  with Folk University of Sweden, University of London External System, U21Global, TUI University to provide quality education right here in Sri Lanka and has won the prestigious status as one of the trusted academy providing useful and quality education. PATHE deliver quality education using the latest technology in the field of education. PATHE is an accredited test centre to provide the TOEFL iBT exams.

For further clarifications and details on the CTH programme please feel free to talk to our professional team of counselors at PATHE Academy 37, School Lane, Colombo-03 a full time officer in charge of handling any relevant queries is on 0773171300 or on 011 2502012 or visit our website www.patheacademy.org or the CTH website www.cthawards.com.

 -ENDS-

·  CTH provides gold standard management training for the tourism, travel and hospitality industries.

·  Over 7,000 students study our programmes globally, (or in the UK and internationally).

·  For more information regarding our brand, please call Natalie Moorcock or Nick Wright on 020 7612 0170 or email marketing@cthawards.com  

MEDICAL STUDIES @PATHE ACADEMY

Nursing Student of the Medical Faculty  during the  graduation Cermony -2008

MEDICAL STUDIES @PATHE ACADEMY

PATHE Academy, the People’s Academy for Tertiary and Higher Education, was established with the Vision under the guidance of the Mahinda Chinthiyana to be the leader in career oriented education in the country. The mission is to provide excellence in teaching, training and carrier education needs of the country while being responsive to on going changes, well- being and needs of the student communities and people of Sri Lanka. 

It is a unique educational academy yet established in the country to teach and train people in career directed courses moldings   both new students and apprentices to become full pledged professionals who are vital to the well being of the country. They find ready employment in the private and state sector or are able to practice on their own. 

The courses and teaching materials have been designed and continuously updated by expert teachers and practicing professionals taking into account the local needs and the new developments that are on going elsewhere in the world as we strive to provide the best education and training for those who enroll with us.  

Professions Supplementary to medicine which comes under the Faculty of Medicine, offers Higher Diploma certificates as well as Certificate courses in the following career oriented disciplines within the faculty of medicine: 

• Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), 
• General Nursing, 
• Pharmacy, 
• Physiotherapy, 
• Radiography. 

The Demand for Professionals Supplementary to medicine in our country is on the increase in both the government and private sector. Recognizing this need PATHE Academy has taken a giant stride in promoting Professions Supplementary to medicine courses in Sri Lanka. To carter to the youth who have chosen Professions Supplementary to medicine, PATHE Academy has established a chain of hospitals fully equipped with Laboratories having the most modern machinery.  For practical training PATHE academy has among its group of companies Park Hospitals (Pvt) Ltd. which is a fully equipped with the necessary infrastructure and facilities together with a mobile health care service by Med Express (Pvt) Ltd.

Park Hospitals (Pvt) Ltd is ideally situated in the heart of Colombo city with all the modern facilities and services necessary for high quality health care.

Med express (Pvt) Ltd. is a mobile healthcare fully equipped with a fleet of ambulances working 24hrs, providing healthcare at the door step. 

The faculty consists of experienced professionals in their respective fields the network of PATHE makes it very convenient   for students living in any part of the country to gain access to these courses. A lucrative career awaits those who complete these courses. The Higher diplomas are recognized by the Belarus and the Maldivian, Ministry of Health, a first in Sri Lanka when seeking foreign employment .The success rate of students gaining employment is 100%. The English medium nursing programme, started recently has over 50 Maldivian students who will server their country on completion of the course. 

PATHE Academy has made a breakthrough through in 2006 by reaching and exclusive agreement for Sri Lankan to study quality medical education at a low cost in an eastern European country, Republic of Belarus

The Medical University in Belarus is recognized by Medical council in Sri Lanka & worldwide . For More information please contact PATHE Academy on 011-2502012

SPEAK ENGLISH like the native speakers

SPEAK ENGLISH like the native speakers- Join PATHE Academy

             Do you want to speak English like the native speakers?  PATHE provides it for you.  So why delay...? Join at PATHE Academy, which is your PATHE to success. Peoples Academy for Tertiary and Higher Education generally known as PATHE was time-honored in the year 1996, and the first private institution to train medical professional under a Government Funded Project. 

 PATHE’s vision consists of implementing education through online integrated components by the year 2009.  It is an only one of its kind educational academy yet established in the country to train people in career oriented courses moldings   both new students and apprentices to become full pledged professionals who are imperative to the welfare of the country.

.  PATHE has an assortment of courses in Advanced Vocational Education, Information Technology in Computers, Business and Management, Language and Arts and Medical Sciences for the people who can obtain a degree or diploma for a bright future. It maintains a pool of panel of well qualified and experienced lecturers from the local and foreign universities.  As our courses cater to the needs of most age groups of people and has approximately 6000 to 7500 students per year joining into the institution. 

            PATHE head office is positioned at No. 37, School lane, Bambalapity with two centers at 128/B1, Stanley Thilakarathne Mw, Nugegoda and 111-1/2, Maya Avenue, Colombo -06, Kirulapana. It is affiliated with several foreign universities. PATHE has several courses at certificate and Diploma levels which lead to degree levels. 

            English is one of the most important and essential language in this modern era.  As English has become the international language of business and technology, knowledge of English is very essential for one and all in the commercial offices and for those who engage in trade on their own account.  For the traveler and the man of business, no language is more useful than English.  Indeed it is known so widely over the surface of the globe and is spreading so rapidly year after year, that it bids fair to become in the course of time a kind of universal language known and spoken all over the world.

            PATHE provides a stream of English courses.  PATHE has specially designed courses to cater to the needs of all categories of people.  Its general English programme consists of the following courses: 

1. Foundation Programme in English:  It’s for the students who have diminutive knowledge of English, but want to initiate again. It covers language skills mainly intended for true beginners.  The main aim is to help students by focusing on speaking through role play and exchange of information.  It’s the stepping stone for success.
2. Certificate in Effective Speech & Practical English: It covers all four skills and train students to use grammatically correct English. It helps the student to acquire the usage of English language correctly, effectively and fluently in their social, academic and professions.
3. Spoken English: It is used to train student of any age who does not possess the ability and knowledge of English to attend to their normal work.
4. Diploma in English:  It’s a two tier programme designed to facilitate prospective students who would want quality in academic English leading to higher national diploma. It meets the challenges in Language skills required by our society in today’s context.  It’s the stepping stone for admissions in BA and MA in English with credit exemptions from world recognized universities which could be followed in Sri Lanka through PATHE.
5. Advanced Certificate in Business and Office English: It’s designed for the students who lack confidence in the use of language for their business and office environment. It offers a chance to improve the English you need for work.  After the completion of the course the student is eligible to sit for the BEC, UK
6. TESOL:  It provides a thorough introduction to theory and methodology of teaching English to speakers of other languages through modern teaching technologies.  A student who gets through TESOL becomes eligible to sit for the University of Cambridge, world recognized CELTA certificate and DELTA diploma from UK.
7.  YLE:  Certificate in Young learners English is planned to offer a comprehensive learning approach for children between the ages of 7-15.  Target is also made for early learners in primary education with a fair knowledge to speak, write, listen and read comprehension.
8. Medical English:  The main aim this programme is to provide language skills and knowledge enabling to communicate with people related to medical fields.  It is a milestone for person pursuing medical education.
9. TOEFL (Ibt): TOEFL test is a requirement for admission into college and universities where instructions in English.  Pathe not only provides course but is one of the test centre for TOEFL Ibt examination.
10. IELTs:  This is an international English Language testing system to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is used as the main language.  PATHE courses are so designed that any student can sit for the IELTs examination after completing the course here.  More over PATHE is an approved centre for registering student for this examination with the British Council. 

PATHE as one of the premier language teaching academies in the country offers an unparalleled range of intensive excellent language courses for both children and adults of all age group.  The course fee is reasonable with discounts and benefits.  PATHE students have secured excellent scores in TOEFL and IELTs.  Many of the PATHE students are working in reputed firms in the country and abroad due to their English language proficiency.  So definitely we can say that Pathe is your path to success. For more information please feel free to write or contact Ms. Anita Gamage the Course Coordinator on 2500012.  Visit PATHE website. www.patheacademy.org

English @ PATHE – Maya Avenue

In today’s competitive world, it is important for the youth to learn the international Language, ENGLISH to enhance their career prospects in order to be competitive and have that extra edge.

English is one of the most important and essential language in this modern era.  As English has become the international language of business and technology, knowledge of English is very essential for one and all in the commercial offices and for those who engage in trade on their own account. Indeed it is known so widely over the surface of the globe and is spreading so rapidly year after year, that it bids fair to become in the course of time a kind of universal language known and spoken all over the world. With the collaboration with world renowned brand “City & Guilds” PATHE Academy, www.patheacademy.org  Introduces the World recognised ESOL and SESOL courses for the people who are learning English for a long time but the panic is still existing as well as the newcomers to the language.

 PATHE Academy with excellent history of more than a decade introduced an innovative educational format for Learning English to the Sri Lanka.

 PATHE at Kirulapana - Maya Avenue (Pathe - Maya) expanded its capacity aimed at commencing a new course schedule through quality upgrading. With spacious classroom equipped with all the latest technologies for Teaching English language, PATHE Maya stands apart from other places that teach English, with all the audio –visual equipments and internet resource centre, students can expect an international quality of teaching experience. The centre is easily accessible by public transport and also has a lot of space for those who travel by vehicles, the quite environment within our premises make learning a wonderful experience.  The centre caters to the small group classes thereby focusing more attention to students.

 PATHE Maya cater to the below programme

1. Foundation Programme in English (SESOL with CITY & Guilds)    
2. Certificate in Spoken English (ESOL with CITY & Guilds)
3. Advanced Certificate in Business and Office English (with CITY & Guilds)
4. Teaching English for the speakers of other language (affiliated TESOL with College of Teachers-UK)
5. Diploma in English (affiliated with University of London)
6. TOEFL (Ibt) preparation with guaranteed results
7. IELTS preparation with guaranteed results
8. Human Resources Management:
9. Hotel & Hospitality Management:

 PATHE Academy is continuing with efficient service as well as the prominence product. The proper academic environment of the PATHE – Maya is looking forward to deliver its grand service for you now. For further clarifications and details on English course @ PATHE – Maya  please feel free to talk to our professional team of counselors at 111, ½ Maya Avenue, Colombo-06, PATHE Academy has a full time officer in charge of handling any relevant queries on 011 2586418 or visit our website www.patheacademy.org