Sealing a partnership of 3 years – AIBS Chairperson Rohini Nanayakkara and Founder & Managing Director of AIBS Hiran de Silva with Professor George Talbot, Pro-Vice Chancellor of
Edge Hill University, United Kingdom
- Enters transnational education with UK’s Edge Hill University affiliation
- Currently offers seven (7) undergraduate courses in Science, Business, IT
The Asian Institute of Business & Science (AIBS) founded in 2018 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 worldclass
transnational education with the affiliation etched with Edge Hill University, UK in 2022, AIBS
currently offers 21 study courses & programs across 14 awarding bodies, universities and higher
education institutions to 600 plus learners.
Heads of educational institutions & strategic partners were among those who joined in the
discussion
Pro-Vice Chanceller of Edge Hill University which is ranked 35 th in the Guardian Rankings
Professor George Talbot stated that Edge Hill University was recognized 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 & Technology, Biochemistry, Business Analytics, Cyber
Security & Artificial Intelligence along with select post-graduate programs.”
“Our partnership with AIBS ensures seamless delivery of academic curriculums meeting the
highest standards demanded of international degrees” – Professor George Talbot Pro-Vice Chancellor of Edge Hill University
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 specializations in biology & biotechnology. Subsequently, Business &
Computing with five specializations, 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 & Software Engineering in partnership
with Edgehill University.
Pro-Vice Chancellor of Edge Hill University United Kingdom, Professor George Talbot speaks on
the importance of apt knowledge tools for young people
“We are a leading choice for STEM education in Sri Lanka,” said Founder & Managing Director
of AIBS Hiran de Silva addressing the gathering of heads of education institutions & 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, Edgehill University,
Rosedale Global High School & 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 & Australian Foundation
Year programs in Science, Business, IT and Engineering to overcome the disruptions created by
COVID.”
“We are a leading choice for internationally accredited higher education qualifications in Sri
Lanka” – Hiran de Silva, Founder & Managing Director of AIBS
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.”
Founder & Managing Director of AIBS Hiran de Silva retells the AIBS journey from its beginnings
in 2018
Taking the lessons learned in the classroom to the practical world, AIBS now partners leading
industry entities including Gene Labs Medical, Derana Medical Labs, Institute for Research &
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.
