Business16 August 2026

ANC Education celebrates Class of 2026 graduation

ANC Education celebrates the class of 2026 at graduation ceremony in Colombo ANC Education celebrates Class of 2026 graduation


ANC Education marked the graduation of its Class of 2026 at a ceremony held at BMICH, Colombo, bringing together graduates, families, academics, university representatives and industry guests for one of the institution’s main events of the year.


The graduating students had completed a range of international higher education programmes and pathways at ANC Education, marking the culmination of years of academic study, personal commitment and support from families, lecturers and peers.


The cohort included 53 Bachelor of Business Administration graduates from Northwood University and 22 Bachelor of Science in Psychological Sciences graduates from Northern Arizona University. A further 320 students graduated with Pearson BTEC Higher National Diplomas, while 29 students completed Pearson BTEC Level 7 qualifications.


Students from foundation and diploma programmes also graduated, alongside those who progressed internationally through ANC’s USA and Canada transfer pathways.


Senior representatives from ANC’s international academic partners, including Northwood University, Northern Arizona University and Pearson, attended the ceremony. Their presence provided graduates and their families with an opportunity to celebrate alongside representatives of the universities and awarding bodies behind their qualifications.


The Best Performer Awards 2026 recognised outstanding academic performance, with awards presented to selected graduates across several programmes.


For many graduates, the ceremony represented an important milestone as they completed their studies and prepared to take the next step in their academic or professional journeys.


ANC Education has operated in Sri Lanka since 2002, providing local and international higher education pathways through partnerships with universities and recognised awarding bodies.

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