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Study abroad guides for Sri Lankan students

Costs in rupees, visa walkthroughs, scholarship strategy and honest country comparisons — written and reviewed by our senior counsellors.

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GRE for Sri Lankan students applying to the USA

When US programmes still need the GRE in 2026, score targets by tier, the USD 220 fee, Colombo and at-home test options, and a prep plan for a 320+ score.

Lakmal Silva schedule 8 min
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Duolingo English Test for Sri Lankan students: accepted-by list + prep

The Duolingo English Test costs USD 65 and 5,000+ universities accept it. Where it is and isn't accepted, score targets and format for Sri Lankans.

Lakmal Silva schedule 7 min
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OSHC for Australia: 4 providers compared, what is actually covered

OSHC is mandatory for the Subclass 500 visa. What Bupa, Medibank, Allianz and nib cover, what they cost, and how to switch if you pick the wrong one.

Lakmal Silva schedule 7 min
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IHS / NHS surcharge for UK student visa: cost + how to pay

The UK Immigration Health Surcharge is GBP 776 per visa year, paid upfront. What it covers, how to calculate it for your course, refunds and mistakes.

Lakmal Silva schedule 7 min
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The Canada GIC explained for Sri Lankan applicants (now that SDS has ended)

The GIC is no longer compulsory, but it still proves CAD 23,448 in funds. Which Canadian banks offer it to Sri Lankans, setup and how funds are released.

Lakmal Silva schedule 8 min
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GTE / Genuine Student statement for Australia: what to include

Australia's Genuine Student test replaced GTE in 2024. The criteria assessed, a 5-paragraph structure, a Sri Lankan worked example and common mistakes.

Lakmal Silva schedule 8 min
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F-1 visa interview prep: 25 questions for Sri Lankan applicants

The 25 questions Sri Lankan applicants are asked at the F-1 interview at the US Embassy Colombo, grouped by category, with answer framing that works.

Lakmal Silva schedule 11 min
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SOP for a Canada study permit: what visa officers want

How Sri Lankan students write an SOP for a Canadian study permit: the structure IRCC officers expect, common refusal triggers and a worked example.

Lakmal Silva schedule 9 min
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SOP for USA F-1 visa: structure + 2 worked examples

What a US F-1 SOP must show: academic fit, non-immigrant intent and finances. A 5-paragraph structure for Sri Lankans with MS CS and MBA examples.

Lakmal Silva schedule 9 min
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