HLS — Headway Honoured at British Council IELTS Partner Forum 2014
Published: 2014 | Colombo, Sri Lanka
A Proud Moment for Headway | HCC
In 2014, Headway was honoured at the British Council IELTS Partner Forum held at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo. This annual forum brings together leading IELTS preparation centres from across Sri Lanka to recognise excellence in English language teaching and IELTS preparation.
For Headway, this was a particularly proud occasion. We received the Platinum Partnership award for the fourth consecutive year — an honour we have held since 2011. Receiving this recognition four years in a row reflects our team’s consistent commitment to quality in English language teaching and IELTS preparation.
Recognised as the Best IELTS Partner
At the same forum, Headway was also awarded the title of Best IELTS Partner in the Eastern Province. This recognition reflects the work our team has done in Batticaloa and the surrounding region — bringing internationally recognised English language preparation to students in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka.
For many students in the region, IELTS certification is a pathway to higher education, foreign employment, and global opportunities. Being recognised as the best partner in the Eastern Province means our students in the East are receiving the same standard of preparation as students anywhere in the country.
What This Recognition Means
The British Council IELTS Partner Forum is one of the most respected recognition programmes in English language education in Sri Lanka. Achieving Platinum Partnership status requires consistent performance — in the quality of teaching, the results students achieve, and the standards maintained across every aspect of IELTS preparation.
Maintaining this standard for four consecutive years is something our entire team is proud of. It reflects the dedication of our trainers, the commitment of our students, and the trust that families across Sri Lanka have placed in the Headway name.
We are grateful to the British Council for this recognition — and to every student and educator who has been part of the Headway journey.
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