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A national schools programme
Building Sri Lanka’s next generation
UCL works with schools across Sri Lanka to help students choose their future with confidence, through career guidance, leadership, innovation and teacher training. Bring these programmes to your school.
What we offer
Programmes for your school
Choose one or combine several. Every programme is planned around your students and your school calendar.
Career guidance sessions
Help students choose A/L streams, degrees and careers, with practical tools such as the Ikigai model.
- Grades 9 to 13
- At your school
Workshops and masterclasses
Hands-on sessions on AI, digital and soft skills, and subjects in the real world, led by UCL lecturers and guests.
- AI and digital skills
- Soft skills
Leadership and competitions
Programmes for prefects and student leaders, and school competitions such as LeaderRise and the Monash Change It Challenge.
- Prefects
- Inter-school
Teacher training
TeachX sessions for teachers on using AI and digital tools in the classroom, and supporting learners.
- Teachers
- Workshops
Event and club sponsorship
Support for school events and for club and society programmes. Each request is reviewed by the team.
- School events
- Clubs and societies
Education fairs and campus visits
A UCL stand at your education fair, or a visit for your students to our campus in Rajagiriya.
- Exhibitions
- Campus visits
Flagship programmes
Flagship programmes
Students · Career skills
UCL–Harvard Global Minds
Workshops powered by Harvard ManageMentor that give school students globally recognised career and leadership skills.
Teachers · AI in the classroom
TeachX Teacher Empowerment Series
Practical sessions for secondary teachers on using AI and digital tools in teaching, and on supporting learners.
Prefects · Leadership
Future Leaders Forum
A leadership day at UCL for school prefects and student leaders, run with Monash College.
Inter-school · Innovation
Competitions
UCL hosts and runs school competitions, including LeaderRise and the Monash Change It Challenge Sri Lanka final.
How it works
How it works
Send a request
Tell us what you need, roughly when, and who it is for. It takes about two minutes.
We contact you
Our school outreach team calls you to agree the format, the date and the number of students.
We plan and deliver
The session runs at your school or at UCL, with speakers and materials organised by our team.
Our work in schools
Our work across Sri Lanka
Career guidance, workshops, competitions, teacher training and community programmes with schools across Sri Lanka.
Leadership programmeUCL Future Leaders Forum 2026
A leadership day for school prefects and student leaders, run with Monash College, with interactive activities and team challenges.
Several schools (prefects and student leaders)
Career guidanceCareer guidance at Holy Family Convent
A session on future-ready skills such as communication, critical thinking and adaptability, led by Dr. Zameer Careem.
Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya
WorkshopSoft skills for the AI era at Amal International School
A session on human skills and turning passion into a profession in the age of AI.
Amal International School
CompetitionMonash Change It Challenge Sri Lanka Final
UCL hosted the national final, where school teams presented solutions to global challenges such as climate change.
Schools across Sri Lanka
Career guidanceCareer guidance at Zahira College
Helping students choose the right A/L subject stream and future career path.
Zahira College, Colombo 10
Career guidanceCareer guidance at Bishop’s College
Students used the Ikigai model to connect their passions and strengths with possible career paths.
Bishop’s College, Colombo
Career guidanceDiplomacy and career guidance at Hindu College
A session on diplomacy, adaptability and building both soft and technical skills.
Hindu College
Education fairFuturistic Higher Education Exhibition
Students explored Monash College routes and British degree programmes at UCL’s stand.
Ladies’ College, Colombo 7
Teacher trainingTeacher training at Negombo South International School
A programme on modern skills, teaching techniques and understanding learners, led by a UCL lecturer.
Negombo South International School
Career guidanceCareer guidance at Nalanda College
Students explored the Ikigai model to find meaningful career paths.
Nalanda College, Colombo
WorkshopUCL–Harvard Global Minds: Workshop 4
A career management workshop powered by Harvard ManageMentor.
St. Bridget’s Convent, Colombo
Teacher trainingTeachX Teacher Training Programme
The first session of the UCL Teacher Empowerment Series, on AI and digital tools in secondary education.
Springfield College · Horizon College International · Buddhist Ladies College +1 more
Teacher trainingTeachX Workshop 2
Secondary teachers explored practical uses of AI and digital tools in teaching, and emotional wellbeing.
Several schools (30+ teachers)
Club programmeBizconnect’26 with Interact District 3220
A career guidance session at an event organised by the Interact clubs of eight schools.
St. Bridget’s Convent · St. Peter’s College · St. Joseph’s College +5 more
WorkshopMathematics in the modern world
A session on how mathematics drives innovation and technology, led by a UCL lecturer.
Muslim Ladies College
CompetitionUCL–Monash LeaderRise 2025 Grand Finale
The final of the LeaderRise competition, celebrating 10 years of the UCL and Monash College partnership.
Several schools
WorkshopUCL–Harvard Global Minds: Workshop 2
A career management workshop on leadership, innovation, teamwork and critical thinking.
Ananda College, Colombo
WorkshopUCL–Harvard Global Minds: Workshop 1
The launch of the programme, giving students from schools in Colombo and Kandy career skills from Harvard Business Publishing.
CommunityExercise Books Dansala 2025
For Poson, UCL gave exercise books to schoolchildren.
Request
Request a programme
For principals, teachers, teachers-in-charge of clubs and societies, and old students’ associations.
- Choose one or more types of programme
- Add a rough date and the number of students
- Our school outreach team contacts you to plan it
Prefer to talk? Call 077 311 0000 or email info@ucl.lk.
Request received
Thank you. Our school outreach team will contact you to plan the details and possible dates.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Who can send a request?
Principals, deputy and sectional heads, teachers, teachers-in-charge of clubs and societies, old students’ associations and parents. Students can ask their teacher-in-charge to send the request for their club or event.
What can we ask for?
Career guidance sessions, workshops and masterclasses, leadership programmes, competition partnerships, teacher training, event or club sponsorship, a UCL stand at your education fair, or a campus visit for your students. You can also tell us about something else.
Can UCL sponsor our school event or club?
You can request sponsorship for school events and club or society programmes. Tell us about the event, the date, who it is for and the support you need. The team reviews each request and gets back to you.
Do you work with schools outside Colombo?
Tell us your district in the form. Our team will confirm what is possible for your school and date.
How much notice do you need?
The earlier the better. A few weeks’ notice gives the team time to plan speakers, materials and the best date for your school.
Can our students visit the UCL campus?
Yes, you can request a campus visit for a group of students. Choose “Campus visit for students” in the form and add the number of students.