An IDM Group company
Kings Way Education is part of the IDM Education network, with counselling, test preparation and study-abroad services under one roof.
An IDM Group company
Your global education journey, planned properly.
Kings Way Education helps Sri Lankan students compare courses and destinations, prepare their application and English skills, and move through the process with a counsellor beside them.
No obligation to apply Counselling before applications IELTS preparation in-house
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Four questions we answer first.
- ?Which subject and qualification level actually suits your background?
- ?Which countries and institutions fit your budget and goals?
- ?What documents, tests and evidence will you need?
- ?What does the full plan cost, and what can you control?
6study regions
100+partner institutions
Freeinitial counselling
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Where will you study?
Compare destinations before you compare universities.
Each guide explains how to approach the country, what to check before applying, and where to find the official rules.
UK
Study in United Kingdom
Historic campuses. New perspectives.
Read the guide AUStudy in Australia
A fresh outlook, down under.
Read the guide CAStudy in Canada
Big possibilities. Your own path.
Read the guide NZStudy in New Zealand
Room to learn. Space to grow.
Read the guide EUStudy in Europe
Many countries. More perspectives.
Read the guide ASStudy in Asia
Global learning, closer to home.
Read the guideWhy students choose us
Counselling first, applications second.
Kings Way Education is a Colombo-based study abroad team that starts with your background and budget, then helps you build a plan you can actually follow.
Counselling first
Sessions start with your subject, qualifications and budget, not with a list of universities to choose from.
100+ institutions
Our partner network spans the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Europe and Asia, so your shortlist has real breadth.
Colombo based, in person
Meet our counsellors at our Wellawatta office, or start the conversation on WhatsApp or email.
How the process works
From first question to first day on campus.
A study abroad plan is easier to follow when every stage has a clear purpose and a next action.
Explore your options
Compare subjects, countries and qualification levels with your goals, background and budget in mind.
Shortlist programmes
Weigh entry requirements, course content, costs and locations side by side before you commit to an offer.
Prepare & apply
Gather your documents, shape your statement of purpose and submit applications to chosen institutions.
Plan your visa
Organise the financial and immigration documents your destination expects and prepare for the process.
Get ready to depart
Sort accommodation, travel and practical arrangements with guidance before your first day on campus.
Study levels
Find the right place to start.
Where you begin depends on your current qualification and the level you want to reach. These are the pathways we plan most often.
Foundation & pathway
Students whose qualifications or English results need a preparation stage before degree study.
Next step: Compare the pathway provider, the degrees it leads into and the grades needed to progress.
Undergraduate
School leavers and diploma holders planning a bachelor degree abroad.
Next step: Shortlist subjects and institutions, then confirm direct-entry requirements for your qualification.
Postgraduate
Graduates adding a master degree or specialist qualification to their profile.
Next step: Check the qualification level, course structure, practical components and entry criteria.
Research & doctoral
Graduates pursuing research supervision, a master by research or a doctorate.
Next step: Identify a supervisor or research group and prepare your research outline well ahead.
What we do
Practical support for every stage.
Whether you are choosing a subject or preparing visa documents, our services are designed to keep your plan organised.
Admission assistance
Compare courses against your qualifications and goals. Get support organising academic documents and navigating applications from shortlist to enrolment.
IELTS & English preparation
Build English proficiency and test confidence with structured preparation and experienced trainers. Check your chosen institution’s requirements before planning a test.
Visa consultation
Understand the documentation, financial preparation and interview steps relevant to your student visa application. Decisions remain with immigration authorities.
Academic assistance
Make sense of qualification levels and programme choices with personal guidance aligned to your education background and career goals.
Student recruitment
Connect institutions with prospective students through responsible, student-focused recruitment and guidance from our Sri Lanka team.
Application documents
Start gathering these early.
Most delays come from documents that take time to arrange. Check what applies to your course and institution before you start applying.
Valid passport
Check the expiry date early, since institutions and immigration processes often expect months of remaining validity.
Certificates & transcripts
O/L, A/L, diploma and degree records, plus certified translations where an institution asks for them.
English test results
Book a test only once you know which evidence your shortlisted institutions accept and at what score.
Statement of purpose
A clear outline of why you chose the course, the institution and the destination, in your own words.
Financial documents
Sponsorship and funding papers your institution and destination require for the application stage.
References & portfolios
Academic references, work-experience letters or portfolios where a programme specifically asks for them.
Budget planning
Know what to plan for, not just tuition.
A realistic study budget covers more than course fees. We help you organise the costs you can control before you commit to an offer.
TuitionCourse fees differ by institution, qualification level and length. Always check the current fee for your exact programme.
AccommodationCampus residence, private rental and homestay options each carry different costs and commitments.
Living costsFood, transport, phone and study materials vary widely between cities and regions.
Health coverSome destinations require specific student health cover for the whole duration of your stay.
TravelFlights, baggage and airport transfers are one-off costs students regularly underestimate.
Application chargesInstitution, test and government charges change over time, so confirm them from official sources.
Funding & scholarships
Scholarships are competitive and every award has its own rules. Treat funding as a separate workstream, not a backup plan.
Institution scholarshipsMany institutions publish merit-based awards with their own eligibility rules and closing dates.
Government & external awardsCountry, regional and organisation scholarships each have separate applications and criteria.
Part-time workSome destinations allow limited work during study; check the current official rules before relying on it.
Budget reviewBring your figures to a consultation and we will help you organise them against your shortlist.
IELTS & English preparation
Check your English requirements before you book a test.
Institutions accept different evidence and set different scores. Confirm what your shortlisted courses require, then build a preparation plan around the gap.
Academic vs General Training
Listening, reading, writing and speaking
Strategy, practice and feedback
Timings and booking support
Plan in the right order
Start with the decisions you can control.
These three steps turn a broad idea about studying abroad into a shortlist, an application plan and a preparation schedule.
Choose your course
Compare subjects, entry criteria and qualification levels with your academic background in mind.
Open this stepPrepare your application
Understand what to gather, how to organise your documents and which questions to ask before applying.
Open this stepPlan your English preparation
Check your institution’s accepted language evidence and build a preparation plan around your goals.
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Counselling at our Wellawatta office
For parents and families
A clear picture before you commit.
Studying abroad is a family decision as much as a student one. We keep the plan, the costs and the unknowns on the table.
See the full commitmentTuition, accommodation and living costs are multi-year decisions, so we help you look at the whole picture before you commit.
Know what we cannot controlInstitutions decide admissions and immigration authorities decide visas. We explain the process honestly rather than promising results.
Keep documents organisedWe walk through what to gather and when, so nothing important is left to the last week before a deadline.
When to start
Timing depends on your plan, not a calendar.
Start dates differ by institution and programme, so the right intake is the one that gives you enough time to prepare properly.
Intakes differ by course
Start dates vary between institutions and programmes, so the right intake depends on the course you are actually applying to.
Preparation takes the time
English tests, documents and funding usually take longer to arrange than the application form itself.
Apply when the plan is right
A suitable course and complete documents matter more than applying early just for the sake of it.
About Kings Way Education
Study abroad consultants in Colombo, guiding Sri Lankan students worldwide.
Kings Way Education is a study abroad consultancy based at our Wellawatta office in Colombo, part of the IDM Education network. We work with students who are serious about international study and want a plan built around their qualifications, subject interests and family budget.
Our counsellors help you compare courses and destinations across the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Europe and Asia, then support the practical stages that follow: application preparation, document checks, IELTS and English classes, visa documentation and pre-departure guidance.
We do not decide admissions or visas and we do not promise outcomes. What we do is make the process understandable, so you apply to courses that genuinely suit you with documents that are ready.
Your questions, answered
Before you take the next step.
Practical answers for students in Sri Lanka planning an international education.
Ready when you are
Book a free consultation or prepare your enquiry now.
Tell us your qualification, subject interest and preferred destination. We will help you decide what to do first.