Frequently Asked Questions
Get clear, quick answers about our A/L ICT English Medium programs, schedules, physical venues, and online learning portal.
Teran Subasinghe is the founder and primary lecturer at itguru.lk. He is a highly credentialed, UK-registered educator with specialized expertise in Computer Science and Advanced Level pedagogy:
- Returned to Sri Lanka: Recently returned to Sri Lanka to teach local A/L and undergraduate ICT students full-time.
- UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) holder, certified by the Department for Education (DfE), UK.
- Former UK School Teacher: Taught Computer Science (Key Stage 3 up to A-Level 6th Form) at leading UK schools, including Hoe Valley School (Woking), Cranbourne School, and Tomlinscote School.
- Operations & Training Lead at Step8Up Ltd, UK.
- MSc in Information Technology (Distinction) from the University of the West of England (UWE, Bristol, UK).
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science (First Class / Batch Top) from the University of Greenwich, UK.
- Founder & Director of Live College (livecollege.co.uk / livecollege.lk), a distance learning center approved by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT (UK).
- Member of the British Computer Society (MBCS).
- Former ICT Teacher at leading private and international schools in Sri Lanka, including Lyceum International School (Nugegoda), and an experienced Chief Examiner for local and international (Cambridge/Edexcel) curriculums.
His professional educational qualifications ensure students receive structured instruction aligned with modern British and Sri Lankan standards rather than standard rote memorization.
Teran Sir has mentored thousands of students over the last decade, producing exceptional results in both academic rankings and professional tech careers:
- Top Island Rankings (Commerce Stream): Mentored top national performers, including Teshani Hettige (Island 1st, A/L 2019), Gimasha Chandradasa (Island 3rd, A/L 2019), and Haritha Hasathcharu (Island 4th, A/L 2019).
- Recent Ranks: Mentored top students like Ranindu Karunaratne (Island 5th, A/L 2024) and Sajani Wijewardena (District 1st, A/L 2023).
- Tech Entrepreneurs & Founders: Many former students have leveraged their IT foundation to launch successful tech ventures, including the founders and directors of Shield Technologies, Envicta (Pvt) Ltd, Glowcrest International, EgoSurf, and lead engineers at Code94 Labs.
- Professional BCS Pathways: Numerous students have completed their BCS (UK) higher education qualifications under his guidance, starting careers as software developers, systems administrators, and IT executives.
Physical A/L ICT English Medium lectures are conducted at two of Colombo's leading educational institutes:
- Sasip Education Institute (Nugegoda): Wednesdays from 3:30 PM to 5:45 PM.
Hotline: 0112825193 - Shakthi Institute (Bambalapitiya, Colombo 04): Thursdays from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
Hotline: 0112507310
Both physical centers feature premium air-conditioned lecture halls, interactive widescreen projector systems, and state-of-the-art physical labs for microcontroller coding.
Studying A/L ICT in the English Medium provides a significant head start for university and career success:
- No Sinhala Higher Education in IT: Every single IT, Computer Science, and Software Engineering degree program at state universities (like University of Moratuwa, UCSC) and private universities (like SLIIT, IIT, NSBM) is conducted strictly in English.
- Global Coding Standards: All programming syntaxes (Python, SQL, HTML/CSS) and developer documentations are in English. Translating concepts to Sinhala and then back to English is counter-productive.
- Industry Readiness: Tech workplaces, client correspondence, and interviews are conducted exclusively in English.
We specialize in helping students who did their Ordinary Levels (O/Ls) in Sinhala Medium transition smoothly into English Medium A/Ls through bilingual support materials.
Yes, absolutely. Unlike conventional classrooms that only teach theory, we integrate real-world practical sessions into the learning curriculum:
Students get hands-on experience in our physical class labs programming Arduino microcontrollers, configuring IoT (Internet of Things) sensors, and building circuits. This practical approach directly complements the A/L ICT syllabus components in digital electronics and programming, helping students achieve high Z-scores and practical engineering skills.
Our online learning portal (live.itguru.lk) is a premium, custom-built Learning Management System (LMS) designed to deliver a complete classroom experience anywhere in Sri Lanka:
- Live & Recorded Lectures: High-definition streaming with instant playback access.
- Interactive Quizzes: Instant evaluation and automated step-by-step solutions to test comprehension.
- Digital Resource Library: Weekly class booklets, past papers, model papers, and syllabus updates.
- Dedicated Student Support: Active hotline and technical help desk for system assistance (Hotline: 077 773 1333).
Have more questions?
Get in touch with us directly. We are always happy to clarify class schedules, curriculum details, or help with registration.