ACCA Gold Approved Learning Partner

Alpha Business School, one of Sri Lanka’s leading providers of professional accountancy education, has achieved a significant milestone by being awarded the Gold Approved Learning Partner status by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). This recognition places the institute among a select group of globally accredited tuition providers that meet ACCA’s rigorous standards for teaching quality, student support, and institutional excellence.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is one of the world’s most respected professional accountancy bodies, recognised by employers, governments, and academic institutions across more than 180 countries. In order to maintain consistently high global standards in professional education, ACCA has established its Approved Learning Partner (ALP) programme, which recognises tuition providers that demonstrate exceptional quality in the delivery of ACCA courses.

Achieving Gold Approved Learning Partner status requires institutions to meet a comprehensive set of performance targets covering academic delivery, quality assurance, governance, student satisfaction, and overall operational standards.

After undergoing a thorough evaluation process, Alpha Business School successfully satisfied ACCA’s stringent criteria. The assessment covered multiple aspects of the institution’s academic and administrative framework, including:

• Achieving pass rates above the Global standards
• Effective management of ACCA programmes
• Quality and qualifications of lecturers
• Student support mechanisms
• Facilities and learning infrastructure
• Student feedback evaluation processes
• Performance monitoring and mock examination systems
• Continuous improvement practices in academic delivery

The accreditation was formally presented by Nilusha Ranasinghe, Head of South Asia at ACCA, together with Jehan Perinpanayagam, Chairman of the ACCA Member Network Panel, along with the ACCA team. The award was received by Shehan Fernando, CEO of Alpha Business School, Dr. Shaan Jayasekara, Chairman, Shanil Jayasekara, Director, and the academic faculty of the institute.

Speaking at the event, Nilusha Ranasinghe expressed appreciation for the institute’s commitment to maintaining high standards in professional education.

“We are very pleased to confirm that Alpha Business School has been awarded the Gold ACCA Approved Tuition Provider accreditation. This recognition reflects the high-quality tuition and student support that the institution consistently provides to its ACCA students. It represents a mutually beneficial partnership that enables effective and innovative delivery of accountancy education, helping students in Sri Lanka pursue their financial and corporate career aspirations,” she said.

The recognition further reinforces Alpha Business School’s growing reputation as a centre of excellence for professional finance education in Sri Lanka. As a Gold Approved Learning Partner, the institute is now positioned alongside internationally recognised ACCA tuition providers and will be more visible to prospective accountancy students both locally and globally.

Shehan Fernando, CEO of Alpha Business School, highlighted the collective effort behind the achievement.

“We are extremely proud of the dedication shown by both our staff and students, which has led to us receiving this prestigious recognition. ACCA recognition brings with it a range of valuable opportunities that will help us further promote the unique learning experience offered at Alpha Business School to students both locally and internationally,” he said.

He further noted that the institute has built a professional and supportive learning environment designed to help students succeed in the competitive global finance sector. Alpha Business School offers flexible learning pathways including:

• Physical or Online classroom-based learning
• Blended learning formats
• Online and distance (On-Demand) learning options

These learning formats enable students from diverse backgrounds to access high-quality professional education while developing the technical knowledge, analytical skills, and professional competencies required to succeed in modern finance and accounting careers.

The institute also places strong emphasis on student performance and exam readiness, supported through structured revision programmes, mock examinations, continuous assessments, and personalised academic guidance from experienced lecturers.

By obtaining the Gold Approved Learning Partner status, Alpha Business School has further strengthened its commitment to delivering internationally benchmarked ACCA education while continuously improving its tuition support and academic resources. The institute aims to empower students with the expertise and confidence required to excel in accounting, finance, auditing, and corporate leadership roles.

Meanwhile, ACCA will continue to collaborate with recognised learning partners such as Alpha Business School to expand access to high-quality professional accountancy education. Through this network of accredited institutions, ACCA seeks to nurture the next generation of finance professionals and contribute to building the skilled talent required to support the development of Sri Lanka’s financial and corporate sectors.

With its newly earned Gold status, Alpha Business School is poised to further strengthen its role as a key contributor to professional education in Sri Lanka while preparing future finance leaders for success in the global economy.