Jaffna University Certificate Course in English 2026 (Batch VII)

Jaffna University Certificate Course in English 2026 (Batch VII)
University Admission Release ⏳ Closing: 30.09.2026

Certificate Course in English (Batch VII) – Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL), University of Jaffna

🏛️ Authority: Centre for Open & Distance Learning, University of Jaffna 📋 Scope: 60-Hour Short-Term Certificate Programme 📅 Closing Date: 30 September 2026
🇱🇰 සිංහල සාරාංශය

යාපනය විශ්වවිද්‍යාලයේ විවෘත හා දුරස්ථ ඉගෙනුම් කේන්ද්‍රය (CODL) මඟින් පවත්වනු ලබන ඉංග්‍රීසි සහතිකපත්‍ර පාඨමාලාවේ (Certificate Course in English) 07 වන කණ්ඩායම සඳහා අයදුම්පත් කැඳවා ඇත. පැය 60ක කාලසීමාවකින් සමන්විත මෙම පාඨමාලාව පාසල් හැරගිය සිසුන්, රාජ්‍ය හා පෞද්ගලික අංශයේ සේවකයන් සහ බැංකු ක්ෂේත්‍රයේ නියුතු වෘත්තිකයන් ඉලක්ක කරගනිමින් සංවිධානය කර ඇත. පාඨමාලා ගාස්තුව රු. 12,000ක් වන අතර අයදුම්පත් ඉදිරිපත් කිරීමේ අවසන් දිනය 2026 සැප්තැම්බර් 30 වේ.

🇱🇰 தமிழ் சுருக்கம்

யாழ்ப்பாணப் பல்கலைக்கழகத்தின் திறந்த மற்றும் தொலைக்கல்வி நிலையத்தினால் (CODL) நடாத்தப்படும் ஆங்கில சான்றிதழ் கற்கைநெறியின் 07வது தொகுதிக்கு (Batch VII) விண்ணப்பங்கள் கோரப்பட்டுள்ளன. 60 மணித்தியாலங்களைக் கொண்ட இக்கற்கைநெறி பாடசாலைக் கல்வியை நிறைவு செய்தவர்கள், அரச மற்றும் தனியார் துறை உத்தியோகத்தர்கள் மற்றும் வங்கி பணியாளர்களை இலக்காகக் கொண்டு ஆரம்பிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. கற்கைநெறி கட்டணம் ரூ. 12,000 ஆகும். விண்ணப்ப முடிவுத் திகதி 2026 செப்டம்பர் 30 ஆகும்.

📌 Key Overview & Vital Details
Course Title Certificate Course in English
Awarding Body CODL, University of Jaffna
Target Batch Batch VII (7th Intake)
Total Duration 60 Academic Hours
Programme Level Fundamental to Intermediate
Total Course Fee Rs. 12,000/-
Application Closing 30 September 2026
Official Portal www.codl.jfn.ac.lk
🎯 Programme Scope & Target Audience

This language development programme is structured to cultivate functional English competencies for workplace communication and academic progression. The intake is tailored specifically for:

  • School leavers aiming to strengthen their foundational English prior to tertiary studies.
  • Candidates awaiting admission to state universities, technical colleges, or higher education institutes.
  • Public sector officers and government administrative employees seeking career proficiency.
  • Corporate and private sector executives requiring professional communication skills.
  • Banking sector personnel and financial institution employees.
  • Adult learners seeking to enhance spoken fluency, grammatical accuracy, and listening comprehension.
Module Component Curriculum Scope & Learning Objectives Practical Competency Developed
Reading Skills Comprehension of varied written media, professional reports, academic texts, and vocabulary enrichment Contextual Interpretation & Analysis
Writing Skills Grammar foundation, sentence structure, email etiquette, formal letters, and workplace documentation Accurate Business & General Writing
Speaking Skills Interactive dialogue, daily conversational fluency, presentation basics, and workplace verbal interaction Spoken Fluency & Self-Confidence
Listening Skills Audio comprehension, active listening strategies, accent recognition, and lecture note-taking skills Active Receptive Proficiency
📋 Important Candidate Directives
  • Tuition Fee Structure: The total course fee is Rs. 12,000/-. Payment details and official bank accounts will be provided through the CODL registration office upon selection.
  • Class Schedule: The 60-hour curriculum is delivered through scheduled weekend and evening sessions designed to accommodate working professionals and full-time students.
  • Certification Criteria: A recognized certificate from the Centre for Open and Distance Learning, University of Jaffna will be awarded to students who fulfill minimum attendance benchmarks and pass the continuous course evaluations.
📝 Step-by-Step Application Procedure
  1. Visit the official website of the Centre for Open and Distance Learning: www.codl.jfn.ac.lk.
  2. Navigate to the "Certificate Programmes" section and access the Application Form for Certificate Course in English (Batch VII).
  3. Complete all personal, contact, and educational details on the application form accurately.
  4. Attach certified copies of your National Identity Card (NIC) and educational credentials (O/L or A/L if available).
  5. Submit your application online or dispatch the hard copy along with the required documents to the postal address of CODL on or before September 30, 2026.
⚠️ Application Deadline Notice: The final deadline to submit applications for Batch VII is September 30, 2026. Late submissions, incomplete application entries, or applications without contact numbers will be excluded from the batch intake roster.
🔗 Official Portals & Institutional Links

Direct links to the Centre for Open and Distance Learning and the University of Jaffna:

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What are the minimum academic qualifications to enroll in this course?
The course is designed as an open-entry skills improvement programme open to school leavers, working professionals, and adult learners who wish to enhance their English communication capabilities.
2. What is the total duration and lecture schedule for Batch VII?
The programme consists of 60 total academic training hours, organized primarily on weekends or flexible evening shifts to accommodate working individuals.
3. What is the complete course fee?
The total tuition fee for the 60-hour Certificate Course in English is Rs. 12,000/-.
📞 Issuing Authority & Contact Information
University University of Jaffna
Centre Centre for Open & Distance Learning
Telephone Inquiry 021-222-3612
Official Website www.codl.jfn.ac.lk
📬 Postal Address:
Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL),
Post Box 57, Thirunelvely,
Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
Disclaimer: GovInfo.lk is an independent educational and public service news portal in Sri Lanka. We are not directly affiliated with the University of Jaffna or the Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL). Prospective applicants are advised to verify all course schedules, fee payment guidelines, and application procedures directly via www.codl.jfn.ac.lk.