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You are here: OUSL / Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences / Dept. of Language Studies
The Certificate in English for General Communication is designed for individuals who wish to develop a strong foundation in the English language and communicate effectively in both informal and formal contexts. The programme focuses on enhancing the four core language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—while introducing learners to everyday vocabulary, basic grammar, and functional expressions needed for social interaction, academic purposes, and introductory workplace communication.
Through interactive lessons, practical activities, and continuous assessment, learners build confidence in using English accurately and appropriately in spoken and written forms. The programme also introduces cultural and contextual aspects of language use, making it particularly suitable for individuals with limited prior exposure to English or those seeking to refresh and strengthen their basic language skills.
Programme Code – CEGC
Category – Certificate
Conducted by – Department of Language Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Duration – 1 year
Medium – English
Offered at – All Regional and Study Centres of the Open University of Sri Lanka
Mode – Physical sessions will be conducted at the respective regional/study center
Entry Requirements for Certificate in English for General Communication
Criteria 01
1. All applicants should be above 16 years of age
AND
Criteria 02
2.Category A – Direct Entry
2.1. Simple pass or above for English subject at the GCE Ordinary Level Examination.
Category B – Through a Selection Test
Candidates who do not fall under category A, are required to face a grading test which will place them according to their proficiency level .
Online Application Fee: Rs. 500
Commencement of the Issuing of applications : 30 th March 2026
Closing date for applications: 29 th May 2026
Selection Test Details
Contact : Ms.Pramiltha Fernando, Lecturer/ Academic Coordinator – 0112882430
Email – cegc@ousl.lk
Payment Methods
This Certificate programme is conducted by the Dept. of Language Studies, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Address : Dept. of Language Studies, Nawala, Nugegoda.
Contact : Ms. Samadhi Dissanayake , Senior Lecturer/ Academic Coordinator – 0812018257
Email : sddis@ou.ac.lk
Public Information Office, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. (on all days except public holidays)
All other centres from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. (on all days except Sundays, Mondays and Public Holidays).
Public Information Office :Tel. 011-2881256/011-2881327
