This strategic collaboration aims to streamline the overseas education journey for Sri Lankan students, offering them comprehensive financial and advisory support, making overseas education seameless.
The official signing ceremony took place with the presence of senior representatives from both institutions.
Mr. Gihan Punchihewa, Assistant Vice President – Privilege Banking, signed on behalf of NDB Bank, while Ms. Chanaka Palihakkara, Managing Director of ACH Education, represented the consultancy.
With nearly a decade of experience in the international education sector, ACH Education has successfully guided thousands of Sri Lankan students in pursuing their academic dreams in countries such as Australia, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada, and across Europe.
Through expert counselling, admissions assistance, and end-to-end visa support, ACH has earned a strong reputation as a trusted partner in overseas education.
Through this partnership, NDB Bank will play a pivotal role in enhancing the overseas education experience by providing seamless banking solutions including education loans, foreign remittances, and other support services vital to studying abroad.
By combining NDB’s financial expertise with ACH’s global education consultancy services, students and their families can expect a more integrated and stress-free approach to planning and funding international education.
Speaking on the collaboration, Mr. Gihan Punchihewa remarked,
“We understand that pursuing international education is both a major milestone and a significant investment.
At NDB, we are proud to stand beside students and their families, offering solutions that simplify the financial aspects of this journey.
Partnering with ACH Education allows us to provide a truly end-to-end experience that supports both ambition and achievement.”
As part of this broader initiative, NDB in partnership with ACH Education recently conducted a webinar themed “Step into the world of learning without borders.”
Attended by over 50 participants of the Bank’s affluent clientele, the session was led by Ms. Chanaka Palihakkara, Founder and Managing Director of ACH Education.
The webinar served as a valuable platform to raise awareness on global education opportunities while also highlighting NDB’s Student File offering, a comprehensive solution that caters to the financial needs of students pursuing education overseas.
NDB Bank continues to expand its network of partnerships to deliver value-added services that go beyond traditional banking, aligning with its mission of being a bank for all the moments that matter.
The partnership with ACH Education exemplifies this commitment, empowering the next generation of Sri Lankans to dream beyond borders by making overseas education seamless
NDB Bank is the fourth-largest listed commercial bank in Sri Lanka. NDB was named Sri Lanka's Best Bank for Corporates at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024 and was awarded Domestic Retail Bank of the Year - Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Domestic Project Finance Bank of the Year by Asian Banking and Finance Magazine (Singapore) Awards 2024.
NDB is the parent company of the NDB Group, comprising capital market subsidiary companies, together forming a unique banking and capital market services group.
The Bank is committed to empowering the nation and its people through meaningful financial and advisory services powered by digital banking solutions.
Photo caption : NDB signs MoU with ACH Education to strengthen educational collaboration