IRANIAN NEW YEAR AT OLYMPIA COLLEGE, KL CAMPUS

Recently, Olympia College, KL campus (OCKL) had organized a colorful celebration on the
auspicious day of ‘’Nowruz’’ – the Iranian New Year which is celebrated on a grand scale by
Iranians all over the world.

The ESOL (English Programme) Department has made the dreams of the Iranian students a
reality by organizing a ‘Nowruz’ celebration at the KL campus.

The highlight of the event was the special set-up of traditional Iranian culture, which comprised
of Quran, candles, holy water and some other symbolic items. Furthermore, the ESOL students
arranged a sumptuous traditional Iranian cuisine made by the students.

Besides, savouring the delicious food, there was also a slide presentation of the Iranian culture
from the students, dance performances, musical performances, games and everyone let their hair
down when the dance floor was open. The students even gave the lecturers some gifts for their
efforts in moulding them.

It was a wonderful and memorable event and the students hoped to have more such events in the
future. However, the roaring success of this event is an inspiring achievement for the ESOL
Department.

Olympia College’s cutting edge and industry oriented Diploma in Business Studies programme
will equip students with the right professional skills required by the multi-national corporations.
Students will be expected to participate, debate, analyse and appreciate the thinking of the various
business leaders and their leadership styles.

Olympia College also offers the management-oriented Diploma in Business Management. This 2
½ years Diploma developed in consultation with CEO’s, Senior Managers and the Malaysian
Qualification Agency (MQA) to help fill the gap for competent middle managers in the industry.
The emphasis will be to globalise the students viewpoint. Students need to have 3 SPM credits
and a pass in English or O Levels equivalent qualifications to get into the programme.

The graduates from the Diploma in Business Management/Business Studies programmes will
also be recognized for exemptions and on completion of an integrated project will be awarded the
prestigious Higher National Diploma (HND) from Edexcel, UK.
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This guarantees entry into 2nd year of an undergraduate degree locally or to over 200 universities
in UK, USA and Australia. Students who want an European exposure can also completed their
degree through the University of Information Technology and Management (UITM), Poland at
very affordable fees.

Olympia’s Diploma in Hotel Management programme is a highly sought programme for those
interested in a successful hotel career. The hotel programme was developed with the assistance of
partner institutions and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) to meet the demands of the
hotel industry.
Olympia College is a member of the prestigious Malaysian Association of Hotel (MAH). The
graduates from the Diploma in Hotel Management will :

1) receive an additional Diploma from the Business and Hotel Management School (BHMS)
(Switzerland)*

2) receive the prestigious Higher National Diploma award from Edexcel UK on

completion of an integrated project*

3) This will pave a way to the final year of Bachelor of Arts in Hotel and Hospitality
Management at the BHMS, Switzerland (6 months studying, 6 months working) or other
universities in the UK, USA, Italy and Australia*

*subject to terms and conditions

Olympia College offers Masters & Undergraduate Degree, Higher National Diploma (UK),
Diploma as well as Certificate programmes. The College has affiliations and partnerships with
international bodies and institutions such as Edexcel International, Schiller International
University, American Management Association (AMA, USA), Business & Hotel Management
School (BHMS) Switzerland, University of Information Technology and Management (UITM)
Poland and such. The college allows everyone from SPM to working adults entry at various
points. The programmes conducted are both full-time and part-time.
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Olympia College also offers scholarships to the needy and outstanding students – The
Scholarships available are The Olympia College Principal’s Scholarship for Deserving Students
and The Winston Pereira Premium Scholarship for Excellence* PTPTN /Government/Bank loans
can be arranged* *Terms and conditions apply.

Olympia offers Business Studies, Business Management, I.T & Computing, Hotel Management,
Secretarial studies, Accounting and Finance, English Language, Graphic Design, Fashion
Management, Telecommunications, Electrical/Electronic Engineering and MBA.

Visit any of Olympia’s centres nationwide for more information or call 03-20503688 (Kuala
Lumpur), 03-7770 5555 (Petaling Jaya), 04-2286898 (Penang), 07-2233868 (Johor Bahru), 09-
5177868 (Kuantan) or 05-2433868 (Ipoh). Email: raffles@olympia.edu.my Website:
www.olympia.edu.my or SMS us: CALLME (space) OLYMPIA (space) Your name as in IC
(Your City) and send to 36322 (RM0.30 per SMS).