Reinforcing its commitment to making overseas education a seamless journey for Sri Lankan students and their families, NDB has entered into a strategic partnership with ACCHE (Academy of Career Counselling Higher Education) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 25th August 2025.
The MOU was formally signed by Mr. Sanjaya Perera, Senior Vice President – Personal Banking & Customer Experience, and Mr. Zeyan Hameed, Vice President – Retail Banking, on behalf of NDB Bank, together with Mr. Aruna Moragoda, Director of ACCHE.
Through this partnership, students aspiring to pursue higher education in leading global destinations including, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, and select European countries, will benefit from a comprehensive package of educational and financial support.
NDB’s Student File proposition will play a central role in this initiative, providing a streamlined solution that covers tuition fee payments, living expenses, foreign remittances, and financial advisory throughout the study period. Elevate Officers, dedicated as single points of contact, will further ensure a personalised and hassle-free banking experience for parents and students alike.
ACCHE, a trusted and accredited foreign education consultant since 2006, has guided thousands of Sri Lankans on their academic journeys overseas, offering expert counseling on admissions, visas, and placements. Together, NDB and ACCHE aim to provide students not only with the right educational pathways but also the financial assurance and convenience required to embark on this transformative journey with confidence.
Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Sanjaya Perera, Senior Vice President – Personal Banking & Customer Experience at NDB Bank stated, “Education is one of the most important investments a family can make, and we are proud to partner with ACCHE to create a seamless support structure for students pursuing higher studies abroad. Through NDB’s Student File, we are able to deliver end-to-end financial solutions that make the overseas education experience more accessible, efficient, and worry-free for parents and students alike.”
This partnership is yet another step in NDB Bank’s broader commitment to empowering individuals and families to achieve their aspirations, while reinforcing its position as a trusted banking partner at every stage of life.
NDB Bank is the fourth-largest listed commercial bank in Sri Lanka. NDB was named Sri Lanka’s Best Digital Bank for SMEs at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025 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 remains committed to empowering the nation and its people through meaningful financial and advisory services powered by digital banking solutions.
