Toddy Land’s 2-4 Week Program combines English fluency building with Sri Lankan homestay experiences for Overseas university students. (2-week) / (4-week) all-inclusive packages deliver cross-curricular content through family immersion, university visits, and cultural fieldwork.This program is for non English Speaking countries. Recently Japanese, Chinese, Taiwanese language and cultural exchange students are increasing.
Additionally, Japanese students will be able to engage with Japanese learning university students and stay in a Japanese speaking environment and homestays.
2-Week : Daily English mornings + evening discussions. University visits + temple rituals, tea tasting. Homestay integration for global citizenship reports.
4-Week : Dual homestays (Colombo + Kandy), extended university sessions, cooking classes, village walks. Full academic support for international communication credits.
Key Features:
Academic alignment: Assignment facilitation, WiFi/printers, no grading stress
Price & Safety Comparison with global institutes
| Country | Price | Safety (Global Peace Index Rank)
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Remarks
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| Sri Lanka (Toddy Land) | Affordable | Top 50 (safer than Philippines/Thailand) | Dormitories/ Japanese speaking homestays available |
| Philippines | Expensive | 110+ (urban crime/typhoons) | Mainly dormitories |
| Thailand | Affordable | 90+ (scams/traffic) | Party focus mismatches academics |
| Malaysia | Expensive | Top 20
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Halal-only food, less immersion |
Sri Lanka Edge: 20% cheaper; safest beaches/tea country; unique university access + homestays and dormitories
Thematic Alignment with home country SDG goals
| University Priority | Toddy Land Coverage |
| Global Competency (必修) | Cultural immersion + homestay = intercultural skills
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| SDGs & Sustainability | STEM program (rainforest/marine) directly addresses Goals 14/15 |
| Summer Break (7-8月) | Perfect 2-4 week fit (no semester conflict) |
| Tourist ETA Only
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Zero visa refusals vs Philippines student visa hassles |
✅ Liberal Arts: “Global Citizenship” requirement ✓
✅ English Dept: “Immersion + Reflection” ✓
✅ Tourism Faculty: “Homestay Economics” ✓
Hits all 5 “Global Education” pillars:
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✅ [PILLAR 1] Language Proficiency → English immersion + Sinhala basics
✅ [PILLAR 2] Cultural Understanding → Homestay + temple rituals
✅ [PILLAR 3] Specialized Knowledge → STEM/History field research
✅ [PILLAR 4] Leadership → Group projects + presentations
✅ [PILLAR 5] SDGs → Conservation + sustainability practice
2-WEEK PROGRAM
4-WEEK PROGRAM
Students Dormitory, homestay + guesthouse hybrid ensures language immersion + comfort. Strategically located for university access and cultural fieldwork.
Primary Homestay – Kandy Area
Location: Cultural capital (Temple of Tooth, university region)
Highlights: Rural immersion, traditional arts exposure ,
Facilities: hill country views, organic farm visits
Secondary Homestay – Colombo(4-Week Program)
Location: Urban/suburban (15-30min to Major Universities, market/temple proximity)
Highlights: English/Sinhalese -speaking homestays (Japanese speaking optional), daily conversation practice
Facilities: Same as Kandy