Tourist Guide Course
May 10, 2026
SLITHM National Tourist Guide Programme 2026 | Apply Online | Tourism Guide Course Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management (SLITHM) has invited applications for the National Tourist Guide Programme – 2026. Applicants with A/L qualifications, tourism experience, or relevant guide qualifications can apply online before 31.05.2026.
SLITHM National Tourist Guide Programme 2026
ශ්රී ලංකා සංචාරක හා හෝටල් කළමනාකරණ ආයතනයේ ජාතික සංචාරක මාර්ගෝපදේශක පාඨමාලාව 2026
இலங்கை சுற்றுலா மற்றும் ஹோட்டல் முகாமைத்துவ நிறுவகத்தின் தேசிய சுற்றுலா வழிகாட்டி பயிற்சி திட்டம் 2026
Course Details
- Programme : National Tourist Guide Programme
- Institution : Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management (SLITHM)
- Course Duration : 05 Months (Full Time)
- Course Fee : Rs. 152,000.00
- Course Venue : SLITHM Colombo
- Closing Date : 31.05.2026
Entry Qualifications
- Applicant should be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
- Age should be between 18 – 65 years on the closing date.
- Passed G.C.E A/L Examination in all subjects in not more than two attempts in one sitting.
- OR Possess a University Degree recognized by the University Grants Commission.
- OR Minimum 05 years continuous service experience as a Licensed Chauffeur Tourist Guide.
- OR Completed a Tour Guiding Programme at NVQ Level 04.
- OR Minimum 08 years continuous service experience as a Licensed Area Tourist Guide.
Language Proficiency
Priority will be given to applicants proficient in foreign languages other than English.
- English applicants should have passed English at G.C.E O/L with a credit pass.
- Applicants for other languages should prove language proficiency through certificates or living/working experience.
- Recognized language proficiency certificates are accepted.
Selection Procedure
- Applicants will be selected through an interview and language competency test.
- An additional fee of Rs. 5,000/- will be charged for the language test.
- Preference will be given for French, German, Korean, Italian, Chinese, Spanish, Hindi, Russian, Japanese and Greek languages.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE
- Visit the official SLITHM website and click “Apply Online”.
- Application Fee : Rs. 500/-
- Deposit the application fee and upload the payment receipt to the system.
Important Information
- Successful applicants will receive confirmation through e-mail.
- Please check junk/spam mail folders as well.
- Any form of canvassing will result in disqualification.
Official Contact Details
Registrar
Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management
No. 78, Galle Road, Colombo 03
Website : https://www.slithm.edu.lk/
Telephone : 011 220 8312
Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management
No. 78, Galle Road, Colombo 03
Website : https://www.slithm.edu.lk/
Telephone : 011 220 8312
