A decision has been taken to open schools in two provinces amidst the prevalent inclement weather conditions in Sri Lanka. According to Provincial Directors of Education, schools in the Western and Southern provinces will open tomorrow (Oct 16). However, schools affected by floods and those used as shelters for flood-affected people will remain closed, they … Notice for schools in Western & Southern Provinces
The Ministry of Education has instructed Provincial Chief Secretaries, Provincial Secretaries, and Directors of Education to make decisions on school operations due to the prevalent adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka. Accordingly, the relevant officials have been instructed to discuss and take necessary steps on whether or not to open schools in areas affected by … Inclement weather : Notice for schools
Sri Lankan PhD student Ajmal Abdul Azees has been recognized as a finalist in the Research Category of the 2024 Victorian International Education Awards. The Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka said his work on hybrid cochlear implants is supporting advancements in hearing technology. In a congratulatory message, the High Commission added that this was … Sri Lankan PhD student finalist for groundbreaking cochlear implant research
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has called for a complete overhaul of the Department of Examinations, citing fraud. Speaking to the media, CTU General Secretary Joseph Stalin revealed a list issued by the department in 2024 consisting of the names of 473 persons involved in exam-related fraud. “The list consists of 473 persons who were … 473 individuals involved in Exam related frauds
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the suspension of the evaluation of the Grade 5 Scholarship exam answer scripts for two weeks following complaints from parents about the potential leak of more questions. Government spokesperson Vijitha Herath said that a group of parents who met with the President claimed that eight questions from the exam … Grade 05 Scholarship Exam : New decision by Govt on paper leak
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to allocate Rs. 202 million from the fund generated by the National Transport Commission (NTC) to commence 500 new Sisusariya services in 2024. The Sisusariya service was initiated by the NTC in 2005 to provide a reliable bus service under a subsidized fare system for school children to reach … NTC gets approval to launch 500 new school bus services
Cabinet approval has been granted to amend the memorandum of understanding with the Indian Government on constructing 60 smart classrooms at selected schools in the estate areas of Nuwara Eliya, Kandy and Badulla Districts. The government states approval was granted at the Cabinet meeting held in December 2023 to enter into an agreement with the … MOU on India-funded smart classrooms to be amended
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to increase paper marking fees for the GCE Ordinary Level Examinations and the Grade Five Scholarship Examination. Issuing a statement, the Ministry of Education said a proposal in this regard was presented based on the recommendations of the sub-committee which included the Department of Examinations. The Ministry … Cabinet approval to increase paper marking fee – Education Ministry
The online application submission window for the 2024 GCE Advanced Level Examinations has been extended. According to the Department of Examinations, the submission of applications for the examination was due to conclude tomorrow (July 10). The department said, however, that the submission window has been extended by 2 days until 12 July 2024.
Academic functions of all state schools will continue as normal tomorrow (July 09), the Ministry of Education announced. The Ministry of Education issued a notice on school activities amidst warnings of a possible strike by teachers and principals on Tuesday. Teachers and principals have staged multiple protests in the recent past over several demands, including … Schools to function tomorrow amidst reports of strike
The German Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced that the University of Leipzig is offering a course for Sri Lankans under its Summer 2025 trainers course. Issuing a notice, the German Embassy called on basketball enthusiasts in Sri Lanka to apply for the training course. For more details on the course and application, visit https://www.spowi.uni-leipzig.de/…/studying…/application … Opportunity from Germany for SL basketball enthusiasts
The President’s Fund scholarship program for students from low-income families, spanning from grade 1 to grade 11 and GCE Advanced Level, will be implemented at the district level starting from Friday, July 12, 2024. According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), district secretaries, in collaboration with all zonal education offices and school principals, will oversee … President’s Fund scholarship program for students : New update
The Ministry of Education has announced the tentative frameworks related to state examinations. Issuing a statement, the Education Ministry said measures are being taken to release the results of the 2023 GCE Advanced Level Examinations at the beginning of May 2024. The Ministry further said that steps are being taken to conduct the 2023 GCE … GCE A/L Results 2023 (2024) Release : New update
ChildFund Japan, a child-focused development organization, has provided 500 bicycles under a grant to encourage daily school attendance of children in remote areas of Sri Lanka. According to Sri Lanka’s Education Ministry, the official handing over of the bicycles was held under the patronage of Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha in Battaramulla today. Japanese Ambassador … Japan donates 500 bicycles for SL school children
The report prepared for the establishment of the National Higher Education Development Commission (NHEDC), aimed at replacing the University Grants Commission (UGC), has been submitted to the Education Ministry. State Minister of Higher Education, Suren Raghavan revealed that the report prepared by the committee chaired by former Chief Justice K. Sripavan was submitted to the … Replacing UGC : New system proposed