The South Asian University (SAU) in New Delhi, India has announced the acceptance of applications for PG and PhD Programmes for the academic year 2024-25. According to the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, the SAU offers 75 scholarships for PG and 25 scholarships for PhD programmes. The last date for submitting applications at the … South Asian University announces acceptance of applications
The Asia Journalism Fellowship, a highly prized mid-career programme for outstanding media pros, has announced the acceptance of applications for its fellowship programme for 2024. Accordingly, the Asia Journalism Fellowship 2024 will run for eight weeks from 8 July 2024 to 30 August 2024. The first four weeks will be conducted online, and the next … Applications now open for Asia Journalism Fellowship 2024
Australia is set to implement stricter visa regulations for foreign students starting this week, it is reported. According to foreign media, the move is aimed at addressing record-high migration figures that are adding pressure to the country’s rental market. From Saturday, English language requirements for student and graduate visas will be increased. Meanwhile, the government … New Visa Rules : Notice for Students planning to Study in Australia
The Cabinet Committee to formulate and implement a National Education Policy Framework (NEPF) has proposed to increase the number of schools offering education in English Medium. According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), the proposal was made when the NEPF Committee convened under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the President’s Office yesterday. During … Proposal to increase number of schools offering English Medium education
Cabinet approval has been granted for the development of the telecommunication industry by improving Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Education via the “Suhuru School Project”. According to the government, in line with Sri Lanka’s Digital Economy Strategy, the need to develop the telecommunications industry through improving ICT education has been identified to drive economic growth … ICT Education to be improved via “Suhuru School Project”
The islandwide programme to provide training in English, IT and guidance to students who sat for the GCE Advanced Level Examination this year (2024) was launched today. According to the Ministry of Education, 25,000 students who sat for the GCE Advanced Level Examination this year have registered for the programme. The Ministry further said that … New educational training programmes for A/L students launched
The implementation of the ‘School Food Programme’ for students from Grades 1- 5 in government schools has received Cabinet approval. The government revealed that the ‘School Food Programme’ is implemented in 7,902 schools belonging to 100 education zones in Sri Lanka. The programme covers a total of 1.08 million of the school student community and … Free food for school students : New update
The Ministry of Education has decided to cut down the number of subjects for the GCE Ordinary Level Examination to seven subjects, Minister Susil Premajayantha announced. According to an Education Ministry statement, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said that steps will be taken to evaluate the industry and environmental knowledge that can be provided to the … Education Ministry to cut down GCE O/L to seven subjects
Free laptops provided by the Japanese IT University were handed over to software engineering students by Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at a function held at the Temple Trees on Thursday (Feb 29). The Japanese IT University provided free laptops to software engineering students of the newly-established Lanka Nippon BizTech Institute (LNBTI), with the contribution of … Free Laptops from Japan to IT students
The Ministry of Education has announced the opening of applications for school admissions based on the re-scrutinised results of the 2023 Grade Five Scholarship examination. Issuing a statement, the Education Ministry said that the Department of Examinations has already released the re-scrutinised results of the relevant examination. The ministry further said that accordingly, schools will … 2023 Grade 5 scholarship : Notice from Education Ministry
The Ministry of Education has announced measures taken to address the health concerns of school students due to heavy textbooks and school bags. Issuing a statement, the ministry said the Health Ministry has pointed out damage to the spine due to carrying heavy school bags. As a result, measures have been taken to print selected … Reducing school bag load : New measures announced
The Ministry of Education has issued new guidelines for schools concerning the prevalent hot weather conditions experienced in Sri Lanka. Issuing a statement, the Ministry said that prevailing high atmospheric temperatures are expected to rise further in the coming days (28 & 29 Feb, 01 March). Accordingly, all school authorities have been instructed not to … 28th, 29th & 1st : Important notice for all schools & students
The Ministry of Education has made arrangements to launch new educational publications compiled to provide education on sexuality from the pre-childhood development stage to the adult community. Ministry of Education officials stated that the new educational publications will be launched on March 07, 2024. Details related to the programme were revealed at the meeting of … Education Ministry to launch programme on sexuality education in March
The Sri Lanka Planetarium will be closed for a period of two weeks starting from tomorrow (Feb 27), it was reported. Issuing a statement, the Ministry of Education said that the Sri Lanka Planetarium will remain closed until March 12, 2024. The ministry further said that the decision has been taken due to essential maintenance … Sri Lanka Planetarium to be closed for 2 weeks
The Ministry of Education has issued a circular on the precautions to be taken for school students in light of the prevalent dry weather conditions across Sri Lanka. The circular consists of a list of instructions related to possible heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke, and precautions to mitigate their impact. The ministry has … Hot weather: New Instructions issued for schools & students