The Ministry of Education has announced the schedule for the conclusion and commencement of the academic stages of the third term for government and government-approved private schools. Accordingly, the first stage of the third academic term will end on 22 November 2024. School holidays will be from 23 November 2024 until 01 January 2025. The … School holiday dates announced
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has issued an interim injunction today suspending the release of the 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Examination results. The court issued the order after deliberating a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by a group of parents and students. Filing the petition, the group challenged the conduct of the 2024 Grade … Grade 05 Scholarship results : New SC order
A ministry-level inquiry is to be conducted into the inclusion of political-related questions in the second term examination paper of a school in Kalutara, the Ministry of Education announced. Issuing a statement, the Education Ministry said that the Secretary to the Ministry Thilaka Jayasundara has issued a directive to the relevant authorities in this regard. … Education Ministry inquiry into Political party questions in school exam paper
The Department of Examinations has announced the suspension of certain services related to the issuance of education certificates in view of the 2024 General Election. The Exam Department said the one-day service counter and online issuance of education certificates will not be in operation on election day, 14 November 2024. The department added that this … General Election : Notice from Exam Department
The Ministry of Education has decided to close all schools islandwide for two days in view of the upcoming Parliamentary Election. According to the Education Ministry, all schools will be closed on 13 and 14 November 2024. The Education Ministry further said the academic sessions will recommence on Monday, 18 November 2024. Schools being used … Parliament Election : Special school holidays announced
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved accepting a grant from the Government of China for the full requirement of 11.83 million metres of school uniform material for the year 2025. According to the government, the grant will cover uniform material for school and Sunday school (Piriven) students. The fabric was deemed suitable for the use … China to provide school uniform material for 2025
The acceptance of applications for the 2024 (2025) G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination commences today. According to the Department of Examinations, the applications will be accepted starting today until 30 November. Issuing a statement, the department announced that only applications sent online, via its official websites – www.doenets.lk or www.onlineexams.gov.lk/eic, will be accepted. School applicants have … 2024 (2025) O/Level Exam : Acceptance of applications begins
The US Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced the acceptance of applications for fully funded scholarships to undergraduates granted under the Global UGrad Program. In a message on social media, the US Embassy said the scholarship will grant the opportunity for students to spend a semester at a US university. The US Embassy further said … US announces fully funded scholarships for university students
The 2024 GCE Advanced Level Examination will not be postponed and will be held as scheduled, the Department of Examinations announced today. The Commissioner General of Examinations Amith Jayasundara said the GCE Advanced Level Examination will be conducted from November 25 until December 20. Addressing the media today, he further requested students to download their … 2024 A/L exam : Update from Exam Dept
The 01st of November has been declared a school holiday for all Tamil medium government schools in the Central and Uva Provinces. According to the Uva and Central Provincial Directors of Education, the decision has been taken in view of the Deepavali festival, commemorated on Thursday (Oct 31). The Provincial Directors of Education further announced that … School holiday for Deepavali : New update
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