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2025 school term : Update from Education Ministry 

The Ministry of Education has announced details regarding the conclusion and commencement of the first academic term in 2025 for Sinhala and Tamil medium government and government-approved private schools. Accordingly, the first stage of the first academic term for 2025 will conclude on Friday, 14 March 2025. The second stage of the first academic term 2025 school term : Update from Education Ministry 

Jaffna Uni qualifies for Red Cross IHL Moot 2025

The University of Jaffna Team has qualified for the final round of the 23rd Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot 2025. The Team consists of Supasini Rumanan (Coach), Dulanji Senurinadee Yapa Bandara (Mooter), Hamna Azur (Mooter), and Thejasvini Phillips (Researcher).  The 23rd Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot 2025 will be held in Hong Kong Jaffna Uni qualifies for Red Cross IHL Moot 2025

O/Level exam : Tuition & seminars banned from Tuesday

All tuition classes, lectures, workshops, and remote assistance for students sitting the 2024 (2025) G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examinations have been prohibited from next Tuesday (11 Mar). The Department of Examinations said the prohibition is in effect from midnight on 11 March 2025 until the conclusion of the exam. The 2024 (2025) G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination O/Level exam : Tuition & seminars banned from Tuesday

2024 (2025) O/Level : Update from Exam Dept

The 2024 (2025) G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination will be held from 17-26 March in 3663 exam centres, the Department of Examinations announced. Addressing the media yesterday, Commissioner General of Examinations Amith Jayasundara said 474,147 students are eligible to sit for the examination this year. He further said that the admission cards for the examination have 2024 (2025) O/Level : Update from Exam Dept

Cambridge appoints Zahara Ansary as new Country Head for Sri Lanka & Maldives

Cambridge University Press & Assessment has announced the appointment of Zahara Ansary as the new Country Head for Sri Lanka and the Maldives. The appointment reinforces Cambridge’s continued support to learners and educators in the region and further underlines the organisation’s unwavering commitment to offer equity and access to high quality and affordable education. Zahara Cambridge appoints Zahara Ansary as new Country Head for Sri Lanka & Maldives

2024 (2025) O/Level Exam : Announcement from Exam Dept

The 2024 (2025) GCE Ordinary Level Examination will be held from 17- 26 March 2025, the Department of Examinations announced today.  The department said that the admission cards of school students have already been dispatched to their relevant schools, while those of private candidates have been sent to their residences. The Exam Department further said 2024 (2025) O/Level Exam : Announcement from Exam Dept

Validity period of school footwear vouchers extended

The Ministry of Education has extended the validity period of gift vouchers for providing school footwear for the year 2025. According to a Ministry statement, the validity period of the said voucher was to conclude today (28 Feb). However, the Education Ministry has decided to extend the validity period of the gift vouchers for providing Validity period of school footwear vouchers extended

Education Ministry warns public of fake Valentine’s statement

The Ministry of Education has warned the public of a fake ministry statement circulating on social media claiming that all schools and tuition classes have been cancelled today (Feb 14). Issuing a notice, the Education Ministry said the fake statement bears the letterhead of the Education Ministry and a fake signature claiming to be that Education Ministry warns public of fake Valentine’s statement

2024 (2025) O/ Level Exam : Timetable issued

The timetable for the 2024 (2025) GCE Ordinary Level Examination has been issued by the Department of Examinations. According to the department’s notice, the examination will be conducted from 17- 26 March 2025. The 2024 (2025) GCE Ordinary Level Examination timetable is as follows; English : https://shorturl.at/2at04 Sinhala : https://shorturl.at/POoWC  Tamil : https://shorturl.at/ng0ra 

India offers 200 fully funded scholarships for Sri Lankan students

The Government of India has announced 200 fully funded scholarships for Sri Lankan nationals. According to the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, applications are called for 200 fully-funded scholarships for Sri Lankan nationals across various levels.  These scholarships are being offered for studies in prestigious Indian Institutes and universities across subject domains, excluding Medical/Paramedical, India offers 200 fully funded scholarships for Sri Lankan students

Grade 5 Exam : Highest marks revealed

Nearly 16.05% of students have obtained above the cut-off marks in the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination. The Commissioner General of Exams announced that the highest mark obtained at the overall examination is 188, as per the results released yesterday. Addressing the media today, he said eight students have received top marks in the 2024 Grade 5 Exam : Highest marks revealed

EDEX Expo 2025 commences in Colombo

EDEX Expo 2025, Sri Lanka’s largest education exhibition and job fair, commenced at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo today. EDEX Expo 2025 will take place on January 17, 18, and 19 at the BMICH in Colombo from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, while it will also be held at the Kandy EDEX Expo 2025 commences in Colombo

Paper leak: North Central schools several exams suspended

The North Central Provincial Education Department has decided to temporarily suspend the third-term examinations of Grade 11 for schools in the province following reports of several examination papers being leaked before the exam. The Department said that, however, third-term exams from Grade 06-10 will continue as scheduled.  The suspension of exams is only for Grade Paper leak: North Central schools several exams suspended

PM Harini highlights need for a common education system

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized the importance of establishing a unified education system for all children in Sri Lanka under a common examination framework.  The Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education said education is a priority for the government and plays an important role in driving the nation’s progress. Speaking at a PM Harini highlights need for a common education system

PM calls for probe into declining attendance in A/L classes

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says the absence of children studying in Advanced Level classes should be investigated, emphasizing that no child should miss out on educational opportunities for any reason. The Prime Minister made these remarks during an observation tour of the Maharagama National Institute of Education.  Speaking during this occasion, the PM highlighted PM calls for probe into declining attendance in A/L classes