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
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”