The new timetable under the education reforms for Grade 1-6 starting next year will extend the school time from 7.30 am to 2 pm from the current 7.30 am to 1.30 pm schedule. The classroom period will be also reorganised with 3 periods of 50 minutes each in the morning, before a 20-minute interval, following…
The 141st birth anniversary of Dr. C.W.W. Kannangara, widely honored as the Father of Free Education, was ceremonially celebrated on October 13, 2025, under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Madhura Senevirathne, at the Mathugama Auditorium. The main objective of this event was to appreciate the immense service rendered by Mr….
Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, stated that the words, ideas, and stories that reach a child’s mind during early childhood are powerful factors that influence the child’s future. The Minister expressed these views while participating in the event to present the book titled “Fiction Wonderland: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating…
The Science and Mathematics Branches of the Division of Educational Quality Development, under the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, annually select students to participate in the International Mathematics and Science Olympiad (IMSO). The 2025 competition was held in Malaysia from October 5 to October 9, 2025. After conducting competitions at school, zonal,…
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced the official school term calendar for the year 2026, applicable to all Government and Government-approved private schools. Accordingly, the term calendar for Sinhala, Tamil, and Muslim schools is as follows: Sinhala and Tamil Schools First Term Second Term Third Term Muslim Schools First Term Second Term Third Term
In line with the new education reforms, the National Institute of Education (NIE) has commenced programs to brief principals of both national and provincial schools at the district level across all provinces. Many districts across the island have already been covered under this initiative. As part of its continuation, the program to inform principals in…
Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was sworn-in before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. She has also been appointed as the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education.
The Supreme Court has issued an interim order preventing the release of results of the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination. This order was issued when a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed seeking an order preventing the release of the 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Examination results and the cut-off marks was taken up for consideration today…
In a ceremony held at Keppitipola Maha Vidyalaya, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Qi Zhenhong, awarded the Chinese Ambassador Scholarship to local students, underscoring China’s continued commitment to supporting education in Sri Lanka. Addressing students, teachers, and dignitaries, including Mr. G. M. R. D. Aponsu, Senior Additional Secretary to the President and an alumnus…
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has raised concerns over the delay in evaluating the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination answer sheets, warning that prolonged postponement could disrupt upcoming examinations and impact students’ studies. Chairman of the union Priyantha Fernando urged education authorities to prioritize the matter, emphasizing that timely evaluation is essential to prevent further…
