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The first batch containing three million meters of finished fabric has already left China
AI is part of reforms that will also see Wellness and Sustainability added to school syllabi.
More teachers are leaving the country after economic crisis; Some have retired after age reduced
Schools in the region need to break out of ‘bell, break and test’ mode
“Our focus must now shift towards advancing without regressing into the abyss that threatens our nation’s progress."
Sri Lanka allocates less than 2% of its GDP on education, which falls well below the international benchmark of 4-6%.
Meanwhile Sri Lankans can return to the island without obtaining prior approval from the foreign ministry.
“It was decided to formulate a plan to reopen the schools step by step,” the minister said.
All students regardless of income severely affected. Inequity is widespread
The cabinet of ministers has approved a proposal by Education Minister Prof G L Peiris to sign the MoUs
"Students' health is priority at the moment," Peiris told reporters today.
School students in Sri Lanka generally sit for GCE O/Ls and A/Ls at the ages 16 and 19 respectively.
Sri Lanka to close down all schools, preschools and piriven (monastic schools) in the island till April 30
A Parliamentary Committee is calling for urgent action to reform the Arts stream in the country’s universities as more...
All schools in the western province will reopen for all grades next Monday (29), Education Minister Prof G L Peiris said...
Schools outside Sri Lanka's western province that were closed due to the pandemic will reopen next week, Education Minis...
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Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry expects to vaccinate university students against Covid 19 virus as groups starting from 4t...
Centralization of the administration of the country’s education system is the biggest problem in education which needs...
Neighbours India and Pakistan are experiencing the impact Covid 19 has had on their education systems very differently.
Social media influencers in Sri Lanka and the Maldives who are countering online hate could sharpen their skills in a pr...
The government is seriously considering the re-opening of tuition classes throughout the country on January 25th when sc...
Minister of Education Prof G.L. Peiris is saying that the government expects to hold the G.C.E. Ordinary Level examinati...
The final decision on the dates of the O/L examinations will be taken by 10 December depending on the resumption of scho...
Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to inaugurate the annual economic forum organised by Ceylon Chamber of Commerce...
Sri Lanka’s Schools will open throughout the country from Monday, November 23 for Grades 6-13 except for the Covid 19 ...
The GCE Advanced Level exams and Grade 5 Scholarship exams will be held as planned despite the Covid scare the Education...
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