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EducationUSA roadshow attracts Sri Lanka students

The free education fairs attracted students exploring US higher education options.

April 14, 2025 2 min read

104 students complete Sri Lanka financial markets course

“Our mission is to create a financially savvy society—one where individuals can confidently engage in investments,

April 3, 2025 2 min read

Maldives to showcase wellness and education at June 14 expo

"An event that brings together educators, health professionals, wellness experts, and businesses from around the globe

March 31, 2025 4 min read

Top US universities on Sri Lanka roadshow

Students seeking admission in undergraduate, post-graduate, and doctorate programs can meet representatives from 9 unis

March 14, 2025 2 min read
Sri Lanka postpones Grade 6 education reforms to 2027 amidst uproar

After public outcry over a gay adult content site being included in an English text book

Sri Lanka transfers Trincomalee land meant for vocational university to tourism project

So far, 25.45 million rupees has been spent on the construction work for the college.

SAITM to be handed over to University of Moratuwa

University to make pre-arrangements before commencing academic studies in January 2025.

May 31, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka to resume Suraksha student insurance

Coverage across all types of schools, for students from low-income families earning less than 180,000 rupees annually

May 22, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka defence university gets almost 1,000 applicants for medical degree

Sri Lanka’s cabinet approved paid medical degrees at KDU on April 2024.

Apsara Rodrigo
May 15, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka unlikely to hold O/L English, Science exams again despite complaints: Minister

Reports have emerged of leakage of English paper, out side syllabus being included in Science

May 14, 2024 2 min read

Resolve internship issue before opening more medical faculties in Sri Lanka: GMOA

"In three or four years, it will surpass 2,100. We do not have vacancies for 2,000 internships," he said.

May 7, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka to establish National Teachers Council to increase professionalism

Similar to those of other professions and international best practices to enhance professionalism of country's teachers

Apsara Rodrigo
May 7, 2024 1 min read

China to support digital classroom project in Sri Lanka

The move is expected to address the teacher shortage in the country

Nethmi Rajawasam
May 7, 2024 1 min read

Young Sri Lankan innovators showcase new ideas, creations at DreamCraft

Sri Lanka is in process to introduce STEAM-oriented education to revamp outdated system

April 29, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka education reforms to involve input of professionals, other stakeholders

Globally, he said, the traditional schooling system and supplementary classes are intertwined.

April 24, 2024 3 min read

Peradeniya University Sri Lanka, University of Illinois sign MoU for exchange program

Exchange program in education and research, would provide an opportunity for Sri Lankan students

Nethmi Rajawasam
April 16, 2024 1 min read
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Sri Lanka to recruit 2,500 teachers for English medium

English-medium teachers to get same salaries as state sector teachers even though they have higher private sector demand

Apsara Rodrigo
April 10, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka to offer paid medical degrees through KDU

Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) will offer paid medical degree programme to students who qualify through Z score

April 9, 2024 1 min read

Japan gives bikes to Sri Lanka schoolchildren

Japan has donated 517 bicycles to rural schoolchildren in Sri Lanka Through ChildFund

April 2, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka needs to cultivate entrepreneurial spirit in schools: Minister

"Cultivating an entrepreneurial atmosphere within schools greatly aids in fostering future entrepreneurs,"

March 29, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka gives free meals to primary schoolchildren to tackle malnutrition

Program seeks to address nutritional deficiencies among students, enhance attendance rates, instill healthy eating habit

March 25, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka doctors' association threatens action against private medical universities

"The government is again trying to create a major problem in the country," he said.

March 20, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka doctors' association threatens action against private medical universities

"The government is again trying to create a major problem in the country," he said.

March 20, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka NSBM university to get medical faculty

The National School of Business Management in Homagama will be offering medical degree

March 12, 2024 1 min read
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Sri Lanka to teach Japanese, Chinese, Korean in schools, but teachers in short supply

Foreign languages in school curriculum to make it easier for school leavers to get jobs

Apsara Rodrigo
March 8, 2024 1 min read

Faux-revolutionaries want education in Sri Lanka to stagnate, oppose reforms: Sajith

"Every time something new is being attempted, what do they do? They take to the streets."

March 1, 2024 2 min read
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