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
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
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
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
The academic terms of government and government-approved private schools will continue in phases for the year 2025 as well, according to a circular issued by the Ministry of Education. Accordingly, the academic terms will be conducted in phases for all Sinhala, Tamil, and Muslim government and government-approved private schools this year. The Education Ministry has … 2025 school calendar : Details from Education Ministry
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that awarding free marks for the three leaked questions in the first paper of the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination violates fundamental human rights. The court further ordered the Commissioner General of Examinations to proceed with one of the most suitable recommendations provided by the expert committee … Grade 05 Scholarship paper leak : New SC order
The Ministry of Education has announced that classes for new Grade One school students will commence on Thursday, 30 January 2025. Issuing a statement, the Education Ministry said this applies to Grade One students admitted to Government and Government-approved private schools for the year 2025. As such, new Grade One students of all Sinhala, Tamil, … Grade One students : Notice from Education Ministry
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ordered the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to submit a detailed report on the investigation into the leaking of questions from the 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Examination. The CID has been ordered by the court to submit a detailed report on the investigation by 09.00 am tomorrow (Dec 19). … Grade 5 scholarship exam paper leak : New SC order
DS Senanayake College in Colombo has introduced a mobile app named ‘MyDS’ to connect the school, students and parents into a unified system. The mobile app has been introduced as part of the school’s digitalisation programme, making it the first school in the country to launch such an innovative mobile app. According to College Principal … DS Senanayake College introduces mobile app to connect school, students & parents
The Ministry of Education has announced the schedule for the conclusion and commencement of the academic stages of the third term for government and government-approved private schools. Accordingly, the first stage of the third academic term will end on 22 November 2024. School holidays will be from 23 November 2024 until 01 January 2025. The … School holiday dates announced
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has issued an interim injunction today suspending the release of the 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Examination results. The court issued the order after deliberating a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by a group of parents and students. Filing the petition, the group challenged the conduct of the 2024 Grade … Grade 05 Scholarship results : New SC order
A ministry-level inquiry is to be conducted into the inclusion of political-related questions in the second term examination paper of a school in Kalutara, the Ministry of Education announced. Issuing a statement, the Education Ministry said that the Secretary to the Ministry Thilaka Jayasundara has issued a directive to the relevant authorities in this regard. … Education Ministry inquiry into Political party questions in school exam paper
The Department of Examinations has announced the suspension of certain services related to the issuance of education certificates in view of the 2024 General Election. The Exam Department said the one-day service counter and online issuance of education certificates will not be in operation on election day, 14 November 2024. The department added that this … General Election : Notice from Exam Department
The Ministry of Education has decided to close all schools islandwide for two days in view of the upcoming Parliamentary Election. According to the Education Ministry, all schools will be closed on 13 and 14 November 2024. The Education Ministry further said the academic sessions will recommence on Monday, 18 November 2024. Schools being used … Parliament Election : Special school holidays announced
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved accepting a grant from the Government of China for the full requirement of 11.83 million metres of school uniform material for the year 2025. According to the government, the grant will cover uniform material for school and Sunday school (Piriven) students. The fabric was deemed suitable for the use … China to provide school uniform material for 2025