Ministry of Education

Hareish from Royal College Wins First Place at All-Island Tamil Language Day Competitions

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J. Hareish of Grade 13 from Royal College successfully secured 1st Place in Speech Division 5 at the All-Island Tamil Language Day Competitions organized by the Ministry of Education. With participation from over 2,000 schools across Sri Lanka, this remarkable achievement highlights Hareish’s exceptional talent and dedication to excellence in Tamil language and oratory skills. … Hareish from Royal College Wins First Place at All-Island Tamil Language Day Competitions

A Fake WhatsApp Group to Targeting Teachers from Educational Zones

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The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has identified a fake WhatsApp group claiming to gather teachers from across the country under the title, “The Educational Council Emerging Through the New Educational Reforms.” The Ministry clarifies that this group, and any messages shared within it, are neither operated nor approved by the Ministry … A Fake WhatsApp Group to Targeting Teachers from Educational Zones

Deputy Minister Highlights Plans to Boost State Printing Corporation’s Capacity

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Deputy Minister of Education Madhura Senevirathna has revealed plans for the State Printing Corporation (SPC) to expand its share in educational material printing from the current 2% to 20% within this year. During a recent inspection of the SPC’s main factory, the deputy minister reviewed operations and explored strategies to enhance productivity. The installation of … Deputy Minister Highlights Plans to Boost State Printing Corporation’s Capacity

Special Committee Appointed to Enhance Academic Programs at the University of Vocational Technology

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A six-member expert committee has been established to assess and enhance the academic programs at the University of Vocational Technology (UNIVOTEC) in Ratmalana. The committee’s mandate is to provide recommendations to the Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, aiming to elevate the quality of these programs to meet both national and international standards. … Special Committee Appointed to Enhance Academic Programs at the University of Vocational Technology

Call for Applications: Postgraduate Diploma in Bilingual Education

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Fifty scholarship opportunities are now open for the Postgraduate Diploma in Bilingual Education. The Ministry of Education, through its Bilingual Education Branch, in collaboration with the Postgraduate Institute of English (Open University of Sri Lanka), is inviting applications from teachers currently engaged in bilingual education. Teachers who meet eligibility criteria can apply for one of … Call for Applications: Postgraduate Diploma in Bilingual Education

School holidays for Election : New announcement

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All schools across Sri Lanka will be closed on 05 and 06 May in view of the upcoming 2025 Local Government Elections. According to the Education Ministry, schools are expected to resume academic activities on 07 May. The move follows a request by the Election Commission to use school premises as polling centres, counting centres, … School holidays for Election : New announcement