The admission to university medical faculties has been increased by 350 for the first time in the history

It was decided to increase the admission to state university medical faculties by 350 at a discussion held recently (04) headed by the Education Minister G.L. Pieris. This decision was taken according to HE the President’s National Policy Framework, ‘Vision for Prosperity’ which says the aim of preparing a program to give opportunities for obtaining
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Discussions with UNICEF for primary education development

A discussions was held today (07) between the representatives of the UNICEF and The Minister of Education G.L. Pieris about the future contribution of the UNICEF to take actions for the development of primary education in Sri Lanka.   The UNICEF expressed their willingness at this occasion to submit all expected proposals that should be implemented
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‘Let’s explore new dimensions for literacy development’ – The Minister of Education, Professor G.L. Pieris

The world literacy day celebrated this year on the theme of learning and teaching of literacy during and beyond the covid 19 situation is showing the new dimensions of the development of literacy in all countries in comparison with the previous years. At the 14th session of UNESCO general assembly held on 26th of October
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“Extend your support for human resource development” – Minister of Education G.L. Pieris (at the first official meeting with the officials of the National Institute of Education)

“HE The President has established the Ministry of Education amalgamating five separate ministries focusing a common theme. That is human resource development. Four able state ministers have been appointed to the ministry of education. No such appointments of state ministers have been made to any other ministry. We have an excellent secretary who does any
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“The objective of new education reforms is to create children with practical skills for overcoming the challenges through the education system.” – The Minister of Education G. L. Pieris

The Minister of Education G.L. Pieris says that the objective of new education reforms is to create through the system of education the children empowered with practical skills for overcoming the challenges using the logical intelligence and the analytical skills not being limited to the subject knowledge they acquired learning by heart.  The minister expressed
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Steps to develop the structure of sports schools to create internationally victorious sportsmen

There was a special meeting at the ministry of education today (27) to discuss the ways of designing the structure and the development of sports schools currently implemented for the promotion of the sports in the schools of this country. This meeting was held with the leadership of The Minister of Education G.L. Pieris and
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Holding of grade 5 scholarship examination, G.C.E. Advanced Level examination and G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination scheduled for 2020

It has been decided to hold the grade 5 scholarship examination on 11.10.2020 that is scheduled to be held in the year 2020 and the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level examination will be held from 12th October to 06th of November. Accordingly, the schools will be closed from 10th October to 08th of November
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Valid time of the uniform vouchers issued to grade one students is extended

The Ministry of Education has decided to extend the valid time of the school uniform vouchers issued to grade one students in all government schools for the year 2020 until 30.09.2020. The valid time of these vouchers was due to be ended on 31.08.2020 and this decision has been taken in order to give more
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Opening of the Schools

The Ministry of Education has decided to open schools and conduct as usual in five days a week under two stages while following the health recommendations. Accordingly, it has been decided to start the classes for grades 6 to 13 from 2nd of September (from 7.30 am to 1.30 pm) and to commence normally all
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The Indian government agrees to provide assistance for educational development endeavors in Sri Lanka.

HE The High Commissioner of India Mr. Gopal Bagle mentioned that the assistance can be provided from the government of India for the educational development activities in this country including the training of trainers in the fields of technological, vocational, educational and training (TEVT).    The High Commissioner of India expressed these ideas at a special
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