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Sri Lanka education and digitalisation reforms

Overview

The Sri Lankan government has initiated a comprehensive education reform programme focused on curriculum updates, digitalisation, and streamlined university admissions. Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced that the reforms include a new National Curriculum Framework for Grades 1 to 11 and a Rs. 96 billion school digitalisation project, with a pilot scheduled for November 2026.

To facilitate these changes, the government launched the Reform Information & Enquiry Service (RIES) website to provide public information and manage inquiries. The implementation is planned in phases, beginning with Grade 1 in 2026 and expanding to Grade 6 in 2027. The broader strategy involves teacher training, infrastructure development, and a unified application platform for higher education institutions set to launch in 2028.

Entities

Harini Amarasuriya · University Grants Commission · Government of Sri Lanka · Reform Information & Enquiry Service · Sri Lanka

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Sri Lanka launches website for education reform inquiries

    Sri Lanka has launched the Reform Information & Enquiry Service (RIES) website to provide public information and handle inquiries regarding upcoming national education system reforms.

  2. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Sri Lanka announces major education and digitalisation reforms

    Sri Lanka has announced major education reforms, including a Rs. 96 billion school digitalisation project and a unified higher education admissions system set to pilot in 2028.

Sources

frontpage.lk · lankanewspapers.com · newswire.lk · srilankachronicle.com