# Sri Lanka education and digitalisation reforms

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sri-lanka-education-and-digitalisation-reforms
> Updated: 2026-10-15T10:28:18.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sri-lanka-launches-website-for-education-reform-inquiries

### 2026-10-10: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sri-lanka-announces-major-education-and-digitalisation-reforms

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