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University to make pre-arrangements before commencing academic studies in January 2025.
Coverage across all types of schools, for students from low-income families earning less than 180,000 rupees annually
Sri Lanka’s cabinet approved paid medical degrees at KDU on April 2024.
Reports have emerged of leakage of English paper, out side syllabus being included in Science
"In three or four years, it will surpass 2,100. We do not have vacancies for 2,000 internships," he said.
Similar to those of other professions and international best practices to enhance professionalism of country's teachers
The move is expected to address the teacher shortage in the country
Sri Lanka is in process to introduce STEAM-oriented education to revamp outdated system
Globally, he said, the traditional schooling system and supplementary classes are intertwined.
Exchange program in education and research, would provide an opportunity for Sri Lankan students
English-medium teachers to get same salaries as state sector teachers even though they have higher private sector demand
Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) will offer paid medical degree programme to students who qualify through Z score
Japan has donated 517 bicycles to rural schoolchildren in Sri Lanka Through ChildFund
"Cultivating an entrepreneurial atmosphere within schools greatly aids in fostering future entrepreneurs,"
Program seeks to address nutritional deficiencies among students, enhance attendance rates, instill healthy eating habit
"The government is again trying to create a major problem in the country," he said.
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"The government is again trying to create a major problem in the country," he said.
The National School of Business Management in Homagama will be offering medical degree
Foreign languages in school curriculum to make it easier for school leavers to get jobs
"Every time something new is being attempted, what do they do? They take to the streets."
Thousands of teachers have left the country after the unprecedented economic crisis
"He expressed optimism about Sri Lanka’s trajectory in embracing evolving technologies," the statement said.
Ed-Tech towards achieving SDGs Roundtable Discussion
Our focus should be on nurturing professionals who can thrive in the global arena
Sri Lanka's Institute of Policy Studies said it is calling proposals for the annual Saman Kelegama Resarch grant.
A pilot project with support from Microsoft set to begin from grade 8 upwards.
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