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Education in Sri Lanka has a long history that dates back two millennia. While the Constitution of Sri Lanka does not provide free education as a fundamental right, the constitution mentions that 'the complete eradication of illiteracy and the assurance to all persons of the right to universal and equal access to education at all levels" in its section on directive principles of state policy ...
The Assisted Schools and Training Colleges (Special Provisions) Act No 5 of 1960, was an act passed in the Parliament of Ceylon in 1960. The act was passed to enable to government to take over the ownership and management of many private schools and training colleges.
Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) is the Sri Lankan state body responsible for the policy planning, regulation and development of tertiary and vocational education.TVEC was established in 1991 under the Tertiary and Vocational Education Act No 20 of 1990.
The school was originally one of the three first Central Colleges established under the education reforms of late Hon. C. W. W. Kannangara, who introduced free education in Sri Lanka. Today about 3270 students are studying from grade 6 to 13 and academic staff of 175 are engaged in the teaching process.
Currently, Sri Lanka allocates less than 2% of its GDP on education, which falls well below the international benchmark of 4-6%, making it one of lowest in the region, UNICEF emphasised until 2025. [5] In the 2025 Budget, Sri Lanka has made a historic investment in education, allocating substantial funds to enhance various aspects of the sector.
Somander also wrote, "In 1859, the new school was completed at a cost of 350 British Pounds." [ 3 ] At the bicentennial of the College in 2014, according to the school's alumni association, "In recognising and commemorating this historic event, the Government of Sri Lanka has approved the release of a new stamp this year.
St. Michael's College National School is a national school in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1873 as a private school and nationalised in mid 1970s. The school's founder and architect was French Jesuit [1] missionary, Ferdinand Bonnel. The school was originally located in the heart of Batticaloa town, but it was moved to its present ...
A pirivena (plural: piriven) is a monastic college for the education of monks in Sri Lanka. In ancient time, they were also centers of secondary and higher education for lay people. As of 2018, 753 piriven have been founded and maintained by the Ministry of Education. [1] Young monks undergo training at these piriven prior to their ordination.