August 18, Colombo (LNW): Government and government-recognised private schools across Sri Lanka are set to reopen today (18), marking the beginning of the first stage of the third academic term for 2025, confirmed the Ministry of Education.
This term, which will run until November 07, signals a return to routine for thousands of students and teachers following the conclusion of the second term break.
Schools have been instructed to resume full academic programmes immediately, with a particular emphasis on syllabus coverage and exam preparation, as the education calendar begins to tighten in the latter part of the year.
However, schools catering to the Muslim community have been granted a deferred start, with classes scheduled to commence on Monday (25). This adjustment has been made in recognition of recent religious observances and the need to accommodate a brief extension to the holiday period.
Officials from the Ministry of Education have called on school administrators to ensure a smooth transition back to in-person learning, urging staff to focus on academic catch-up where necessary. In many schools, additional measures are being taken to support students who may have fallen behind during earlier parts of the year due to regional disruptions, absenteeism, or weather-related closures.
