The Ministry of Education has informed students sitting for the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination that schools will remain open until August 7, providing additional time for revision and final examination preparation.
According to the 2026 school calendar, the first phase of the third school term for Sinhala and Tamil medium schools will run from July 27 to August 7, offering a total of nine school days ahead of the examination.
The Ministry has urged candidates to make full use of the remaining classroom sessions and maintain regular attendance to maximize their preparation for the national examination.
The 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination is scheduled to be held from August 10 to September 5, 2026.
Meanwhile, education authorities stated that all necessary arrangements for the conduct of the examination have been finalized, with thousands of candidates expected to sit the examination across the country.