March 09, Colombo (LNW):In a recent announcement at the Presidential Media Centre, State Minister for Education Arvindh Kumar outlined significant reforms aimed at advancing the education system in the country. Under the theme “Collective Path to a Stable Country,” he revealed plans to elevate the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level exam to Grade 12, preceding Grade 13. Additionally, the General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level exam, currently conducted in Grade 11, will be moved to Grade 10.
During the media briefing, State Minister Kumar emphasized the government’s commitment to recognizing and nurturing the cognitive abilities of today’s children. To achieve this, a “Pre-Grade” program will be introduced before Grade One, acknowledging the rapid learning potential of young learners.
In further efforts to enhance the education sector, Kumar announced the government’s intention to expand the number of zonal education offices from approximately 100 to 120. This expansion aims to facilitate better governance and oversight, contributing to an overall improvement in the education system.
