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Message from the Minister of Education

Sri Lanka, from ancient times had a tradition of considering learning as a valued treasure and there was a developed system of education with great seats of learning equivalent to present day universities. Although with foreign invasions there was a decline and breakdown of the ancient education system the resurgence of modern school system since the last century is a testimony to the underlying influence of these ancient traditions in our society.

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Education has been a priority in Sri Lanka from the ancient times. Sri Lanka is in forefront in the literacy rate among the third world countries.

The noble task of moulding a virtuous generation with skills, knowledge and attitudes to face the global challenges of the new millennium Ministry of Education.

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Message from the Secretary

Sri Lanka records a proud history of providing a holistic education to it’s offspring in moulding conscientious patriotic citizens from the system of Pirivena Education from its monastic colleges. The core of the principles of education centered round the teaching of the Buddha and the monks and the ‘gurus’ of the ancient system were inspired by the Buddha and the Buddhism was advocated as a major requirement of the education system.

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WELCOME TO MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

Education is the backbone of a nation. The significance of the value of education is well recognized in the Sri Lankan Education system. The Education Services Unit of the Ministry of Education is responsible for providing the system with necessary infrastructure facilities and the supply of textbooks and equipment to facilitate the process of Education.

The Ministry of Education is entrusted with the massive responsibility of gifting a future generation endowed with wisdom and virtues to the nation. In the process of molding citizens embedded with independent thinking required for uplifting the whole nation and for overcoming the challenges of 21st century, Ministry of Education plays a vital role in implementing National Educational policies maintaining equity and quality.

Education has been a priority in Sri Lanka from the ancient times. Sri Lanka is in forefront in the literacy rate among the third world countries.The noble task of moulding a virtuous generation with skills, knowledge and attitudes to face the global challenges of the new millennium Ministry of Education.The achievement so far gained by the Ministry of Education will be extended further providing equal opportunities for the standards of the school system irrespective of caste, creed language and nationalty.