EducationPoliticsHOTTuesday, May 5, 2026

Higher Education Reforms Planned in Alignment with School Reforms

TLDR

PM Amarasuriya aligns school/higher ed reforms; Grade 06 in 2027.
New AI Policy launched; digital content for smart classrooms planned.
Teacher advisors to oversee reforms; Mahapola website launched.

Prime Minister and Minister of Education Harini Amarasuriya announced in Parliament that education reforms for Grade 06 are scheduled to be implemented in January 2027. She confirmed that all necessary preparations are in progress, building upon reforms introduced for Grade 01 in 2026. A committee has completed its review of previously printed Grade 06 modules, suggesting and finalizing amendments for issues identified. These revised modules are expected to be sent for printing this month, alongside planned teacher training programs.

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Update #6\u00b7 May 12 · 12:47 PM

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a key objective of higher education policy is to broaden access to higher education and introduce new educational opportunities for students, enabling them to view the world with a broader perspective on professionalism and training. This statement was made on May 12, 2026, during the launch of the Mahapola Alumni website.

Update #5\u00b7 May 12 · 11:03 AM

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that Sri Lanka must shape the future of artificial intelligence (AI) through policy, ethics, and inclusive governance, rather than merely adapting to it. This statement was made during the launch of the AI Policy Framework for State Universities on May 8, 2026, an initiative by the University Grants Commission and the U.S. Embassy aimed at guiding responsible AI development. Additionally, on May 12, 2026, the Prime Minister launched the Mahapola Alumni website under the theme "From Mahapola to me - From Mahapola to children," urging scholarship beneficiaries to view their Mahapola scholarships as opportunities to serve the country.

Update #4\u00b7 May 10 · 9:17 AM

Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya launched the AI Policy Framework for State Universities on May 8, 2026. The initiative, led by the University Grants Commission in partnership with the U.S. Embassy, aims to shape Sri Lanka's future in artificial intelligence through policy, ethics, and inclusive governance, guiding the responsible development of AI within universities.

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