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Higher Education Reforms Planned in Alignment with School Reforms
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EducationPoliticsHOTTuesday, May 5, 2026

Higher Education Reforms Planned in Alignment with School Reforms

TLDR

  • PM Amarasuriya aligns school reforms (Grade 06 in 2027) with higher education.

  • Launched AI Policy for universities; focus on digital content, teacher training.

  • Broaden higher ed access, foster innovation, launch SME Strategy, Mahapola site.

  • Malwana land to UGC; PM prioritizes student voice, creative leaders.

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.

7 Updates

Update #8\u00b7 May 18 · 11:17 AM

On May 18, 2026, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced that the Malwana land will be handed over to the University Grants Commission (UGC). Following a feasibility study, the land will be utilized for suitable purposes. The Prime Minister also reiterated her commitment to listening to university students' concerns and emphasized the importance of consultative decision-making.

Update #7\u00b7 May 16 · 5:47 AM

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated on May 14, 2026, that the government's role includes fostering inter-institutional cooperation and creating the environment and confidence for people to take risks and innovate, during the launch of the "National Small and Medium Enterprise Strategy Framework 2026". She also emphasized that a key objective of the government's education reforms is to produce creative leaders with empathy and imagination, a point made at the All-Island School Drama Competition awards ceremony.

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.

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