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Sri Lanka Proposes Reducing O/L Subjects to Seven Under Education Reforms
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Sri Lanka Proposes Reducing O/L Subjects to Seven Under Education Reforms

TLDR

  • O/L subjects cut to seven, adding History & Aesthetics.

  • Vocational training from Grades 10-11; new A/L modules.

  • Timeline unclear: 2027 or 2031 O/L exam implementation.

  • Reforms discussed by PM Dr. Harini Amarasuriya's committee.

Sri Lanka is planning significant education reforms that include reducing the number of subjects for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) examination to seven. The proposed changes, discussed by the Parliamentary Sub-Committee on Education Reforms chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, would incorporate subjects like History and Aesthetics. These reforms are slated to be implemented starting with the 2031 O/L examination. The overhaul also proposes introducing vocational education from Grades 10 and 11 and new modules on Social Cohesion, Law, and Ethics for Grades 12 and 13.

Story Update

Update #2\u00b7 Sep 15 · 7:31 AM

New reports confirm proposals to reduce the number of Ordinary Level (O/L) subjects to seven, including History and Aesthetic subjects. Discussions were held in the Parliamentary Sub-Committee on Education Reforms chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. However, a discrepancy has emerged regarding the implementation timeline: while some sources indicate the changes will take effect from the 2031 O/L exam, another report suggests implementation could begin as early as 2027. Additionally, new modules such as social cohesion, law, and ethics are proposed for the Advanced Level (A/L) curriculum.

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