“Subjects of Aesthetics, Information Technology or Accounting will not be removed from curriculum” – PM

While responding to a question raised in the Parliament today (23) Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that  the previous regime had not developed a plan to implement the education reforms presented. “Therefore, we expect to review those reforms, make necessary alternatives for a positive transformation in education and implement it from 2026 onwards”.

“We look forward to revising the content of subjects such as aesthetics, information technology and accounting to a more appropriate level rather than removing them from the curriculum. These subjects should be available in the curriculum”, she highlighted.

Dr. Amarasuriya claimed that special emphasis must be given to teacher training. Attention has already been given on reducing the gap between schools through the establishment of infrastructure needed by schools and on the content of the school curriculum. “It is our objective to create an environment where a child admitted to a school can have an educational experience that paves the way to the wide world in front of him or her” she expressed.

The curriculum is being revised in keeping with educational reform proposals. Accordingly, the curriculum will be revised in such a way that the number of subjects currently studied by the students and the pressure laden on them through the assessment process are minimized. The ultimate goal is to provide  non-burdening practical education to children rather than an examination-centric system.

In terms of higher education, the Premier expressed hope for expanding higher education opportunities in the fields of science, technology and vocational training. “In this regard, we have focused more on improving the quality of vocational education that directly contributes to the country’s economy” she explained.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who stated that steps have been taken to provide footwear to selected 700,000 school children across the island.

[Prime Minister’s Media Division]