Sri Lanka's Parliamentary Sub-Committee on Education Reforms has proposed reducing G.C.E. Ordinary Level subjects to seven and introducing new modules on social cohesion, law, and ethics as part of broader education reforms slated for 2027.
The Parliamentary Sub-Committee on Education Reforms has unveiled plans to restructure secondary education in Sri Lanka, including a reduction in G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination subjects to seven, with History and Aesthetic Studies to be retained. The proposal was discussed during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Education Harini Amarasuriya.
Beyond the subject reduction, the reform package includes the introduction of new modules focused on Social Cohesion, Law, and Ethics for students in Grades 12 and 13. According to reports, vocational education pathways are also planned to begin at Grades 10 and 11 under the new framework.
Implementation preparations are underway across multiple fronts. Activity books, teacher guides, and curriculum modules have been prepared for Grades 2 and 6 as an initial phase, with teacher training programs currently in progress. A National Preschool Education Policy has been formulated to standardize early childhood education through registration, syllabus development, and teacher training initiatives.
The government has indicated that general education reforms and preschool education reforms are scheduled for rollout beginning in 2027. Awareness programs on the proposed changes are planned for the near future. Prime Minister Amarasuriya framed the reforms as an investment in education aimed at developing leaders capable of driving social transformation.