The Ministry of Education has announced the commencement of the second phase of the third school term for government and government-approved private schools, with concurrent preparations underway for public health and examination schedules.
The second phase of the third school term for Sri Lankan government and government-approved private schools is set to begin on September 7, 2026, according to the Ministry of Education. The phase will continue until December 4, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the academic calendar.
Ahead of the term's start, the Ministry of Education has instructed schools to conduct dengue eradication activities on September 6 and 7. According to Pradeep Boralessa, Deputy Chairman of the Public Health Inspectors' Association, inspections to monitor mosquito-control activities have already commenced. The Sri Lanka Transport Board has indicated it will deploy additional buses, including Sisu Seriya services, from September 7 based on demand to support student transportation.
Following the conclusion of the third term, the 2026 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination is scheduled to run from December 8 to 17. Separately, evaluation of answer scripts from the recently concluded G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination is underway in three phases, with completion expected by October 25, according to Commissioner General of Examinations Indika Kumari Liyanage. The Department of Examinations has stated that Advanced Level results are targeted for release before the end of the year. Practical examinations related to the Advanced Level are scheduled to commence on September 24. A total of 372,310 candidates sat for the Advanced Level Examination, which concluded on September 6, 2026.