Schools Reopen in Six Provinces on Dec 16 | Term Tests for Grades 5–10 Canceled | Grade 11 Gets Prep Exam

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Education has confirmed that all schools in the Western, Southern, Northern, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern, and North Central provinces will reopen on December 16.

However, not all schools will resume immediately. According to the Ministry Secretary, 26 schools in Uva Province, 6 schools in North Western Province, and 115 schools in Central Province will remain closed due to prevailing conditions.

In addition, the Ministry announced adjustments to the academic calendar. Schools will close from January 12 to January 20 to accommodate the remaining sessions of the GCE Advanced Level examinations.

A major decision also affects term-end assessments: written term exams for Grades 5 through 10 have been canceled, and students will be promoted to the next grade based on continuous assessment. Grade 11 students will sit for a special preparatory exam ahead of their Ordinary Level examinations.