New Curricula for Grades 2 and 6 from 2027 – Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya Announces

Sri Lanka plans to introduce new curricula for Grades 2 and 6 from 2027. Read the latest details on education reforms, teacher recruitment, university lecturer appointments and school infrastructure development.

Sri Lanka is planning to introduce new curricula for Grades 2 and 6 from 2027 as part of efforts to modernise the country's education system, Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya has announced.

She made this announcement while addressing a women's conference organised by the National People's Power (NPP) in Badulla. She emphasised that the main objective of the education reforms is to develop a generation of students who can face future challenges with confidence, rather than focusing solely on examination results.

New Education System to Be Introduced in 2027

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya stressed the importance of reforming the country's education policy to meet the demands of the modern world.

Following the introduction of a new curriculum for Grade 1 in 2026, new curricula for Grades 2 and 6 are planned to be implemented in 2027.

The education reforms aim to move beyond an examination-focused learning system and place greater emphasis on developing students' critical thinking, practical knowledge and skills needed for the future.

Work is also underway to prepare the relevant curricula, activity books for students and teacher guides. Training programmes for teachers are also being planned to support the effective implementation of the new curricula.

Special Programme to Address the Teacher Shortage

The Prime Minister also stated that measures are being taken to recruit new teachers to address the shortage of teachers in the education sector.

According to the announced plans, teacher recruitment will be carried out in several stages.

Around 6,000 diploma holders who have completed their training at National Colleges of Education are expected to be recruited into the teaching service by February 2027.

In addition, recruitment is planned for candidates holding a Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree. The overall target is to recruit approximately 30,000 new teachers into the education system by March 2027.

These recruitment initiatives are intended to strengthen the teaching workforce and support the implementation of the planned education reforms.

 New Lecturers for Universities

Alongside improvements to school education, strengthening human resources in the higher education sector is also considered important.

The Prime Minister stated that approval had been granted to recruit approximately 2,000 lecturers for universities and that the recruitment process was underway.

Having an adequate number of academic staff can help improve teaching, support students' academic development and strengthen the overall quality of higher education.

School Infrastructure Facilities to Be Improved

Improving basic facilities in schools is another important aspect of the education reform programme, alongside the introduction of new curricula.

The Prime Minister announced plans to implement a special programme to improve school infrastructure.

Adequate classrooms, learning materials and other essential facilities are important for creating a supportive learning environment and improving students' educational experiences.

Improved infrastructure can also help schools implement new teaching methods and curriculum requirements more effectively.

Education Reforms Focused on Students' Future

Sri Lanka's planned education reforms extend beyond changes to school curricula. They also include teacher recruitment, teacher training, assessment methods and improvements to school facilities.

If implemented effectively, these measures could help provide students with better learning opportunities and address some of the challenges facing the country's education sector.

However, the success of the new curricula will depend on effective implementation, adequate teacher training, the availability of learning resources and appropriate methods for assessing students' progress.

Continued monitoring and support from the relevant authorities will be important to ensure that the planned reforms deliver meaningful improvements in the quality of education across Sri Lanka.