Financial Literacy in Sri Lanka Schools: The Subject We Needed Earlier
Many Sri Lankans first learn how to manage money only after leaving school and being forced to do it alone. From 2027, Grade 6 students are expected to begin learning Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship. As someone who entered university without a real understanding of personal finance, I see this as one of the most useful parts of the education reform – provided we teach children how to use the knowledge, not simply how to write it on an examination paper.
Sri Lanka’s 2026 Education Reforms: Enhancing Competitiveness Through Targeted Updates and Entrepreneurial Skills
As Sri Lanka moves into 2026, proposed education reforms aim to build on the country’s strong foundational system while introducing targeted enhancements for modern needs. From an ordinary citizen’s perspective a parent preparing children for school, a teacher guiding young minds, or a young professional reflecting on their own education these changes offer opportunities to […]