Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya officially launched Sri Lanka's transformative national education reforms today at Gunasekara Vidyalaya in Athurugiriya, beginning with Grade 1.Sri Lanka travel guide

The 2026 initiative shifts the focus from traditional exam-heavy schooling to a student-centered, practical learning model designed to reduce academic stress and modernize the curriculum.

Under these reforms, Grade 1 students will use lightweight, semester-based booklets and digital tools within a structured timetable. The new approach prioritizes holistic development by integrating play-based learning, physical activities, and the arts.

The government aims to ensure equal access to qual...