Schools to reopen in stages in July

09 Jun, 2020

All Government schools will reopen in stages in July.

The Education Ministry said that schools will reopen in four stages.

Schools will reopen for teachers and principals on June 29.

Subsequently Grade 5, 11 and 13 will resume on July 6; Grade 10 and 12 on July 20 and Grade 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 on July 27.

No decision has been taken on the date to resume classes for Grade 1 students.

Meanwhile, the G. C. E. Advanced Level examination for the year 2020 will be held in September.

Education Minister Dullas Alahapperuma said that the A/L examination will commence on the 07th of September and conclude on the 02nd of October.

The Grade 5 Scholarship exam will be held on the 05th of September. (Colombo Gazette)

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