About the conference
The British Council, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka, warmly invites you to the Sri Lanka Education Symposium 2025 — a high-level national platform bringing together policymakers, education leaders, and development partners to explore the future of English education in Sri Lanka.
This full-day symposium is designed to support national education reform through strategic collaboration and focused dialogue.
Highlights
Keynote address by the Honourable Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
Expert panel discussions featuring national and international thought leaders in education
Networking opportunities to engage with senior government officials, educators, and global partners
Conference themes
- Inclusive and equitable English education by promoting access, inclusion, and quality for all learners.
- Strengthening English medium instruction by empowering teachers and institutions to deliver effectively.
- Advancing innovation and digital tools for learning by leveraging technology to enhance teaching and learning outcomes
Symposium Objectives
- Lay the groundwork for future stakeholder collaboration:
Initiate dialogue to enhance communication between national and provincial education bodies, schools, teacher trainers and industry partners (private and development).
- Identification of Key Barriers and Policy Gaps:
Highlight specific challenges in implementing inclusive, high-quality education, including digital access, teacher training and curriculum design.
- Commitment to Ongoing Dialogue and Implementation:
Ensure continued engagement through working groups, pilot initiatives, or policy briefs that support long-term educational transformation.
