Decision on A/L, Scholarship exams soon

Though the government is attempting to hold both the Advanced Level and Grade Five Scholarship examinations which were postponed, as scheduled, a final decision is likely to be taken in two-days time, Education Minister Professor G.L. Peiris said yesterday.

Steps have already been taken to implement special measures in line with instructions issued by the health authorities Commenting on the situation arisen as a result of several COVID-19 patients detected in the Divulapitiya area, Minister Peiris said the well-being and health of children takes priority. “All schools island-wide and tuition classes in Colombo have been closed.some educational institutions such as the Kelaniya University have also been shut down,”he said speaking at a news briefing held at the SLPP head office. He said steps have already been taken to implement special measures in line with instructions issued by the health authorities,at examination halls across the island.

The Grade Five Scholarship examination is scheduled to be held on October 11th Sunday and the Advanced Level examination from October 12. Minister Peiris said 331,694 students are scheduled to sit for Grade Five Scholarship examination at 2,936 examination centres while 362,824 students are scheduled to sit for the A/L examination at 2,648 centres.

“Accordingly,a maximum of 165 students will be at one examination hall. If we are to go ahead, several steps need to be taken.

By Friday,we will be needing a form filled by the guardians with details attributing to the health of all applicants.all COVID-19 preventive measures will have to be strictly adhered to. A decision will be taken soon,today or tomorrow,”he said.