NIE plans to reduce the O/L subjects from 9 to 6 – Education Minister
June 17, 2018 10:36 am
Minister of Education Akila Viraj Kariyawasam says that the National Institute of Education (NIE) is working on reducing the number of subjects of GCE Ordinary Level Examination from 9 to 6.
He stated this at a meeting held at Monaragala area.
He stated that from next year no student will fail the O/Ls and even if they all 9 subjects, they will be able sit for the Advanced Level Examination.
In the future, 26 vocational subjects will also be introduced to the A/L syllabus, says the Minister.
Meanwhile, many are not aware of most of the services rendered by the government during the last few years, he further stated.