Sri Lankan Education policy after Independence

Sri Lanka Inherits of written civilization evidences over 2000 years. The remaining of ancient ruins and arts reveals that cultural development under Buddhist environment and the great reservoirs and canal system which exist the agro-economical mode. In this time education was associated with Buddhist temples. Texts were written on Ola leafs and stored in libraries in Temples. After 1505, under Portuguese the education system was in hands of the missionaries who established missionary schools with the sole intention of propagating Roman Catholic religion. In Dutch season, they increased number of schools and took the management of schools to Government. In British ruling time, dual system of schools were started. During this period government assisted English medium schools. In 1869, the Department of Public instruction was established to manage the government schools. In all these three times, only rich persons could obtain benefits of Education because governments charged a price for education. In 1931, Dr. C.W.W.Kannangara was appointed as the chairperson of the executive committee of Education under Donoughmore commission. In 1939, he could bring an act for a National system of education as act no: 31. Under that act, Democratization of Education & establishment of central schools were implemented. Obviously this was the beginning point of free Education. In 1942,the first university in Sri Lanka was established as University of Ceylon under guidance of Dr. C.W.W.Kannangara. In 1948, Sri Lanka gained independence. Free education policy was really implemented in 1948 after independence. Government needed to spread education all over country. Free education & central schools could give a giant contribution at there. Education was become as a valuable thing in rural areas. As another benefit of government, mid- day meal project was implemented in 1950. This was affected on literacy improvement directly & indirectly. Still government saw lack of participation to education. Because of that, as a further encouragement, the scholarship program was started in 1952 for the benefit of talented students from poor families. By that students could get totally free education and students keened to improve their talents as a result of this decision. In this time season western & European countries were being facing to the industrial revolution after 2nd world war. At this time Sri Lankan Government determined the value of the industrial field and tried to spread industrial knowledge in here. As a result of that, in 1960, Established Curriculum Development Centers to develop curricula to suite the future needs of the country. Building construction, electrical, electronic, household product, welding, agricultural, weaving etc.. Fields were trained in these centers. The majority of State assisted privately managed schools were taken over by the Government in 1962, with a view to rationalizing the school system.

In Early 1970s, there were some changes in Sri Lankan Education also. One of them is age limit for school admission was raised to 6 years. Additionally, the schooling period was reduced from 12 to 11 years, replacing the existing system with 9 years of general education and 2 years of higher secondary education. Ordinary Level (O/L) and Advanced Level (A/L) exams were replaced by National Certificate of General Education (NCGE) and Higher National Certificate of General Education (HNCGE) exams respectively. In 1980, Government implemented free provision of school text books. In 1981, The free mid-day meal method which, implemented in 1950 was suspended. Furthermore, increased number of classes from 11 to 12 again & reestablished Ordinary Level & Advanced Level exam. School clusters were formed for better management of schools and to improve utilization of resources. Basically, The National Institute of Education was established. This was a big achievement of Sri Lankan Education. Educational researches, curriculum development, training of teachers, educational administrative staff and the provision of postgraduate education were expected to be done by this institute. In 1987, Colleges of Education were established to provide pre-service education for new recruits to the teaching profession in order to establish an all graduate teaching profession.1987 year was another important year in secondary education side. National school concept was implemented in this year. National schools introduced with better facilities for better education. Free Mid-day meal concept re-started in 1989. In 1991 The National Education Commission was established to advice the government on an overall Policy covering all aspects of Education in the country. As an initial step The Commission conducted an in depth study on various aspects of education, by collecting information through interviews from the general public, student and educationists. In 1993, Government began to offer uniforms to students. Decentralization of education administration was started in 1993 by creating Divisional Educational Offices. Although, this wasnt a successful. In 1996, the free mid-day meal concept was abrogated by the government. By today, Sri Lankan Educational system is at good level. Both Government & private sectors are involved in educational field & numbers of institutes, universities, campuses, colleagues are established in the country. Sri Lankan Educational policy also consider about early school leavers, others who cannot enter to university education and introduced training centers for them also. Under that concept, Vocational Training Authority (VTA), technical colleagues like German Sri Lanka, Ceylon Railway, etc.., Students can get technical knowledge at here to degree level and obtain a degree from University of Vocational Training (UNIVOTEC). Government has increased number of universities and number of students for universities also. Private sector also established and establishing Universities and campuses. Because of these reasons facilities of universities are gained. All the students can get better education and can connect with the world by that. Number of

Local and foreign scholarships are increased and get the ability to learn, to do studies in abroad. With the association of government & private sector Semi Government institutes are also established. Students can get extra knowledge extra-curricular knowledge at different institutes. New subjects are introduced to education Information technology, Management by updating with world. As a result of that, by now, Sri Lanka at a better place in Information technology side. Government has established IT centers for increase IT knowledge of students. Primary education handles a main role in education. As a foundation of students, preschools are established all over the country and Government has given their contribution for training qualified teachers for pre-schools. Children get both educational & practical knowledge here. Extra- curricular activities, competitions are done for mental development and the physical development of children.

Under Educational policy, expect to have better teachers for better education. National science fund, National Educational institute give good guidance to teachers about new trends, new knowledge. the General Education system does not provides Counseling and Career Guidance at present. However, this is a very important aspect, especially under circumstances where jobs are not easily available. Guidance is necessary in selection of subjects and course streams and finding appropriate job placements. In addition, because of stresses that the child has to undergo both in the home environment, school and in the community, guidance in relation to personal problems is also necessary. According government plan, to become a point of Education under miracle of Asia concept, allow foreign students can to their studies in Sri Lanka. By that they expect establishment branches of world class Universities in Sri Lanka & make Sri Lanka as an important point in Education.

SRI LANKAN FOREIGN POLICY AFTER INDEPENDENCE

Sri Lanka inherits very giant history in foreign affairs. According to evidences, even before 2000 years, Sri Lanka at a higher place in the world. Main reason was the geographical situation of Sri Lanka which is a combination of three vital geopolitical dimensions: its contiguity to the Indian subcontinent from where successive waves of civilizations have emanated, its equidistant position between East Asia and East Africa which has enabled it to bestride that region, and its situation astride the sea lanes linking East and West which has made it the true meeting ground between East and West. Because of Sri Lanka Link with India, the north of Sri Lanka, India, initially continued, but with a South Indian empire, with the focus of the first millennium drew the relationship between the second half of the rise of India and Sri Lanka to the south Engaged in the politics of South India and Sri Lanka. After two centuries of continued threats by clever bilateralism, Anuradhapura to the Chola Empire from the time finally succumbed. However, when freed from Anuradhapura, Pandya and Vijayanagar Empire in the set to be a threat to India, Sri Lanka, which led to the collapse of the empire.

With independence in 1948, foreign policy has become an issue of paramount importance for the delicate geopolitical position of the island in the context of the crisis in the region at that time. This is why the defense pact with the United Kingdom, a former colonial power. Another indication of the importance attributed to foreign policy was the first Minister of Foreign Affairs portfolio.

Foreign policy post-independence Sri Lanka could be divided into several phases.The first can be described as the phase of the Commonwealth, highlights of which were in Sri Lanka to select members of the Commonwealth and the Prime Minister D.S. Senanayake support of the Community, the defense pact with the United Kingdom, the beginning Map of Colombo Sri Lanka and the role in the San Francisco Conference for Peace in 1951 in accordance with the decisions of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Colombo conference of 1950. This phase ended more or less with the death of Prime Minister D.S. Senanayake and gives way to what may be called on the regional scene.

This second phase was the beginning of a turn from the West, not in a spirit of antagonism, but to explore other relationships and contacts. The search for an Asian identity had already begun. It was the first manifest in Purana Quila in 1947. Sri Lanka rubber rice pact with China was a revolutionary event at that time. Prime

Minister Sir John Kotelawala followed by the meeting of the Colombo powers was an important step in the search for an Asian identity. This meeting did not go beyond an exchange of views and ideas, but he certainly had an impact on the Geneva Conference on Indo - China 1954. The meeting of the Colombo Powers had a series of surprising that it features the historic Bandung Conference in 1955 which resulted in the Afro-Asianism and later paved the way for the Non-Aligned movement. In line with its own personality, foreign policy Sir John Kotelawala was strong and vibrant. It was symbolized by his visit to many countries to create a favorable image of Sri Lanka to the project and dispel ignorance.

The next phase which is associated with Prime Minister SWRD Bandaranaike, who was educated at Oxford University, is considered a sharp break with the past. He pulled the UK Defense Pact and entertained notions of leaving the Commonwealth, not as an expression of hostility toward the West, but because he had a vision of universality that foreign policy appropriate for Sri Lanka, where he lives as a potential Asian Switzerland. Prime Minister Bandaranaike, one of the largest Asian thinkers on foreign policy, has established a world order where even small countries like Sri Lanka could help in solving international problems and peace and harmony in a world war Cold controversial created. He shared with Jawaharlal Nehru by the belief that a dynamic policy of neutralism, the Third World can play a mediating role in resolving international conflicts by the United Nations to play. Its policy is a manifestation of universality in its establishment of diplomatic missions in the Communist world as an expression of diplomacy open heart.

In the next phase of Sri Lanka after independence diplomatic history, the policy of non-alignment fully unfolded. Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike, the first woman Prime Minister, played an important role in the development of the NonAligned Movement. In his first administration, one of the highlights was the minisummit in December 1962 when, on its own initiative, they have a meeting of six heads of state to solve Sin-Indian border conflict. She earned high praise for those of all stakeholders. Another monumental achievement was the Sirima-Shasthri pact, which is a long-standing dispute with India over the status of Sri Lankan workers planting of Indian origin settled. Phase of non-alignment really blossomed again during his second term, after the government five years of Prime Minister Dudley Senanayake. This was the proposed Indian Ocean as a Zone of Peace, 1971, resolution of the dispute with India on Kachchativu island in the Palk Strait and the Colombo Summit of the Non-Aligned Countries in September 1976 when the Prime Minister and the Sri Lanka became the center of attention worldwide and the Prime Minister Mrs. Bandaranaike recognition as a figure of international stature.

The next phase, under the chairmanship Jayewardene cannot be characterized by a unique feature because it is multidimensional and a mixture of different elements such as links with the Commonwealth, the launch of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) belief in the United Nations and the pursuit of disarmament as seen in its proposal for a World Disarmament Authority. However, the striking feature was the adoption of the open economy, which has changed the outlook and prospects of the nation. On the other hand, there was a serious setback in relations with India and aggravation caused by the mismanagement of the ethnic question that a heavy burden on foreign policy.

The period 1989-1993 under the leadership of President Ranasinghe Premadasa, saw the continuation of these problems with increased attention from the international community to the human rights situation in Sri Lanka. However, during the period 1991-1993, Sri Lanka became president of SAARC generally considered to have given the organization renewed vigor and dynamism. The assumption of the office of President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga in 1994 has seen a radical change in foreign relations of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka by giving a new dignity and a new image in the comity of nations. These policies were strengthened after the inauguration of President Mahinda Rajapaksa in 2005.

The foreign policy of Sri Lanka has a new policy under new government. In the Mahinda Chintana policy of the Government of President Rajapaksa said that I am a non-aligned policy, free and progressive foreign forward. Priority will be given in the political, military, economic, trade and cultural relations cordial and friendly we have with the countries of Asia, including India, Japan, China and Pakistan. It is my belief that the United Nations and international financial institutions must be democratic in their approach. We will actively intervene in this area. It is my strong intention to international treaties, declarations concerning the establishment of the fight against corruption. This will allow us under international law to act against those found guilty of corruption, when those involved in foreign trade or foreign institutions. I will be a foreign service who have a good knowledge of our history, economic needs and cultural heritage. The foreign policy is now at a better level under new government. Sri Lanka is building new relationships and make strong past relationships in cultural, political, economic, educational sides .

DEVELOPING SRI LANKA AFTER 30 YEARS WAR ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES AHEAD

The civil war in Sri Lanka was struggling for 30 years. Officially began on July 23, 1983. There was an intermittent rebellion against the Sri Lankan government by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) or in other words Tamil tigers which, a militant separatist organization, an independent Tamil state fought named Tamil Eelam in creating the north and east of the island. L.T.T.E. did many cruel distortions against Sri Lanka. L.T.T.E. named as the most powerful and most fierce terrorist organization in the world. After a 26 year campaign by the Sri Lankan army defeated the Tamil Tigers in May 2009 and that was the end of 30 years civil war in Sri Lanka. By now, 3 years have been passed after war victory. In this period as a country, Sri Lanka achieved some huge achievement in infrastructure, welfare, economical sides. If consider about infrastructure side, can reveal many projects done in post-war time. As few examples, air bridges at Nugegoda, Dehiwala, power stations/power plants like Norochchole, Upper Kothmale, Uma Oya, Kerawalapitiya, cannels at Ramboda, Ports at Hambanthota, Trinco, Beruwala, Bridges at Kinniya, Arugambe, Bentota, Irakkandi, Southern express way, International grounds at Sooriyawewa, Homagama, Pallekele can be trot out. Government has also given a valuable place to Transport system. Under that concept all roads are being developed rapidly. Government introduced five areas which can be developed and make plans to be a Developed country in those areas. Northern and North-east Provinces were at a rough position because of thirty years war. Government and non-governmental organizations have done and still doing giant infrastructure projects to develop to enhance living position of people in those areas. In agricultural side, farmers are encouraged to re-cultivate in their own lands. If they lose their own lands government has afforded lands for cultivation. By that government expect to bring their economical and society level up. In post war season, Education in war area and entire country is being achieved many victories. Establishing new schools, training centers, I.T. centers, Home industrial training centers, private sector universities are being established. Government provide basic needs and offer bursaries to that students as an encouragement and to enhance theory and practical knowledge in students for make knowledgeable work for better Sri Lanka. Government and private sectors initialize projects to resettle refugee people, who lost their properties because of war and to improve their mental level by organizing sport events, trips, entertaining festivals. After the war, more people travel between both off north and south boundaries and many of the travel restrictions are eased. The checkpoint is no longer feared Medawachiya, and since 2010. Displaced persons who were detained for about six months are allowed freedom of movement and many have been allowed to return to their place of origin. Many young people locked up in centers of "rehabilitation" were released and allowed to return to their families and communities. Death certificates

were issued to some of the dead during the war. Few schools, hospitals, and some main roads and bridges are built and glamorous ceremonies to open government and military officials. Still there are some persons who havent got basic needs such as homes. People in these area are suffering from some major problems such as, o Disappeared, injured or died persons in their families. In these areas, at least one person has been disappeared, injured or died. Most of them have not received adequate assistance and struggle to live productively, with some finding it difficult to even continue medical treatment. o Detention of alleged L.T.T.E suspected people. According to the government, 876 persons are held in administrative detention at the Boossa rehabilitation camp. No information would still be holding period and heard many cases where prisoners were held for over ten years without being convicted. In addition to some 280,000 internally displaced persons have been arrested and detained a number of centers in the "rehabilitation" is considered to be 12,000. There is no fixed amount and accuracy of official government officials and politicians of different numbers at different times. The government claimed 1000 were in rehabilitation centers as of 17th Oct. 2011 out of 11,951 that were on rehabilitation voluntarily & based on court orders, plus a further 994 that had been transferred from custody of the Terrorist Investigation Department to rehabilitation centers. o Problems in Shelter, livelihoods, healthcare, educational, transport facilities. After the end of the war, people whose houses were razed to the ground due to no fault of their own have not been provided houses by the GOSL. The few houses that have been provided have been built through peoples own efforts and with support of their relatives, friends, foreign governments, and private groups. However, all over the area, military has been provided with housing that appears of much better quality than the housing displaced persons are compelled to live. Some schools damaged in the war are still not repaired and it is common to see classes conducted in open air. Some schools are still occupied by military and some are still closed.

These are some challenges to Sri Lankan Government. So, Government should make plans and bring solutions for those refugee people. Because of above and more reasons rest of foreign terrorist members try to pretend a dangerous situation in Sri Lanka. They expect involvement of other countries by force and restart a war situation in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka could defeat L.T.T.E in war side Although, L.T.T.E has foreign members also. They rebel and accuse against Sri Lanka and expect the support of other countries as trade barriers, illegal involvements, hindrances, war attacks.

To fight against these challenges, first well have to work according to a timeframe. In this developing era, as civilians we have to work hard and give our maximum contribution to development processes. Always must give priority to give something good to country. Government has a responsibility to involve northern, northern east people to development process. Have to help to industries and encourage home industries by giving loans, financial aids for achieve better economic development. Government has to implement suitable foreign policy and aware other countries about post war achievements, future challenges and terrorist conspirators who try to avert country peace, post war achievements. Need to implement foreign policy with transparency and make them to believe that Sri Lanka can be trust. As Sri Lankans , all has to dedicate to give fully contribution to country development and keep country peace for a better future.

GLOBAL ECONOMIC CRYSIS AND ITS IMPACT ON SRI LANKA.

The global crisis occurs when people aren't buying enough goods and services. This then puts business in a bad situation because the demand for goods and services are down and people are saving their money instead of spending it. It's basically when a recession happens and the crisis is that the economy is not coping and business isn't coping. Recently, this was started in year 2007 in Europe. The 2007-2012 global economic crises, which is also a global financial crisis and the financial crisis of 2008 is known to be by many economists as the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930s. It led to the collapse of major financial institutions, to rescue banks by national governments, and delays on stock markets around the world. In many parts of the real estate market also suffered, leading to evictions, seizures and prolonged unemployment. The crisis has played an important role in the failure of large companies, decreased consumer wealth in trillions of U.S. dollars estimated, with a decline in economic activity, the global recession and contribution to the 20082012 crisis European sovereign debt. Year 2008 is named as the worst world economic crisis year. By today, entire world trade depends on crude oil. According to scientists crude oil source will be enough for about 4 decades. Due to ethnical and civil wars in OPEC countries, which produce crude oil. Because of these wars, price of barrel of crude oil is being increased rapidly. This is a reason to increase price of fuel. In today world as I said before all the things depend on crude oil. Because of that, prices of all goods get increase. Then buyers can buy limited items. This affect on trades directly and industries go to dangerous area financially. Then Industries fails to pay back credits to banks and burrow from banks. This affects on banks and financial institutes in bad way. Thats how a global economic crisis is begun. Sri Lanka even before the global economic Crisis than other countries because Sri Lanka is negotiating with other countries, and get ready to take donations from them. Hundreds of private companies in a number of areas were closed and employees are facing challenges they never thought could be reality. Even BOI companies with foreign investments are in the direction of reducing operations and manage retrenching employees. Of course, and, of course, if the country can at a time, to feel in the developed world to the warmth of the global crisis on their doorstep, began an already difficult economic environment like ours do not hide from the effects of chaos in the global financial markets. At a time when the world into a sea of recession and financial crisis, tumbling, there is no chance of survival for a small economy such as ours. Of course the only way that a direct impact on the world situation does not affect us would immediately, but still out of their towers could produce a significant effect. However, this spin-off was quite capable of

devastating a diminutive economy like ours completely, if not the problems discussed in the proper perspective at the right time.

Over a million expatriate workers spread around the world, mainly in the Middle East to increasing amounts of dollars to pay to inject strength into our ailing economy. This source of foreign exchange from our country faces a risk of slamming the brakes on worker remittances as a result of the global financial crisis, which rigorously intensify our economic plight. In addition, outside of the uncertainties in the labor market, we reached the edge of falling world market prices and demand in our major export products. Tea, rubber, cinnamon, coconut, garments, precious stones and a number of other products have to lose the embarrassment faced the demand on the international market thus experiencing slump in demand and prices. Tourism has become a serious loss in operation. So we do not boast of sufficient assets abroad. The GSP + concession to the garment exporters is extended by a couple of years, a sigh of relief to this industry. However, with the additional effect of local currency held synthesis, the situation has deteriorated considerably. Needless to say, by artificially keeping import of local currency at a lower cost is not at all to compensate for the losses in the economy is suffering from reduced export earnings.

Strongest economy in the world with ubiquitous assets and gigantic martial command is accompanied by economic, political supremacy, intellectual, and military over all other nations, where all the confusion in the movement. Finance, trade, service and production in the U.S. market crashed in ruins lie, banks, investment companies, insurance companies and other asset management. Many other countries in Europe, Asia & Australia face to economic crisis also. The rhythm of the financial crisis is engulfing the world in full bloom and the credit crunch biting on the world markets in the style to the fragile economies such as ours, no chance to do it alone. The issue of greatest concern is how long we can survive the situation? Are to be high in all the efforts of world powers, the recovery of world trade and the industry is at least a couple of years. If the global financial crisis has hit on the head was burning our economy already in turmoil. Because of global economy, all trades get reduced. So, foreign investments are reduced which invested in major industries and some companies at a dangerous situation to be closed. This economic crisis directly affects on foreign employees also. We know foreign money is the 2nd highest income way of Sri Lanka. Lack of investments and foreign money affect on Sri Lankan Economy. Then, Central bank of Sri Lanka added foreign investments to market to keep Sri Lankan currency (Sri Lankan rupee) at a fixed level. So, magnitude of foreign investment reduced rapidly. Then Central Bank of Sri Lanka stopped investing, adding foreign exchanges on

market. This was a reason to decrease value of rupee compared other currencies. Because of above reason, prices of all goods/ products are increased rapidly. This adds more force to be improved global economic crisis effects on our country. War, inefficiency, corruption, bribery, extortion, fraud, nepotism, cronyism, terrorism, the waste of public funds by politicians and officials, the high cost of energy, a high inflation, exchange rates, irrepressible, attitude problems are just some of the factors, the things made even worse for our country. As a country, Sri Lanka has to implement better economic plans as soon. Especially, as an Island, we cant isolate. Because of that, have to improve exports and reduce imports. To that Government should encourage local industries by helping them financially and other ways. As customers, we have a duty to buy local items and encourage local industries. First make plans which include what we can produce here cheaply compared to import from other countries. If we have items to produce in our country, then implement procurements by ourselves. By now Sri Lanka hasnt amount of foreign exchanges. To overcome this problem at least scarcely, must increase amount of Foreign exchanges as soon. For that, government has to win faith of foreign investors. Peaceful surround of country after war and other infrastructure facilities can be utilized as reasons to invest here. Sri Lanka Has also got an extension for GSP+ concession and need to keep that active further to save exports of Sri Lanka. Effects on global economic crisis can be minimized by keeping money inside our country.

Remodeling Sri Lankan English Education

Sri Lanka inherits over 2000 year Education History. At the beginning, Education system was based on Regional centers. Buddhist temples involved writing and storing books, Ola leafs. Pali, Sinhala and some other languages were used as languages. But after foreign attacks of some other languages were added to our culture like Dutch, Portuguese , English etc.. Among those foreign attacks, last one was attack of England. They pioneered to establish English medium schools in Sri Lanka. Meanwhile Buddhist temples also gave a great contribution to improve our Local language knowledge. At the beginning English education was limited for rich persons. By Sri Lanka gets freedom on 4th February 1948, English language has been spread even in some village areas. Majority has understood the value of English. English was a valuable jewelry by that time. With the government change in 1956, Sinhala language was become as the 1st language. Since that day, interest for English language was being reduced rapidly. English was going far away from normal people. As we know, English is the International Language of the world. Some countries use English as their mother tongue like United Kingdom (England, Ireland, Wales, united states of America, etc..) English has many genres as American English, British English, Latin English, Spanish English, etc..Because of English become as the International language; all the countries use English language in their day today life. English is so important language because; all foreign relationships are done by English medium. English is the easiest way to communicate with world because all countries know and utilize English language. With the Globalization concept, all the world is connected as a village. For that purpose, all the countries must be connected with each other. We have to make relationships with other countries, nations in Cultural, Educational, trade, economic, political side in our day today life. English is a bridge, which connect two countries or nations together. As an Island we cannot isolate from world. We have to depend on other countries as well. Majority of new inventions, magazines, books are written and published in English. If we have good English knowledge, we can work together with other cultures and share our cultural values as well. As a country, can get foreign loans, donations and latest technology from developed countries, for better economic future. For all above and more tasks English is the one and only way to implement those. World is being developed by today. Because of that, value of English is getting higher today. Because of that Remodeling English education is compulsory task by now. For fulfill that spread English to villages is necessary. By today we can see good improvement of English education and majority of students try to learn English as a subject. Government and private sector implemented some projects to distribute English knowledge to students in rural areas. As one project, NENESALA can be said. This is a free program/course both children and elders to improve their skills in English writing, listening, speaking. In course period students are trained to how to

work according to English culture also. Ultimately issue a valuable certificate also. Additionally, has established English training camps in rural areas. The Government of
Sri Lanka and the World Bank signed a US$100 million concessional credit to Sri Lanka to enhance access and quality of primary and secondary education to provide a foundation for the knowledgebased economic and social development of the country. Transforming the School Education System as the Foundation of a Knowledge Hub Project (TSEP) will be implemented at the national level by the Ministry of Education and at the provincial level by the Provincial Ministries and Department of Education, with the support of the Ministry of Local Government and Provincial Councils. The TSEP has three clear themes: supporting

initiatives to increase opportunities for children in the age group of 6-10 years to complete primary education and for children in the age group of 11-16 to complete secondary education up to grade 11. The program will support several innovative initiatives to enhance learning out comes and improve the orientation of the education system to the economic development and social needs of the country. It would also help assist the country to empower schools with greater managerial authority and responsibility and to develop the planning, administration and monitoring capacity of the provincial, zonal and divisional levels of the education system. Private sector has always done great job to improve and enhance English knowledge of Sri Lankans. Establishing training centers, institutes, English medium schools can be said as some activities they have implemented for fulfill above purpose. English medium schools helps to learn in English medium in English surround with national values. Giving scholarships to poor children is another service done by them. Doing English courses as full time and part time is so helpful to employers, workers to enhance their English knowledge and to be fluent in English also. Nursery education has great duty in enhancing education and practical skills. By today majority of nurseries do their educational works in English medium. This is directly affect on children because they get better English knowledge in their own surround with national values.

For better English education skillful English teachers should be there. By understanding that, both Government and private sector has implemented English teachers training programs. This is encouraging students to get better English knowledge and give that to next generation. The TSEP will directly benefit about 4 million school children, around 215,000 school teachers, 15,000 principals and 3,500 education managers and administrators. Among the 4 million students, there are approximately 1.6 million primary school students and 2.4 million secondary school students. Simultaneously, Government and private sector has developed infrastructure facilities in schools and institutes for better educational system and surround. The TSEP will indirectly benefit school communities of about 10,000 schools, the households of 4 million school children, the contractors of school infrastructure and

suppliers of educational equipment, and the academics and researchers who will receive support for research and evaluation activities. Government has organized some events, competitions in improving and encouraging English language knowledge. Besides, mass Medias give their contribution in enhancing curiosity in learning English. In this process N.G.O also giving massive contribution also. They have established educational centers to teach English for children in those areas and offer scholarships for bright students among them to do their higher education in higher institutes. English is a culture. Its consist language, attitudes, habits also. It is a practical process to be learnt English. To learn English, we must use it in our day today life practically. Meanwhile adding English is as a part of your life with national values is the very valuable to make better, skillful, social work force with good values with better English knowledge.