(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The Ministry of Education has announced that the date of application for the admission of children to Grade 01 in Government schools for the academic year-of-2018, would be extended until July 10, 2017.
The closing date was previously set for June 30, 2017.
The Education Ministry instructed parents who have not submitted application forms yet to also submit a copy of the National Identity Card (NIC) certified by the holder directly to the school, and subsequently obtain a letter from the Principal confirming submission.
The Ministry instructed the Principals to issue such a letter certifying that the applications were received by the schools. Principals were further instructed to accept applications which were handed over to schools after June 30.