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𝙲𝚘𝚕𝚘𝚖𝚋𝚘 𝙸𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚗𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝙱𝙾𝙾𝙺 𝙵𝙰𝙸𝚁 𝟸𝟶𝟸625th September to 04th October 2026
24/09/2026

𝙲𝚘𝚕𝚘𝚖𝚋𝚘 𝙸𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚗𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝙱𝙾𝙾𝙺 𝙵𝙰𝙸𝚁 𝟸𝟶𝟸6
25th September to 04th October 2026

Certificate of Administrative Assistance and Office Operations staff Induction - 2026The inauguration of the Certificate...
23/09/2026

Certificate of Administrative Assistance and Office Operations staff Induction - 2026

The inauguration of the Certificate of Administrative Assistants and Office Operations Staff Induction was held on 22nd September 2026 at the National Institute of Education (NIE).
This special Program was organized by the Centre for Professional Development, NIE to support the professional development of newly recruited Management Assistants and other Administrative Assistants.
The inauguration was graced by the presence of Senior Professor O.G. Dayaratna-Banda, Director General of NIE, Mr. Wasantha Gunarathne, Additional Director General of NIE, Deputy Directors General of all faculties and Directors of the NIE.
The program was initiated with the vision of strengthening the knowledge, skills, professionalism and efficiency of Administrative staff of the institute.
The program is coordinated by Senior Lecturer, Dr. Thanuja Jayathilaka and Senior Lecturer, Mr. S. Sutheson, Co-coordinators of the Centre for Professional Development, NIE.
It is expected to contribute towards creating a more efficient, professional and service-oriented administrative workforce at the NIE. The inauguration marked the commencement of this important professional Development initiative.

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Closing Ceremony – Study Visit Programme,Inclusive and Special Education.✨ Celebrating Collaboration, Friendship & Share...
07/09/2026

Closing Ceremony – Study Visit Programme,Inclusive and Special Education.

✨ Celebrating Collaboration, Friendship & Shared Learning 🇱🇰🤝🇲🇻
A memorable Closing Ceremony marking the successful completion of the Knowledge Exchange Programme, Inclusive and Special Education with Maldivian delegation.
The programme provided a valuable opportunity to share experiences, strengthen professional collaboration, and build lasting bonds between educators of Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
We sincerely appreciate the participation and contribution of all those who made this programme a meaningful and memorable experience.
Date -2026.07.24

Awareness Programme on the New Curriculum Development Initiative – 2026The National Institute of Education (NIE) officia...
01/09/2026

Awareness Programme on the New Curriculum Development Initiative – 2026
The National Institute of Education (NIE) officially launched the Awareness Programme on the New Curriculum Development Initiative – 2026 on 17 August 2026 for its academic and administrative staff.
The programme was chaired by the Director General of NIE, Senior Professor O. G. Dayaratna-Banda, who introduced the New Curriculum Development Initiatives and highlighted the key directions of the reform under the theme “Transforming Education, Transforming Sri Lanka.”
The reform marks a significant shift from a traditional content-based approach towards outcome-based education, focusing on competencies, skills, and real-world application. The Training of Trainers (ToT) Handbook was also introduced to support a common understanding of the new curriculum.
Following the initial programme at NIE, a series of awareness programmes were conducted for key stakeholders, including officers of the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Higher Education and Vocational Education, Department of Examinations, Department of Publications, National Colleges of Education (NCoEs), Professional Development Centres, and Teachers’ Colleges. These programmes aim to build a shared understanding and ensure coordinated implementation of the new curriculum.
The new curriculum is expected to be implemented for Grades 2 and 6 from 2027. As a major step towards implementation, NIE will conduct a three-month Training of Trainers (ToT) programme for approximately 9,000 trainers and teacher educators island-wide, commencing on 31 August 2026.
NIE continues to lead this national initiative towards a future-ready, learner-centred, outcome-based and quality education system for Sri Lanka.
Together, we move forward in transforming education through National Curriculum Reform 2027.

🌱 STARTING RIGHT – A Strong Foundation for Every Child’s Lifelong Learning14 August 2026, marked an important milestone ...
15/08/2026

🌱 STARTING RIGHT – A Strong Foundation for Every Child’s Lifelong Learning

14 August 2026, marked an important milestone in strengthening Early Childhood Education in Sri Lanka with the official launch of the National Early Childhood Education Curriculum Framework – Teacher’s Guide and Suggested Activity Guide, held at the Ministry of Education, Isurupaya.

The journey began on 21 November 2025, with the introduction of the National Early Childhood Education Curriculum Framework (ECECF) for the first time in Sri Lanka. Building on this national framework, a set of supporting resources has now been developed to facilitate its implementation in preschool settings:

📘 Teacher’s Guide
📗 Suggested Activity Guide
🎨 Preschool Teaching–Learning Resource Kit
📙 Master Trainer Training Manual

Together, these resources aim to bridge the gap between the national curriculum framework and everyday practice, supporting teachers to create safe, inclusive, meaningful and child-centred learning experiences.

The approach places the child at the centre, recognising that young children learn through play, exploration, interaction, creativity and meaningful experiences.

A key message of this initiative is:

STARTING RIGHT

A Strong Foundation for Every Child’s Lifelong Learning

The success of this national initiative will ultimately be reflected not simply in the resources developed, but in the changes we see in preschool classrooms—in teachers’ practices and, most importantly, in the happiness, confidence, curiosity and learning of our children.

🙏 Our sincere appreciation to UNICEF Sri Lanka for its valuable partnership and continued support in strengthening early childhood education and supporting the development of these important resources.

Our gratitude also goes to the Ministry of Education, National Institute of Education, academic and technical teams, subject specialists, reviewers, trainers, development partners, and all those who contributed their knowledge, time and commitment to this national endeavour.

Today is not the end of the journey.

It is the beginning of implementation.

🌱 Starting Right – for every child, everywhere.

Please use the following link:
https://channelnie.nie.ac.lk/curriculum-material/

Guest Lecture Series 2026 BeginsThe Department of Research and Development at the National Institute of Education (NIE) ...
13/08/2026

Guest Lecture Series 2026 Begins
The Department of Research and Development at the National Institute of Education (NIE) has launched its Guest Lecture Series to enhance research capacity among academic staff through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and research-informed practices.
The first lecture took place on August 4, 2026, at the NIE.
The inaugural lecture, titled “Teaching to Learning: Building Transformative Education for the Future,” was presented by Professor Athula Sumathipala. He is a Professor of Psychiatry at Keele University in the UK, an Emeritus Professor of Global Mental Health at King’s College London, and the Founder and Director of the Institute for Research and Development in Health and Social Care (IRD) in Sri Lanka. He is recognized as a leading figure in global mental health research.

𝑰𝒏𝒂𝒖𝒈𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒔𝒚𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑴𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒅𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒎𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 Trainee 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 ...
10/08/2026

𝑰𝒏𝒂𝒖𝒈𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒔𝒚𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑴𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒅𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒎𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 Trainee 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒓𝒊 𝑳𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒂 𝑨𝒊𝒓 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒆

The inauguration ceremony of the Educational Psychology and Instructional Methodology Programme for Trainee Instructors of the Sri Lanka Air Force was held with distinction at the National Institute of Education (NIE), marking an important milestone in strengthening the professional and pedagogical capacities of Air Force instructors.

The ceremony was graced by Senior Prof. O. G. Dayaratne-Banda, Director General of the National Institute of Education as the Chief Guest. The distinguished gathering included Dr. A. D. A. De Silva, Deputy Director General (Faculty of Teacher Education and Alternative Education), Mr. Dammika Kodituwakku, (Director, Department of Teacher Education) , Wing Commander Chathuranga Padmasiri and other distinguished guests and academic and administrative staff members of the NIE.

The programme is designed to provide trained instructors of the Sri Lanka Air Force with a strong foundation in educational psychology, contemporary pedagogical approaches, and effective instructional methodologies, thereby enhancing their capacity to facilitate meaningful, learner-centred, and outcome-oriented learning experiences.

This collaborative initiative reflects the commitment of the National Institute of Education to extending its expertise in teacher education and professional development to strengthen instructional capacity within the defence sector.

The programme is coordinated by Senior lecturer , Dr. Bhagya Kankanamge, Department of Teacher Education, National Institute of Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka

KNCU Monitoring Visits – NIE Open School ProgrammeThe KNCU monitoring visits were successfully conducted in June and Jul...
07/08/2026

KNCU Monitoring Visits – NIE Open School Programme

The KNCU monitoring visits were successfully conducted in June and July as part of the ongoing monitoring and review of the National Institute of Education (NIE) Open School Programme.

The Director General of the NIE, Deputy Director Generals, the Assistant Secretary General and Programme Specialist of KNCU, the Head of the Open School Unit, and staff of the Open School Unit participated in these important gatherings and productive discussions.

The visits provided a valuable opportunity to review the progress and achievements of the Open School Programme, discuss ongoing activities and future directions, exchange experiences, and further strengthen the long-standing collaboration between the NIE and KNCU in promoting inclusive and flexible learning opportunities in Sri Lanka.

மேலதிக தகவலுக்கு இந்த இணைப்பை பயன்படுத்துங்கள்
07/08/2026

மேலதிக தகவலுக்கு இந்த இணைப்பை பயன்படுத்துங்கள்

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