Within Companies Act : Private, international schools monitored

The Ministry of Education has begun a process of evaluating and monitoring the academic activities of private/international schools registered within the Companies Act.

Over 220 schools, all over the island function as "private" schools and are preparing Sri Lankan children for mostly Sri Lanka examinations. Some of these schools have the bare necessities and academic staff to conduct quality education, an Education Ministry release said.

Almost all offer English medium education. The Ministry's evaluation and Quality Assurance Unit has set out a minimum criteria (for both physical infrastructure and academic activity) for such schools.

A monitoring system has been established for accreditation. The Ministry is also offering training for teachers and principals of these schools.

The Ministry Quality Assurance Unit has begun to work closely with the principals and staff of these schools so that continued monitoring of school activities can take place.