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Transforming School Education in Sri Lanka

From Cut Stones to Polished Jewels

Publisher: The World Bank (WB)

Place of Publish: USA, Washington D.C.

Year: 2011

Page Numbers: 135

Acc. No: 4048

Class No: 372 TRA-SL

Category: Books & Reports

Subjects: Education

Type of Resource: Monograph

Languages: English

ISBN: 978-955-8908-41-9

Sri Lanka has been well-known in development policy circles as a country with good education attainment levels in basic indicators such as primary school enrolment and completion, and adult literacy. This report addresses issues in relation to education sector in Sri Lanka based on its outcome and policies; benefits, challenges and opportunities in investment in human capital; governance and delivery of education services; the social benefits of education; enhancing English language learning; dimensions of quality in mathematics and science education; School health and nutrition in Sri Lanka.