COLOMBO (NewsRadio); New circular will be issued to limit the number of students in a classroom in schools.
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a proposal in this regard.
According to the proposal presented by the Minister of Education, no more than 40 students will be allowed in Grade 1 to 5 classrooms while the maximum number of students can be admitted to Grade 6 to 11 classrooms will be 45.
Meanwhile, the Education Minister has proposed to amend the school admission procedure.
Accordingly, a circular regarding Grade 2 to 11 school admissions will be issued.
The Cabinet has granted approval to the proposal.
