Sri Lanka Education
April 02, 2026
Student Admission - National Schools 2026 Vacancy List
The Ministry of Education has issued Circular 09/2026 dated 31.03.2026 regarding student admissions to Grades 2–11 (excluding Grades 5 & 6). This circular outlines the procedures, eligibility, and deadlines for admissions. Check below for simplified details and download official vacancy lists.
📄 View Full Circular 09/2026 Details 👉
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📌 Important Notice
Admissions for Grades 2–11 (excluding 5 & 6) must follow Circular 09/2026.
Admissions must be completed based on vacancies available as of 31.01.2026.
Admissions must be completed based on vacancies available as of 31.01.2026.
📊 Class Capacity
Grades 2–5 → Max 40 students
Grades 6–11 → Max 45 students
Vacancies exist only if student count is below limit.
Grades 6–11 → Max 45 students
Vacancies exist only if student count is below limit.
🎯 Eligibility
✔ Government transfers
✔ Returnees from abroad
✔ Residence change
✔ Scholarship students
✔ Education staff children
✔ Returnees from abroad
✔ Residence change
✔ Scholarship students
✔ Education staff children
📅 Key Deadlines
Jan 31 – Vacancy calculation
Feb 15 – Publication
Feb 16–28 – Applications
Mar 1–15 – Interviews
Before Mar 31 – Approval
Feb 15 – Publication
Feb 16–28 – Applications
Mar 1–15 – Interviews
Before Mar 31 – Approval
⚠️ Final Instruction
All admissions must be completed before 27.04.2026.
Must follow transparency and official guidelines.
Must follow transparency and official guidelines.
🏫 Student Vacancies – National Schools 2026
