The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has organized the All Island Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Evaluation Competitions 2026 to develop entrepreneurial skills, innovation, and business knowledge among students from Grades 6–13.

The Ministry of Education has issued the official circular for the National Level English Language and Drama Competitions – 2026. 

Circular Number 10/2025 dated 28.02.2025 on the same subject is cancelled hereby and this new circular will be effective from 15.02.2026.

These competitions will be conducted at school, zonal, provincial and national levels to enhance students’ English language skills and creativity.

The events include Handwriting, Dictation, Creative Writing, Recitation, Oratory (Prepared & Impromptu), Storytelling and Drama for Grades 6–13.

The circular outlines competition formats, judging criteria, marking schemes, time allocations and eligibility requirements. School-level competitions must be conducted systematically under the supervision of the Principal to ensure fairness and transparency.

Provincial and national-level participation will be based on results from lower levels. Detailed instructions for drama categories, poetry recitation, speech delivery and evaluation criteria are included in the annexures.

Schools are advised to strictly follow the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Education.

For complete rules, formats and annexures, refer to the official circular.

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