Schedule for 2024 GCE O/L and A/L Examinations
In a recent statement, Minister of Education, Susil Premajayantha, disclosed the timeline for the 2024 General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary and Advanced Level Examinations. The minister assured that despite the delay in the 2023 GCE Advanced Level Examination, it will proceed as planned in January 2024.
Minister Premajayantha explained that the 2024 GCE Ordinary Level Examination is slated for mid-May next year. He emphasized the necessity of a three-month interval between each examination to facilitate the thorough marking of papers.
“A period of three months is required between each of the examinations, for the completion of paper marking,” stated Minister Premajayantha.
The minister expressed optimism, hoping that by 2025, the Ministry of Education will successfully normalize the scheduling of examinations within the specified academic years. This announcement comes as a reassurance to students and stakeholders affected by the adjustments in the examination calendar.
As the educational landscape adapts to challenges, the Ministry of Education aims to streamline examination processes and restore regularity to the academic calendar.