Education

Sri Lanka has always valued the importance of learning, and since the country gained independence in 1948, the government has made education one of its highest priorities. Primary enrollment for both boys and girls has been well over 90 percent, with higher enrollment for boys and strong emphasis on secondary education. This high rate of enrollment has been possible due to a well-developed network of public schools. Due in part to this success, Sri Lanka is, academically speaking, one of the best performing countries in South Asia.