The Western Provincial Council Education Ministry has issued a new circular banning government school teachers in the Western Province from conducting extra tuition classes for students within their own schools for a fee.
Principals have been instructed to ensure that all teachers are made aware of this directive and to obtain a certificate from each teacher confirming their compliance. Teachers who fail to adhere to these instructions will face disciplinary action, as outlined by the Education Ministry.
This move is part of an ongoing effort to curb the practice of paid tuition by teachers, which has been a contentious issue in Sri Lanka’s education system. Critics argue that such practices can lead to exploitation, with students feeling pressured to pay for additional classes from their own teachers, creating inequalities among families.
The new directive aims to ensure that government school teachers focus on their regular teaching duties without the financial burden on students and parents. However, this move could be met with resistance from some teachers who rely on extra classes as an additional source of income.
