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This research paper constitutes Output 1 of a research project on English language assessment in Sri Lanka, funded by the TRANSFORM programme of the British Council and the Ministry of Education in Sri Lanka. With this paper, we aim to provide insights into the Sri Lankan economy and labour market, and the role of English within this.
As highlighted in the previous edition of the Market Assessment, youth unemployment in Sri Lanka is characterised by a paradox: high youth unemployment on the one hand, and a large number of employment opportunities on the other. This paradox is framed by four gaps, which are outlined below.
In Sri Lanka, one factor that plays a pivotal role, especially in the service industry, is the competency of English, especially the spoken and written skills in facilitating the employability of graduates into both the private and public sectors.
5 lip 2020 · It includes a description of its development in and impact on Sri Lanka, the multilingual context in which the language exists, and the speakers of English in post‐independence Sri Lanka.
that a good command of English will lead to better job prospects even within Sri Lanka, as well as the opportunity to gain social status. The education system in Sri Lanka can be divided into three main levels: primary, secondary and tertiary. State education is the main mode of education in Sri Lanka,
Read the InterNations guide about working and getting a job in Sri Lanka. A comprehensive look at salaries, self-employment and social security.
The present paper inquires into the perceptions of a sample of undergraduate and postgraduate students on the role played by English language proficiency in their career choice and mobility. The study was carried out in two leading national universities in Sri Lanka, based on a self administered questionnaire, on a sample of 96 students.
