WP suspends ban on teachers conducting private tuition

The Western Province Education Ministry has temporarily suspended a circular prohibiting school teachers from conducting private tuition classes. The suspension comes after objections were raised, prompting the Governor of the Western Province to intervene. The circular, issued on December 20, banned teachers from providing paid tuition to students from their own schools.

Deputy Minister of Labor, Mahinda Jayasinghe, confirmed the suspension, citing widespread concerns and opposition to the directive..